In my classroom, we have 1 major rule: Make Good Choices.
However, my school has 5 rules that we practice and know, so I also incorporate those in case students need something more specific. The rules are...
In the beginning of the year, we go over what good choices look like in a 4th grade classroom. We brainstorm behaviors and actions that fall into each category. Here are a few examples of what students have come up with in the past. These rules stay posted all through out the year and we review them often.