Class Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes, be prompt, and stay for the entire class period. If you have to miss class for some unexpected reason, please notify the instructor by phone (460-8221) and e-mail as soon as possible (landesdan AT aol DOT com).

There are no "cuts" allowed for this class. Any missed classes must be accompanied by some official, written (i.e., paper) excuse form (doctor, school nurse, administrator, etc.). Any missed class sessions must be remedied by the following:

1. a written summary of the topic(s) covered for the session

2. written précis of all required reading material for the session

3. any required Study Questions or Listening Quizzes must be completed

The above written material should be submitted before the BEGINNING of the next class session to receive full credit. The material should be in HARD COPY (no e-mail enclosures) and should be submitted personally along with the Excuse Form. The material will be evaluated as either acceptable (A), marginally acceptable (C), or not acceptable (F).

If the submitted material is acceptable (A), the student's final grade will not be affected by the absence. If the submitted material is marginally acceptable (C), the student's final grade will be lowered by 2/3 of letter grade (for example, from A to B+). If the submitted material is not acceptable (F), the student's final grade will be lowered by one letter grade (for example, from A to B).

For unexcused absences, the student's final grade will be lowered by ONE letter grade (for example, from A to B) AND the student will still be bound by the requirements listed above.

Worst case scenario: a student misses class for an unexcused reason and either does not submit makeup work or submits work that is unacceptable -- the student's final grade is lowered by TWO letter grades (for example from A to C).

Excuses which are not acceptable: gigs, auditions, change of work schedule. All excused absences but be accompanied by an official written form, for example, a written excuse from a doctor, nurse, etc.

If you have the flu or a bad cold that may affect the health of others in class, please DO NOT come to class. Instead, call the professor (460-8221) and stay at home. Then, complete the makeup work described above.