36 Essentials to being successful

36 Essentialsto being successful Adapted from Ron Clarks The Essential 55When responding to an adult answer with

Yes maam or No, sirPractice this all week, be diligent in getting the students to respond this way!2

Homeworkwill be turned inEVERYDAY

in every subject

When someone is speaking to you

MAKE EYE CONTACT4It is always proper to know whom you are working with in a business situation.5

When an assignment is made, there will be no groaning and complaining.

This will result in a double assignment.

Employers do not want whining and you may lose your job!6When there is a substitute teacher, you will obey the same rules as when the regular teacher is here.Whether the boss is at work or not, always follow the same attendance policies and guidelines set up by the company.7Respect other peoples comments, opinions, and ideas.

Say

I agree with_______ or I disagree with _____. He made a good point butIf you win, do not bragIf you lose, do not show anger

Saygood game or I enjoyed the game

Never sayI wasnt really trying

Answer a question with a question.How was your vacation?

It was great! We spent it on the beach. How was yours?

When you cough, sneeze, or burp

Turn your head, cover your mouth, and say excuse me

Always say

Thank you

when someone gives you somethingDuring the year, teachers may handout rewards for good behavior or just because

It is rude to ask for a reward and a reward will NOT be given if anyone asks for it!

13Water bottles are allowed in the classroom.

NO FOOD IS ALLOWED ANYWHERE except in the cafeteria

Know the rules!14You will make every effort to be organized!

If someone does something well

CONGRATULATE

him

Surprise others with

Random Acts of Kindness

"I think whats important for kids to know is that your decisions here on earth matter, your behavior matters and how you treat other people matters."

-Matt Damon; American actor

Ask students to do an act of kindness each day of this week. If youd like, have them keep a journal recording it!17Be positive and enjoy life!

Some things are just not worth getting upset about. Keep everything in perspective. Will it matter 5 years from now?When answering someone elses phone

helloyes, he is here, may I ask whos calling?Place hand over phone and (DO NOT SHOUT) tell the person who is calling.

When meeting someone for the first time,

Shake his hand, introduce yourself and welcome them to the situation

Hi, my name is ______. I am so glad to meet you and thank you for coming.Do not save seats in the lunchroom. Include everyone.

We ARE the BEARCATS!21If a student is being disciplined by an adult

Do not look at the student, do not add your 2 cents to the conversation.

When you get your first speeding ticket, hopefully it will not be in front of anyone you know!22Clean up after yourselfAfter you eat or when finishing a project

Return all utensils, paraphernalia to the proper storage area

Throw away all your trash, clean up surfaces

Bus TripsFace forward, stay in seats, nothing goes out a window, discard any trash.Say thank you to bus driver, chaperones, coaches, teachers that took you on the trip. When staying in a motel room, it is appropriate to leave a tip on the pillow for the hotel workers who clean your room.

When offered food, NEVER take more than you need

Do not appear greedy. It is disrespectful of others when you do not leave enough.If someone drops something

Pick it up

It is considered polite to make the gesture of bending down to retrieve the itemApproaching Doors

Pull a door open

Then step to the sideAnd allow other person through firstPush a door open

Hold the door after you walk through

If someone bumps into you

Say excuse me even if its not your faultStand on the right on an escalator or moving pathway

Let others exit an elevator before you enter.

Never cut in lineIf someone cuts in front of you, dont mention ityou could get in BIG trouble

Attendance @ Movies or PlaysTurn your cell phone offDont talk or whisper during the showDo not put your feet on the chair in front of youOpen candy before show begins

Stand up for what you believe in. You shouldnt take no for an answer if your heart and mind are leading you in a direction that you feel strongly about.Live so you will never have regrets!

If there is something you want to do, do it!Never let fear, doubt or obstacles stand in your way!If there is something you want, fight for it!If there is something you want to be, do whatever is necessary to live out your dream!

Always be honest Honesty IS the best policy

Admit your mistake, many times your punishment will be lessened or forgiven