Review Statement #1

  • What is your reaction to this portion of a syllabus:

Attendance Policy:  There are NO makeup activities! I will drop your lowest activity score, which will be a zero if you miss a day. If you are more than five minutes late for an activity, you may be dismissed from that day. Any athletic conflicts must be brought to my attention during the first week of class or it will not be considered.

  • Can this statement be made to be more student focused while retaining the same rules?
  • How might a student who worries whether or not they belong in the class react to this statement?