Attendance Policy

Due to the rampant absenteeism last year and the resulting 12 failing grades, we have instituted a new attendance policy:
If you accrue more than six (6) unexcused absences, you automatically fail this course. Period. No exceptions.
Remember that encounter forms and walk-out statements DO NOT INDICATE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE. See the course page on absences.

Classroom Environment

We are going to try to maintain a proper academic learning environment in the classroom. Toward that end, here are some rules.

ALL cell phones are to be turned OFF and put away. We don't want to hear any phones going off and interrupting the class.
Do not use a cell phone for frivolous web-surfing or instant messaging during the class period.
Do not read newspapers or other stuff during class. This is quite rude to everyone else.
Do not work on any other class assignments during the class.
Don't yak with your neighbors. This bothers everybody else. Save the chatter for after class. If you have something to contribute to lecture, please raise your hand until you are acknowledged.
Do not eat during the class. This particularly means crunchy snacks or other noisy food.