Class Attendance

Tardiness

Classes will begin five minutes after the time designated in the class schedule book in order to allow students time to change into practice clothes. Students will not be allowed to join the class after the first exercise has been completed and this will be considered as an absence. The instructor will determine whether to excuse this type of absence if the student observes the class.

Absences

Only absences resulting from illness or from death in the student’s immediate family are to be excused according to school policy. A doctor’s excuse is required in the event of illness. Students are to be allowed as many absences per semester as credit hours per course; therefore, a student enrolled in a class for two credit hours will be allowed two unexcused absences for the semester. Students are advised to ask instructors about individual absence policies beyond this guide. Excessive absence reports will be made during the semester as necessary. Students anticipating missing a class or rehearsal due to illness or another legitimate reason are expected to notify the instructor in charge before the class/rehearsal begins.