Getting Along with Teachers and Authorities

What is the best way to show respect when your teacher is talking?

• Talk to your friend

• Look at the teacher and listen

• Check your phone

• Leave the room

If you disagree with a teacher’s rule, what should you do first?

• Yell and argue

• Complain to your friends

• Calmly ask to talk about it later

• Break the rule anyway

Why is it important to get along with teachers and school staff?

• So you can get out of class

• So you don't have to do your work

• Because it creates a better learning environment

• Because they will never say “no” to you

What should you do if a teacher asks you to stop a behavior you weren’t aware was wrong?

• Say “Whatever”

• Roll your eyes

• Stop the behavior and ask for clarification politely

• Keep doing it

How can you show that you’re listening to an adult at school?

• Interrupt them

• Look at them and nod

• Talk to your friend

• Check your phone

If you're feeling angry with a teacher, what's the BEST first step?

• Send them a rude email

• Take a deep breath and calm down

• Leave class without permission

• Argue immediately

When is it okay to raise your voice at a teacher?

• When you're upset

• When you want attention

• Never—it's better to speak respectfully

• When they raise their voice first

What should you do if you don’t understand something a teacher says?

• Sit quietly and give up

• Pretend you understand

• Ask for help politely

• Make fun of the lesson

Why might a teacher correct your behavior?

• To embarrass you

• Because they don’t like you

• To help you stay on track and be successful

• To show they’re in charge

If you feel disrespected by an adult, what is the BEST way to handle it?

• Tell them off in front of others

• Get revenge

• Talk to a trusted adult or counselor about how you feel

• Post about it online