Please apprise me of any special learning conditions you may have. I do curve exam grades, even final grades, when the circumstances suggest curving. I do not give pluses or minuses. Reading the assignments is important for the sake of intelligent participation. Also some of the exam questions come directly from the text.
Attendance is also important since a great deal of additional material is given in the lectures.
Class attendance is your decision, though. There is no penalty for being absent, no matter how much you miss. However, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. Do not call me to find out what you missed when absent. It is your responsibility to acquaint yourself with college deadlines.