Poised for Life

Sessions

INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS (K -8th GRADE)

                                                              Choose Introductory Session A, B, C, D or E, for January/February Weekend Sessions

                                                              Choose Introductory Session F, G for January/February After School Sessions

                                                             

Session A Morning A1: Saturday/Sunday, Jan 11-12, 2020: 9a–12p  
Afternoon A2: Saturday/Sunday, Jan 11-12, 2020: 1p–4p
Session B Morning B1: Saturday/Sunday, Jan 18-19, 2020: 9a–12p
Afternoon B2: Saturday/Sunday, Jan 18-19, 2020: 1p–4p  
Session C Morning C1: Saturday/Sunday, Jan 25-26, 2020: 9a–12p
Afternoon C2: Saturday/Sunday, Jan 25-26, 2020: 1p–4p
Session D Morning D1: Saturday/Sunday, Feb 1-2, 2020: 9a–12p
Afternoon D2: Saturday/Sunday, Feb 1-2, 2020:  1p–4p
Session E Morning E1: Saturday/Sunday, Feb 8-9, 2020 :  9a–12p
Afternoon  E1: Saturday/Sunday, Feb 8-9, 2020: 1p-4p
Session F Early F1: Mondays, Jan 13/20/27/Feb 3, 2020:  4:30p-6p
Late F2: Tuesdays, Jan 21/28/Feb 4/11, 2020:  6p-7:30p
Late F3: Fridays,  Jan 17/24/31/ Feb 7, 2020: 5:30-7:p
Session G Late G1: Mondays, Feb 10/17/24/Mar 2, 2020: 6p-7:30p
Early G2: Tuesdays, Feb 18/25/Mar 3/10, 2020: 4:30p-6p
Early G3: Thursdays, Feb 20/27/ Mar 5/12, 2020: 5p-6:30p

TOPICS

Our Introductory Sessions are limited to 10 children per class. The topics we will cover include:

  • Learning All About the Knife  (Two Courses)
  • Learning All About the Spoon  (Two Courses)
  • Learning All About the Fork     (Two Courses)
  • Restaurant and Table Manners Discussed
  • American and Continental Dining Styles
  • Introduction Skills
  • Telephone Skills
  • Posture: Learn the Steps to Strong Posture
  • How to Sit in a Chair Correctly
  • Make an Impact with Thank You Notes

       Tuition: $295 per child, classes are limited.

Additional Information: All Sessions available to both boys and girls and held at 280 Commerce Street, Suite 135, Southlake, TX. 

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SPECIAL!!! 

LADIES NIGHT OUT!!!  ENJOY FRIENDS OLD AND NEW WHILE REFRESHING YOUR MANNERS IN THE NEW YEAR!!!

WHEN:  THURSDAY  NIGHT     1/23    6:00PM – 9:00PM

WHEN:  SATURDAY NIGHT      1/25    6:00PM – 9:00PM

WHEN:  THURSDAY NIGHT      2/13   6:00PM – 9:00PM

TOPICS REVIEWED:

American and Continental Dining Styles, which should you use- Understanding when to properly begin to eat your meal- Silverware placement- How to properly eat a roll- What to do with unwanted foods- How to eat soup correctly- How to signal to the waiter without speaking you’re finished/not finished with your dinner- When to toast- How to maneuver appetizers while standing- How to hold your wine glass- How to eat a salad- How to pass items on the table- 5 uses of the napkin and what to do if it falls on the floor- How to eat desserts that are both solid and liquid- How to enter a room with confidence- Tips for a better posture-Name tags- Proper handshakes- Introduction review, when and who should rise- How to get in and out of a car properly-How to put on and take off a coat and SO much more!

Cost: $199 per person  (limited to 9 ladies per class)

Additional Information: All Sessions held at 280 Commerce Street, Suite 135, Southlake, TX. 

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PLATINUM SESSIONS (2 -8th GRADE)

Platinum Sessions include all curriculum of Introductory Sessions, PLUS additional topics and activities.

  • Monday, January 6, 2020:        6:30p –8:30p
  • Monday,  January 13, 2019:      6:30p –8:30p
  • Monday, January 20,  2020:     6:30p–8:30p
  • Monday, January 27, 2020:      6:30p –8:30p
  • Monday, February 3, 2020:      6:30p–8:30p
  • Monday, February 10, 2020:    6:30p–8:30p
  • Monday, February 17, 2020:    Mini Fashion Show in our school from 6:30p-7:30p. Time to Shine!
  • Sunday,  February 22, 2020:    Dinner at Del Frisco’s Grille from 5:30p–8:00p. Time to Dress Up!

