Cotswold Essential 20
1. When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying “yes, ma’am”, “no, sir”, “yes, Ms. ____ ” or “no, Mr. ____ ”.
2. Make eye contact. When someone is speaking, keep your eyes on him or her at all times.
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. If you lose, do not show anger.
6. Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or show disrespect with gestures.
7. Always say “thank you” when you are given something and you will never receive a reward if you ask for it.
8. Answer all questions with complete sentences.
9. When we are in transition from one subject to another, the change will be swift, quiet and orderly.
10. When homework is assigned, there will be no moaning or complaining. All homework must be turned in on time.
11.When you are with a substitute teacher, you will obey the same rules that you follow when your regular teacher is with you.
12. We will follow certain classroom protocols. We will be organized, efficient and on task.
13. If any teacher in the school is disciplining a student, do not look at that student.
14.During an assembly, do not speak and do not look around and try to get the attention of your friends in other classes.
15.When in a line, walk single file, with a purpose with your arms at your sides. You should face forward at all times. There will be absolutely no talking or cutting in line.
16. If any child in this school is bothering you, let your teacher know.
17. Be positive and enjoy life.
18. Accept that you are going to make mistakes. Learn from them and move on.
19. No matter what the circumstances, always be honest.
20. Be the best person you can be.
2. Make eye contact. When someone is speaking, keep your eyes on him or her at all times.
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. If you lose, do not show anger.
6. Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or show disrespect with gestures.
7. Always say “thank you” when you are given something and you will never receive a reward if you ask for it.
8. Answer all questions with complete sentences.
9. When we are in transition from one subject to another, the change will be swift, quiet and orderly.
10. When homework is assigned, there will be no moaning or complaining. All homework must be turned in on time.
11.When you are with a substitute teacher, you will obey the same rules that you follow when your regular teacher is with you.
12. We will follow certain classroom protocols. We will be organized, efficient and on task.
13. If any teacher in the school is disciplining a student, do not look at that student.
14.During an assembly, do not speak and do not look around and try to get the attention of your friends in other classes.
15.When in a line, walk single file, with a purpose with your arms at your sides. You should face forward at all times. There will be absolutely no talking or cutting in line.
16. If any child in this school is bothering you, let your teacher know.
17. Be positive and enjoy life.
18. Accept that you are going to make mistakes. Learn from them and move on.
19. No matter what the circumstances, always be honest.
20. Be the best person you can be.