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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 clinical practicum completed. The letter grade
has a corresponding value 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 scholarships awarded by the
Baptist Health Foundation.

An incomplete AI@ grade may be made-up at the sole discretion of the Program Director. If course
work is not completed within the established time-frame, the AI@ grade becomes a final grade of
AF@. A minimal final grade of AC@ is required for each course in the Professional Curriculum.

Attendance and Method of Delivery
The program is a residential program of study. A student is expected to attend all scheduled
classes and clinical rotations. Absence is defined as not being present after one (1) clock hour of
the scheduled class or 30 minutes of clinical time. Students must contact the school as soon as
possible when he/she cannot be in attendance as scheduled. The school, by policy, allows a
maximum of five (5) days absent per semester. Tardy is defined as not being present at the
scheduled starting time of any learning experience. A tardy is recorded if the student arrives in
clinical and/or class after their scheduled time to be present.

Class assignments and exams missed can be made up at the discretion of the faculty. It is the
student’s responsibility to meet with the faculty to review and obtain make-up assignments and
make arrangements to take a make-up exam. A fee is charged and the receipt is required prior to
administration of an exam.

Credit Hours
Each required course in the professional curriculum reflects a credit hour value. BHCLR uses the
credit hour formula identified in the Academic Information section of the Catalog.

Graduation Requirements
All five requirements must be fulfilled before graduate status, diploma and school pin are
bestowed:

1. Successful completion of the program of studies and the professional curriculum;
successful completion is evidenced by completion of all requirements for each course;

2. Complete community service requirement;

3. Fulfill progression and promotion criteria;

4. Participate in the senior photo session; and

5. Complete the Graduate Clearance Form and process.

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