The Done-for-You Manners Curriculum That Prepares High Schoolers for What Comes Next
College interviews. Job applications. Scholarship dinners. The real world is closer than your students think. Give them the confidence, the presence, and the social skills to walk into any room and belong there.
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Your Students Are Almost There. Do They Have What They Need to Walk In With Confidence?
You have prepared them in every way you know how.
There is a gap that textbooks do not close.
Social skills are not a finishing touch. They are the foundation that everything else stands on.
Manners To Go™ gives high school educators the complete, done-for-you curriculum to teach these skills — clearly, confidently, and in a format students actually respond to. No extra planning. No guesswork. Open it, teach it, and watch your students step into the world ready.
“For high schoolers on the threshold of adulthood, Manners To Go gives them the playbook for how to be treated seriously — by acting maturely through manners.” — Marikay Satryano, Director, Malcolm Pray Achievement Center
Why High School Educators Choose Manners To Go™
Because your students deserve more than a motivational assembly.
✔ Teachers choose it because it gives students real, usable skills.
✔ Counselors trust it because it prepares students for the interviews, interactions, and impressions that will shape their next chapter.
✔ Administrators choose it because it builds the kind of school culture that shows up in every hallway — and in every outcome.
Manners Lessons for High School Students (Grades 9–12) — What They'll Learn
The Manners To Go™ high school curriculum teaches the social skills and etiquette that matter most as students prepare for college, careers, and adult life. Every lesson is age-appropriate, engaging, and built around the real situations high schoolers are about to face.
- Eye contact and first impressions
- Posture and presence
- Handshakes and professional greetings
- Introductions — in person and professionally
- Conversation skills
- Conversational eloquence — eliminating “like,” “um,” and “ya know”
- Communication skills
- Digital decorum and professional communication
- Thank-you notes — handwritten and email
- Table manners — American and European style
- Manners in public and professional settings
- Job interview skills — what to wear, what to say, how to follow up
- College and scholarship interview preparation
“The young ladies were engaged and the staff cannot stop talking about both presentations and how much they learned. I hope more schools will be able to experience what we experienced.”
Everything You Need. Nothing You Have to Figure Out.
The complete etiquette and manners curriculum for high school students — ready for classrooms, school assemblies, career days, and after-school programs.
✔ 17+ Age-Appropriate Lesson Plans
Written specifically for high schoolers — engaging enough to hold their attention.
✔ Job Skills Component
A dedicated module on job interview preparation — what to wear, what to say, how to handle the conversation from start to finish, and how to follow up.
✔ Scripted Teacher Prompts
Clear, professional language that makes every lesson easy to lead — no matter your comfort level with the subject.
✔ Role-Playing Activities for Every Module
Real scenarios. Real practice. The kind that sticks because it mirrors the situations your students are actually about to face.
✔ PDF + PowerPoint Formats
All materials in both formats — digital and in-person ready.
✔ Printable Worksheets and Handouts
Student-facing materials designed for use in class or as take-home reinforcement.
✔ Flexible Delivery Options
Teach in 10, 20, or 30-minute sessions. Works in classrooms, assemblies, career days, and after-school programs.
✔ Parent and At-Home Reinforcement Tools
Because the best time to practice a handshake is at the dinner table.
Created by Lisa Richey — founder of The American Academy of Etiquette and a 20-year etiquette expert who has trained young people in classrooms and adults in corporations worldwide. She knows what employers, admissions officers, and the real world actually look for. That knowledge lives in every lesson plan.
This Is the Last Classroom They Have Before the Real World.
Every skill taught in the Manners To Go™ high school curriculum is a skill your students will use within the next two years. The handshake. The eye contact. The ability to introduce themselves with confidence. The thank-you note that sets them apart after an interview.
These are not abstract lessons. They are direct preparation for the moments that will define what happens next — college acceptance, first jobs, scholarships, and the first impression that opens a door or closes one.
The student who walks into a college interview knowing exactly how to shake a hand, hold a conversation, and follow up with a handwritten note is not only more polished. They are more confident. And confidence — real, earned confidence — changes everything.
“Our students are excited about the way they feel — more confident, empowered, with increased respect for self and others. Teachers and parents began commenting on the positive changes they were seeing.” — Tonja Starritt, LMSW, Educator
Choose the Right Plan for Your School
Starter School Pack
Perfect for individual teachers and counselors ready to start this week.
$150-$395
One-Time Purchase
✔ No-prep, classroom-ready lesson plans
✔ Scripted dialogues, teacher prompts
✔ Customizable/Printable handouts to create your own activity books
✔ PowerPoints to use in your classroom
✔ On-demand training video on how to implement our curriculum in your classroom
Start teaching essential social skills, kindness and confidence – in only (take out just) minutes a day.
Signature School Set
Ideal for schools ready to implement a consistent social skills program across multiple classrooms.
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School License (up to 5 classrooms)
✔ All features of Starter Pack
(bundle only)
✔ License for up to 5 classrooms
✔ 30 minute “Live Virtual” training for the teachers implement the program
Empower your teachers with a beautifully designed manners curriculum.
District Pro License
Best for districts, charter networks, or large schools seeking a scalable and elevated approach to manners and emotional intelligence education.
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✔ All features of Signature Set
✔ License for up to 30 classrooms
✔ Live virtual kickoff training
with Lisa Richey
✔ Custom onboarding toolkit
for educators
✔ Priority email support
& quarterly leadership call
✔ Bonus: Family Engagement Toolkit
Create a culture of respect, empathy, and confidence—district-wide.
“Manners To Go offered my special needs students a fun and interactive way to enhance their social skills. They really loved the handshake lesson. They were actually excited about doing their homework — shaking hands with family, teachers, and friends.”
Download Your Free High School Lesson Plan Now.
Download a free high school manners lesson plan and see exactly how it works. No prep. No experience required. Open it, teach it, and watch your students respond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What social skills should high school students learn before graduation?
A: The skills that matter most as students prepare for college and careers — eye contact, professional introductions, conversation skills, digital etiquette, table manners, and job interview preparation. The Manners To Go™ curriculum covers all of this across 18+ lesson plans designed specifically for grades 9–12.
Q: How do I teach etiquette to high schoolers without them checking out?
A: The Manners To Go™ high school curriculum is written to be taken seriously by students who are ready to be taken seriously. Role-playing activities, real-world scenarios, and a job skills component make the lessons feel relevant and immediately useful — not like a lecture on how to hold a fork.
Q: Is there a done-for-you etiquette curriculum for high school teachers?
A: Yes. Manners To Go™ includes 18+ complete lesson plans for grades 9–12 with everything a teacher or counselor needs — scripted prompts, printable handouts, PowerPoint slides, role-playing activities, and a dedicated job interview skills module. Open it and teach it. No prep required.
Q: Can this curriculum be used to prepare students for job and college interviews?
A: Absolutely. The Manners To Go™ high school curriculum has a dedicated job skills module covering what to wear, what to say, how to carry yourself, and how to follow up after an interview. It is used by teachers, school counselors, and career preparation programs nationwide.
Q: Can I purchase with a purchase order?
A: Yes. Manners To Go™ accepts purchase orders from schools and districts. Use the P.O. option at checkout or contact us directly for school and district licensing.