You have missed 41% of class time or 12.5 hours total. This amount well exceeds the limit of 8 hours of missed class time according to the course syllabus. Additionally, after we discussed your attendance and "lates" recently, I have continued to mark you "late", which adds to your missed class time. It's difficult for me to see the connection between your desire to be in the class and your attendance. Unfortunately, as a result of the choices made to miss class and to be late, you will be dropped from the class.
Sharon