The New Century Handbook . Allyn and Bacon, 1999. After six absences, no matter what the reasons may be, your final grade will be lowered one half grade for each additional absence. The class dynamic depends on your presence. Save your absences for illness and emergencies as it is always difficult and often impossible to make exceptions for individuals while remaining fair to the whole class.
Late arrivals cause class interruptions.
For every two late arrivals you will be assessed one absence. I consider you late if you arrive after I have called roll. For every two times that you are obviously not fully prepared for class your oral participation grade will be lowered by one half grade. You may make up for your failure to prepare and participate by visibly working harder than average during the following days. Under extraordinary circumstances an assignment may be handed in late if you obtain permission beforehand.