~Amarillo College Technical Education
Code of Professional Conduct
Amarillo College has the responsibility to provide you with the education, training and
“hands on” practice to become a professional in your chosen field. The instruction,
equipment, facilities and apparatus are provided for your use. Studying, practicing and
learning are required by you.
As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected
to act, perform and train in a professional manner. The following rules and guidelines
are to be followed by everyone.
Attendance:
Unless it is an emergency, it is highly recommended that you do not miss class.
Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of the student. Class begins at
the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location
during laboratory exercises, you will be counted as tardy. The student will be required to
show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during their absence. Check
syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.
Professional Attire:
Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab.
Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration period. It is
recommended that each student purchase one shirt for every class in which they are
registered. Shirt Tails will be required to be tucked into the pants!
Pants will be:
• clean and well maintained
• no large rips or tears
• held at the waist (i.e no sagging)
• blue jeans or long pants (no sweats/exercise pants)
• have no hanging chains/loose strings (safety issue)
You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respectfulness of an industry
professional. As a representative of Amarillo College’s Technical Education Program
you shall wear your AC logo shirt while in the classroom and on the training field or in
the laboratory.
There will be no caps, hats, bandanas, beanies, or hoods allowed to be worn in the
classroom. Lab attire will be determined by your instructor. Please check your syllabus.
Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when indicated by the
instructor in charge during any training, field, or laboratory exercises. It is your
responsibility to keep your equipment clean and in good shape.
Required professional attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.
Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:
You must show up to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE
listed on your syllabus in order to be allowed to participate and earn credit for the day.
Conduct:
Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere in the training field/laboratory
environment as well as in the classroom, any disruptive behavior will not be
tolerated. All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in
order to support the learning environment.
There shall be no smoking except in designated areas and during designated breaks.
Students shall refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language. There is to be
no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone. Any student who uses,
has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus
or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for
appropriate action. This will be a ZERO tolerance policy with immediate steps taken
toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.
Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from
class and not allowed to return. This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly
enforced. This applies to plagiarism as well.
Electronic Devices:
All electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during class
and on the laboratory/training field. All visual slides and materials are the property of
the instructor and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed.
See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.
Grievances:
Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make
every effort to resolve that matter with the instructor. If you are unable to resolve
differences then you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the
instructor or the course coordinator.
NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of
Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.

Course Exams     40%

Attendance            20%

Labs                       30%

Final Exam            10%

 

The student's numerical course grade will be converted to a course letter grade according to the following scale:

A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60

 

INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT:  As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined.  If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

Students absent during a chapter quiz or exam will be required to contact the instructor to schedule a makeup exam. This exam and other assignments will be scheduled at an alternate time outside of the regularly scheduled class time, at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor 'may' give a different makeup exam.

 

 

It is the responsibility of the student to gain any materials missed in class by their absence(s).