Unexcused absence from classwork adds up to failure. Repeated poor performance in classwork may mean a penalty in the final course grade, unless significant and sustained improvement is demonstrated before the end of the course. Excuses should be arranged with the teacher beforehand or as soon as possible, and students are expected to make up missed classwork, as well as to acquire class notes from another student. All student work is to be written by the student. Any usage of other people's work must be clearly acknowledged.
Plagiarism is grounds for failing the course and expulsion from school.
This course assumes that students will progress on a Learning Curve. Revisions are especially useful therefore. Grades thus are derived in part from the teacher's assessment of the student's progress. Aesop 2 Intro.