Etiquette For Middle School (Grades 6-8)

The preteen and early teen years are a time when social skills have critical importance.  This 6-week one-hour class focuses on developing knowledge and abilities that are essential for interactions with peers and adults, including:

• Southern hospitality — welcoming people to your home
• Introductions — how to introduce people with titles, how to introduce friends of the opposite sex, and when and how to shake hands
• Appearance — addresses proper grooming, good posture, hygiene and hair and skin care; dressing appropriately for different occasions and building a wardrobe; how to enter and exit a room
• Confidence-building — how to prepare a one-minute speech, preparation for school and job interviews; how to handle an emergency situation
• Etiquette for athletes — locker room behavior and how to address coaches
• Advanced manners — how to write thank-you notes and address envelopes; behave appropriately in public; show honor and respect for adults
• Telephone etiquette — how and when to make calls; appropriate cell phone use
• Table etiquette — learning a complete place setting, including stemware and napkin placement

This series ends with a formal graduation dinner.

A minimum of 10 students is required for this class.