You cannot "fake it" with this group. They have a built-in radar for insincerity.
Find out one non-academic interest for every student (gaming, skating, obscure anime, etc.) and check in on it weekly. 1 : The Misfit Class's New Term
The very traits that make them misfits are often their greatest strengths in the real world. You cannot "fake it" with this group
If they see you are comfortable being "imperfect," they will feel safer being themselves. 3. Turning "Flaws" into Features 1 : The Misfit Class's New Term
They are far more likely to follow rules they helped write. It moves the dynamic from "Me vs. Them" to "Us." 5. The "Low-Stakes" Connection