Class Note 8: Overview of Academic Policies

Introduction 

Welcome to Lesson 3! In this lesson, we'll explore the academic policies that govern our micro-school. Understanding these policies is essential to your success as a student. 

Attendance Policy 

Regular attendance and active participation in our online community are crucial to your academic success. Our attendance policy is as follows: 

● Students are expected to log in to the online platform regularly and participate in discussions with other students across Africa via TLFBN Africa Hub on the CLI website.

● Attendance will be tracked through offline/online engagement with class lessons, including posting and commenting within TLFBN Africa students' WhatsApp group and submitting assignments to the TLFBN Aftica Instructors. 

● Students who miss more than two consecutive weeks or 4 classes offline (Classes are held 2 times a week, Saturday and Sunday) may be considered inactive and risk being withdrawn from the program. 

Assignment Submission Policy

Submitting assignments on time is critical to your academic progress. Our assignment submission policy is as follows: 

● Assignments are due on a specified due date and time which will be communicated to students by the TLFBN Africa instructor. 

● Late submissions will incur a penalty unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. 

● Students are responsible for ensuring their assignments are submitted correctly and on time. 

Grading Policy 

Our grading policy follows Christian Leaders Institute's (CLI) grading. Which is designed to assess your academic performance fairly and consistently. The grading scale is as follows: 

- A: 90-100% 

- B: 80-89% 

- C: 70-79% 

- D: 60-69% 

- F: Below 60% 

Academic Integrity Policy 

Academic integrity is essential to maintaining the values of our micro-school. Our academic integrity policy is as follows: 

● Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. ● Students found guilty of academic dishonesty may face penalties, including failure in the course or expulsion from the program. 

Support Services 

We're committed to supporting your academic success. The following support services are available: 

1. Instructor support: Your TLFBN Africa's instructor is available to answer questions and provide guidance. 

2. Peer support: Connect with your peers through our online community for support and encouragement. 

3. Technical support: Our technical team is available to assist with technical issues. Conclusion

In this class note, we've outlined the academic policies that govern our micro-school. Understanding these policies is crucial to your academic success. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to your instructor.