Social Etiquette
Social Etiquette
We value and stress the importance of children’s manners at home, school and within the community. The Star Valley Social Etiquette Program builds self-respect and respect for others. An appreciation for the arts in integrated into the curriculum. There are cultural outings to the symphony, ballet, art galleries, museums and children’s literature events.
Topics of Study
Being a good sport Talking with adults
Handshakes & eye contact Attitude
The art of listening Formal meals
Table manners Safety and strangers
Table manners Safety and strangers
Meeting and greeting Afternoon teas
Conversation skills Talking with the elderly
Telephone manners Self-confidence
Sibling relationships Showing appreciation
Conversation skills Talking with the elderly
Telephone manners Self-confidence
Sibling relationships Showing appreciation
Each session lasts five weeks and is offered three times a year. There is a formal meal at the conclusion of each session. An afternoon tea with parents is planned every spring.
"Cleanliness and order are not matters of instinct; they are matters of education, and like most great things, you must cultivate a taste for them." - Benjamin Disraeli