If you choose to do something else then take responsibility for that choice. I encourage you to choose wisely . It is my opinion that if you miss more than 4 classes then your education is not a priority and you need to have a conversation with me about this. If your education is not a priority for you then you should not expect that I would want to dedicate my time and effort evaluating your course work and providing you with feedback. If coming to class in not important to you and you want credit for the course then you are basically taking an independent study.
Independent studies cost additional money.
Therefore, if you have not arranged to take an independent study and you have not paid the additional fees then it would be expected that you would not miss more than 4 classes. Extenuating circumstances such as a severe illness or a death in the immediate family would be given proper consideration. Documentation from a professional would be required. This is not a reflection of who you are or your value as a human being . It has been my experience that when students measure their self-worth based on scores they tend to create a vicious cycle of negative thinking that ultimately interferes with the learning process.