TOPICS

Our Sessions (8 to 14 years old) are limited to 10 children per class. The topics we will cover include:

  • Learning All About the Knife  (Two Courses)
  • Learning All About the Spoon (Two Courses)
  • Learning All About the Fork (Three Courses)
  • Restaurant and Table Manners Discussed
  • American and Continental Dining Styles
  • Introduction Skills
  • Telephone Skills
  • Posture: Learn the Steps to Strong Posture
  • How to Sit in a Chair Correctly
  • Make an Impact with Thank You Notes
  • Runway Basics – Walking, Pivoting, and Turning the Right Way
  • Do’s and Don’ts for Today’s Youth
  • How to Be a Good Friend and Why it’s So Important
  • Netiquette- learn the correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet
  • How to Go Up and Down Stairs With Poise
  • How to Put On and Take Off a Coat
  • One Minute Speech
  • Four Course Dining Experience at Del Frisco’s Grille  (included)
  • Mini Fashion Show at Poised for Life School of Etiquette
  • Fashion Show at a local retirement community. Date to Be Announced. Spring of 2020.

Tuition: $795 per child, classes are limited.

Additional Information: All Sessions available to both boys and girls and held at 280 Commerce Street, Suite 135, Southlake, TX.  Each Platinum Session concludes with an elegant dinner in a private room at Southlake’s Del Frisco’s Grille and includes Fashion Shows.

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PRE-K  SESSION SCHEDULE (4 to 5 years old)

 

Session 7 M0nday Jan 20, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
M0nday Jan 27, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
M0nday Feb 3, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
Session 8 Wednesday Jan 22, 2020; 10:30a –11:30a
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
Wednesday Feb 5, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
Monday Feb 10, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
Monday Feb 17, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
Monday Feb 24, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
Session 10 Wednesday Feb 12, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020; 10:30a – 11:30a

TOPICS

Our sessions are limited to 10 children per class. The topics we will cover include:

  • Learning All About the Knife (One Course)
  • Learning All About the Spoon (One Course)
  • Learning All About the Fork (One Course)
  • Restaurant and Table Manners Discussed
  • The Importance of Please and Thank You
  • Introduction Skills
  • Telephone Skills
  • Posture: Learn the Steps to Strong Posture
  • How to Sit in a Chair Correctly
  • Runway Basics – Walking, Pivoting, and Turning the Right Way
  • How to Be a Good Friend and Why it’s So Important
  • Mini Fashion Show at Poised for Life School of Etiquette

Tuition: $99 per child, classes are limited

Additional Information: All Sessions available to both boys and girls and held at 280 Commerce Street, Suite 135, Southlake, TX.  Each Pre-K Session concludes with a mini-Fashion Show.

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International Adult Classes 

  • Understanding Place Settings
  • Learning All About the Knife  (One Course)
  • Learning All About the Spoon (One Course)
  • Learning All About the Fork (One Course)
  • Passing Food at the Table
  • All About the Bread
  • How to Properly Eat Soup
  • The Dessert Course
  • Restaurant and Table Manners Discussed
  • American and Continental Dining Styles
  • Introduction Skills
  • Posture: Learn the Steps to Strong Posture
  • How to Sit in a Chair Correctly
  • Make an Impact with Thank You Notes
  • How to Put On and Take Off a Coat
  • What Not to Discuss/Say at Dinner
  • How to Toast at an Event

Tuition: $195 per person, classes are limited

Additional Information: All Sessions held at 280 Commerce Street, Suite 135, Southlake, TX.

International Adult Sessions Now Available! Please contact Poised For Life

 

Enroll In Our Introductory Sessions in Time For Holiday Family Dinners in 2020!

New Advanced Sessions Coming Soon! (Must Have Taken Introductory Session)

Ladies Night Out Now Available, Enjoy Friends While Refreshing Your Manners!!!

Private Lessons For Older Age Groups Also Available; Please Contact Poised for Life School of Etiquette For Details

For A Gift That Lasts A Lifetime; We Have Gift Certificates Available!