Attendance

Due to the concentrated amount of information offered during the program courses, attendance of each class, arriving on time, and competition of all course requirements, is not only expected but essential for the student to achieve the program’s purpose. If a student must be absent due to illness, family emergency, jury duty, or other similar circumstance, the student is required to contact the academy in advance of class. Students are responsible for making up missed class hours and testing on all material taught during an absence. Excessive or recurring unexcused absence may result in the student’s dismissal from the program.

Grading and Testing

Courses

Each program course will have homework and a quiz on the subject matter. 25% of the student’s final grade will be based on class attendance, homework assignments and quizzes. 

Mid-Term Exam

A midterm exam is given at the end of the first 12-months of the program. 25 % of the student’s final grade is based on the mid-term exam.

Final Exam

A final exam is given at the end of the academic year. 50% of the student’s final grade is based on the final exam. If the student fails to pass the final exam it may be retaken one time. If retaken, the grades from the two exams are averaged together for the final exam grade.

Grade Scale

A - Highest Honors = 93-100

B - High Honors = 85-92

C - Honors = 77-84

D - Passing =70-76

F - Failing = Below 70

Graduation and Diploma Requirements

1. Student must have attended 100% of program clock hours
2. All assignments, quizzes, and exams must be completed and submitted
3. 25 student consultations must be complete, submitted and reviewed
4. Student’s final grade must be 70% or greater
5. Student’s tuition fee must be paid in full