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Any student who fails to comply with the policies, rules, and regulations outlined in these policies will be subject to disciplinary action and possible termination. Special policies regarding tuition, attendance, and other areas of concern contained in this documentation may be established for programs which operate outside the usual requirements for adult preparatory classes.

Among those classes which may have such requirements are: Surgical Technology, Practical Nursing, Electrical Technician, and Commercial Driving. Copies of compliance requirements will be available to students enrolled in those classes during the first week of class.

  • High School Certification Policy and Credits

    Policy 1008.1 James Rumsey Technical Institute Certificate To be eligible for a certificate, James Rumsey Technical Institute secondary students must maintain a minimum of a “C” average for each required semester of their program and are limited to 10 absences (510 hours) each year, or 20 absences (1020 hours) in a two (2) year program.… [Read more…]

  • High School Student Program Acceptance and Enrollment Policy

    Policy 1011 All James Rumsey Technical Institute students that are pursuing acceptance into a high school program will undergo a three-part screening process for consideration. The initial two phases of this process are completion of an application and an interview with the instructor of their program(s) of interest. Additionally, the third phase occurs when students… [Read more…]

  • Homebound Instruction

    Policy 1009 Homebound instruction is not available to adult students. Due to the nature of the technical course requirements, instruction may be limited or impossible through homebound services. Students who will be absent for an extended period of time because of illness, accident, pregnancy, etc., should contact their home school counselor and the career technical counselor at… [Read more…]

  • Medication Policy

    Policy 1308 Medications can be administered at school when it is absolutely necessary and when proper prescriptive information and parental consent have been provided. Parents should administer medication at home if at all possible. Students are not permitted to self-medicate or carry medications with them while on school property with the exception of inhalers or… [Read more…]

  • Mission Statement

    Policy 1204 To enhance the quality of life through continual education for students of all ages throughout our community by setting standards of excellence in technical and academic education as determined by business, industry, and government. [Read more…]

  • Nondiscrimination Disclosure

    Policy 1205 Nondiscrimination Disclosure James Rumsey Technical Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries contact: Dr. Carissa Tress, Title IX Director, 3274 Hedgesville Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25403, 304-754-7925. No person… [Read more…]

  • Opioid Antagonist Policy

    Policy 1307 James Rumsey Technical Institute recognizes that the opioid epidemic is affecting many West Virginians, including youth and students, which has resulted in a rising number of fatal overdoses. Pursuant to West Virginia Code § 18-5- 8 22d, the Legislature provided that public schools in the state may possess, maintain, and administer, by certain… [Read more…]

  • Partial Credit

    Policy 1010 For some programs, high school EDGE credit or college credit may be accepted and counted toward completion of the program. Opting out allows an adult student the opportunity to waive or “opt-out” of that specific component. In such cases, students are not entitled to a tuition reduction or a partial refund of tuition. [Read more…]

  • Policies

    Policy Categories Academic Policies School Safety Policies Attendance Policies Student Financial Policies General Policies Student Services Plans Procedures Systems Compliance Any student who fails to comply with the policies, rules, and regulations outlined in these policies will be subject to disciplinary action and possible termination. Special policies regarding tuition, attendance, and other areas of concern… [Read more…]

  • Policy 4373: Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools

    Policy 1309 Policy 4373 James Rumsey Technical Institute’s Administrative Council recognizes the need for students, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to have a safe and supportive educational environment. James Rumsey Technical Institute’s Administrative Council believes further that public schools should undertake proactive, preventive approaches to ensure a positive school climate/culture that fosters learning and… [Read more…]

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