Grading Scale

Grading Scale: 90-100=A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, Below 60=F 

                                      

Work Ethics Grade and how evaluated

Good work habits are as valuable as technical skills. Work ethic traits including attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organizational skills, communication, cooperation and respect are included in the work ethics evaluation. This grade is not included in the Grade Point average, but is shown on the student’s transcript. The work Ethics grading scale is as follows: 3 – Exceeds Expectations, 2 – Meets Expectations, 1 – Needs Improvement and 0 – Unacceptable.

 

Course Requirements

ü       An average of 70 or higher of all coursework.

ü       A math notebook containing all homework, classwork and activities.

ü       Attend a minimum of 80 % of scheduled classes. (16 out of 20)

ü       Writing across the curriculum embedded into the course as a paper written according to the specifications given by the instructor.

ü       Critical thinking embedded into the course as a projects, writing assignments, and test questions assigned by the instructor.

 

Course Outline:

See Attached Schedule

 

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking skills are required for every occupation for which the technical college prepares the individual student.  Some careers may require higher critical thinking skills than others or use a more sophisticated reasoning process; however, every career requires the individual to engage in a critical thinking process, to solve problems, and to arrive at conclusions in order to be successful in the chosen career field.  Critical thinking skills are embedded inmost mathematical activities.

 

Tutoring

WGTC offers free tutoring for mathematics students.  Please see your instructor for the tutor’s hours.

 

Courtesy Notes

Please turn mobile phones and pagers off (or to silent mode) before entering the classroom. This will save other students from losing concentration and will save you the embarrassment of it ringing during class. Only students registered for a class are allowed in the classroom.  Visitors (family/friends) must wait outside the classroom.

 

Attendance policy

Attendance and punctuality in class is one of the student’s primary responsibilities.  Time lost can never be replaced.  In the event that an absence is deemed necessary by the student, he/she is held accountable for all work missed.  If a student is absent from class for five (5) consecutive instructional hours (one week) and does not contact the instructor or misses more than 20% of class time (10 instructional hours), he/she will automatically be dropped form the course. Absences are counted from the first scheduled meeting date, not from an individual student’s first day of attendance.   All students are expected to keep up with their grades and attendance on a grade log sheet.

 

Tardies

All tardy students must sign the tardy roster in the front of the classroom with an explanation of the tardiness.  Three tardies will count as one absence.

If you are tardy more than 30 minutes for class, you will be counted as absent

 

Make up work / make up test policy

Students are responsible for work covered on the days they are absent.  The student should first consult other students or their study buddy about missed work.  After all attempts have been made to attain the information, the student may schedule a meeting with the instructor.

 

STUDY BUDDY______________________________________________________________

Phone_____________________________________Email_____________________________

 

There are NO MAKE-UP TESTS!!!!  However, there are provisions to alleviate any hardships caused by this policy.  The final exam can be used for only one missed test.

 

DISCLAIMERS/IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

Academic Honor / Plagiarism statement

Plagiarism, using the words and ideas of someone else as your own, will not be tolerated.  All essays/reports/summaries, etc., must be your own work.  If a student is caught turning in plagiarized work as his/her own, the student will automatically receive a “O” for the assignment.  Further disciplinary action may also be taken.  A student may be dismissed from the class and given an “F” as a final grade and/or be dismissed from school.  Plagiarism is a serious offense.

 

Confidentiality statement

The rules of confidentiality do not apply to the instructor/student relationship. Please do not disclose information assuming it will be confidential. An instructor is considered a “mandatory reporter”.  Any information revealed to an instructor that may represent potential harm to the student or another individual must be reported by law.

 

ADA statement

If you have a disability that you think may affect your ability to function in this class, please inform the instructor and the West Georgia Technical College Special Needs Career Planner, Gil Ausman at 706-812-4246 (Student Services Offices, Building A) to discuss a request for accommodations. All requests for accommodations are welcomed.

 

Safety

A first aid kit is located in classroom D111.  The Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Plan are posted on the wall of the classroom.

 

Severe Weather Warning

Periodically, WGTC will conduct severe weather warning and fire drills. Instructions on what to do in the event of these warning will be given in class and may be found in print form posted in classrooms and labs. Students are expected to participate in these drills in preparation for any actual threatening situations that may occur.

 

DTAE Guarantee

The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education warrants every graduate of our Technical College programs offering a certificate of credit, diploma, or associate's degree as follows:

The warranty guarantees that the graduate has demonstrated the knowledge and skills and can perform each competency as identified in the industry-validated Standard or Program Guide. Any program graduate who is determined to lack such competence shall be retrained at no cost to the employer or the graduate.

A claim against the warranty may be filed by either an employer in conjunction with a graduate or a graduate if the individual is unable to perform one or more of the competencies contained in the industry-validated Standard or Program Guide, including failure to pass a State of Georgia required licensing examination. 

The warranty shall remain in effect for two years immediately following the date of graduation and shall be honored by any state governed Technical College that offers the program from which the individual graduated.

 

Exit exams (diploma/degree programs only)

All graduating degree and diploma students are required to take program area graduation exam in their field. The exam must be taken in the last quarter or next to last quarter before graduation. Information on scheduling the exit exam may be obtained from the program advisor. 

 

CAAP testing (degree level programs only)

All graduating degree students are required to take the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency exam. The exam must be taken in the last quarter or next to last quarter before graduation. Scheduled times for the exam will be posted on campus.

 

Applying for graduation

Students expecting to graduate must complete an application for graduation. This form may be obtained from the Office of Student Services located in the Administration Building. Students should apply for graduation during the registration period in which they register for their last quarter of classes.