If they have to be absent, they do three things designed to help them not fall too far
behind and improve their chances of doing well on upcoming tests and assignments: 1)
They call or email the instructor as soon as they know they’ll miss class in order to find out
what will be done during that class meeting and anything they will need to do to before the
next session; 2) They arrange to pick up copies of any important class papers (handouts,
study guides, assignments, etc.) from the instructor. They pick up the material at the
instructor’s office, right before the next class meeting, or in some other manner; and 3) they
make sure to arrive at least ten minutes early for the next class meeting so they can find
and copy someone else’s notes completely BEFORE that class begins; and