The Character Education Program (K-12)

Goals

  • Promote courteous and considerate behavior toward others especially parents and siblings.
  • Increase students’ awareness of the world in which they live.
  • Develop the students’ confidence in their own knowledge and ability to handle demanding situations.
  • Help the students appreciate their good points and concentrate on fully developing them.

The Southern Academy of Etiquette has created a series of exciting, interactive classes to provide students with the necessary life skills they need to help them develop their character. Children that have good manners and well-developed social skills tend to be more confident, selfless, and successful.

Programs may be customized as individual workshops, multi-session experiences, or comprehensive character education programs.

Elementary School

Confidence & Character
Elementary Character Education & Etiquette

Building foundational skills in respect, manners, communication, confidence, kindness, and positive social interactions.

Middle School

The Social Advantage
Confidence, Communication & Character

Helping students navigate social situations with greater confidence, strengthen communication skills, develop character, and build positive relationships.

High School

Presence & Purpose
Leadership, Communication & Life Skills

Preparing students for greater independence through leadership, communication, social confidence, personal presence, dining etiquette, and real-world life skills.

Curriculum Topics:

Ages 6 – 18

I. Everyday Etiquette

  • Respect for Others
  • Appropriate Behavior in Public
  • Good Sportsmanship
  • How to be a Good Friend
  • Making New Friends
  • When to Stand
  • Appropriate Behavior at School

II. Making a Good Impression

  • Proper Introductions
  • Remembering Names
  • Handshake/Direct Eye Contact
  • Body Language
  • Self – Presentation
  • Walking, Sitting, and Standing

III. Communication Skills

  • Appropriate Word Choice
  • Listening Skills
  • Inappropriate Questions
  • Compliments (giving and receiving)
  • Telephone/Cell Phone Etiquette
  • Social Media Etiquette
  • Emails
  • Thank – you Notes
  • One – Minute Speech

IV. Leadership

  • Leadership Qualities
  • Getting Organized
  • Setting Goals

V. Public Speaking

  • One – Minute Speech
  • Presentations

VI. Dining Etiquette

  • Proper Table Conversation
  • The Napkin
  • The Fork, Spoon, and Knife
  • Glassware
  • Space at the Table
  • Zig – Zag Dining
  • Continental Dining
  • Setting the Table
  • Finger Foods
  • Asking for Seconds
  • Eating Soup
  • Unwanted Food

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