Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. If a student has a medical excuse, they must present the original doctor's note on the first day back to class . If a student accumulates three unexcused absences , their final grade will be dropped by one half a letter grade. At four absences, one and one half letter grades, at five absences , two and one half complete letter grades . Six unexcused absences will result in automatic failure of the class.
Attendance is requested of all students for all classes.
If absent, you are responsible for all material covered, including any written class assignment. All major assignments and exams must be completed to pass the course. Points will be deducted for spelling, grammatical errors and neatness. If a major personal problem or illness develops, contact me in the early stages. Don't show up 4 weeks after not attending class.