Ms. Mendoza's
Top 10 Etiquette Tips for Awesome Students
Hi friends! I’m Mrs. Coppock, your school counselor, and today I want to share some simple but powerful ways to show kindness, respect, and leadership every day. Let’s be the kind of people others are excited to be around!
1. Say Hello and Make Eye Contact
When you see someone, don’t forget to smile, look them in the eye, and say something kind like, “Good morning!” A friendly hello shows confidence and respect—and it can brighten someone’s day!
2. Take Turns and Listen Closely
In class, in the hallway, or at lunch—wait your turn to speak and truly listen to others. Interrupting is like stepping on someone’s words. Let’s be great listeners AND great sharers!
3. Use Polite Words, Always
“Please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” are little words that carry BIG respect. Use them with your friends, your teachers, your family—and yes, even when you're frustrated.
4. Respect Personal Space
Everyone needs their own bubble of space. Hands to ourselves, gentle bodies, and noticing when someone seems uncomfortable are part of being a thoughtful friend.
5. Leave Spaces Better Than You Found Them
Whether it’s your desk, the lunch table, or the bathroom—cleaning up after yourself shows you care about others who use that space, too.
6. Be Kind with Your Devices
When we use phones, tablets, or computers, our words and actions still matter. Be kind online, follow school rules, and remember: if you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t type it either!
7. Be a Great Classmate
Help others when they need it. Be patient. Share materials. Show up with a good attitude. These are the building blocks of teamwork, and YOU are part of making our school a welcoming place.
8. Speak Up the Right Way
If something isn’t right, I want you to speak up respectfully. You can stand up for yourself or a friend—and still use calm words and a respectful voice. That’s called being assertive, not aggressive.
9. Say Thank You to Helpers
From the bus driver to the cafeteria staff, from the janitor to your teacher—say “thank you!” It shows appreciation and reminds us that everyone matters here.
10. Be Inclusive—Invite Others In
Whether someone is new, different, or quiet, I challenge you to include them. Use their name. Ask them to join the game or group. Kindness is contagious—let’s be the reason someone feels like they belong.
"Good manners don’t just show who you are—they shape who you become."
Let’s keep growing into kind, respectful, and confident people—together!
