The expectations for a student at Divergence Academy for proper dress code, attendance, and behavior.
Students are expected to dress and act properly while attending classes. At the discretion of the institute administration, a student may be dismissed from the institute for a serious incident or repeated incidents of an intoxicated or drugged state of behavior, possession of drugs or alcohol upon institute premises, possession of weapons upon institute premises, behavior creating a safety hazard to other persons at the institute, disobedient or disrespectful behavior to other students, an administrator, or faculty member, or any other stated or determined infractions of conduct.
1. Perfect attendance is desired from each student, but 80% overall attendance average is mandatory.
2. If the student does not attend at least 80% of the course, the student will be dismissed, and is subject to the refund or granting credit policies.
3. Tardiness – every student is responsible for obtaining missed information due to tardiness. You will be responsible for any missed work.
4. A student will be expelled after missing 20% of the schedule clock hours due to tardiness or absences.
5. If expelled for unsatisfactory attendance or tardiness you must reenroll. You may not reenroll before the start of the next class start date. If the student wishes to re-enroll the student must:
a. Write a letter requesting re-enrollment
b. Speak to School Director to obtain approval for Re-enrollment
6. No makeup work will be granted - only tutoring.
7. Proper attire for the industry.
8. Leave of Absence is available to all students. You must have a good cause. The student will be responsible for complying with the school’s Refund and Previous Credit policies.
9. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. This will result in the student’s dismissal from the course. Student will be eligible to reenroll after a conference with the Director has been completed.
10. Students are required to be on time and prepared for class every day.
11. Disruptive behavior of any kind is unacceptable. The student will be given two warnings, one verbal and one written. If the behavior continues to not meet the standard, the student will be removed from the program.
12. SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF ANY KIND, WEAPONS OF ANY KIND, AND BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY ABUSED SUBSTANCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ANY STUDENT VIOLATING THIS RULE WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE PROGRAM AND CANNOT RE-ENROLL.