Cafeteria Lesson

​PRIDE in the Cafeteria

“What’s something small someone can do in the cafeteria that makes it a better place for everyone?”

What does Perseverance look like in the cafeteria?

• Wait patiently in line

• Seek help from staff

What does respect look like in the cafeteria?

• Show kindness

• Wait your turn

• Clean up

• Be mindful

What does Integrity look like in the cafeteria?

• Report to scheduled lunch

• Scan in

• Eat only the food from school or brought from home

What does Dependability look like in the cafeteria?

• Be aware of lunch balance

• Know your student ID

• Get to your next class on time

What does empathy look like in the cafeteria?

• Help keep cafeteria clean

• Include others at lunch

Multiple Choice

You see a student drop their tray—others laugh.

• Laugh along with others

• Pull out your phone and take a video

• Help the student pick up their tray and clean up any mess.

Multiple Choice

The lunch line is long and someone cuts in front of you.

• Loudly gasp and say, “Well I never!” while fanning yourself dramatically.

• Politely ask them to go to the back of the line.

• Challenge them to a dance-off for the rightful spot.

Multiple Choice

The line to get into the cafeteria is backed up.

• Pull out snacks from your bag and start a black market buffet.

• Wait patiently.

• Begin dramatically fainting from “starvation” every 30 seconds.

Multiple Select

Your table is left a mess and the staff is cleaning it up.

• Pretend you’ve never seen that table in your life. “Mess? I don’t even go here.”

• Apologize and offer to help clean it up.

• Take responsibility and lead by example by always leaving the table clean.

Multiple Choice

It's the end of lunch and you and your friend are in mid-conversation.

• Say, “Let’s pick this up after class!” and clean up your spot before leaving.

• Hide under the table and whisper, “They’ll never end our lunch if they can’t find us.”

• Refuse to leave until you’ve finished your conversation.

“What’s one thing you personally can do today to show P.R.I.D.E. in the cafeteria?”

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