Be Honest
Even younger students can sense if you're not being honest with them. The older students, especially in "worse" districts, won't take any sugar-coated lies you may give them.
Let them know what the consequences will be...and follow through.
Explain to them the purpose of assignments.
For Example: "UGH! Ms. xxx, we have SO MANY quizzes in your class! Can we not?"
"Well, do you want to go to the test without knowing, without me knowing, how well you understand the material? This way I can tell if we need to go over more."
"Oh. That makes sense." *sighs* "I still don't like it."
Explain to them the actual purpose of the assignment, so that they're aware of just why you expect them to do certain work.
Let them know how they're performing in your class.
Don't bend the grades. Oh yes, they would like you to do this, but don't.
Tell them if you're having a bad day. If appropriate, let them know why. They will see you as being more human and it will help them not take it personally if you get a bit snippy with them. (Just, you know, don't get too snippy).
If you know you're going to be absent, let them know.
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