Apartment TechnologyStudent Policy
As students proceed through courses, their work maturity competencies and job-specific competencies will be monitored continuously. Quantitative measurement of progress and aggregate achievement will be determined by labs, quizzes, a final examination, and OJT assignments. Those scores will be maintained and reviewed with the student at least once during the course, or when deficiencies are detected. Also, the instructors will make a conscious effort to engage the student in a "one-on-one" conversation during each session to assure a positive progression.
Students are required to demonstrate a proficiency in 70% of the course activities as the minimum passing range. Classroom attendance is mandatory and will be recorded as part of their performance. An attendance record of 80% is required to earn a passing score.
Maintaining standards is of paramount importance at AC/C TECH simply because it will assure that our graduates can perform the work expected on the job. In other words, we will not lower classroom expectations to accommodate students; however, when a student is not meeting expectations, he/she may be given additional time to complete projects. The student may also get special assistance such as having materials and/or exams read, or being assigned to work with someone more experienced. If deficiencies continue, he/she may be given private counseling or tutoring sessions.
It's noteworthy to mention that if a student fails, he/she will be allowed to retake courses at no additional charge. Should a student fail the same course twice, he/she will be placed on academic probation. Should there be a third consecutive failure, that student will be suspended from the program for a period of not less than one year.
Non-academic suspensions can result from poor attendance, poor behavior, drug or theft related problems, etc.
It is a general practice of AC/C TECH to help students obtain a job if not employed at the time of registration. It is also a general practice for employers to notify AC/C TECH when job opportunities are available. As a result, AC/C TECH has placed almost every student, and that includes students enrolled in “courses only”. It should be noted that AC/C TECH does not have an official placement office, but will continue an effort toward finding jobs for all students. AC/C TECH has a job placement rate of 98%.