Essential Rules for NES
Nashville Elementary
Essential #1
When responding to an adult, you must answer by saying “Yes ma’am” or “No sir”
Essential #2
Make eye contact. When someone is speaking keep your eyes on him or her at all times. If someone makes a comment,turn and face that person.
Essential #3
If someone in the class wins a game or does something well, will congratulate that person.
Essential #4
During discussions, respect other students comments, opinions and ideas.
Essential #5
If you win or do well at something do not brag. If you lose, do not show anger.
Essential #6
If you are asked a question I conversation, you should ask a question in return.
Essential #7
Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and say “Excuse me.”
Essential #8
Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or show disrespect with words or gestures.
Essential #9
Always say thank you when someone gives you something.
Essential #10
When you are given something from someone, never insult that person by making negative comments about the gift or by insinuating that it wasn’t appreciated
Essential #11
Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness.
Essential #12
When grading other student’s papers only give the correct grade
Essential #13
Follow along when we read
together in class.
Essential #14
Answer all questions with a
Complete sentence.
Essential #15
Do not ask for a reward.
Essential #16
Homework will be turned in each day for each
subject by every student no exceptions.
Essential #17
Transitions will be quick, quiet and orderly
Essential #18
You will make every effort to be as organized as possible.
Essential #19
When assigned work, there is to be no moaning or complaining
Essential #20
While you are with a substitute teacher, you will obey the same rules you follow when I am with you.
Essential #21
Follow the specific classroom procedures.
Essential #22
You have a water bottle to use. Do not ask me to get water while I am teaching a lesson.
Essential #23
Quickly learn the names of other teachers and staff in the school and greet them by name.
Essential #24
Keep yourself and the bathrooms clean and germ-free.
Essential #25
Greet visitors and make them feel welcome. (Remember not to open the outside doors for anyone.)
Essential #26
Do not save seats in the lunchroom.
Essential #27
Do not stare at a student who is being reprimanded.
Essential #28
Contact me if you have a question about homework.
Essential #29
Use ABC’s of etiquette.
Essential #30
After dining in the cafeteria or elsewhere, be responsible for your trash.
Essential #31
Always stay in your seat and face forward on the bus.
Essential #32
Always stay in your seat and face forward on the bus.
Essential #33
When meeting new people, shake their hands and repeat their name.
Essential #34
When offered food, take only your fair share.
Essential #35
If someone drops something and you are close to it, pick it up.
Essential #36
Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on them.
Essential #37
If someone bumps into you, even if it’s not your fault, say “Excuse me.”
Essential #38
On a field trip, enter a public building quietly.
Essential #39
On a field trip, compliment the place you are visiting.
Essential #40
On a field trip, compliment the place you are visiting.
Essential #41
Answer the phone in a polite and appropriate manner.
Essential #42
When returning from a trip, shake the hand of every chaperone.
Essential #43
On escalators, stand to the right and walk to the left.
Essential #44
When returning from a trip, shake the hand of every chaperone.
Essential #45
Never cut in line.
Essential #46
No talking in a theater during a movie.
Essential #47
Do not bring perfume or anything scented into the classroom.
Esse
Essential #48
If anyone is bullying you, let an adult know.
Essential #49
Stand up for what you believe in.
Essential #50
Be positive and enjoy life.
Essential #51
Live so that you will never have regrets.
Essential #52
Learn from your mistakes and move on.
Essential #53
No matter the circumstances, always be honest.
Essential #54
Carpe Diem.
Essential #55
Be the best person you can be!
Essential Rules for life