(Inspired by Ron Clark's Essential 55)

• We always answer written questions with a complete sentence. 
• We always assume that somebody is watching our internet activity.
• We always come to class ready to learn.
• We always do our assigned work without complaining.
• We always finish our homework. 
• We always follow along when we read together in class.
• We always get our work done without expecting a reward. 
• We always grade other students’ work fairly and discreetly.
• We always greet teachers by their title and last name. (Example: Mr. Taylor)
• We always have our desks as organized as possible. 
• We always include everyone.
• We always keep ourselves clean.
• We always learn from our mistakes and move on. 
• We always leave other peoples’ things alone.
• We always live in a way that we will never have regrets.
• We always make eye contact when someone else is speaking. 
• We always obey the rules.  EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!
• We always receive classroom visitors and make them feel welcome.
• We always report bullying.
• We always respect other peoples’ comments, opinions, and ideas. 
• We always respond to adults with “ma’am” or “sir”. 
• We always say “excuse me” when we make a rude noise.
• We always say “thank you” when we receive something.
• We always show good sportsmanship.
• We always sneeze or cough into our elbow.
• We always speak to people the way we would want them to speak to us.
• We always stand up for our beliefs.
• We always stay out of other peoples’ business, unless we are asked to help.
• We always stay positive.
• We always transition swiftly, silently and systematically.
• We always treat substitutes, aids and other teachers with respect.
• We always write five paragraph essays: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

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BONUS

FOR THE HALL

• We always get in line order. 
• We always walk in a straight line, with our arms to our sides and our mouths closed.

FOR THE CAFETERIA

• We always thank the lunch workers for their service.
• We always speak at a normal voice level in the cafeteria.
• We always eat our own food, and we never ask other people for theirs.
• We always show gratitude for our food by not complaining about it.
• We always take our fair share, and we do not waste what we take.
• We always clean up our own mess in the cafeteria before we leave.

FOR ASSEMBLIES

• We always sit on our back pockets and face forward.
• We always speak at a normal voice level before the assembly begins.
• We always sit quietly as the assembly is happening.
• We always clap politely, and never yell or whistle at the end of an assembly.

FOR FIELD TRIPS

• We always sit on our back pockets and face forward.
• We always speak as low as possible while riding the bus.
• We always enter public buildings quietly and with respect.
• We always speak at a normal voice level, unless a whisper is required.
• We always compliment and thank the workers of the place we visit.
• We always keep our hands to ourselves and never touch anything we shouldn’t.