STUDENT-ATHLETE CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

STUDENT-ATHLETE CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY Research has shown a direct correlation between a student's classroom attendance and academic success. For student-athletes, class attendance is even more critical because of days that might be missed due to athletic competition. It is the expectation all Texas A&M student-athletes attend all classes, exhibit appropriate behavior, and complete all assignments on time. All student-athletes will be subject to the Student-Athlete Class Attendance Policy, with a primary focus on all first-year enrollees and returning student-athletes below a 2.5 GPA. It is each student-athlete's responsibility to attend class every day and be on time. Class attendance monitoring will be overseen by the Center for Student-Athlete Success (CSAS) staff. Monitoring will include, but will not be limited to: live class checks, personal correspondence with professors by advisors, and academic progress reports. A CSAS staff member will notify a student-athlete of a reported class attendance issue. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to be aware of possible sanctions for lack of attendance. ISL (Independent Study Lab) Guidelines ***University Guidelines A student-athlete enrolled in an SC,::LX course for remedial reading, writing or math is bound by the more stringent university attendance policy. Absences will be considered excessive upon the fourth (4'h) absence or the equivalence. Consideration for withdrawal from Texas A&M University will occur upon the fifth (s'h) absence or equivalence. Students who enter the classroom 10 minutes or more after the class beginning are considered absent whether they remain or not. Three tardies equal one absence. Lastly, failure to complete homework when due will result in an unexcused absence for the class date the assignment was due. I.

POINT SYSTEM

Student-athletes will be assessed points for each unexcused absence from each individual class or required academic session each semester. Points accumulate throughout the semester; however, student-athletes start each semester with zero points. Points will be assessed as follows: Fall and Spring Semesters 2 points:

Each unexcused absence from each class

1 point:

Each missed tutor session {Added to all missed classes)

1 point:

Each missed study hall session (Added to all missecj classes)

1 point:

Each missed academic meeting (Added to all missed classes)

Summer School Terms

3 points:

Each unexcused absence for 5 week session and intersession classes

2 points:

Each unexcused absence for 10 week session classes

1 point:

Each missed tutor session (Added to all missed classes)

1 point:

Each missed study hall session (Added to all missed classes)

1 point:

Each missed academic meeting (Added to all missed classes)

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