From the Book - Revised and Updated Edition.
Congratulate and uplift a classmate
Respect other students' comments, opinions, and ideas
If you win, do not brag; if you lose, do not show anger
If you are asked a question in conversation, ask a question in return
Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and say excuse me
Do not show disrespect with gestures
Always say thank you when given something
When you receive something, do not insult the gift or the giver
Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness
When grading other students' papers, give only the correct grade
Follow along when we read together in class
Answer all written questions with a complete sentence
You must complete your homework every day
Subject transitions will be swift, quiet, and orderly
Be as organized as possible
When homework is assigned, do not moan or complain
When a substitute teacher is present, all class rules still apply
Follow the specific classroom protocols
You may bring a bottle of water to class, you may not leave for a drink of water during class
Know other teachers' names and greet them in the hall by name
Keep yourself and the bathrooms clean and germ-free
Greet visitors and make them feel welcome
Do not save seats in the lunchroom
Do not stare at a student who is being reprimanded
Call me if you have a question about homework and leave a message
After dining in the cafeteria or elsewhere, be responsible for your trash
In a hotel room, leave a tip for the hotel workers who clean your room
On a bus, always face forward
When meeting new people, shake hands and repeat their names
When offered food, take only your fair share
If someone drops something and you are close to it, pick it up
Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on them
If someone bumps into you, say excuse me, even if it was not your fault
On a field trip, enter a public building quietly
On a field trip, compliment the place you are visiting
During an assembly, do not speak or call out to friends
At home, answer your phone in a polite and appropriate manner
When returning from a trip, shake the hands of every chaperone
On escalators, stand to the right, walk to the left
When walking in line, keep your arms at your sides and move quietly
No talking in a movie theater during the movie
Do not bring Doritos into the school building
If anyone is bullying you, let me know
Stand up for what you believe in
Be positive and enjoy life
Live so that you will never have regrets
Learn from your mistakes and move on
No matter the circumstances, always be honest
Be the best person you can be
A Few Tips for Dealing with Children
Tips for Dealing with Parents
Tips for Setting Punishments and Rewards.
