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Academic Policies

Progress and Grading System

Central Nursing College adopts a strict, rigorous evaluation system in the pursuit of excellence. Variations may exist from program to program, depending on the intensity of the curriculum.

The following scale is the grading system

Percent	Letter Grade	Description	Grade Point
100 to 90	A	Excellent	4.0
89 to 80	B	Very Good	3.0
79 to 75	C	Expected Progress	2.0
Below 75	F	Fail	1.0

A grade of Incomplete may be completed at the discretion of the instructor and director. An Incomplete will be converted to a grade of "F" if not resolved or completed within 60 days.

FOR VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM STUDENTS

A minimum of 75% is necessary for Vocational Nursing program students to advance to the next term.

The final exam for the entire course will be a comprehensive exam of all the coursework that mirrors the content and style of the official board exam, the NCLEX. The student must receive a minimum score of 75% in order to be considered completed with the program. A student receiving any grade below 75% on this final exam may not be eligible to sit the NCLEX. The purpose of this exam is to prepare the student for the rigors of the official test and will be treated with the utmost seriousness.

More detailed information is available to the Vocational Nursing student as part of their orientation and student file packages. The detailed rules and regulations are always available for review at any time the student requests to see them.

The Appeal Process

Students who wish to appeal an academic ruling made by any administrative staff or faculty may contest it in writing to the Administrator. This statement should include circumstances the student feels did not receive due consideration, or any other relevant information.

The decision for the appeal will be made in writing to the student.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is mandatory and records are maintained daily. Students failing to maintain satisfactory attendance may be dismissed at the discretion of the director and instructor. Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions, however in the event of an absence, it is mandatory that the student give notice of the reason for the absence as well as any documentation pertaining to the nature of the absence.

Due to the length and nature of all programs, there is a set limit on the number of excusable absences. There are no exceptions made. Number of excusable absences may depend from program to program and whether or not the student is attending full time or part time.

Suspension and Termination

Students may be suspended or terminated for any of the following reasons. This is not a comprehensive list of possible offenses.

Excessive absenteeism or tardiness
Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress
Failure to comply with probationary conditions
Cheating
Exhibiting conduct that reflects poorly upon the school and any staff or faculty associated with the school
Failure to meet the financial obligations student has to the school
Possession of drugs, alcohol or weapons on school premises. Here, the term premises is used to indicate anywhere that is the private property of the building management under which Central Nursing Center is subject by lease agreement
Behavior that creates a safety hazard to any other persons at the school
Behavior that causes others to feel harassed, uncomfortable, upset or otherwise mistreated

Students who feel they have been unjustly suspended or terminated may appeal the decision as described in the appeals process above.

Probation Policy

A student with a cumulative grade average of less than 65% or demonstrating excessive absences will be placed on probation. If improvement is not evident immediately after the terms of the probation and the reasons behind it have been made known to the student, the student may face suspension or expulsion.

Student Records and Right of Privacy

The Federal Right of Privacy Act allows all students to review their academic records, grades, assignments, attendance, counseling reports, tuition reports, and any other records relevant to that student. Student records are kept under strict confidence and only such agencies or individuals authorized by law to view such records are able to gain access without written permission of the student.

State law requires schools to maintain records of this type for no fewer than five years after the date of graduation. Students may request a review of their records by writing to the director or records official. All such reviews will be scheduled during regular school hours and under supervision by staff.

Graduation Requirements

A student is eligible to graduate from the program when all classroom, practical, laboratory, and clinical hours (as required by the individual programs) are completed with at least the minimum acceptable grade. The student may have no outstanding Incompletes in the school records. In order to complete, the student must resolve this grade.

At completion the student will receive school certification attesting to successful completion.

Depending on the program the student may be required to wait several months in order to obtain state certification. Often the duration of the wait depends on background clearance, though a host of other factors are considered.