51 Essentials to be a Success!

51 Essentials to be a Success!

1. How to respond to adults.
2. Making eye contact.
3.  Congratulating someone.
4. Respect other students opinions, ideas and comments.
5. If you win, do not brag, if you lose do not show anger.
6. If you are asked a question in a conversation, ask a question in return.
7. Cover your mouth, (and wash your hands if possible) when you sneeze or cough and say “excuse me”.
8. Do not show disrespect with gestures.
9. Always say “thank you” when you are given something.
10. Surprise others with random acts of kindness.
11. When you receive, something does not insult the gift or the giver.
12. Follow along when we read together in class.
13. Answer all written questions with a complete sentence.
14. You must do complete homework, every day.
15. Subject transitions will be swift, orderly and quiet.
16. Be as organized as possible.
17. When given homework do not complain or moan.
18. When the substitute teacher is in the classroom, the same rules apply.
19. Know other teachers names by heart and greet them by name in the hallway.
20. Greet visitors and make them feel welcome.
21. Do not save seats ANYWHERE!
22. Call me about homework if you have a problem and leave a message once.
23.  Be responsible for you trash.
24. In a hotel room, leave a small tip under the pillow for the person/s that clean up after you.
25. On a bus or a train always face forward.
26. When you meet someone, shake his or her hand.
27. When offered food take your share.
28.  If someone drops some thing, pick it up.
29. Hold the door for people.
30. If some one bumps in to you say excuse me.
31.  On a field trip, enter a public building quietly.
32.  On a field trip, compliment the place you are visiting.
33.  During a performance, do not call out to friends.
34. When answering the phone answer with a polite and formal voice.
35. When returning from a trip, shake hands and thank every chaperone.
36. On escalators stand on the right side.
37. When walking in the hall keep the arms to the side and walk quietly.
38. Never cut in line.
39. During a movie, do not talk or use the cell phone.
40.  Never talk during a movie performance.
41.  Do not eat fast food.
42.  Do not eat food quickly.
43.  Do not bully anyone.
44.  Stand up for what you believe.
45. Be positive and enjoy life.
46. Learn from your mistakes and move on.
47. No matter what the circumstances always be honest.
48. Carpe Diem (make the best out of the day.)
49. Be the best person you can be.
50. Care about others as well as yourself.
51. Learn as much about other cultures as possible.