Excessive absence will be reported via Concern Slips and will be a factor in grading . Three absences are allowed without penalty. Each absence in excess of three will lower the participation grade. Missed exams may be made up for documented illness, family emergency or excused absence for school activity if the student has notified the instructor before the exam is given. Extended absence due to documented illness under a physician's recommendation will not affect the participation grade.
Grades are determined on the basis of total points.
In case of extended absence due to documented illness under a physician's recommendation, the student will either be allowed an opportunity to make up the work or be given an alternate assignment. If substantial makeup work remains at the end of the semester, the student will be given a grade of Incomplete. Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak to the instructor immediately, or as soon as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. An approximate reading and test schedule follows.