6. Dismissal Because of Progress Probation
A student on progress probation will be dismissed if the percentage of units in which the
student has been enrolled for which entries of “W,” “I,” “NC and/or “NP” remains at or
above 50 percent for three consecutive semesters. Terms shorter than 16 weeks will not
be considered a semester. A semester in which the student does not take any courses will
not be counted as a semester.
7. Appeal of Probation or Dismissal
A student who believes that there are extenuating circumstances that warrant an
exception to the probation and dismissal standards set forth in this policy may submit a
written appeal in compliance with administrative procedures.
8. Readmission Following Dismissal
A student who has been dismissed may return after sitting out at least one 16-week
semester. A readmitted student will remain on probation until the cumulative average is
above 2.0 and/or the percentage of “W,” “I,” and “NC/NP” entries is below 50 percent.
GRADE CHANGE
BOARD POLICY 4231
When grades are given for any course of instruction taught in the El Camino Community
College District, the grade given to each student shall be the grade determined by the
instructor of the course, and the determination of the student’s grade by the instructor, in
the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency, shall be final.
A student who alleges that a grade in a course was given as a result of mistake, fraud,
bad faith or incompetency may appeal the grade within 18 months of the last day of the
term in which the grade was posted.
Upon determination by the District that a grade in a course was given as a result of fraud,
the District may change or remove the fraudulent grade from the student’s transcript of
record based on the recommendation of a faculty committee. Such action may be
initiated upon determination of the fraud without regard to the time limits imposed on
other grade appeal actions.
Procedures for changing or removing grades in accordance with this policy have been
developed by the superintendent/president or designees in collegial consultation with
the Academic Senate.
THIS POLICY SUPERSEDES THE SECTION OF BP 4220 THAT
DEALS WITH GRADE CHANGE PROCEDURES.
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