Several months ago I came up with a working list of principles to guide the attitudes of the student as well as the teacher. I used the acrostic RESPECT to enumerate these principles. I haven’t added definitions to them yet, but they should be self-explantory. I did write a quick statement that attempts to incorporate all of the relevant ideas. I know, it is the longest sentence ever.

We will strive to be students with Respect for our teachers, our classroom, other students and our learning. We will use our Energy to work diligently, develop Skill in our courses of study, have Patience with ourselves and our surroundings, work with Efficiency and do the job right the first time, be Confident in ourselves and our abilities and remain Teachable throughout our life.

Respect

Energy

Skill

Patience

Efficiency

Confidence

Teachability