I take attendance daily. Since 40% of your grade is based on participation in class activities (in Spanish), attendance is vital.
- This class grade is negatively affected after two absences in classes which meet 2 days a week and 3 absences in classes which meet 3 days a week.
- For 2-day a week classes, after two absences, your overall final grade drops 3 points per absence. After 4 total absences, you will be dropped from the course or receive an F if the total occurs after the Withdraw date.
- For 3-day a week classes, after three absences, your final overall grade drops 3 points per absence. After total 6 absences, you will be dropped from the course or receive an F if the total occurs after the Withdraw date.
- For the policy regarding absences during the first month of class, see the Bulletins Board
- College classes have no excused absences: it is like going to an hourly-paid work. If you take a day off work, you don't get paid. If you take off too much time, you will get fired. Save your absences for real emergencies that come up in life.
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Since late arrivals are disruptive, please make every effort to arrive a few minutes early: Three (3) late arrivals count as one absence.
- Playing with computers, cell phones, iPods, sleeping, texting, chatting, working on another class's work and any other non-Spanish 101A class-related activites at any time during class also constitute an absence. Such activities may also result in your being dropped from the course or receiving an F. Phones must be off and out of sight while in class. If you have a possible emergency situation, clear it with me first, then keep your phone on vibrate in your pocket. If you must answer, then leave the class.
- Cell phones MUST be turned OFF and be put away out of sight during projects and exams, no exceptions. Failure to do so will result in an F on all work to date of incident and you may be dropped.
Participation
refers to your activities when in class. Your participation grade
is based on:
- During class activities you are on task, not working on other assignments or interests.
- You are speaking Spanish (or trying to) as much as possible. I am listening for how you speak, how you use the material we are working on, and your pronunciation. I will assist with any question you may have. Please be aware that consistently speaking in English will not only negatively affect your grade, but also that of your partner.
- You are courteous and encouraging to your fellow students.
- You volunteer for exercises and activities.