Tobacco & Alcohol Policy
Smoking/chewing tobacco products is strictly prohibited inside the school building. Students may use tobacco while outside of the school building. Students are required to dispose of cigarettes appropriately and not litter the grounds.
ALCOHOL POLICY
Students are forbidden to consume alcohol on the school premises. Students who arrive to school intoxicated will be expelled
MOBILE TELEPHONE POLICY
Due to the level of distraction mobile telephones cause, students are not permitted to use them while in the classroom. Telephones must be completely turned off at all times. Students who use mobile communication devises will be asked to leave the classroom.
FOOD & DRINK POLICIES
Our school takes pride in having clean facilities. Therefore, we do not permit students to bring food or open drink containers into the classroom. Bottled water is permitted.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PLOCIES
In order to enroll for any course a student:
- Must be 18 years of age or older Must have high school diploma/GED or higher education
- Must be a US citizen or Resident Alien with a valid social security number to take state exam
- Must be proficient in the English language
- Must have full use of their arms and be able to stand for a minimum of 3 hours
- Must pay the tuition amount on or before the start date of their course Must pass the College’s Entrance Examination
Requirements for admission to Premiere Career College are based upon the applicant’s career goals, their motivation to succeed, and their ability to benefit from the program.
High School Diploma Validation If the College or the Department of Education has reason to believe that high school graduation credential submitted to the College is invalid, then the College Registrar shall take steps to verify/validate it. The Registrar will validate by contacting the issuing institution and confirming that the individual was really issued the high school diploma/transcript. Alternatively, the Registrar may inspect the original high school diplomas’ or transcripts’ seal to confirm validity. A student attestation is not an acceptable means of validation.
VACCINATION
The College has no general vaccination requirement for students entering the College. However, specific programs may have vaccination requirements for the externship and clinical components.
Please see the school Registrar for program-specific vaccination requirements
CRIMINAL CONVICTION
The College reserves the right to refuse admission of an applicant with a criminal conviction if such a conviction makes it unlikely that the applicant can benefit from the program. Criminal convictions can make securing employment in the field of study unlikely and can also prevent completion of a training program due to an inability to place the individual at an externship or clinical site.
Applicants are generally advised to disclose information that could negatively affect their ability to acquire employment in the field or to finish the training program.
During the enrollment process the student may be required to sign an affidavit stating that they have no criminal convictions that would prevent them from working in the field. Students that falsify their criminal background history may be withdrawn from school and will be responsible for all charges incurred.
DRUG SCREENING
Students enrolled at City College may be required to submit to random drug screening. This may be triggered by reasonable suspicion that the student is in violation of College policy or because a negative drug screen is required by an affiliated facility where the student is to be assigned for externship or clinical training.
CLINICAL FOR HEALTH CAEERER STUDENTS
Clinical fieldwork is a courses in which the student practices the skills of the profession under the supervision of a qualified professional. In most cases, the externship occurs in a professional office, clinic or hospital apart from the campus where the student is enrolled. Premiere Career College makes externship assignments based on the College’s determination of when and where the student may best pursue his or her training. Student preferences for location, days, and time of assigned attendance, and type of facility may be considered when determining an appropriate assignment, but the College cannot and does not guarantee that student preferences will be met. Students are required to attend their assigned externship site. By enrolling in these programs at Premiere Career College, the student agrees to attend any externship required in the programs at the times and locations assigned by the College. The student is responsible for arranging transportation to the assigned site. Many externship assignments are for forty hours per week, and assigned hours may be during the daytime, evenings, weekends or holidays. Some Clinical Partners may require students to provide extra information, for example: evidence of CPR, health certification, TB, Hepatitis B vaccination and other immunizations. When required, it is the student’s responsibility to provide the required documentation for assignment to the site.
As with all courses, students must successfully meet the attendance and performance requirements. Failure to attend an assigned externship or meet the requirements of the externship is grounds for dismissal. Students on externship are held responsible for the accurate, verified, and timely submission of their timesheets to the College. Students are accountable to professional standards on externship and may be dismissed from school for failure to meet either the College’s or the externship site’s professional standards. Students are evaluated by designated preceptors based on their attendance and their progress in acquiring the skills for an entry-level practitioner as described in the “Externship Performance Evaluation.” On preceptor recommendation, a student may be required to attend remediation at the College to improve poor performance. The student’s failure to improve or refusal to abide by the preceptor’s recommendations may result in dismissal. Because externship is a learning experience, students will not and may not receive compensation from the externship site
MAKE-UP
Students must make up any missed examinations, projects, attendance and assignments within five school days of receipt of the score. A failed examination or test maybe repeated no more than three times for other programs; the type/content of retest is in the sole discretion of the instructor. A student can receive no higher than 80% for missed examination or and 70% on failed or missed examinations for all other programs. Failure to make up missed tests at the instructor-scheduled time will result in the loss of one opportunity to make up the test and the student being placed on academic review. Failure to complete the deficiency during this period may result in academic probation and subsequent dismissal from the program. Students must make up all deficiencies to move to the next phase/Term of study
SCHOOL CALENDAR
- The school operates on a non-traditional term. We do not utilize the conventional academic calendar of quarters or semesters. Our programs use the class hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday for Laboratory and clinical
- The weather will play a major role in the actual class schedule. Classes canceled due to weather are made up at the end of the program.
