The only exceptions are when written documentation of personal illness or death in the immediate family is provided. In all other instances late projects and assignments will receive a grade of zero. Participation Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions by sharing observations, insights and questions with the instructor and members of the class. Discussion will allow each student to benefit from all the other students' insights and to work toward a final interpretation or understanding that may differ from the one he or she reached individually. Attendance Students are responsible for regular and punctual class attendance and should be in their seats before the start of class.
Students are responsible for material missed regardless of the reason for the absence.
All absences should be documented with some physical evidence of the reason for the absence. This documentation should be presented to the instructor prior to the absence when possible, but is due no later than the next class period attended by the student. The instructor reserves the right to reward excellent attendance with additional points added to the final grade. It is the responsibility of the student to make the instructor aware of any problem that may affect the student's successful completion of the course. Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible so that the necessary accommodations may be made.