Basic English Policies and Procedures

UPDATED 10/8/10

1. ATTENDANCE. Success in class depends on regular attendance. Your teacher keeps a record of your attendance in the class. § If you must be absent from class, you should let your teacher know why you were not in class. Try to bring some document to your teacher to show why you were absent. For example, if you were sick, bring a note from your doctor.
If you must leave class early, tell your teacher before the class starts that you will need to leave before the end of the class that day. It is not polite to just get up and walk out of the class.

2. RESPECT. It is very important for the instructor and the students to show respect for each other.
§ Be sure to dress appropriately for class. If you have questions about what is appropriate, ask your teacher.
§ Show respect for your teacher and other students through your actions and your language. Don’t interrupt other students, and do not speak while the teacher is talking to the class.
§ Please turn off cell phones and pagers while you are in class.
3. FEES for the course must be paid. If your fees are not paid, you may not continue to attend the class.
§ Also, you are responsible for buying your own books, unless the books have already been paid for through some other source.
§ You are responsible for buying your own notebooks, pencils, folders, etc., to use in the course.
4. You will have a TEST at the end of the course. This will determine whether or not you go to the next level of Basic English.
5. SEVERE WEATHER POLICY. In the event of severe weather which could force the College to close or to cancel classes, such information will be broadcast on radio and television stations. Students who reside in areas which fall under a Level 3 emergency should not attempt to drive to school even if the College remains open. Assignments due on the day the college is closed will be due the next scheduled class period. If an examination is scheduled for a day the campus is closed, the examination will be given on the next class day.
Students who miss a class because of weather-related problems, when the class is held as scheduled, are responsible for readings and other activities as assigned. It is a student’s responsibility to keep up with readings and other assignments when a scheduled class does not meet, whatever the reason.
6. CHILDREN. Columbus State Community College policy does not allow children in classrooms, computer labs or student lounges. In offices or hallways, children must be attended at all times. Please do not bring your children to class. Your instructor will ask you to leave if you bring children to the classroom.
7. REFUNDS. If you decide to drop this class and require a refund, please note the following policy:
You will receive …
• If you drop the class before it starts … 100% of the course fee.
• If you drop before the end of the second
week of class … 100% of the course fee.
• If you drop after the end of the second
week of class … 0% of the course fee.
To drop a class, you MUST go to the Non-Credit Registration Office (Room 1090) and complete a Drop form. If you do not complete the form before the deadline, you will not be eligible for a refund.
8. CHANGING SECTIONS. If you want to change to another Basic English class, you must go to the Non-Credit Registration Office (Room 1090) and complete a Change form. Changes must be made by the second week of class. After the end of the second week, you cannot change sections without a documented reason.

9. The Columbus State Student Handbook gives detailed information on all your rights and responsibilities as a Columbus State student. You can pick up a copy of the Handbook in the Central Registration Office (Room 1090) or read it online.
10. If you have any QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS or COMPLAINTS, please contact either of the following:
• Your instructor
• The Non-Credit Registration Office
Center for Workforce Development (WD)
Room 1090