I will drop the lowest grade, but any misses beyond that will result in grades of zero. The only acceptable excuses are illness and university business. If you are gone for university business, you must give me the documentation as soon as possible, and I will mark your absence as excused that day. I will then average your grade based on the assignments you completed. I reserve the right to lower a student's grade for any unexcused absences.
Chronic lateness is unnecessary and rude.
Please be to class on time. If you miss a quiz because of lateness, you may not make it up. I will count off 10 points a day every day that a paper is late up to 40 points. I will accept no papers or finals after that date. Therefore, you will be expected to attend prepared to participate.