Students are
expected to be in class and participate! Three (3) unexcused
absences constitute grounds for failure of the course and
are up to the discretion of the professor. Students are
responsible for obtaining all material missed due to their
absence from a classmate. The fact that a student misses a
previous class DOES NOT excuse that student from completing
an assignment when due.
Classes start at 10 minutes
after the hour for all day classes and 20 minutes after the
hour for all evening classes. Students are expected to be on
time. Three (3) tardy will constitute one absence.
The FIT grading policy applies to the Packaging
Department and is as follows:
A+, A, A-
(4.0/3.8/3.6)
Stands for excellence and
is issued for varying degrees of exceptional and
outstanding work. The student has met ALL deadlines, has
demonstrated individual initiatives; has undertaken
quality research, has demonstrated problem-solving
skills and exceptional creativity and originality.
B+, B. B-
(3.5/3.0/2.6)
“Very Good to Good”
evaluation; no major flaws in any aspect of the work,
but some aspects could be improved. Although work
demonstrates a certain degree of originality and
creativity, it is not sufficient quality to be
characterized as exceptional or significantly
outstanding.
C=, C, C-
(2.5/2.0/1.6)
“Satisfactory”
evaluation; work is not of sufficient quality to be
placed in the “Good” or “Very Good” range, but has met
the basic project requirements. Work appears adequate,
but demonstrates little creative or innovative concepts.
Work fails to maintain a consistent level of quality and
many aspects of the work are in need of improvement.
D (1.0)
“Unsatisfactory”
evaluation; lowest possible passing grade. Major flaws
and very little if any creative and innovative qualities
demonstrated. Poor time management, deadlines not met,
ideas not developed, presentation skills poor.
F (0)
“Inadequate” or
“Unacceptable” evaluation; work does not meet minimal
standards or requirements. Little or no effort made by
student to understand, or complete work; excessive
absences; failure to participate in class or to accept
constructive criticism. Deadlines not met, no
originality or creativity demonstrated.
INC
“Incomplete” issued by
the instructor’s discretion to students as a result of
extenuating circumstances beyond student’s control
(serious illness, family death, accident). Course work
must be completed within six weeks of the start of the
following semester. “INC” is computed to an “F” until
the appropriate letter grade is submitted by the
instructor. Students are responsible for contacting the
instructor to complete the necessary forms.
W/A
Instructor authorized
withdrawal, which may be assigned after six (6) weeks at
the faculty’s discretion. Carries no penalty; does not
affect the student’s GPA.
W/D
Student-initiated
authorized withdrawal up to six (6) weeks. Does not
affect GPA.
W/F
Unauthorized withdrawal,
which may be assigned after six (6) weeks at the
instructor’s discretion. Carries penalty and is
equivalent to and “F” in GPA.
Z
No grade issued by
instructor at grade processing deadline. Does not affect
GPA.
Participation in class is
expected from each and every student in each and every
class. If a student expects appropriate professional input
from instructors, he or she is expected to come to class on
time and be prepared; produce work from class; actively
participate in class discussions; meet deadlines; seek extra
help and counseling from instructors during office hours;
and perform relevant, independent research on their project
as required.
