Lunch

Lunch plays an important part in the student day. It is a break from academics and provides an opportunity for students to converse with their friends. In order for this to be a pleasant time, staff members must train and supervise their students adequately. The following guidelines should be followed by all staff members:

1. Review cafeteria expectations with your students every day.

2. Make sure that students who need voucher lunches receive the form. Charges are not allowed.

3. Remind students that return trips to the serving area or condiment table are not allowed. Students should get milk, utensils, napkins, condiments, and snacks when they go through the line. Condiments are only for students who purchase their lunches from the cafeteria.

4. Students should be reminded of the menu selections before they leave the classroom so they can make their choices more quickly.

5. A container with utensils, napkins and straws will be available in the dining area. A return trip to get these items may be made only with the permission of a staff member.

6. Students should speak with the server in a clear, audible and polite voice. The use of the words Please and Thank You should be emphasized when speaking with the server and cashier.

7. Students should speak with the students at their table, not other tables.

8. The noise level in the cafeteria should be moderate and appropriate. It should be monitored and addressed by all staff members in the cafeteria.

9. Traffic patterns for entry, serving and exiting the cafeteria should be followed.

10. Teachers should select four individuals who will be trained in cleaning the cafeteria tables and sweeping the floors after each class has left.

11. Students should be taught how to place trays in the disposal window. Trays should never be stacked upon other trays. If there is no room to place a tray, students should wait until space has been cleared.

12. Classes should exit the cafeteria following the disposal of their trash and line up in the hallway not the cafeteria.