Students are expected to attend all classes. The following policies will be strictly enforced:

A. Students are allowed two unexcused absences without penalty.

B. Each additional unexcused absence will deduct 3% from the overall grade for the semester - e.g., after four unexcused absences, 93% (A) becomes 87% (B+).

C. Students arriving more than five minutes after class has begun will be considered late. Three late arrivals count as one absence. Disengagement from the class (e.g., sleeping or checking e-mail) will also count as an absence.

Absences will be excused only under exceptional circumstances such as the following:

• death in the immediate family
• significant illness (documented by a health care provider), including that of a dependent child
• religious holiday
• jury duty or military duty
• involvement in a College of Music or Florida State University function

If you miss a class (even if the absence is excused), you are still responsible for completing any assigned homework.