The following policies and procedures are designed to ensure that all students meet the academic standards for successful program completion. It is the responsibility of HFCN students to familiarize themselves with the guidelines set forth by the College and to act in accordance with them.
Grade | Quality Points |
---|---|
95 – 100 | 4.0 |
90 – 94 | 3.7 |
85 – 89 | 3.5 |
80 – 84 | 3.0 |
78 – 79 | 2.5 |
74 – 77 | 2.0 |
70 – 73 | 1.7 |
65 – 69 | 1.3 |
60 – 64 | 1.0 |
Below 60 | 0 |
Incomplete | – |
To compute the quarterly GPA, multiply quality-points earned by the credits in each course. Add up the total number of quality points earned in all courses and divide by the total number of credits. For example, if a student receives an A in a 3-credit course, a B in a 3-credit course and a C in a 4-credit course, the GPA will be:
Grade | Quality Points | Credits | Total Quality Points |
---|---|---|---|
A | 4.0 | 3 | 12 |
B | 3.0 | 3 | 9 |
C | 2.0 | 4 | 8 |
Total Quality Points: 12 + 9 + 8 = 29
Total Credits: 3 + 3 + 4 = 10
GPA: 29 ÷ 10 = 2.9
Course instructors use a combination of quizzes (announced and unannounced), unit tests, formal writing assignments, discussion board postings, and a final examination to arrive at the course grade. Faculty reserve the right to refuse written assignments and correspondence, which are not appropriately neat, legible, and written in Standard English.
Instructors review their specific grading criteria with students during the initial class period. Evaluation of student achievement is calculated using only measurable academic assignments that are directly related to the course objectives and that are identified in the syllabus. No points are assigned for non-academic or unplanned activities such as attendance and participation. Grades are not curved and only the final course grade is rounded up.
Each student’s work is evaluated individually. Evaluation of all course objectives is contained in the grading rubric (quizzes, exams, clinical/laboratory assignments, etc.). Some course requirements are included in the grading rubric but will only be calculated after the achievement of a minimum course grade of 78.0. These items will be clearly indicated in the course syllabus.
During the final clinical week, students in the AAS program receive quarterly individual clinical evaluations and cumulative summaries.
Students in the AAS program who are enrolled in nursing courses must complete all assigned focused reviews and remediation prior to taking the Integrated Kaplan exams. All Integrated exams must be completed and remediated prior to attending the required Kaplan NCLEX-RN Review.
Permanent records, which are retained for seven years after completion, withdrawal, or dismissal from the program, include: