Questions:
1. What should the American students do if they are absent for school?
2. Can you tell the differences between Chinese and American pupils' regulations?

Regulations for American Pupils and Middle School Students

1. Always refer to a teacher by title and last name.
2. Get to class on time or a little earlier.
3. Raise your hand when you want to ask a question.
4. You may speak to the teacher from your desk while you are seated.
5. When you are absent （缺席） , you must make up the work you have missed. Ask either the teacher or a classmate for the work.
6. If you expect to be away from school because of an emergency （突发事件） , tell your teacher in advance and ask for the work you will miss.
7. All assignments you hand in must be your own work.
8. Never cheat on a test.
9. If you are having difficulty with a class, schedule an appointment to see the teacher for help. The teacher will be glad to help you.
10. Students must bring a note for a parent explaining any absence or tardiness （迟到） .
11. The only acceptable excuse for absence is personal illness, a death in the family, or a religious holiday. It is illegal to stay home from school for any other.
12. When a teacher asks a question and does not name a particular student to answer it, anyone who knows the answer should raise one hand.