The Essential 55

Students will be practicing a set of 20 rules that have been adapted from Ron Clark's book, "The Essential 55".  These rules will help students become well-rounded in a variety of areas that will help them in becoming a more successful student.

-Make eye contact.  When someone is speaking, keep your eyes on them at all times.  If someone makes a comment, turn and face that person.

-If someone in class wins a game/does something well, we will congratulate them.

-If you are asked a question in conversation, you should ask a question in return.

-When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with your hand.  Then wash your hands to avoid spreading germs.

-Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or show disrespect with gestures.

-Always say thank you when given something.  

-Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness.  Go out of your way to do something surprisingly kind and generous for someone at least once a month.

-When we read together in class, you must follow along,  If I call on you to read, you must know exactly where we are and begin reading immediately.

-Answer all written questions with complete sentences.

-At times throughout the year, I will give rewards for good behavior, academic performance and other acts worth of praise.  If you ever ask me for a reward, it will not be given.

-If I or any other teacher in the school is speaking to or disciplining a student, do not look at that student.  You wouldn't want others looking at you if you were in trouble, so don't look at others in that situation.

-If someone drops something, pick it up and hand it back to them. 

-If someone is entering or leaving a building behind you, hold the door open for them.

-If someone bumps into you, even if it was not your fault, say, "Excuse me."

-During an assembly, do not speak and do not look around and try to get the attention of your friends in other classes.  Be respectful of the speaker.

-When in line, walk single file behind the person in front of you with your arms at your sides.  You should face forward at all times.  There will be absolutely no talking.

-If any child in this school is bothering you, let me know.  I am your teacher, and I am here to look after you and protect you.  I am not going to let anyone in this school bully you or make you feel uncomfortable.

-Accept that you're going to make mistakes.  Learn from them and move on.

-No matter what the circumstances, always be honest.  Even if you have done something wrong, it is best to admit it to me because I will respect that.

-Be the best person you can be!