- The following holidays are observed and no classes are held:
New Years Day
Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (first Monday in September)
Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) Christmas Day
FINANCIAL AID/FINANCING
Presently, the school does not provide financial aid.
TUITION
Tuition and fees for each of the healthcare programs is listed on the program tuition forms and the program enrollment agreement. The tuition can be paid by cash, money order, or credit card. Personal checks are not accepted. Discounts and coupons may be offered occasionally. Students will pay the lowest advertised tuition. All payments must be done through the Registrar’s Office.
RE-ENROLLMENT
A student who withdraws from the program due to an emergency situation may re-enroll at no additional cost to complete the program at a future date. Re-enrollment requires approval from the School Administrator.
CREDIT TRANSFER
Previous Credits from another institution will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. City College of Education, Inc does not guarantee transferability of our credits to another institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution.
TRANSCRIPT CHARGES
The procedures for obtaining student transcripts from the school admission office are listed below
* $0 for the first transcript, unless same day service is requested by the student.
* $5.00 for each transcript issued after first (free) transcript.
* $10.00 per transcript for same day service
JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
Students will be alerted verbally as to what employment opportunities exist within a 60 mile radius of the school. These employment opportunities will also be posted on the ‘jobs board’ in the classroom. Students may also voluntarily register their email address with the school’s list server; every Friday the list of employment opportunities will be emailed to graduates. While the school will work diligently to assist students in finding employment, we cannot guarantee employment or specify future monetary income amounts
ANTI-HARASSMENT
Students have the right to enjoy their learning experience in an environment free from harassment. If students feel they are being harassed by other students, this matter should be brought to the attention of their instructor or the School Administrator. If students feel they are being harassed by their instructor, this should be reported to the School Administrator. Students found to be engaging in the harassment of other students or school faculty will be expelled.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
The school will not discriminate against students based on their nationality, age, race, color, creed, familial status, disabilities, gender, or sexual orientation.
Anti-Violence
Students have the right to enjoy their learning experience in an environment free from violence or the threat of violence. The school does not permit weapons in the classroom including knifes and firearms. Students with firearm permits are not permitted to carry their firearms while in the classroom.
Students found to be carrying weapons in the classroom or students making verbal threats against other students or faculty will be expelled.
Student Behavior
Students are expected to act appropriately while in the classroom. Appropriate behavior means using social manners, showing respect for instructors and other students, demonstrating respect for school property and remaining quiet while in the classroom. A student acting in a manner deemed inappropriate by the school may be expelled. Inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to: violating any policy contained in this catalog, harassment/annoyance of other students or faculty, destruction of school property, not remaining quiet during class, engaging in criminal activity while on the school premises, or cheating on exams.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Students are expected to act appropriately while in the classroom. Appropriate behavior means using social manners, showing respect for instructors and other students, demonstrating respect for school property and remaining quiet while in the classroom. A student acting in a manner deemed inappropriate by the school may be expelled. Inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to: violating any policy contained in this catalog, harassment/annoyance of other students or faculty, destruction of school property, not remaining quiet during class, engaging in criminal activity while on the school premises, or cheating on exams.
SAFETY & SECURITY
- Students should park their cars as close to the classroom building as possible.
- Students should walk out to their cars in groups.
- Female students should never walk to their cars alone.
- If students see suspicious activity, they should alert faculty immediately.
- The Police Department can be summoned by calling “911”.
FIRE & SECURITY
- if smoke or fire is detected, alert faculty immediately.
- Do not try to extinguish a fire; exit the building immediately.
- only after you are safely out of the building, summon the Fire Department by calling “911”.
- Make sure other students who are in the restroom or office are alerted to the emergency.
NOTICE TO BUYER
1. Do not sign this agreement before you read it or if it contains any blank space.
2. This is a legal instrument: It is binding; read it before you sign it.
3. You are entitled to an exact copy of this agreement and any disclosure pages.
4. Every assigner of this student enrollment agreement takes it subject to all claims and defenses of the student or his successors in interest arising under this agreement.
5. This contract and the catalog constitute the entire agreement between the student and the school.
6. By law, you have the right, among others, to pay the full amount due and to obtain under certain conditions, a partial refund of any finance charges.
7. This agreement is a legally binding instrument when signed by the student and accepted by the school.
8. The terms and conditions of this agreement are not subject to amendment or modification by oral agreement.
9. Any changes in this agreement shall not be binding on either the student or school unless such changes have been approved in writing by an authorized official of the school and by the student or the student’s parents or Guardian if the student
I certify that I have received a copy of the school catalog and that I agree to the terms outlined in this agreement (including those on the next page)
As a representative of the school, I hereby certify that he/she has complied with the Rules & Regulations of the Private Business and Vocational School as required by the State of Illinois Board of Education
