Day 1 introduction, 2016 17

Mrs. Trometter

English I, English IIMythology, Heroes/Magic/Legends,

Science Fiction

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

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.

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

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

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

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%.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RESPECT

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