ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

GRADING POLICY 

The grading policy below, unless otherwise stated, is standard throughout all programs at MTSS Education. Grades and grade points represent the final measure of a student’s performance in a course.  A grade is issued for each course attempted. For all programs offered at MTSS Education the grading system is as follows: 

Grading: Delivered Digitally 

INCOMPLETE GRADES 

Incomplete grades are given when a student is unable to complete a course because of illness or other serious problems. An incomplete grade may also be given when through negligence or procrastination students fail to turn in work or take examinations. A student who misses a final examination must contact the instructor within twenty-four hours of the examination to arrange for a make-up examination. If the student does not make arrangement to take missed examinations, then a failure grade will be given. Students who withdraw and are passing the program will be given a WP (withdrew passing). Students who withdraw and are not meeting the minimum grade point average will be given a WU (withdrew unsatisfactory grades). 

PROBATION FOR BELOW AVERAGE GRADES 

Students who fail to maintain the minimum grade point average of 75 percent required for graduation will need to enter a probation period. The student will be scheduled for in school instructor-led assistance in accordance with the make-up schedule. Students unable to increase their grade point average may be dismissed from the program. Refunds will be given in accordance with the school’s refund policy. 

STUDENT EVALUATION TECHNIQUES 

A test may be administered after each lesson to determine the amount of learning that has taken place. Test scores that are below 75 percent are an indication that the necessary skills for entry into employment were not acquired. Students should make arrangements for additional practice, independent study or tutoring. Tests will be both cognitive and psychomotor with the psychomotor skills being measured against industry standards. This allows students to keep a record of their progress. Other methods of evaluation may include oral quizzes, skill development tests, hands-on skill evaluation, and individual and group projects. 

INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION TECHNIQUES 

Instructor evaluations are conducted at the end of every program. Evaluations are reviewed by the Director and used to improve instructor quality. 

WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL 

Students must fill out a withdrawal notification and submit it to the school director. This document must contain the student’s name, student ID number, and date of withdrawal. All financial obligations on the part of the school and the student will be calculated using the official withdrawal date. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from the school. Failure to withdraw formally may result in failing grades, breach of contract, dismissal, and additional financial obligations.