OFFICE HOURS:  I will be available in the classroom after class.  I am also available by appointment.  I can also be reached at  (562) 8568122.  Leave a return number and the best times to reach you.  I will not return calls if you have any type of call blocking on your line as I will not release my home number.  My email address is donette.steele@verizon.net   I will return email promptly. 

 EMAIL: Email will not be opened by the Instructor unless the subject line includes your name, name of the college and course name. Do not call the college with messages for the instructor as the Department does not accept messages.  Do not call me with a message that you will not be in class, this is your responsibility and not mine.  I do not the email address at the college.  My email address is donette.steele@verizon.net   Always send a back up email to my alternate email address which is donettesteele@yahoo.com          

Do not call me and ask what the assignments are - pair up with another student and work with them.  Do not ask me, if you miss class, if you missed anything important as it is all IMPORTANT.

EXAMS:  You will be taking five multiple choice exams; each will cover the material from the assigned chapters of the text, readings, films and lectures.  You are responsible for all of the material in the assigned chapters, readings, films and lectures.  Your grade will be based on your four highest exam scores.  Each counted Exam is worth 25% towards your semester grade. Bring an 882 Scantron and a pencil.  You may not leave the classroom once you began the exam, unless you request to do so and are given permission to do so by the Instructor.  All materials, if permission is given, must be left with the Instructor. 

During an exam your Exam Paper must cover your Scantron.  Any Scantron not covered (except for the question you are working on) will be picked up by the Instructor and a grade of (0) F will be given to the student for the exam. 

FIRST EXAM:  On the back of your Scantron for the first exam you must list three other students, their phone number, and their email addresses.  Failure to do this will lower your first exam score by 25%.

MISSED EXAMS: There are no makeup exams for the course.  You are allowed to drop your lowest exam score, so if you miss an exam that will constitute your lowest exam score and will be dropped. 

EXTRA CREDIT:  There will be assigned extra credit writing assignments.  These are due the day of the corresponding Exam and late submissions will be given zero credit.  No emailing of extra credit to the instructor.  Bring it to class.  Only typed submissions will be accepted for all classwork.  Do not hand write anything for submission unless it is specifically approved by the Instructor in advance.  All handwritten extra credit will not be accepted and not credit given.

ADDITIONAL EXTRA CREDIT: There will be no additional Extra Credit except what is announced for the entire class.  Do not ask me at the end of the semester if there is any extra credit that may help you pass the course - The answer is No.  If you are absent the day in-class extra credit is given you will not be able to make it up and you will receive zero credit.      If you cannot pass the exams, you do not have the basic knowledge of the subject in order to pass the course.

GRADING:  The scale for assigned letter grades is as follows: 90%+ = A, 80%+ = B, 70%+ = C, 60% + = D, below 60% = F.

ATTENDANCE:  Attendance is mandatory according to academic policy.  The policy states:  Attendance is the student's responsibility.  In the event of excessive absences (20% or more of course meetings), the instructor may drop a student from the course or lower the student's grade. 

LATENESS TO CLASS:  If you are late to class, enter through the back door.  Do not walk in front of the Instructor during lecture.  Keep disruption to a minimum.    If role has been taken and you are not present you must (hand write) the Instructor, your name, class and the reason for being late or you will be counted as absent.  The Instructor monitors track of absences and late students and this may lower your semester grade.

WITHDRAWING FROM COURSE:  It is your responsibility to withdraw from the course should you decide to do so.  It is your responsibility to complete and submit the paperwork to withdraw from the course.  Failure to do the required paperwork by the required date will result in a Semester Grade being assigned by me.  Usually not officially dropping a course due to poor grades will lead to the assignment of a failing grade in the course

CLASS DECORUM:  I enjoy and encourage participation during the class.  No question or comment is irrelevant and no question is stupid.  If you choose to speak, please speak to the whole class.  Aside conversations are not permitted.  If you choose to speak and not address the entire class, or engage in private conversations, you will be asked to leave.  If a student is directed to leave the class more than once, the student may not be allowed back into the class and a grade of F may be recorded for their semester grade.

Cell Phones/ Pagers:  Cell phones and Pagers should be turned off during class.  The devices may also be set to Silent Mode.  If it is an emergency and you must return a call, leave the classroom to do so.  If you must leave class due to an emergency do so with the least amount of disruption possible.  Do not interrupt a lecture to explain the situation to me, do this at the next class during break or at the end of class. Do not use your cell phone in the classroom during class or break - go outside of the classroom to do so.    Cell phones are a great way to communicate with others but not during class.

GROUP/INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY IN CLASS:  Read your assigned chapter before you get to class.  We will be working in groups to demonstrate many of the concepts in the text.  There will also be individual classroom projects designed to aid you in understanding the text and concepts.  It will benefit you to participate in all activities.  Class participation will play a factor in determining your semester grade.  It can decrease (if you do not participate) or increase (if you participate) your semester grade.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:  Cheating on an exam will result in a grade of F on an Exam may lead to expulsion from my class. Cheating may also lead to further disciplinary action by the college and you may be barred from attending any California supported institution. 

HANDOUT MATERIALS: Extra Credit Materials are available on the course website. Study guides are also available on the course website. If you are missing any supplemental materials, such as study guides etc. because of loss or not being present in class, it is you responsibility to obtain them from another class member or from the course website.