Student Conduct Policies

Conduct Policies

Attendance

Attendance and punctuality are mandatory. It is the responsibility of the student to master any missed class material and complete any missed assignments. It is at the discretion of each instructor how many hours of class time may be missed before a student will be required to make up work with a one-on-one paid tutorial (if available) or re-take the class the following year. In most cases, up to 50 hours of absence time may be made up via independent study projects. After 50 hours of absences the student must pay an instructor to cover any future missed material in order to graduate from the program and avoid repeating that particular portion of the program. If 50% or more of a particular weekend workshop is missed, the student must pay the instructor for a private tutorial to cover the missed material or re-take the weekend the following year.

Code of Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a way that supports the mission and community of the school. Personal and professional integrity are essential. Students may be warned, placed on probation indefinitely, suspended, or dismissed for violations which include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Attending classes or practice sessions under the influence of drugs or alcohol

  • Physical harm or threat of physical harm to anyone

  • Harassment of any kind which goes beyond the boundaries of protected free speech and would likely cause violence or unrest

  • Theft or damage of the school’s or another student’s property

  • Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating, or misrepresenting the work of others’ as one’s own

  • Possession or use of any weapon on school property

  • Failure to maintain safety regulations and appropriate hygiene

  • Sexual activity or advances in a classroom setting

  • Poor academic performance

  • Health issues that would interfere with class participation

  • Failure to fulfill tuition obligations

Leave of Absence

Under certain circumstances a leave of absence may be granted by the Director. Requests must be made in writing, and an interview will be required. All decisions regarding leave, including the new time frame that the program must be completed, are at the sole discretion of the Director. If the program is not completed in due time, the student will be dismissed from the school.

Disciplinary Actions

Before any disciplinary measures are taken with a student, the Director will inform the student of the situation, and give the opportunity for student input before deciding upon a course of action. If deemed necessary, the following disciplinary actions may be taken:

  • A written warning will inform the student that he or she may face more serious consequences if he or she does not fulfill specific requirements to keep compliance with school policies, procedures, or code of conduct.

  • A student placed on probation may continue in the program on a conditional basis. The length and conditions of the probation are at the discretion of the Director.

  • When a dismissal is issued to a student, he or she must cease all participation in the program. If a student fails to meet the terms and conditions of probation, he or she will be dismissed.

Appeals

A dismissal may be appealed. Within 1 week of the notification of the dismissal a student wishing to file an appeal must provide the director with a written explanation for the appeal, as well as any new or relevant information pertaining to the original determination of dismissal. The Director will review the information, conduct further interviews if necessary, and decide to let the dismissal stand or change the dismissal to probation. The Director will grant this decision within two weeks of the appeal request.

Reinstatement after Dismissal

At the time of dismissal the student will be notified if a reapplication would be welcome, and the conditions the student would be required to meet before considered for readmission. If the student chooses to reapply and is accepted, he or she will be notified of the course and financial requirements at that time.

Grievance Procedure and Complaint Resolution

Students are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with the teachers whenever they arise. If further attention to the matter is needed, a meeting with the Director can be scheduled.