1000
Hours of Instruction
Program takes up to 12 months to complete
Aligned to State Board Standards
Includes both Manicuring and Cosmetology
Manicuring
Pedicuring
Make-up
Hair Pressing
Permanent Waving
Hair Cutting
Hair Coloring
Hair Styling
Chemical Staightening
Facials
Acrylic and Gel Nails
Budgeting
Salon Management
High School Cosmetology | Adult Cosmetology | |
Program Eligibility | 16 years of age minimum. 10th grade education minimum. Be enrolled as a junior or senior in high school at a school within Hesperia Unified School District. Attend an orientation and be accepted to the program. | Must be 18 and older. Minimum 10th grade education level. CASAS pre and post assessment are required upon acceptance to the program. |
Standard Class Day | Monday - Friday: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM The program begins once a year: August CA Department of Public Health guidelines are in effect. | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM The program begins in August 2025 and ends in May 2026 CA Department of Public Health guidelines for schools are in effect. |
Program Fees* | No cost for Hesperia Unified School District students. However, after the HUSD student graduates and with no break in enrollment, the hourly fee with be $8 until the remaining hours are completed. | $5,200 Two payment options: Pay in full or 3 payment plan Pay in full at time of registration Or Initial payment of $1,750 due on the day of enrollment. The second payment of $1,725 is due on 11/1/2025 the third payment is due of $1,725.00 is due on 3/1/2026 Payment is accepted in the form of a money order or cashiers check made out to HUSD. Credit card also accepted (fees apply) No personal checks are accepted. * Program fees do not include preapplication or State Board Licensing fees which are an additional cost paid by the student. |
Next Orientation | High school students: Call for enrollment information. (760) 244-1771 Ext 5161 Questions? Call (760) 244-1771 Ext 5161 | Instructors are currently working on the roster for the August 2025 term. Complete the Interest Form now |
400
Hours of Instruction
Hands on Instruction
Aligned to State Board Requirements
Manicuring
Pedicuring
Acrylic and Gel Nails
Budgeting
Salon Management
Sanitation
High School Manicuring | Adult Manicuring | |
Program Eligibility | 16 years of age minimum. 10th grade education minimum. Be enrolled as a junior or senior in high school at a school within Hesperia Unified School District. Attend an orientation and be accepted to the program. High School students complete manicure coursework as part of the overall Cosmetology program. High School students meet with their counselor for applications. | Must be 18 and older. Minimum 10th grade education level. CASAS pre and post assessment are required upon acceptance to the program. |
Standard Class Day | Monday - Friday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM | This course is offered twice in the school year: August - December and January - May Monday - Friday 7:55 am - 11:17 am Classes are held at Canyon Ridge High School located at 12850 Muscatel St. Hesperia, CA 92344 Questions? Call (760) 244-1771 Option 3 Or come see us at Hesperia Adult School 16527 Lemon St. Hesperia, CA 92345 Once accepted into the program you will bring payment at time of registration. |
Program Fees* | High schools students complete manicure coursework as part of the overall Cosmetology program | $2,300.00 Payable by cashiers check or money order. Make them payable to HUSD. Credit card (fees apply) * Program fees do not include preapplication or State Board Licensing fees which are an additional cost paid by the student. Fees are subject to change. |
Next Steps | High school students: Enroll Now! Meet with your high school counselor for application and enrollment opportunities. | We are building the Interest List for the next class. Fill out the Interest Form now to be contacted for the next enrollment session. Complete the Interest Form Now! Once your interest form is complete, call or email our office to schedule your CASAS testing and your enrollment appointment: (760) 244-1771 opt 3 or Email: nanci.castro@hesperiausd.org Once class is filled, students will be referred to the next class session. |
Instructor
She has been in the cosmetology industry for over 22 years and has been an instructor for over 13 years. Since she was a little girl Katie knew she wanted to be a Cosmetologist. Now she is living the dream as she gets to inspire others whose passion is Cosmetology.
Instructor
She has been in the industry for over 25 years and began teaching in 2013.
On her first day of teaching, Michelle knew she wanted to retire from HUSD. She is very passionate and takes pride in contributing to the program's high pass rate.
Instructor
Valerie is a proud 2003 graduate of our Cosmetology program where she started as a high school student. She has been in the industry for over 19 years. Valerie has a psychology degree from CSU San Bernardino, however, cosmetology is her passion.
