The following rules get a warning for the first offense:
1. Eating food
2. Talking while I'm talking or while another student is responding
3. Talking back or arguing while playing a game
4. Getting out of your seat without permission
5. Doing work for other classes in this class

The following rules get an automatic detention:
1. Copying another's work
2. Taking a cell phone out or using an electronic music device
3. Being late to class two times
4. Leaving the classroom without permission or skipping advisory (you must have a pass from that teacher to go to another advisory)
5. Going to another classroom instead of going to the bathroom

Other rules that have varying consequences:
1. Start doing the drill before the bell rings; all drill questions must be copied and answers may be paraphrased
2. You will not get a reward if you ask for one
3. Be polite by saying "thank you", "please", "you're welcome", "yes" (rather than yeah) or "no"
4. When you are with a substitute teacher, you will obey the same rules that you following when I am with you
5. Do not ask me to go to the bathroom in the first 10 minutes of class, last 10 minutes of class, or while I'm teaching; wait for a transition in activities

Life rules:
1. Make others feel wanted and important
2. Don't let little things get to you
3. Be positive and enjoy life
4. Try to be better today than you were yesterday
5. Stand up for what you believe in