Attendance Policy--Broward College Courses

---Please familiarize yourself with BC's Attendance Policy. See Broward College website: www.broward.edu. Search “Rights and Responsibilities Policy Matters.”

Professor’s Attendance Policy: You are considered a Broward College student in this class, and as such, must adhere to the guidelines of BC for attendance. Attendance is essential in a college course: 

1. Your final grade will be reduced by 10 points for every four unexcused absences. For example, four unexcused absences would reduce a final grade of B to a C, and eight unexcused absences would reduce a final grade of B to a D. If you receive a D in this course, you do not receive college credit. 
2. For every excused absence, in addition to having your parent or guardian call the Attendance Secretary, you must provide a note from your parent/guardian/physician that explains the legitimate reason for your absence. The note should be given to the Attendance Secretary in Portable 14. Written documentation for the absence is necessary and will be kept on file.
3. Field trips are an important part of high school life; however, you should exercise discretion in deciding which field trips to attend (an important club event, a college or career event).
4. Any work due when you have an unexcused absence or unexcused tardy will not be accepted. All assignments are due at the beginning of class.  
5. Makeup work for unexcused absences or unexcused tardies is not allowed.
6. If you go on a field trip from school on a day that an assignment is due, you must hand deliver the assignment to me in the morning. You should bring the assignment to the office secretary if I am not in my room. You also have the option of turning the assignment in the day before.

Important: You must still attend this class when it transitions to a Study Hall after the Broward College course end date. Attendance is mandatory until the end of the high school term.