School Policies

Smoking:  Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the school building.

Drugs and/or Alcohol:  The use of drugs(unless prescribed by a physician) and/or alcohol are strictly prohibited on school property.  Students coming to class under the influence are subject to immediate dismissal from the program.

Harassment:  Harassment may be, but is not limited to: words, signs, jokes, pranks, intimidation, physical contact, violence or threat of violence, and racial, gender, or ethnic slurs.  Harassment is not always sexual in nature.  Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature when such conduct creates an intimidating environment or prevents an individual from effectively performing his/her duties.  Faculty and students may not engage in any form of verbal, physical, or emotional abuse, harassment, intimidation, violence, or threat of violence, toward any student, clinic client, instructor or staff member.

Stealing or Vandalism:  Students caught stealing or vandalizing school or classmate’s property are subject to immediate dismissal.

Disrespectful and Disruptive behavior:  Disrespectful and disruptive behavior toward the instructors and fellow students will not be tolerated.

Attendance

Tardiness – Students who arrive to class late or leave early will be considered absent for that hour or hours.

Absenteeism – Students must attend 90 percent of the program clock hours(540) to be eligible to receive his/her diploma.