What ever happened to Edu-quette? Proper Classroom Behavior

I've been very busy observing students and teachers in action since February of this year. While being amazed at how much good information/contacts that students share with each other...I have also been amazed at the instances of inappropriate behavior. So here follows Deb's Rules of Edu-Quette:

1) It is not "cool" to answer your cell phone in the middle of a class. It is disrepectful and not fair to the other students in class who are actively listening to the teacher's presentation. Please turn off your cell phone when you enter the classroom just as if you were entering the movie theatre.

2) I have had students arrive 35 minutes late to an hour late for class. While this is sometimes unavoidable, you cannot expect the teacher to backtrack just for you. Take responsibility for being late and don't inconvenience the other students.

3) I cannot tell you the number of students who will simply drop their trash on the floor. I put out tea, cookies and small candies for students. Please return the favor by putting all trash in the containers provided. Many adult education schools are operating on a lean budget...the director may also be the person who cleans the classrooms. Just an FYI!

4) Attend class with an open mind. While you may disagree with a teacher, allow yourself to (at least) experience a different perspective. If you attack the teacher, it will affect the mood of the classroom. You're welcome to express a varying point of view, but do so in a manner that is conducive to discussion.

5) Please do not get up and walk out of a class while a teacher is "mid-sentence" so to speak. Imagine that you are a teacher and a student suddenly and inexplicably gets up and walks out. You have no idea if they are ill, unhappy, or under some other time constraint. If obligations necessitate that you leave early, please take a few seconds to let the teacher know ahead of time.

Most of these items are common sense, but I felt that they needed to be repeated. Good manners have a global impact! Not just in the classroom, but everywhere!