Students who are not seated and prepared to begin class when attendance is taken will be counted as tardy. Each tardy counts as one absence. Flat tires and similar automotive failures, computer problems, speeding tickets, work, interviews, court dates, etc. Attendance requires presence and attention during the entire class period. Students should not leave the classroom once class has begun except in emergencies.
Attendance requires attention .
Students should refrain from engaging in activities that are disruptive to the class. Professional conduct requires that students refrain from eating, talking or laughing while others are speaking, passing notes, playing games, reading newspapers, or in any other manner disrupting the educational process by being present but rude or inattentive. Students acting in an unprofessional manner will be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent without excuse for that class. Attendance requires preparation . However, class participation means more than showing up for class.