special absentee policy in the following programs/activities: Ambassadors Concert Choir Associate Degree Nursing Cosmetology Athletic Teams/Student Athletic Trainers Diesel Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Automotive Technology Medical Radiologic Technology Band (Concert, Jazz, and Marching) Practical Nursing Commercial Truck Driving Respiratory Care Practitioner Computer Information Systems Sojourners
Official Absences
Those absences caused by a student representing the college for an approved function are official absences. The number of these allowable absences will not count against total “allowable” absences; however, the number of official absences will be limited for each class. Students are expected to let the instructor know ahead of time about upcoming approved official absences and are expected to make up work for the missed classes.
Leaving Before Class Conclusion
Students are expected to remain in the class and be attentive until the instructor indicates that the class session is over. Whenever possible, students should inform instructors prior to the start of class of any personal difficulties that might lead them to leave the room during class. Students who leave the room should make every effort to leave and return with as little disruption as possible. Habitual and/ or unexcused movement during class sessions may result in an absence.
Cell Phones and Pagers
Cell phones may be allowed in the classroom for instructional use only. Students must receive permission from the instructor for cell phone use. Students found in violation of this policy will be notified by the instructor (written or verbal). The instructor will then turn in student’s name, ID# and class code by e-mail to the Dean of Students . Students will receive a $25 fine for this violation. Multiple offences will result in increased fine amounts.
Personal Conversation
It is rude and disruptive to engage in personal conversation during class. Students who persist in disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the class. Reading newspapers, doing crossword puzzles, or engaging in other personal diversions unrelated to class activity is equivalent to a personal conversation. Students are reminded that obstruction of teaching or disruption of the learning environment is prohibited. The instructor reserves the right to remove from the classroom any student whose conduct is disruptive and may result in an absence.
Dropping a Course
Any course(s) properly dropped prior to the twelfth week of the semester will constitute a “W”. The grade “W” is not used in computing grade point average. 14
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