Since much of our work is collaborative, it is absolutely
necessary that you attend each class. Students who miss more than
three classes after the first week will be penalized 50 points for
each additional absence.
While I do allow for excused absences, such cases are rare and
require written proof of absence for each occasion. In the case of
excused absences, class work missed is due the class period after the
student returns to class.
Events that do not excuse absences:
Short term illness—if you are not sick enough to require a doctor
visit and/or multiple days in bed, your illness will not excuse your
absence. This does not mean that you should come to class if you are
ill. Such illnesses are the perfect use for your three
“freebies.”
Car / transportation trouble.
Leaving early/ returning late from holiday or other school
breaks.
If you know ahead of time that you will have an excused
absence, you must excuse such absences before you miss class. Such
absences may include: academic events, scheduled medical procedures,
conflicts with other courses. Foreseeable absences will not be excused
after the fact.
Work due for unexcused or pre-excused absences is due the day
you return.
Turning in work:
All work is due at the beginning of class on the day it is
assigned. Work done outside class should be typed and printed
double-spaced on white, 8.5x11” paper.
I accept assignments by email, but you should not assume that
I have received an assignment until you receive a confirmation email
from me. If I do not receive the email before the assignment is due,
late-work penalties will apply. In other words, if you turn in
assignments by email, you do so at your own risk.
If you do not have regular access to a computer, please speak
to me after class and we will discuss options for turning in work.
Tardiness:
Class starts on time. If you are late, you will miss information
and disrupt other students when you arrive. If tardiness becomes a
problem, I may institute a tardiness policy. Please be on
time.
Late work and makeup assignments:
Daily assignments will not be accepted late. Students who
miss class for un- or pre-excused absences must turn in any daily
assignments on the day they return. Students who miss class for
excused absences may turn in missed work the class after they return.
Peer Reviews should be given to band-mates on the date due.
Students should keep a copy for their records. Peer Reviews turned in
after the due date are worth half credit. Peer Reviews turned in
after the project due date are worth zero points.
You will be allowed one late project/paper without penalty
(because dogs DO sometimes get hungry). The late paper is due at the
beginning of the next class. After that, every day the work is late
will cause a drop of 1 letter grade (10%). If you turn in any other
projects late, the penalties begin accruing immediately.
Extensions:
For whatever reason, if you discover that you will not be able to
meet the project deadline, you may ask for an extension. I do not
guarantee that I will grant one, but I usually do. Below are two tips
for extension seekers:
Ask for the extension either in class or by email 48 hours
before the project is due. If seek an extension with less time
remaining, you probably won't get it.
Keep up with the “stepping stone” assignments. If I see that
you've been working on the project all along, I'm much more
lenient.
Extra Credit:
As the semester progresses, I will offer some extra credit
opportunities. Extra credit options will generally be worth 10-20
points each. However, any student may use one extra credit assignment
to “cancel out” an unexcused absence. There is no limit to how many
extra credit assignments any student may do.
All extra credit is due on the date listed. No extra credit
will be accepted late for any reason. Note: my extra credit
assignments are usually fun, but more work than the daily assignments
for the course.
Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to honor their commitment to the Code of
Conduct.
The Student Handbook states: “Academic Honesty is a cherished
principle in the life of the College community. Students are expected
to adhere to this principle by understanding the nature of plagiarism,
and by not plagiarizing materials, by refraining from the use of
unauthorized aids on tests and examinations, by turning in assignments
which are products of their own efforts and research, and by refusing
to give or receive information on tests and examinations. Persons who
violate these principles of simple honesty risk embarrassment, course
failure, or disciplinary action."
In this course, there are several ways students might violate college rules regarding academic integrity:
Multiple submissions—all the work you do for this course
should be original work unless I specifically say otherwise. You
should not turn in anything written or used in another course.
Improper citation—use of someone else's work, ideas, data, or
statements without adequately noting where the work comes from.
Plagiarism—deceptive use of someone else's work, ideas, data, or
statements in order to pass such work off as one's own.
Students suspected of violating these policies will meet with the
instructor to discuss the matter. If the student has indeed violated
the policy, the instructor will impose an appropriate penalty up to
and including failure for the course. Students who plagiarize work
will receive an F for the course.
I take academic integrity very seriously, and am deeply insulted by
it. Do not plagiarize work for this class.
In order to succeed in class, every student has to be willing to
be open, honest, and involved. At the same time, we must have respect
for one another's ideas, beliefs and statements. Therefore, each
student is expected to participate in a reasonable, respectful manner
in class--we can disagree and discuss, but we need to do so in a way
that is not offensive or uncomfortable. Failure to do this, or
disruptive behavior in class, will not be tolerated, and will result
in disciplinary action.
Complaints:
Complaints about the class and/or grades should be addressed to
the instructor, either before/after class, or during office hours (or
another scheduled appointment).
