Policies

School Policies

Students are expected to be familiar with the information presented in this school catalog, in any supplements and addenda to the catalog, and with all published school policies. By enrolling in IPPT Career School, students agree to accept and abide by the terms stated in this catalog and all school policies. In the event that a written policy in this catalog is in conflict with the school enrollment agreement, the enrollment agreement is the binding agreement between IPPT Career School and the student.

Reasonable Accommodations Policy

IPPT Career School will make reasonable accommodations to individuals including auxiliary aids and services to those individuals with a bona-fide disability. IPPT Career School will not fundamentally alter the nature of its programs, nor will it provide accommodations that are considered unreasonable and that would significantly alter the programs of study and services that IPPT Career School provides students. Requests for auxiliary aids and services to accommodate a disability should be submitted via a written request to the Director of Education prior to starting classes at IPPT Career School.

Appeals

Suspended or terminated students may appeal the school's decision in writing to the School President. The school President must receive the appeal from the student within three business days of being notified of the dismissal. All appeals will be responded to within ten business days of receipt by the school.

Termination Policy

IPPT Career School reserves the right to dismiss a student for any of the following reasons:

• Failure to adhere to the code of conduct
• Behavior that presents a danger to the school, staff, faculty or fellow students
• Failure to maintain satisfactory academic
• Failure to meet financial obligations to the school

Unpaid balances are due in full in the event that a student is dismissed for any reason.

Course Retake Policy

The course retake policy is offered to students who have unsuccessfully completed a course and received an unsatisfactory grade. The student will be charged tuition at the appropriate rate.

Counseling & Advising

IPPT Career School cares about the welfare of its community of students and staff. As such, academic advising is available to students on a regular basis. Any student seeking advice on their program of study may speak with their instructor or, any member of the academic staff. Please refer to posted office hours for instructor availability or, schedule an appointment with the Director of Education. IPPT Career School is also available to provide information on community resources for student’s and staff who are in need of social services, drug and alcohol counseling or family counseling.

Drug-Free Environment

As a matter of policy, IPPT Career School prohibits the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, sale, dispensation, or distribution of controlled substances and the possession or use of alcohol by students and employees on its property and at any school activity held off premises. Any violation of these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary actions up to and including expulsion in the case of students and termination in the case of employees, even for a first offense. Information on the school’s drug-free awareness program and drug and alcohol abuse prevention program may be obtained from the Director of Education.

Unlawful Harassment Policy

IPPT Career School is committed to the policy that all members of the school’s community, including its faculty, students, and staff, have the right to be free from sexual harassment by any other member of the school’s community. Should a student feel that he/she has been sexually harassed, the student should immediately inform the President or the Director of Education. Sexual harassment refers to, among other things, sexual conduct that is unwelcome, offensive, or undesirable to the recipient, including unwanted sexual advances. All students and employees must be allowed to work and study in an environment free from unsolicited and unwelcome sexual overtures and advances. Unlawful sexual harassment will not be tolerated.

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