American Studies Program 2012 CATALOG - Tokyo International ...

A. ASP Class Attendance:
These are attendance policies you can expect in all your ASP classes:
1. Come to class every day and arrive on time.
2. If you are late, it will be recorded as a "tardy" (late arrival).
3. 3 tardy marks (late arrivals) = 1 absence.
4. Poor attendance will negatively affect your final grade.
a. If you are absent for more than 20% of the classes in a course, you
will fail the course and receive a grade of "F".
b. If you are absent for 10%-20% of the classes in a course, your grade
will be lowered accordingly.
5. If you are absent from class, you are still responsible for all of the work
covered in the class and for all assignments.
6. If you are ill, you must contact your instructor before class by e-mail or by
calling x3300.
Individual professors may have additional policies. Each of your professors will give
you a list of his/her attendance policies in writing. Be sure you understand them.
B. ASP Class Participation is subject to the following guidelines:
1. Take an active part in all class activities every day. Instructors will grade you
on your participation.
2. Return all of your assignments completed and on time. If you are absent,
bring the assignment on the next day of class.
3. Meet ALL of the requirements and standards set by your individual instructor.
4. Your learning and progress is directly related to how much you
participate IN and OUT of class. IT IS UP TO YOU!!!!!!!
C. Willamette Class attendance is subject to the following guidelines:
1. Students are expected to attend classes.
2. Instructors set the specific attendance standards for their own classes.
3. Irregular attendance may negatively affect students’ progress and therefore
be reflected in their grades.
Grading Policy
A. The following grades will be given at TIUA and Willamette University:
A = 4.0 B+ = 3.3 C+ = 2.3 D+ = 1.3
A- = 3.7 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0
B- = 2.7 C- = 1.7 F = 0.0
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