The Barbering Program at Phelps Career Senior High School offers is designed to prepare the student to pass the State Board of Barbers Examination for his/her apprentice license in the District of Columbia.

Professional Barber Styling emphasizes both theory and Practical applications for the barbering profession.  Personal and physical requirements are stressed and described.  In addition, the various employment opportunities and vocational rewards are identified.

Students will develop desirable work habits that will enable them to adjust to the occupational life of Barbering.

Students will use technology to research and retrieve information related to the field of Barbering and to construct an individual Microsoft Powerpoint presentation.