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America Truck Driving School Catalog Jan. I"— Dec. 315f 2021 Grading Scale: A= 90-100 B= 80-89 C= 70-79 D= 60-69 F= Below 60 Driving and other practical skills are graded on a Pass/Fail system. Minimum standards for successful completion require that a student maintain an 85 percent (B average) or higher cumulative grade average in all areas of training. Additional help is provided to slower learners in individual situations. Standards of Satisfactory Progress All students at this school are required to maintain a satisfactory progress toward the completion of their program of study. Students must maintain progress that will lead to completion of the program within 150% of the state course length. Graduation Requirements The candidate for the certificate must: 1. Have successfully completed all specified requirements for the certificate. 2. Earn a cumulative grade average of at least 85% in each area of training. 3. Be free from all indebtedness to the school or have made satisfactory arrangements for the payment of tuition and fees. Attendance and Leave of Absence Policy Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes in order to achieve the highest degree of training. In cases of extreme circumstances, severe illness, death of a family member or military requirements, the school director may, upon written request, waive the attendance policy and grant a leave of absence. Student Conduct Policy Students shall at all times conduct themselves in an exemplary manner, both in and out of school. A student may be dismissed or put on probation for: 1. Unsatisfactory progress. 2. Being under the influence of, or in the possession of, alcohol or illegal drugs of any kind. 3. Operating equipment in such a manner that life or property in endangered. 4. Gambling on school property. 5. Insubordination and/or intolerable conduct. 6. Willful abuse of school equipment or property. 7. Excessive absenteeism. 8. Failure to make payments on due dates. Student Services Resource Materials Our resource center contains volumes, periodicals and audio/visual materials directly related to training. These reference materials supplement texts and other related materials used in the classroom. Reference books and other course related materials may be purchased from the school as needed or desired. This area may be accessed at any time during the training period with permission from school personnel.