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Academics
Academic Progress
The school utilizes a grading system to signify student progression through the program of study.
A final letter grade is assigned for each course and practicum completed. The letter grade has a
corresponding rating that denotes the quality of student learning. A percent range is used to
determine the letter grade. Value points are used to calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA) and
for other purposes, such as honors awards at commencement and scholarship awards by the
Baptist Health Foundation and others.

In general, student didactic achievement is measured by written and practical examinations;
clinical progressive development is measured by weekly evaluations.

An incomplete “I” grade may be made-up at the sole discretion of the Program Director. If the
incomplete course work is not completed within the established time-frame, the “I” grade
becomes a final grade of “F”.

Students not achieving the required grade are subject to the academic disciplinary policies. The
policies are available on request, and published in the Student Handbook.

An overall satisfactory in academics during Semester I is required to progress to Semester II and
for qualifying as a candidate for graduation. Satisfactory is defined as a final minimum grade of
“C” (77%) in each course. Students not achieving the required grade are subject to the academic
disciplinary policies. The policies are available on request, and published in the Student
Handbook.

Attendance and Method of Delivery
The program is a residential-blended program of study. A student is expected to attend all
scheduled classes, labs, and clinical meetings. Absence is defined as not being present after one
(1) clock hour of the scheduled class, lab, or clinical meeting OR leaving before the end of the
scheduled class, lab, or clinical meeting. A student must contact the Program Director as soon as
possible when he or she cannot be in attendance as scheduled. More than five absences in a
semester may result in suspension from the program at the discretion of the Program Director. A
maximum of one (1) absence will be assessed within a twenty-four hour period that begins with
the first hour of absence.

Tardiness is not being present up to one (1) clock hour of a scheduled class or clinical day. A
tardy is recorded if the student arrives for class, lab, or clinical meetings after the scheduled time
to be present. Three (3) occurrences of tardiness will equal one (1) absence.

When possible, documentation of the reason for absences and tardiness (family medical, personal
medical, bereavement, etc.) should be maintained. Documentation will be considered by the
Program Director in the event suspension from the program is being considered for excessive
absences and/or tardiness.

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