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General Policies & Information ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS Each department conducts a short presentation to all new starts, which is normally held before or during the first-class session. The orientation includes an introduction to ATA staff and a detailed overview of various ATA policies as outlined in this catalog. Prior to orientation, new students will sit for a picture for their ID badge and complete any outstanding paperwork. DRESS CODE Students are expected to maintain a neat, clean appearance at all times during their training. Because a variety of equipment is used during training, certain items of clothing, such as shorts and open shoes, may not be worn for obvious safety reasons. Prospective students are provided the dress code policy during the enrollment process, which identifies more stringent requirements for certain programs. During the admissions process, applicants sign an acknowledgement form that they agree to abide by the policy and have received a copy of the policy. Students are strongly advised to adhere to the dress code, as failure to do so can result in not being admitted to class or being dismissed from campus or extern and marked accordingly for attendance. Repeated infractions also can result in probation, suspension, or termination. COMPUTER LAB / RESOURCE LIBRARY ATA maintains an on -campus library available at all hours of operation, which has program -specific reference materials and computers for internet access to assist students and graduates with job placement. Students are prohibited from downloading or using any external software on ATA computers, which are to be used only for school/program purposes. Students may sign -out certain reference materials for a three-day period. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT The American Trade Academy complies with the confidentiality and student record availability provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 and the Buckley Amendment. Confidentiality of student and staff records is strictly protected. However, students who are adults, parents of minors, or guardians of "tax dependent" students have the right to inspect and challenge the information contained in the student's record. The school complies with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 (Title VII) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Student information will not be disclosed without the student's written consent or request. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose relevant information about a student, without consent, to regulatory agencies and the U.S. Department of Education or to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. The student has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if the institution fails to comply with FERPA requirements. Complaints should be directed to Family Policy Compliance Office / U.S. Department of Education / 400 Maryland Avenue, SW / Washington, DC 20202-4605. TRANSCRIPTS AND RECORDS Copies of unofficial or partial transcripts are available to a student upon request. Official and/or sealed transcripts can be mailed to other institutions upon written request and permission from the student. Students must complete the Petition Request form to be processed by the Student Services department for receipt of their transcript. A student will be provided one official transcript upon request at no charge. An administrative fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be required for any additional official transcripts and ten dollars ($10.00) for non -official transcript. ATA will withhold a student's transcript or grades if the student is in default on their tuition contract or is not in good financial standing. If the student has made partial payment to his or her tuition obligation, the institution may withhold only that portion of the grades or transcript that corresponds to the amount of tuition or loan obligation that the student has not paid. If the student's course of study consists of only one course, the institution may withhold the grade(s) or the transcript until the tuition or loan obligation is paid in full. All grades received during a student's enrollment will be reflected on the transcript, including the following: F, W, FRP, and FRF (see section on Grading System for grade descriptions.) ATA maintains a file for each student that contains all requisite information on his/her enrollment, financial aid, and academic progress. Upon written request, a student may review his/her file during enrollment in the presence of an ATA employee and/or request to have the file copied, excluding any and all test materials. A copy of the file will be provided no later than 30 days following the request. Students have the right to review and/or amend their educational records no later than 30 days after the institution receives a written request. If the institution decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the student will be notified of the decision and advised of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student American Trade Academy School Catalog Page 12