Classroom Rules & Procedures
What is Mrs. Tomm's most important rule?
MAKE SMART CHOICES! |
Updated: 8/22/2023
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SMART CHOICES include:
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NOT-SO-SMART CHOICES include:
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Consequences
If you are not making smart choices, I will give you a warning to let you know you need to correct your behavior/actions. If I have to warn you again, you will fill out an excuse card. If I have to continue to warn you, you will have to serve lunch detentions and fill out more excuse cards, which will result in after-school detentions. You will also be referred to the office and phone calls or emails to parents will be made. What else do you need to know to be a Smart Minion? Click the Minion picture to find out! |
Class Prompts

If the teacher says “Class”, you are to respond with “Yes” and wait quietly for the teacher to continue. You should be looking at the teacher and quiet.
NOTE: If the class doesn't respond well, the teacher will repeat the process until she has your attention.
NOTE: If the class doesn't respond well, the teacher will repeat the process until she has your attention.

If the teacher asks "Got It", you should show the teacher a thumbs up, thumbs down, or somewhere in the middle to show her how well you understand a concept or topic.

If I say “Hands & Eyes”, you need to take your hands off your laptop, look at the teacher, and be ready to listen! No talking!
Grading Procedures
How are grades calculated?
Where do you find your homework, quizzes, and tests for science?
How do you earn good grades in science?
Remember - Zeroes are grade busters! One zero can cancel out several great grades on assignments or tests. Be sure to complete all assignments on time! Late Work Policy
Make-up Work Policy
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Grading Scale
NOTE: Grades will be rounded. For example, 79.5% would be an 80% B-, while 79.4% would be a 79% C+.
Corrections Policy
(Half Credit Only) Quizzes & Tests: Corrections may be made using the form provided by the teacher IF all your notes & work has been completed. All correction forms must be turned in within five school days of the quiz/test date. Homework: Corrections may be allowed if sufficient effort has been shown on the first attempt, class notes and activities are completed, and the teacher feels you deserve another chance to show me what you have learned. When should you see Mrs. Tomm for EXTRA HELP? You should ask questions during class when you have time to work on assignments. You may make arrangements to come in before school, after school, or during study hall time. You should not wait until an assignment is due to ask for help.
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Bookbags/Backpacks
Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy
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NOTE: If your phone has to go to the office, you will need to see the principal AT THE END OF THE DAY to get your device back. Additional offenses will require your parents to get the phone and losing the privilege to bring your phone to school!
School Laptop Policy
- Remember, the laptops are SCHOOL PROPERTY and provided for SCHOOL-RELATED use. You should not use class time to message friends, play games, watch videos, listen to music, and do other activities not related to school.
- FAILING TO FOLLOW the computer rules (listed in the school handbook) will result in the loss of laptop privileges and you will have to COMPLETE ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENTS for online/technology projects.
- If you have problems with your computer, let a teacher know and he/she will submit a request to our tech company to get it fixed. You can also check out the HJHS Tech Zone for "How To" guides for using your Chromebook and the Chrome browser.
Food/Water Policy
- You are allowed to have a water bottle (or other container) for water only (flavored water is acceptable, but not soda, energy drinks, etc.) Other beverages should be consumed at breakfast or lunch - not in the classroom.
- Get a reward from another teacher? Ask permission BEFORE you enjoy a beverage, snack, or candy.
- You are allowed to chew gum during my class AS LONG AS it doesn't cause problems - chomping, bubbles popping, find it on the floor, under the tables/seats, or anywhere else it doesn’t belong.
MINION Challenge = Fun Friday
Each class will "cash in" the points they have left to enjoy a "Fun Friday" every 3 weeks (on Science Starter quiz days.)
The rewards will depend on the # of points remaining on the class chart after three weeks. Each class will start with 12 minions for a 3-week period. Your class can EARN back points you may have lost by making smart choices! Your class can also earn BONUS points for A's on tests, exceptional behavior, really smart choices, etc. Your class will LOSE minions for not making smart choices. Some examples are wasting class time, being too loud or off task with non-class chatter, being disrespectful, and overall behavior problems that makes learning difficult. NOTE: The three strikes will apply to homework completion, science starters, tardies, etc. Examples include:
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BONUS: At the end of the semester, the class with the most points overall (all weeks) will earn all rewards, brownies & an automatic 110% on the Science Starter quiz!
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Other questions ...
Where can you find these things?
Where can you find these things?
- Supply Zone - Located on the back counter area - scissors, glue, colored pencils, staplers, tape, Pencil Pot, permanent markers, rulers, calculators, etc. You'll also find earbuds in this area if you need to check out a pair for class (my room only)
- Prize Zone - Candy and other prizes are in the cabinets by the double windows.
- Charging Station - Check out the area by the bulletin boards for charging your laptop. Remember, you have to use an excuse card to charge your computer during class time.
- Generic Kleenex - Look behind the paper towel dispenser near the classroom door.
Hint: it is disguised as a roll of toilet paper. If we have boxes of tissues, they will be in that area as well.