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.

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.

 

 

The final overall grade will be computed as follows:

 

 

 

90 - 100 = A

80 -  89 = B

70 -  79 pts = C

60 -  69 pts = D

  0 -  59 pts = F

 See Additional Information for more details.

Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Class and lab attendance will be recorded and will be counted toward student final course grades. If you stop attending classes and do not drop the course by the date printed in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes, you will receive an 'F' for the course.

 

Students will be counted as in attendance when present when roll is taken, and still present until the class or lab is dismissed by the instructor.