SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY

In order to be making satisfactory progress towards a diploma, students must maintain specified grade averages as well as proceed through the course at a pace leading to completion in the specified time frame. For purposes of determining satisfactory progress, each course is broken down into quarters.

Satisfactory progress is defined as meeting the following minimum requirements: Students must maintain a quarterly minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0), 70%, or a "C".

Any student not achieving the satisfactory level will be advised by their Program Instructional Supervisor of useful techniques in reaching or exceeding the minimum requirements. Students will be reminded by the Program Instructional Supervisor that students not achieving the satisfactory academic level of 2.0, 70%, or "C" average will be placed on academic probation for a period of no longer than forty-five (45) calendar days.

While on academic probation, Title IV Federal Student Aid Funds will not be negotiated by the school or disbursed. The student must demonstrate reasonable progress toward the satisfactory level within the maximum 45-day time frame.
In the event of failure to improve to a satisfactory level within the prescribed time frame, the student may be dismissed. Any unearned portion of funds received by the school will be returned appropriately.

Students who wish to appeal the determination that they are not maintaining satisfactory progress must submit a letter to the School Director. In cases of extenuating circumstances, special arrangements may be made with school officials. These cases will be handled on an individual basis.