Student Conduct Policy
The following behaviors are cause for reprimand, suspension, or expulsion.
Cheating, giving false academic or identifiable information, dishonesty, unsatisfactory attendance or academic progress, disruption of the classroom or school activities, see also section: Satisfactory Progress and Academic Probation.
In possession or under the influence of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs or nonprescription, and smoking in unauthorized areas
Property damage, unauthorized entry or use of the school facilities or equipment, theft or damage of property belonging to the school, staff, student, or any other persons at the school,
Possession or materials or tools that could be used as weapons or tools of ill-intent, disorderly or offensive conduct, harassment (emotional, sexual, physical, verbal, mental, etc. of all persons on the school facilities or at any school related activities.
Term Definitions
A verbal or written warning implying that any further infractions of school rules or codes will result in probation.
A written warning for a specified period of time implying that further violations or infractions will result in a suspension.
The withdrawal of a student from classes for a specified/predetermined period of time.
The condition that the student is no longer enrolled in Texas Technical Trade school and will not be considered for re-admittance without petitioning the School Director.
Conditions for Termination
Termination is the condition where the student bas been formally or is in the process of being expelled from the school pertaining but not limited to unacceptable behaviors listed in the student code of conduct or academic attendance/performance.
Termination Procedure:
1. Student is informed of probation set for a specified amount of time.
2. At the end of the probationary period:
• Student shows improvement/progress, probation is lifted.
• Student does not show improvement or progress, then the termination/expulsion proceedings occur.
3. Attendance and/or behavior performance is evaluated. If there is still no progress at the end of any additional probationary period time, the student will be dismissed/terminated.
4. At the time of dismissal, all financial aid will be discontinued, and all lenders will be notified of the student’s terminated status.
5. Staff will follow the refund policy to determine if a refund will need to be issued to financial lenders if applicable.
Conditions for Re-admittance
A student seeking to continue or re-enter courses after termination must petition the School Director in writing¹ and demonstrate all factors contributing to their termination have been resolved. ¹ The school may allow a student whose enrollment was terminated for unsatisfactory progress to reenroll after a minimum of one progress evaluation period. Such reenrollment does not circumvent the approved refund policy. (Texas Administrative Code, RULE §807.222, e)