Rule 1: Responding to adults

When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying "Yes ma'am" or "No sir." Just nodding your head or saying any other form of yes or no is not acceptable.

Rule 2: Make eye contact

When someone is speaking, keep your eyes on him or her at all times. If someone makes a comment, turn and face that person.

Rule 3: Congratulate your classmates

Rule 4: Respect other students' comments, opinions, and ideas

Rule 5: If you win, do not brag; if you lose, do not show anger

Rule 6: If you are asked a question in conversation, ask a question in return

Rule 7: Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and say excuse me

Use your entire arm or sleeve, or cover your nose and mouth inside your shirt. Wash your hands after you blow your nose.

Rule 8: Do not show disrespect with gestures

Rule 9: Always say thank you when given something

Rule 10: When you receive something, do not insult the gift or the giver

Rule 11: Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness

Rule 12: When grading other students' papers, give only the correct grade

Rule 13: Follow along when we read together in class

Rule 14: Answer all written questions with a complete sentence

Rule 15: Do not ask for a reward

Rule 16: You must complete your homework every day

Rule 17: Subject transitions will be swift, quiet, and orderly

Rule 18: Be as organized as possible

Rule 19: When homework is assigned, do not moan or complain

Rule 20: When a substitute teacher is present, all class rules still apply

Rule 21: Follow the specific classroom protocols

Rule 22: You may bring a bottle of water to class, you may not leave for a drink of water during class

Rule 23: Know other teachers' names and greet them in the hall by name

Rule 24: Keep yourself and the bathrooms clean and germ-free

Rule 25: Greet visitors and make them feel welcome

Rule 26: Do not save seats in the lunchroom

Rule 27: Do not stare at a student who is being reprimanded

Do not get involved or add your voice to the confusion if a student is being reprimanded. Wait to politely add your comments later.

Rule 28: E-mail me if you have a question about homework

Rule 29: The ABC's of etiquette

Rule 30: After dining in the cafeteria or elsewhere, be responsible for your trash

Rule 31: In a hotel room, leave a tip for the hotel workers who clean your room

Rule 32: On a bus, always face forward

Rule 33: When meeting new people, shake hands and repeat their names

Rule 34: When offered food, take only your fair share

Rule 35: If someone drops something and you are close to it, pick it up

Rule 36: Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on them

Rule 37: If someone bumps into you, say exucse me, even if it was not your fault

Rule 38: On a field trip, enter and exit a public building quietly

Rule 39: On a field trip, compliment the place you are visiting

Rule 40: During an assembly, do not speak or call out to friends

Rule 41: At home, answer your phone in a polite and appropriate manner

Rule 42: When returning from a trip, shake the hands of every chaperone

Rule 43: On escalators, stand to the right, walk to the left

Rule 44: When walking in line, keep your arms at your sides and move quietly

Rule 45: Never cut in line

Rule 46: No talking in a movie theater during the movie

Rule 47: Do not bring Doritos (or Cheetos) into th school building

Rule 48: If anyone is bullying you, let me know

Rule 49: Stand up for what you believe in

Rule 50: Be positive and enjoy life

Rule 51: Live so that you will never have regrets

Rule 52: Learn from your mistakes and move on

Rule 53: No matter the circumstances, always be honest

Rule 54: Carpe Diem

Rule 55: Be the best person you can be