Classroom Expectation Examples

Classroom Conduct
Students are expected to follow the TCC Student Conduct Code in the TCC Student Handbook which establishes standards of conduct allowing for the advancement of learning in an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy for all members of the college community.

Attendance 
•	An unavoidable personal emergency must be documented appropriately in order to be considered an excused absence (doctor’s notes for serious illness, jury duty summons, military orders, and obituary notice). Colds, car trouble, and scheduled medical appointments do not count as excused absences.  This includes late arrivals and early departures.  Two late arrivals or early departures will be counted as an absence.  

•	Regular attendance is a significant factor in promoting success in college work.  In the case of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor via campus email.  All students should have a standing agreement with at least one other student in the class to obtain paperwork, assignments and pass on announcements in the event of a last minute absence.  Students arriving late or leaving early may be considered to be absent. Students arriving late will not be admitted until the break.

•	TCC’s academic policies state: “Students are responsible for completion of all work assigned in class whether they are present or not.  Students reporting to class 15 minutes or more late, or leaving early, will be considered absent. Any student who has 3 unexcused absences within a 30 day period (entrance to graduation) is subject to) dismissal.  

Late Assignments
Documented excused absences make it possible for you to complete missed work. Late assignments will only be accepted for documented excused absences. Contact the instructor within a week of the due date to make arrangements.

Withdrawal Policy

The professor will withdraw students who miss two classes.  Please contact the instructor to discuss your academic concerns.  It is your responsibility to protect your academic record.  The last date for withdrawal is {insert date}.