GRADING

  Grades are reported at mid-term and at the end of each semester.  Letter grades are awarded according to the following criteria:

   A  (90-100)  4.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating an excellent performance in meeting the criteria of the course.

   B  (80-89)  3.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating a good performance in meeting the criteria of the course.

   C  (70-79)  2.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating an average performance in meeting the criteria of the course.

   D  (60-69)  1.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating a poor or substandard performance in meeting the criteria of the course.

   F  (below 60)  0.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating the inability to perform satisfactory work required for completion of course requirements.

   I  (Incomplete)  0.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating unfinished work (i.e., important assignment, term paper, final exam, or lab) that is given for medical or other sufficient reason.  All work must be completed before the end of the following semester (in exceptional cases, the Faculty Academic Standards Committee may grant an extension); otherwise, the final grade will be recorded as an "F."  Documentation outlining removal of the incomplete will be filed with the Academic Dean.

   W  (Withdrew)  0.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating that the student withdrew from enrollment in the course prior to the date indicated in the Academic calendar.  No SCH are earned and the grade point average is not affected.

   WP  (Withdrew passing)  0.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating the student withdrew passing from enrollment in the course prior to the date indicated in the Academic calendar.  (In exceptional cases, the Faculty Academic Standards Committee may extend the date.)  No SCH are earned and the grade point average is not affected.

   WF  (Withdrew failing)  0.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating the student withdrew failing from enrollment in the course prior to the date indicated in the Academic calendar.  No SCH are earned and an "F" is calculated in the student's grade point average.

   CR (Credit)  0.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade indicating credit for Advanced Placement, CLEP, or IB.  SCH are earned but do not affect the grade point average.

   PR (In Progress)  0.0 grade points per semester hour.  A grade used only in developmental and ESL classes indicating that the student is making satisfactory progress but is not ready to move to the next level.  The student is expected to register in the class in the following semester; otherwise the PR is treated like a W.

GRADE POINT SYSTEM

  Lon Morris College employs a 4.0 grade point system. Each semester hour of work completed earns the appropriate number of grade points.  Grades of I, W, WP, CR and PR are not calculated as part of the grade point average (GPA).

  To determine the GPA, multiply the points awarded for each grade received by the number of semester credit hours assigned to that course, including grades of "F" or "WF" that are received. Next, compute the total number of grade points earned and divide this figure by the total number of semester credit hours attempted to obtain the semester GPA.

Example:          Course 1 (3 SCH)  B(3.0 grade points)   3 X 3 = 9

Course 2 (3 SCH)  W(0.0 grade points)   3 X 0 = 0

Course 3 (4 SCH)  C(2.0 grade points)   4 X 2 = 8

Course 4 (3 SCH)  D(1.0 grade points)   3 X 1 = 3

Course 5 (1 SCH)  WF(0.0 grade points)  1 X 0 = 0

Course 6 (1 SCH)  A(4.0 grade points)   1 X 4 = 4

Total grade points:              24

Total SCH attempted:          12

Semester GPA:                      24/12 = 2.0

  If a student repeats a course, both grades will remain on the transcript but only the higher grade will be counted as SCH earned and in determining the overall grade point average.  To be eligible for graduation, a student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

GRADE APPEAL

  Any student who has a question or concern regarding the assignment of a grade that may affect the student's academic record, course work, or fulfillment of degree requirements may appeal the grade following the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.  The grade appeal must be presented within thirty days after the end of the semester.  Documents supporting the appeal may also be presented.