Early Alert System
In a typical 16-week semester, students who are not making satisfactory progress by the 30% point shall be made aware of their status in the class. Each instructor will notify students of their status using a method of their choice (SSP, email, conversation, instant message, memo, or alert form). The early alert notice will indicate the reason(s) for the student’s lack of progress in the course. The notification will also recommend available campus services to assist the student with any problems interfering with course work. Faculty should retain a copy of the communication. A student’s primary contact regarding progress in any course is the instructor for that course. If students have problems of any kind that interfere with course work they should make an appointment with the instructor to discuss the difficulties. If a student receives an early alert communication, he or she should contact the instructor as quickly as possible. The student should follow suggestions made by the course instructor. This may include a required conference with the instructor, Department Chair, and/or academic coach.
Grades Final grades are available on WebAdvisor. They are not mailed. Grade Point Scale and Grade Point Average (GPA) A Superior 90-100 four points per credit hour B Above Average 80-89 three points per credit hour C Average 70-79 two points per credit hour D Below Average 60-69 one point per credit hour F Failure below 60 zero points per credit hour The following are not included in GPA calculations S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory AU Audit I Incomplete W Withdrew X Placeholder for AVI classes not completed to FAA standards P Pass - used for developmental math shells (DMS) and developmental reading/ English courses (DRE) R Repeat - used for developmental math shells (DMS) and developmental reading/ English courses (DRE) CC Course Complete - used for developmental math modules (DMA) within DMS shells Grades are assigned based on work completed by the end of scheduled class time. Additional work after the end date of the class is not justified unless an Incomplete was assigned. GTCC computes GPA using the four-point system and by adding the quality points earned for each course and dividing by the total number of credit hours for those courses. Every student will have a program GPA, which is based only on courses in the student’s program of study. Every student also will have a cumulative GPA, which includes all courses taken for credit at GTCC. To earn a degree, diploma, or certificate, students must have successfully completed all program requirements with a program GPA of 2.0 or higher and a grade of A, B, C, D, or S in each course in their program of study. For information regarding grade appeals, please visit the GTCC website at http://supportservices.gtcc. edu/gtcc-student-complaint-policy/ .
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2016-2017 Student Handbook