Respect
Treat others the way you want to be treated by using kind
words.
Get know a person before you make a judgement about them.
Use your manners with everyone, by saying please and thank you.
Listen to others, listen with your whole body: face the person talking
to you.
Responsibility
When you tell someone you are going to do something, do
it. Be dependable.
Take care of yourself, don't tattle on someone to keep yourself out of
trouble.
Don't make excuses or blame someone else for your actions.
Use your head, think before you act.
Trustworthiness
Be a good friend.
Do what is right.
Follow through with your word.
Honesty is always the best thing.
Fairness
Treat others as you wanted to be treated.
Give everyone a turn.
Speak the truth.
Follow the rules.
Listen to others.
Be responsible for your own actions.
Give everyone a chance.
Caring
Help people when they need it.
Be kind and generous.
Be sensitive to others feelings.
Think about how your actions will affect those around you.
Do things that will help before being asked.
Use kind words.
Citizenship
Make your community, home, and school a better place.
Be responsible for your own actions.
Be a good neighbor.
Follow the rules around you.
Using Good Manners
With Others:
Treat people like you want to be treated, say please and thank you. Don't
use unkind words with anyone. Listen to what others have to say. Do
not interrupt when they are talking.
At Mealtime:
Quietly sit at your assigned table and wait until you are called to get on
line. Once you have your lunch, go back to the table and sit with your
legs under the table when eating. Talk quietly and politely to your
neighbors. Clean up your space when you are finished. Wait patiently
until your table is called for recess.
Resolving Conflicts
Stop and take a deep breath.
Discuss what you think the problem is.
Discuss a way to solve the problem calmly.
Ask for help if you are unable to agree.
Other Ideas
If your feelings have been hurt, discuss it with the person
who hurt them.
Use the word, "excuse me" if you have bumped into someone.
Try to be a good problem solver, see if you can solve your own problems.