Since this is a 6,000 word writing course, you need to realize that not turning in papers can work against you. You may fail the course if you don't turn in papers, even though you may have had A's on the others. It goes without saying that students who come to class do better than those who do not. I don't just review the readings in class. I give explanations and further examples that are not in the textbook.
Late arrivals disrupt the flow of the class.
Be on time. I reserve the right to refuse entry to the class of late arriving students. I also expect that adult learners will act like adults. Those who try to disrupt the class will be asked to leave. They won't be asked back.