The Essential 55
by
Ron Clark
Salem Lutheran, as a school
team, is working on these Essential behaviors.
1.
Respond to a greeting using ma’m or sir.
2.
Use eye contact.
3.
Congratulate a
classmate.
4.
Respect other
students’ comments, and opinions.
5.
If you win, do not
brag; if you lose, do not show anger.
6.
When you are
asked a question, ask a question in return.
7.
Cover your mouth
for a cough or sneeze.
9. Always
say “thank you.”
10. When you receive something, do not insult the giver.
11.
Surprise others by performing random
acts of kindness.
13.
Follow along when reading in class.
16. Complete homework every day.
17.
Transitions between classes will be swift, quiet, and orderly.
18. Be as organized as
possible.
19. When homework is assigned, do not moan or
complain.
20.
When a substitute teacher comes, all
rules still apply.
21. Follow specific classroom rules.
22. You may bring a
bottle of water to class, do not leave class to get a drink.
23.
Know other teachers’/staff names.
24.
Keep yourself and the bathroom clean.
25. Greet
visitors.
27. Do not stare at a student who is being
reprimanded.
29.
ABCs of etiquette (manners)
30.
After eating, be responsible for your trash.
33.
When meeting new people,
shake their hands and repeat their names.
34 . When offered food, take only your fair share.
35. If someone drops
something and you are close to it, pick it up.
36.
Hold the door for those behind you.
37. If someone bumps
into you, say excuse me, even if it was not your fault.
40. During an
assembly, do not speak or call out to friends.
41. At home, answer your phone in a polite and
appropriate manner.
45.
Never cut in line.
46.
No talking during a movie,
never put your feet on the chair in front of you.
More
will be added later in the year if they are appropriate for first grade.