Submitted by Tracy King, Farmington, Missouri
Idea posted July 29, 2011
1. Respect Yourself
(Discussion: Don't make bad choices. Don't put yourself down; everyone has a gift, and we'll find yours.)
2. Respect Others
(Discussion: Their right to speak, their personal space, their ideas, their property, their individuality.)
3. Respect the Property of All
(Discussion: This is where I say, "You can touch two things in the music room: the carpet or your chair (depending on what we are doing) and anything I hand out to you. EVERYTHING else requires permission.")
After teaching for umpteen years, I have not found a violation that doesn't fit into one or more of these categories.