PHYS 225 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Attendance Policy
Section Attendance
Students are expected to attend the discussion section in which they are registered.
Section swapping is not allowed.
Tardiness
- If you show up to discussion 10 or more minutes late, you will lose all participation points associated with that discussion session.
- If you show up to an exam late, you will have only the amount of time left on the timer to complete the exam.
Be on time for all sections/exams.
Credit for Participation in Discussion
Student active participation is required to receive credit for your group assignments in discussion.
Active participation includes both participating in thediscussion by:
- attending your section
- joining the conversation and providing ideas
and completing required written work on each group assignment.
It must be clear to discussion instructor that you have been an active participant in each group activity.
Absences
Types of Absence
Two types of absence can be recorded in the gradebook:
- Excused absences--issued a grade of EX
- Unexcused absences--issued a grade of ABS
- Equates to a grade of zero (0) for the missed course component.
The only course components eligible to be issued a grade of EX:
- Discussions
- Exams
The consequences of absences, excused or otherwise, are discussed in the course grading policy.
Excused Absences
Excused absences will be granted and documented in accordance with University policy as described in Article 1, Part 5 Class Attendance, of the Student Code.
Excused absences fall into the following categories as defined by the code:
- illness
- emergency beyond the student's control (e.g. an auto accident or death in the family)
- required attendance at a University event (e.g. varsity athletics)
- religious observance or practice
- Requires request for accommodation for religious observances form.
- Form must be uploaded to the Excused Absences application.
- More information available from the Office of the Dean of Students.
- serving as an volunteer emergency worker
Procedures
The Excused Absences application will guide students through the procedure for documenting missed classes, including the effects of the absence on students' grades.
If there are extenuating circumstances which make submitting documentation difficult or impossible, please contact Prof. Kahn.
Final Exams
Failing to show up for a final exam will result in an AB grade resulting in failure (F) for the course.
In accordance with University policy as described in Article 3, Part 1 Grades and Grading Systems of the Student Code, only an authorized member of the Dean's Office of the student's college can change an AB final exam grade to an EX.
University policy will apply for EX grades so granted, as described in Article 3, Part 2 Examinations of the Student Code.
Course Completion and Irregular Attendance
In compliance with the Student Code, the instructor of this course determines the amount of coursework which must be completed to pass. Attendance is required to meet the requirements.
Discussion: You are allowed a maximum of three (3) excused absences in discussion. Starting with the 4th absence, the absence will be marked ABS.
To see how EXs will affect your grade calculation at the end of the semester, be sure to review the course grading page.
If you receive more than three absences in discussion or labs, your conduct will be considered irregular attendance and the Dean of your college will be notified in compliance with Article 1, Part 5, Section 501, item (i) and (j).