Mr. Patino’s

List of Rules

         1. When talking to me, call me, “Sir” or “Mr. Patino” in a nice tone

              of voice.

         2. When talking to a peer or classmate, use a respectful tone of

              voice.

         3. Before entering my classroom, line up quietly along the wall

              outside my door. Never enter my room until told to do so.

         4. Enter my room quietly and walk straight to your desk. Start

              the work posted on the board.        

         5. Raise your hand quietly if you want to say something, ask a

                question, or ask permission to leave seat.   

         6. Always talk in turns. DON’T INTERRUPT.

         7. Do not leave your seat without permission.

         8. Do not leave the room without permission.

         9. You may bring a bottle of water to class but may not leave  

               the room to drink water during class.

         10. Do not use the restroom during class except in extreme

              emergencies.

         11. Respect others’ comments, opinions, and ideas.

         12. If you win, do not brag; if you lose, do not show anger.

         13. Cover your mouth when you sneeze, and say, “Excuse

                me.”

         14. Do not show disrespect with gestures.

         15. Always say thank you when given something.

         16. Always say please when asking for something.

         17. When you receive something, do not insult the gift

                or the giver. Instead show appreciation.

         18. Surprise others with random acts of kindness.

         19. When grading others’ papers, give only the correct grade.

         20. Follow along when we read together.

         21. Answer all written questions with a complete sentence.

         22. When homework is assigned, do not moan or complain,

                or else it will be doubled.

         23. When a substitute is present, all rules still apply.

         24. Be as organized as possible.

         25. Follow specific classroom protocols.

         26. Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on

                them.

         27. If anyone is bullying you, let me know.

         28. Stand up for what you believe in.

         29. Be positive and enjoy life wholesomely.

         30. No matter what the circumstances, be honest.

         31. Learn from your mistakes and move on.

         32. Carpe diem.

         33. Be the best person you can be.