Reminders/Extra Credit

End of Grade Tests are May 22-24.

The Essential 55 by Ron Clark

#1: When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying “Yes ma’am” or “No sir.”

#2: Make eye contact when someone is speaking to you.

#3: If someone in the class wins a game or does something well, we will congratulate that person.

#4: During discussions, respect other students’ comments, opinions, and ideas.

#5: If you win or do well at something do not brag.

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

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

#8: Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or show disrespect with gestures.

#9: Always say "Thank You" when given something.

#10: When you are given something from someone, never insult that person by making negative comments about the gift or by insinuating that it wasn’t appreciated.

#11: Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness.

#12: When grading other students’ papers, give only the correct grade.

#13: When we read together in class, you must follow along.

#14: Answer all written questions with a complete sentence.

#15: Do not ask for a reward.

#16: Homework will be turned in each day for each subject by every student with no exceptions.

#17: Subject transitions will be swift, quiet, and orderly.

#18: You will make every effort to be as organized as possible.

#19: When I assign homework, there is to be no moaning or complaining.

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

#21: We will follow certain classroom protocols.

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

#23: Know other teachers’ names and greet them in the hall by name.

#24: Keep yourself and the bathrooms clean and germ-free.

#25: Greet visitors and make them feel welcome.

#26: Do not save seats.

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

#28: Email me if you have any questions- once.

#29: Follow the ABC's of Etiquette.

#30: After you eat, clean up after yourself.

#31: In a hotel room leave a tip for the hotel workers that clean your room.

#32 On a bus, always face forward.

#33 When meeting new people, shake hands and repeat their names.

#34 When offered food, take only your fair share.

#35 If someone drops something and you are close to it, pick it up.

#36 Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on them.

#37 If someone bumps into you, say excuse me, even if it was not your fault.

#38 On a field trip, enter a public building quietly.

#39 On a field trip, compliment the place you are visiting.

#40 During an assembly, do not speak or call out to friends.

#41 At home, answer your phone in a polite and appropriate manner.

#42 When returning from a trip, shake the hands of every chaperone.

#43 On escalators, stand to the right, walk to the left.

#44 When walking in line, keep your arms at your sides and move quietly.

#45 Never cut in line.

#46 No talking in a movie theater during the movie.

#47 Love the Vegetable Monster, don't hurt him.

#48 If anybody is bullying you, let me know.

#49 Stand up for what you believe in.

#50 Be positive and enjoy life.

#51 Live so that you will never have regrets.

#52 Learn from your mistakes and move on.

#53 No matter the circumstances, always be honest.

#54 Carpe diem.

#55 Be the best person you can be.