If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please let me know early in the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. Grading and Attendance for Phil. Thoughtful participation will favorably affect your grade in borderline cases. If you have a legitimate reason for missing class, you should be prepared to give the instructor the details. The grade of A will be reserved for outstanding work.
B is for work that ranges from rather good to better than merely competent.
To Know 1. If you need to drop the course, please don't hesitate to come and talk to me about it. You must attempt to do all the major items of work for the course in order to pass the course. In other words, if you do not attempt to do one of these items, you will get an F. 3. I do not give make-up exams unless you have a really good excuse and evidence that supports your claim.