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< Attendance Attendance & Tardiness: We require students to arrive to class on time. If a student arrives more than 30 minutes late, we may allow another student to take their place in class. If students arrive more than 30 minutes late, they will not be admitted to class. If the class is a multiple day class and the student is more than 30 minutes late or the seat is relinquished due to tardiness, the seat is relinquished for the entire length of the class The student will need to reschedule the class. If a student misses more than 20% of a certified program, a certificate of completion will not be awarded. If an absence or tardy is absolutely necessary, we require that you notify us by calling The Customer Service desk at your local campus on or before the date(s) in question. VA Attendance Policy Students must attend 80% of their program hours, this time includes accumulated approved absences and class cuts. Students will be allowed three absences during the duration of their program. THE 80% RULE TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER THE THREE ABSENCE RULE IN THE CASE WHERE THREE ABSENCES WOULD BE LESS THAN 80% OF A PROGRAM A student will be placed on a 30 day attendance probation if he or she is below 80% in attendance. The student must bring his/her attendance above 80% within in 30 days to be removed from probation. If at the end of the probation period, the student's attendance is not raised to 80% of scheduled classes, the Department of Veterans Affairs will be notified and benefits will be interrupted. A student can be placed on a maximum of Two probation for attendance prior to academic dismissal. Make Up Work Students will work directly with instructor for make-up work. Students will have two weeks from the date of missed class to submit make up work Program Interrupt -Extension Policy I Leave of Absence I Withdrawal All written requests for a "Leave of Absence", "Training Extension", or "Reinstatement" will be considered. These are granted to students at the discretion of the School. These interruptions or reinstatements into a program are subject to space availability. Students who interrupt from one class and transfer to the next available class will be responsible for any cost incurred due to any change or upgrade made in course kits or books. If an upgrade occurs, the added cost will be the sole responsibility of the student. New Horizons Career Development Solutions will not incur any of the additional costs. Suspension or Dismissal It is the intention of New Horizons Career Development Solutions to provide the most effective learning and training environment for our students. Therefore, it is imperative that our staff maintains and enforces guidelines that will ensure the best possible educational atmosphere for the students. The following are general examples of behaviors and actions that may lead to a student's suspension and/or dismissal: 1. Inappropriate and/or violent conduct displayed by the student. 2. Inappropriate clothing, or improper clothing attire, and/or indecent exposure. 3. Disrespect for New Horizons Career Development Solutions property and equipment. 4. Software piracy or violating copyright rules and regulations. 5. Recurring attendance problems despite continuous meetings with the Education Consultant and/or Site Manager to rectify the issues.