Attendance
Rosebud School of the Arts expects attendance at all classes, workshops, sessions and practical studies assignments.  Attendance is a component of all grading at RSA.  Instructors can assign attendance anywhere between a minimum of 10% to a maximum of 45% of the student’s final grade.  Absence results in a 3% deduction of the student’s final grade, lateness counts for 0.5% deduction. 

Progression
As a conservatory-based programme, courses are determined for each year, and students are required to complete all coursework regardless of previous work experience or skill level. Students usually begin their training in the Certificate Programme. During the second term of Certificate, students choose an area of specialization and audition for the Mentorship Programme. Only in exceptional circumstances is a student granted permission to withdraw from one particular course without withdrawing from the entire programme.

Part-time Studies
Training at Rosebud requires a full-time commitment. Part-time study is not possible towards the completion of a particular programme. Registration for one or two courses may be considered if the applicant’s abilities and circumstance warrant an exception to the rule.

Statement of Marks
One month after the end of term, every student receives a transcript of grades and an evaluation package that contains personal remarks by the instructors intended to aid the student towards future growth. At the beginning of the next term, the Education Department meets with each student individually to discuss instructor comments and chart growth for the coming term. Evaluations are not released until all applicable programme and tuition fees are paid.

Academic Offenses
Academic offenses such as cheating, plagiarism, tampering with examinations, tampering with student work, etc. are unacceptable and subject to disciplinary action. Discipline for academic offenses will be dealt with by the Education Director as follows:

1. A written statement explaining the offense will be given to the Education Director. A preliminary investigation will determine if there are sufficient grounds to proceed with the charge.


2. If there are sufficient grounds to proceed, the Education Director will establish a committee composed of the Student Life Advisor, the student representative on the Education Team, and the Education Director. This committee will:

• Make a proper investigation and research the offense.
• Hold a meeting with the student and instructor in question to seek to remedy the situation.
• If the charge is appropriate, a determination will be made, which may include suspension, expulsion and/or changes in applicable student marks and academic standing.