This document outlines the policies and procedures for Mrs. Trometter's English classes. It discusses homework expectations, including due dates and consequences for late work. It also addresses missing work, late passes, bathroom passes, and grading. The document provides information on making up work after absences and ways to improve grades. It establishes cell phone and bookshelf policies and reiterates the importance of respect in the classroom.

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!