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America Truck Driving School Catalog Jan. ls'- Dec. 31st 2023 <br />Driving and other practical skills are graded on a Pass/Fail system. Minimum standards for successful <br />completion require that a student maintain an 80 percent or higher cumulative grade average in all areas of <br />training. Additional help is provided to slower learners in individual situations. <br />Standards of Satisfactory Progress <br />All students at this school are required to maintain a satisfactory progress toward the completion of their <br />program of study. Students must maintain progress that will lead to completion of the program within 150% of <br />the state course length. <br />Graduation Requirements <br />The candidate for the certificate must: <br />1. Have successfully completed all specified requirements for the certificate. <br />2. Earn a cumulative grade average of at least 85% in each area of training. <br />3. Be free from all indebtedness to the school or have made satisfactory arrangements for the payment of <br />tuition and fees. <br />Attendance and Leave of Absence Policy <br />Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes in order to achieve the highest degree of training. In cases <br />of extreme circumstances, severe illness, death of a family member or military requirements, the school director <br />may, upon written request, waive the attendance policy and grant a leave of absence. <br />Student Conduct Policy <br />Students shall at all times conduct themselves in an exemplary manner, both in and out of school. A student <br />may be dismissed or put on probation for: <br />1. Unsatisfactory progress. <br />2. Being under the influence of, or in the possession of, alcohol or illegal drugs of any kind. <br />3. Operating equipment in such a manner that life or property in endangered. <br />4. Gambling on school property. <br />5. Insubordination and/or intolerable conduct. <br />6. Willful abuse of school equipment or property. <br />7. Excessive absenteeism. <br />8. Failure to make payments on due dates. <br />Student Services <br />Resource Materials <br />Our resource center contains volumes, periodicals and audio/visual materials directly related to training. These <br />reference materials supplement texts and other related materials used in the classroom. Reference books and <br />other course related materials may be purchased from the school as needed or desired. This area may be <br />accessed at any time during the training period with permission from school personnel. <br />Student Housing <br />The school does not provide housing to students. The school also does not assist in finding room in board. <br />Daily housing ranges from $50-$90 a day. Monthly housing ranges from $1200 to $1500. <br />Student Records and Right of Privacy <br />The federal right of privacy act enables all students to review their academic records, including grades, <br />attendance, and counseling reports. Student records are confidential and only such agencies or individuals <br />authorized by law are allowed access without written permission of the student. State law requires the school to <br />