Classroom Procedures

1. Mrs. Trometter
English I, English II
Mythology, Heroes/Magic/Legends,
Science Fiction

2. Homework
 Daily (except
weekends - usually)
 Due ON TIME
 Turn homework into
your period’s
homework basket at
the beginning of class
 Keep in your
notebook when
returned

3. Homework, cont.
 If it is not turned in
at the beginning of
the class, it is
considered late.
 Late work will
receive 80% of the
score you would
have received if
turned in on time
 Work covered in
class cannot be
turned in late.

4. Missing Work
 If you believe that you have turned in
work but it is showing up as missing, do
the following (in this order):
1) Check your binder
2) Check the “no-names” on the white board
3) Check the pass-back basket
4) Come and see Mrs. Trometter

5. Late Homework Passes
 Only way to turn in late work
(1 week)
 3 per trimester
 Not valid
 Last two weeks of trimester
 For “in-class” work
 Unused passes = 10 points
extra credit
 Choose to use these carefully
– save for “big” assignments
or extra credit

6. Bathroom Passes
 3 per trimester
 Used any time you need
to leave the classroom
 Bathroom
 Drinks
 Go to locker
 Office to use phone
 Etc.
 Unused passes = 10
points extra credit

7. Grades
 Daily Work/Participation 10%
 Formative Assessments 30%
 Homework,
 Class-work,
 Journals,
 Quizzes, etc.
 Summative Assessments 60%
 Papers/Projects
 Socratic Seminar
 Tests
NOTE: All of the above is your trimester grade, and is worth
80% of the course grade. The final exam is worth the other
20%.

8. Make-up Work
 No make-up for
unexcused absences
 Two days allowed for
every day absent
 Work assigned prior
to absence due upon
return
 YOU are responsible
for finding out what
you missed
 You have ONE WEEK
to make up tests or
quizzes after you
return

9. Make-up Work – Where is it?
 Check the agenda
boards to see what we
did in class
 Look in the Missed
Work Binder
 See Mrs. Trometter to
get copies of
assignments and to
make arrangements to
makeup quizzes & tests

10. Website
 http://tromenglish.weebly.com
 Copies of handouts

11. Ways to Improve a Poor Grade
 Retake a test
 up to 80% OR
 Average 2 scores
 Late Homework
Passes (full credit)
 Extra Credit
 Unused passes
 Other projects &
activities as offered

12. Cell Phone Policy
 Cell phones are not to be out unless you
are SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED to
bring them out
 No texting, gaming, watching videos,
etc.
 Listening to music is only allowed at
specific times, designated by the
teacher
 If I see the phone or earbuds at
unauthorized times, it will be a referral
 You may not leave class to get
headphones/earbuds without using a
pass

13. A Few “Need to Know”s
 Mrs. Trometter’s “Pet Peeves”
 Lining up at or milling around near the door at
the end of class
 Sharpening pencils when someone is addressing the
class
 Whining/complaining
 Rudeness
 Supplies at the counter
 Let me know if something is running out
 I purchased most of them, so please be respectful
 Turning in Work
 First and Last name, period, and date

14. Bookshelf Information
 Books
 You may borrow any book on my shelf
 If you want to take it out of the classroom, please let me
know so I can keep track of books
 Some of the books have material for mature readers (i.e.
profanity, controversial or adult themes), so only read books
that would be acceptable to your family
 Again, I bought them, so please treat them with
respect
 Return them when finished
 Take care of them while you have them
 Dictionaries/Textbooks
 Please replace on the shelf when you have finished
using them – do not leave them sitting on your desk

15. RESPECT
Remember this word, and everything
else will fall into place!