Attendance Policy:     Since this is a participation class, 20 points will be taken off your daily grade for each missed day (unless school excused).  You may, however, make up those points within TWO school days of the absence.   For every absence beyond six, you will not be allowed to make up your participation grade, quizzes, etc.  Some rare exceptions might include funeral and medical with doctor’s note.  As outlined in the school attendance policy, you must have absences cleared through the attendance office and secure an admit slip from the attendance secretary authorizing re-entry into the class.  Therefore, you must show me your admit before class begins.  If you do not have one and need to get one from the office, you will be marked tardy.  Pre-excused absences do not require an admit.  There will be no make-up on quizzes or attendance if a student is truant.  It is important to be to school and to be on time. 
Make-Up Policy:         Quizzes -- Students may make-up missed quizzes. 
                                    Performances – Performances are required.  An “unexcused” absence may result in a grade deduction.  If the student communicates with the instructor and receives an “excused” absence for a performance, the instructor may give a make-up assignment such as a reading or video assignment, outline, and brief presentation given to the class to make-up for the absence.
                                    Absences -- You may make-up participation points by serving a detention or completing an assignment given by the teacher within two days of the absence.  It is up to the student to arrange with the teacher within that time frame to make it up.