1. Government Mr. Parkin

2. “BE” ATTITUDES be punctual be prepared be attentive be courteous be responsible

3. Punctual habitually acting at an appointed time or at a regularly scheduled time

4. How can you be punctual? plan in advance what you will need to bring to class do not get “side-tracked” or dawdle

5. Why should you be punctual? out of respect to show that you care it makes a good impression it is a good habit to get into in order to get the maximum accomplished

6. Prepared make ready, fit, or suitable beforehand

7. How can you be prepared? complete all your assigned homework before coming to class bring any materials relating to this class, even if you think you will not need them (including your textbook)

8. Why should you be prepared? out of respect for those who are counting on you to be ready to meet all challenges and obligations that you may encounter in life

9. Attentive to pay attention

10. How do you show that you are attentive? sitting upright and focus on the speaker taking notes asking questions contributing to discussions ignoring distractions

11. Why should you be attentive? out of respect to the speaker perchance to learn

12. Courteous respect for and consideration of others

13. How do you demonstrate courtesy? not interrupting others when they are talking listening quietly waiting to be called upon before speaking allowing others to go first

14. Why should you be courteous? out of respect for another’s age, position, and/or education to earn the privilege to be treated with courtesy in return

15. Responsible able to answer for one’s own conduct and obligations

16. How can you demonstrate that you are responsible? following directions completing assignments on time being thorough and accurate in your work not cheating, lying, or stealing doing what is right and honest

17. Why should you be responsible? to earn the trust and respect of other people to have a good and honorable name to enhance your prestige and authority

18. The Golden Rule “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Jesus Christ

19. The Golden Mean “The superior man, in the world, does not set his mind either for anything or against anything; what is right he will follow.” Confucius