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Department Policies

Expected Classroom Etiquette for Students

Tyler Junior College is committed to promoting a level of classroom conducive to maximum teaching and learning. It is with this context that the following statement on expected classroom etiquette are prepared.

Thus, you are expected to:

1. Attend class each time the class meets.
2. Be on time for class and remain the the entire period. You are inconsiderate of your classmates if you arrive late and leave early.
3. Refrain from talking while the teacher is lecturing. Idle chattering and giggling are disruptive to the class and disrespectful to your teacher and classmates.
4. Without prior approval from your instructor, do not use cell-phones, beeper, walkmans with headphones or any electronic device in class.
5. Be attentive and participate in class.

Student Code of Conduct

Students at Tyler Junior College assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the college’s function as an educational institution. Students are subject to disciplinary action according to the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct.

All students are expected to read the Student Code of Conduct and abide by the standards of expected behavior in this course.

Please be advised that acts of academic dishonesty are violations of the Student Code of Conduct, and will be handled academically by the instructor and then referred for judicial action. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

1. Academic Dishonesty
   1. Cheating.
   2. Plagiarism.
   3. Collusion.
   4. Falsifying academic records.
   5. Misrepresenting facts to the college or a college official.
   6. Any act intended to give unfair academic advantage to the student.

The Student Code of Conduct can be found on the Student Judicial Programs website at the following link:
http://www.tjc.edu/studentaffairs/2007_2008_Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf

Absentee Policy

After the equivalent of two weeks of absences, two (2) points per class hour will be deducted from the final grade for each successive absence. The points will accumulate retroactively to the first absence.

Examples:
   MWF Classes: 7 absences = 14 points reduction
   TR Classes: 5 absences = 10 points reduction
   1 Class a week: 3 absences = 6 point reduction
[Each successive absence counts 2 points per class.]

Class participation is a required element in the communication and fine arts arena. Learning comes from the group as well as the individual experience.

For performance Final Exams: The student is required to attend all class sessions during the final exam period. Not complying results in a 50 point reduction of the student’s final exam grade.

"Students are responsible for dropping of course. Your instructor will consider you as absent and you will receive an "F" for non-attendance at the end of the semester."

Message for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact Support Services as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Please meet with Margaret Rapp, ADA Student Coordinator 903-510-2878 in Support Services to verify your eligibility for any classroom accommodations and for academic assistance related to your disability. Support Services is located on the 2nd floor of the RSC."