Late students disrupt the class and interfere with a proper learning environment. You are allowed three late arrivals without penalty. There are absolutely NO exceptions to the policy. Personal grooming should kept out of the classroom. You are free to leave class at anytime you feel compelled to attend to one of these issues.
Open discussions are a vital part of a college classroom environment.
Academic freedom is a treasured part of college life. The faculty member may discuss sensitive and disturbing material at various times. You are free to leave class at any point you feel uncomfortable. Students should not tell the faculty member what is or what is not appropriate material for course discussion. This is not the role of the student.