clarification of attendance policy

For those of you who I did not see today in class: I announced a further clarification of the attendance policy. You are allowed three unexcused absences, and you are also allowed two excused absences - for any reason - as long as you tell me as soon as possible, so that you can make up the classwork for that day. Beyond the first two, you will need to tell me in advance and provide documentation (ie Dr's note, program for funeral, etc)in order to have an absence excused.

Some of you already have three or more unexcused absences. Each of these after the first three will subtract 20 points from your participation grade. So, since there are a total of 800 points available, if you had 4 additional unexcused absences, that would be 80 points off, which is the equivalent of 10% off. That's right, that means the highest grade you would be able to get would be a B, and that would be if you had received full points on everything. SO, try to come to class. Ok, lecture over. See you all Wednesday with papers in hand!

Jenni Lovato