[BirdSong]

1. Be respectful to everyone at all times.
2. Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.
3. Raise your hand to speak.
4. Be prepared.
5. Arrive on time.

I know that #5 seems a little tough (since it is their parents responsibility to get them to school on time - I teach 4th grade), but that rule is for those that hang out in the cafeteria or in the halls in the morning socializing too long.

I have known a teacher that uses one rule and finds it extremely effective:

Discipline yourself so I don't have to.

She discusses what it means with her students on the first day and has never had any problems. I might try that this year.