Excused absences result in no penalty and missed work may be completed (rescheduling a test or speech must occur within one week of the absence, unless additional time is given by the instructor due to extreme circumstances).
**If you have a chronic health condition that will impact your attendance in this course, I must be informed no later than the 3rd day of this course.
**If you are going to be utilizing the services provided by the Center for Students with Disabilities, I will need to see documentation by the end of the second week of classes.
If a student misses more than TWO class periods, his/her total points will be deducted 10 points for each additional class period missed.
MANDATORY ATTENDANCE: Attendance is mandatory on all speech days. Missing .
class will automatically result in a loss of 20 points per unexcused absence to his/her final grade. .
Furthermore, NEVER enter the classroom during someone else's speech. Wait until the speaker is finished before entering the classroom.
Unforeseen absences will be dealt with on an individual basis.
What does not constitute an excused absence?.
Attending weddings, family get-togethers, studying for other classes, convenient travel plans, vacations, or other personal commitments are not acceptable excuses for missing classes. As a result, any work missed will result in a 0.
In a nutshell, don't participate in a behavior if YOU cannot live with the OUTCOME!.
OUT OF CLASS TIME EXPECTATIONS.
It has come to my attention that students may not have realistic expectations in regards to the amount of out-of-class study/prep time necessary to succeed in this course. Probably one of the biggest mistakes made by students is assuming this class will be easy and just "common sense. " Based on the type and amount of work you will be doing, it is important to remember that on average, students are supposed to be spending 2-3 hours per credit hour, working on a particular course.