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Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven. Matthew 5:16

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August 8: #1: Respect yourself, respect others, and respect your school. Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all our soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22: 37-39 August 15: #2: When responding to an adult, say Yes maam or No maam (use sir if applicable.) Nodding or shaking your head is never acceptable. Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. Hebrews 13:17 August 22: #3: Make eye contact when someone is speaking to you. Show proper respect to everyone. I Peter 2:17a August 29: #4: Respect other students comments, opinions, and ideas; stand up for what you believe as well. Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Proverbs 19:20 September 6: #5: Do not show disrespect with gestures. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:27 September 12: #6: Know other teachers names and greet them by name when you see them. Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do whatever is good. Hebrews 13:17

September 19: #7: Greet visitors and make them feel welcome; when meeting new people, look them in the eye, shake their hand, and repeat their name out loud. We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other. II Thessalonians 1:3 September 26 #8: Always say thank you when given something; never insult the gift or the giver. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18 October 3: #9: If you are asked a question in conversation, ask a question in return. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6

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October 10: #10: If anyone is bullying you, let an adult know; if you are aware that someone else is being bullied, let an adult know. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God. Matthew 5:9 October 18: #11: You must complete your homework every day; when homework is assigned, do not moan, groan, or complain. Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation in which you shine like stars in the universe. Philippians 2: 14-15 October 24: #12: Follow the specific class room protocols; always be on task. The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the hard-working are fully satisfied. Proverbs 13:4 October 31: #13: Be organized. Everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. I Corinthians 14:40 November 7: #14: Answer all written questions with a complete sentence. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 November 14: #15: Subject transitions and class transitions will be swift, quiet, and orderly. Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock. Acts 20:28a November 28: #16: When a substitute teacher is present, all class rules apply. He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. Proverbs 15:32

December 5: #17: When moving about the campus, observe other peoples personal space, and keep your hands and feet to yourself. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 December 12: #18: Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough; say excuse me; keep yourself, the class room and the bathrooms clean and germ-free; after eating, be responsible for your trash. Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism. Proverbs 18:9

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January 3: #19: Congratulate your classmates successes in an appropriate manner. Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you. I Thessalonians 5:12a January 9: #20: Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 January 17: #21: Learn the ABCs of etiquette. (attachment) Be very careful how you live, not as unwise but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 January 23: #22: Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on them. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 January 30: #23: Enter all buildings quietly. Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right. Proverbs 20:11 February 6: #24: During an assembly or chapel service, do not speak or call out to friends. Behave event appropriately. Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament. Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to his excellent greatness. Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp. Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes. Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalms 150

February 13: #25: Be positive and enjoy life. Be joyful always. I Thessalonians 5:15 February 27: #26: Be the best person you can be. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. I Corinthians 9:24 March 5: #27: Carpe Diem!! But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Mark 13:32

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March 12: #28: Learn to win or lose graciously. (no bragging, no anger.) He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. Proverbs 22:11 March 19: #29: Do not ask for a reward; do something simply because its the right thing to do. Be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in Heaven. Matthew 6:1 March 26: #30: Do not stare at a student who is being reprimanded. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Proverbs 26:17 April 9: #31: When offered food, take only your fair share. If you find honey, eat just enough; too much of it, and you will vomit. Proverbs 25:16 April 16: #32: If someone drops something, pick it up; remember, however, picking it up does not make it yours. You shall not steal. Exodus 20:15 April 23: #33: If someone bumps into you, say excuse me, even if it was not your fault. Live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. I Peter 3:8-9

April 30: #34: Live so that you will never have regrets. Be very careful then, how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 May 7: #35: Learn from your mistakes and move on. As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. Proverbs 26:11 May 14: #36: No matter the circumstances, always be honest. A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies. Proverbs 12:17