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Notice to students: ACCET complaint procedure   In the event that a student has exercised the institution's formal student complaint procedure, and the problem(s) have not been resolved, the student has the right and is encouraged to take the following steps:   1.Complaints should be submitted in writing and mailed, or emailed to the ACCET office. 2.Complaints received by phone will be documented, but the complainant will be requested to submit the complaint in writing. 3.The letter of complaint must contain the following: Name and location of the ACCET institution…

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Non-discrimination of students   No student or applicant for admission shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, language spoken, homelessness, disability, marital status, age, religion, or any other basis prohibited by law be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination/harassment under any educational programs, activities, services, or in any employment conditions, policies or practices conducted by APPROACH.        

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Student appeals   The student has the right to appeal a decision by management to the Directors. Such appeals are not a rehearing of the complaint; rather, they provide a safeguard against errors or unfairness. The student may appeal the determination of responsibility, the sanction or both. Appeals are considered on one or more of the following grounds:   Significant new information not available at the time of the decision Imposition of an unreasonable sanction   The student must submit any appeal in writing to the Director within seven (7)…

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Student expulsion   In addition to discipline at school, a student is subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and or expulsion, for misconduct away from school if the school administration determines the student’s presence to be detrimental to the best interest of the school. Students who engage in an ongoing pattern of behavior that is disruptive to the orderly operations of the school will be referred for immediate expulsion depending on the frequency, severity, and seriousness of the act.      

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Student suspension   Suspension is used in the following circumstances: To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the community or preservation of school property; To ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being; If the student poses a definite threat of disruption of, or interference with, the normal operations of the school.   The Director and/or International Student Advisor may place a student on suspension upon making a determination that such an action is necessary to maintain safety and order. The interim suspension remains in effect…

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Academic dishonesty   Maintaining the highest level of academic integrity is the concern of every student and teacher at APPROACH. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable in all forms. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following: cheating on tests; copying another’s work or allowing your work to be copied; use of unauthorized notes and/or materials during an exam; plagiarism: presenting the work of another as your own in a paper, exam, or other assignment; Explicit acknowledgment (meaning footnotes or end notes) must be given for the use of another…

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Grievances   If students are having a disagreement between one another, the school encourages them to attempt resolving it inoffensively between themselves. If the school’s involvement is required to mediate, students should seek assistance from any staff member in the main office.      

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Student misconduct   Attitudes and policies regarding academic misconduct vary from culture to culture, and it is important that students are aware of the attitudes toward and consequences of academic misconduct in the U.S. Instances of academic misconduct at APPROACH are initially handled by the student’s instructor, with assistance from the Academic Coordinator as needed.   APPROACH’s policy on student conduct and dismissal are based on the standards of good behavior in the community and society at large. Offensive actions or language toward a teacher, staff member, or other students…

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