| Grades are only
recorded for completed classes and study materials. Incomplete coursework
will not be recorded.
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Grade Point Average
The academic standing of a student is expressed in terms of a grade point
average (GPA). A grade point average is computed by dividing the total
number of grade points earned at the Humanities and Sciences Academy by
the total number of credits attempted at the Humanities and Sciences Academy
.
Transfer credits may be accepted subject to the provision found under
Transfer of Credit. Due to considerable differences in course content
and instructional quality of work done at other schools, the Humanities
and Sciences Academy does not consider grade points or credits completed
at other institutions when computing the GPA. Therefore, transfer credit
neither raises nor lowers a student’s grade point average.
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Transfer of Credit
The acceptance of transfer credits between high schools lies within the
discretion of the receiving high school. Credits earned at other high
schools may or may not be accepted by the Humanities and Sciences Academy
. Likewise, credits earned at the Humanities and Sciences Academy may
or may not be accepted by another institution depending upon its own programs,
policies, and regulations. Students planning to complete credit elsewhere
before applying to the Humanities and Sciences Academy are advised to
contact the Admissions Office and check on the acceptability of credits
from that high school. Likewise, any student relying on the Humanities
and Sciences Academy credit for transfer or enrollment at another high
school is urged to check with that high school prior to enrollment at
the Humanities and Sciences Academy .
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Job Placement Disclaimer
Humanities and Sciences Academy does not guarantee job placement to graduates
upon program/course completion or upon graduation. The Academy does not
provide any occupational assistance.
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Term Dates
The program of study for adult high school students is designed to comply
with the Humanities and Sciences Academy ’s admission policy that
allows students to begin their program of study at any time. A student’s
term begins upon enrollment and culminates with graduation. Term length
will vary depending upon the number of credits to be completed to meet
graduation requirements and the desire and motivation of the particular
student.
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Graduation
A high school diploma is conferred at a formal commencement program when
the course requirements for graduation have been satisfactorily completed.
Graduates are encouraged to attend a graduation service; however, students
may receive their diplomas in absentia.
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Student Records and Transcripts
Each student’s record will be made available, upon written request
of the student, to employees and other duly authorized persons. Only official
written transcripts bearing the school seal will be issued. A $10 transcript
fee must accompany each request. A separate fee is required for each transcript
recipient. The Humanities and Sciences Academy will not honor requests
for any student having past due financial obligations to the Academy.
Transcripts from other institutions in the Academy’s admission files
cannot be reproduced for student use. These transcripts must be obtained
directly from the other institutions.
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Academic Extension
Occasionally adult students encounter personal challenges or difficulties
while enrolled at the Humanities and Sciences Academy that prevent them
from completing all course requirements within the required period of
time. Under these circumstances, students may submit a Request for Academic
Extension indicating their petition for a 6-week extension for 0.5-credit
course or a twelve-week extension for a 1.0 credit course in order to
complete all course requirements. Student may request one academic extension.
Receiving an academic extension in no way suspends any financial obligations
that students may have to the Academy.
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Plagiarism
If it is determined by the student’s Lead Instructor, or any other
staff member, that plagiarism has occurred, the student will not receive
credit for that course. If plagiarism re-occurs, the student’s enrollment
at the Humanities and Sciences Academy may be suspended.
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Grievance Procedure
If a student feels that he or she has been treated unfairly or unjustly
by an employee with regard to an academic process such as grading, testing,
or assignments, the student must submit a written statement of the grievance
to the Director of Education. The Director of Education is the final authority
an all academic matters. If a student has a grievance on the basis of
race, color, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, physical
disability, veteran’s status, any other basis prohibited by applicable
federal, state, or local laws, or any other matter, the student should
contact the Director of Education. The student’s grievance will
be assessed within 30 days.
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Withdrawal from the Academy
Students seeking to officially withdraw from The Humanities and
Sciences Academy should notify the school and request any applicable tuition
refund. The withdrawal procedure is as follows:
1. The student may notify in any manner, written or verbal, of his/her
intent to withdraw from a program of study and request a refund of applicable
tuition.
2. Refunds, if any, will be according to the stated academy policy as
outlined in the Financial Information section of the Enrollment Agreement.
3. The withdrawal will become official when the student receives final
written notification by the Registrar.
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Academic Probation and Suspension
Probation occurs when a student’s cumulative grade point average
falls below 2.00. A student on academic probation has a maximum of twelve
weeks to raise the cumulative average above the minimum standard, either
by completing additional courses or by repeating courses bearing inadequate
grades. When a course is repeated, the original grade is replaced by the
subsequent course grade. The cost for repeating a course is determined
by the contingent tuition schedule outlined in the Financial Information
section of the Enrollment Agreement. Academic suspension will follow only
if a student is unable to return to active status within twelve weeks.
Suspended students may apply for readmission in the Academy after one
year.
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Inactive Status
In the event the Academy fails to receive any coursework from a student
within a twelve-week period, he/she will be placed on inactive status.
To return to active status, the student any submit a Request for Reactivation
form accompanied by a $25 reactivation fee. If an inactive student chooses
not to return to active status within a six-month period, the process
for withdrawal from the high school will be initiated by the Academy.
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Admission and Enrollment
An applicant is admitted to a specific program of study and cannot change
his/her program of concentration without first securing the written approval
of the Lead Instructor. Specific questions regarding the student’s
program of study should be directed in writing to the Lead Instructor.
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Requirement and Timetable
1. Upon admission to the Humanities and Sciences Academy
a Lead Instructor will be assigned to the student.
2. The Lead Instructor and the student will develop a plan for completion
of coursework.
3. If, for any reason, the student wishes to suggest an alternative plan
for completion of coursework, approval must be received by the Lead Instructor.
4. A high school diploma will be awarded when all coursework for graduation
has been successfully completed.
5. Three weeks prior to the student’s planned graduation date, the
student must: |
