Tardiness and Absence Policies:
The tardiness and absence policy of your instructor may be stricter than the policy listed below and will supersede the SIPI policies. Please refer to the syllabus of your class for any adjustments to the policies.
Absence:
One absence per semester is permissible.
Two absences in a semester will result in a grade deduction for that semester.
Three or more absences in a semester will result in automatic failure of the course.
Things to note:
- Absences on days of exams, projects, presentations, etc. will lead to failure of that coursework. There will be no make-ups of exams, projects, presentations, etc. due to absence.
- Failure of the first semester course prohibits students moving to the second semester course, and will result in dismissal from the program without refund.
- Contact hours for federal grants require that the SIPI program must end on the last day of class. Requests to leave or take final exams early will not be granted.
- Pre-program requests for absences will not be granted.
Emergency circumstances for absences can be reviewed on an individual basis.
Tardiness:
- Given the intensive nature of the summer language classes, it is imperative to be ready to join class on time for both 2-hour sessions. To ensure a productive learning environment for all participants, WISLI defines tardiness as the following:
- Tardiness: arriving more than 5 minutes late to a class session.
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- Excessive tardiness: arriving more than 10 minutes late to any session.
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- Tardiness in excess of 30 minutes will be considered an absence for the 2-hour session.
- Repeated tardiness:
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- Three instances of tardiness will result in a warning. A fourth instance of tardiness will require a meeting with an Academic Director.
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- Three instances of excessive tardiness (arriving more than 10 minutes late but less than 30) will be counted as one absence for the 2 hours.
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- Repeated tardiness in excess of 30 minutes will then be subject to the WISLI absence policy.
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- Continued tardiness or excessive tardiness may result in further penalty or dismissal.
WISLI understands that unforeseen circumstances can occur. Please communicate any tardiness or absences to the course instructor as soon as possible.