What Are a Student's Responsibilities?

Even if a certain teacher isn't your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship, especially if you fulfill your basic responsibilities as a student.

Here are some of those responsibilities:

• Attend class ready to learn.
• Be prepared for class with the right pencils, books, and completed assignments.
• Listen when your teacher is talking.
• Do your best, whether it's a classroom assignment,or a test.

We've talked about some of the difficult situations that come up with teachers. Now, let's talk about the good stuff.

Some teachers make such an impact that their students never forget them. Some former students may even go back to visit the teacher long after moving on to a higher grade or another school. Maybe you've seen these older students visit a teacher at your school. That's a real compliment to the teacher — that he or she was so special the student wants to keep in touch.

And there's an even higher compliment you can give a favorite teacher: Grow up to become a favorite teacher yourself!