Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Most teachers start the year by throwing a giant list of rules at students… but I don’t. For years, I’ve told my students there’s just one rule: Give respect, get respect. But the truth is, there are a handful of other rules that actually keep my classroom running smoothly—and help students succeed long-term.
In this video, I break down:
✅ Why I don’t allow late work
✅ How I handle extra credit (or don’t)
✅ Why I enforce “no names = no grade”
✅ My approach to cheating and retakes
✅ How I audit my classroom rules every year
If you’ve ever wondered how to set clear boundaries, get student buy-in, and create rules that serve kids instead of just controlling them, this one’s for you.
👉 Drop your best classroom rule in the comments—I’d love to see what works for you!
📺 More classroom management videos:
How I Handle Cell Phones in Class
My #1 Classroom Management Strategy
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📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: teachyourclassoff.com/contact
✍️ Short Form Description (Mini Stack)
Use this on Shorts, clips, or lighter uploads where you want quick clicks without overwhelming people.
✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching Tips 👉teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter
📘 Top Teacher Resources 👉shopteachyourclassoff.com
📕 My Book 👉amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X
Most teachers start the year by throwing a giant list of rules at students… but I don’t. For years, I’ve told my students there’s just one rule: Give respect, get respect. But the truth is, there are a handful of other rules that actually keep my classroom running smoothly—and help students succeed long-term.
In this video, I break down:
✅ Why I don’t allow late work
✅ How I handle extra credit (or don’t)
✅ Why I enforce “no names = no grade”
✅ My approach to cheating and retakes
✅ How I audit my classroom rules every year
If you’ve ever wondered how to set clear boundaries, get student buy-in, and create rules that serve kids instead of just controlling them, this one’s for you.
👉 Drop your best classroom rule in the comments—I’d love to see what works for you!
📺 More classroom management videos:
How I Handle Cell Phones in Class
My #1 Classroom Management Strategy
_____________________________________________________________________
✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive teaching strategies in my newsletter 👉teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter
📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop
📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachingamazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X
⭐️ Join this Channel → Get exclusive perks:youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/join
🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or event?drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link
🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify
📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– TikTok: tiktok.com/@teachyouclassoff– Facebook Group: facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds
📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: teachyourclassoff.com/contact
✍️ Short Form Description (Mini Stack)
Use this on Shorts, clips, or lighter uploads where you want quick clicks without overwhelming people.
✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching Tips 👉teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter
📘 Top Teacher Resources 👉shopteachyourclassoff.com
📕 My Book 👉amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X
