cathedral school for boys
sunday, october 1, 2023, 1–3pm
explore the hawk’s nest!
thank you for joining us today! Dear Families, We hope you enjoy your time on campus with us today, and we look forward to getting to know your family better. If we don’t answer all of your questions by the end of the day, please let us know! At Cathedral School for Boys, we challenge each student to think critically and engage actively. We understand that boys learn best when they’re learning by doing, and to that end, our classrooms, labs, rooftop field, music rooms, gym, drama space, and learning commons are lively centers of engagement and curiosity — and activity! Please take this afternoon to explore our school and campus, walk around and up and down, visit our different classrooms to meet and chat with our faculty, and be sure to experience all of the different activities we have organized for the whole family on each of our four floors.
We look forward to sharing our beloved school with you and your family!
Warmly,
Burns, Jacqueline, Chad, Kate & José
Burns Jones Head of School
Jacqueline Kurzer Director of Lower School
Chad Harlow Director of Upper School
Kate Juergens
José Zamora Assistant Director of Admissions & Outreach
Director of Enrollment Management
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table of contents: • Faculty & Administration .......................................................................... 2 • Activities on the 4th Floor Today: PE & STEM ...................................... 4 • Activities on the 3rd Floor Today: Music & Library ................................ 6 • Activities on the 2nd Floor Today: Drama & STEM ............................... 8 • Activities on the 1st Floor Today: Art & Band ........................................ 10 • X-ED Program ............................................................................................ 12 • Athletics Program ...................................................................................... 16 • Extended Day Program ............................................................................. 20 • Parents Association ................................................................................... 22 • Cathedral School at a Glance .................................................................. 24 • Next Steps .................................................................................................. 25 this afternoon’s schedule: • 1:00–1:20PM: Arrive, Check In, Find Your Nametag, Enjoy Snacks & Refreshments • 1:20–1:35PM: Welcome From Cathedral School’s Admissions Team • 1:35–2:55PM: Explore the Hawk’s Nest! • 2:55PM: Exploration Ends
faculty & administration
grade & subject-level teachers: • Kindergarten: Anjali Henderson & Kelli Simrin
• Grade 1: Jen Bachmann & Diane Carbajal • Grade 2: Margaret O’Brien & Katie Vestal • Grade 3: Raymond Chrisman & Rilee Hakola • Grade 4: Lisa Rockefeller & Marcell DeBarros
• Lower School STEM: Jennifer Vicente • Grade 5 & 6 History: Michael Vietmeier • Grade 5 & 6 English: Kathryn Williams • Grade 6 Science & K–8 STEM Coordinator: Dalton Lobo Dias • Grade 6 Science & Dean of Students: Lukas Rahlson • Upper School Math: Maddie Andres, Todd Ditto & Judy Hilbrich Sheppard • Grade 7 & 8 English: Chris Corrigan • Grade 7 & 8 History: Peter Mundy, • Grade 7 & 8 Science: Caitlyn Toropova learning specialists & counselors: • Lower School Learning Specialist: Karen Young
• Learning Support: Jonathan Talbot • School Counselor: Elisabeth Schriber • Upper School Learning Specialist: Jackie Munz • High School Counselor: Kristen Vilhauer world languages: • Mandarin Teachers: Isaac Chou & Mei Xue • Spanish Teachers: Dirgni Betancourt & Mayra More
physical education & athletics: • Lower School Physical Education: Jason Thomas & Rashod Cotton • Upper School Physical Education: Patrick Alcasabas & Sam Dossick • Director of Athletics: Daniel Tesfai
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music, visual & performing arts: • Lower School Art: Ghilly DeYoung • Lower School Performing Arts: John Walker • Upper School Art: Will Jaggers • Upper School Performing Arts: Brandon Joseph • Band: Steve Coronado librarian: • Alli Decker chaplain: • The Rev. Timothy Seamans administration:
• Director of Development: Yvonne Blaxter • Director of Extended Day: Erin Bostrom • Director of Upper School: Chad Harlow • Head of School: Burns Jones
• Director of Enrollment Management: Kate Juergens • Associate Director of Development: Stephanie Kastner • Director of Lower School: Jacqueline Kurzer • Front Desk Operations: Susan Lande • Director of Communications and Marketing: Kyle Lewis
• Director of Inclusion: Aaron Mullen • Facilities / Maintenance: Johnny Perez • Controller: William Reed • IT Manager: Hayley Richards • Development Coordinator: Lily Ross
• Chief Finance & Operations Officer: Melisa Seward Block • Assistant Director of Admissions and Outreach: José Zamora
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activities on 4th floor — 1 Floor Up From Street Level
physical education for everyone!
Scoring Stations! Running and jumping and scoring, oh my! If you love to move your body, then join us up on the roof (Fourth Floor) for some PE fun! Improve your skills in basketball, soccer, and baseball accuracy through our Scoring Stations — a great way to practice, have fun, and cheer! • Led by Coach Cotton & Coach Thomas, Lower School PE
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stem for younger boys (k–grade 3)
Ozobot Maze Coding Do you want to be an engineer, a scientist, or a coder when you grow up? Then check out Ozobot Maze Coding. Participants will be challenged to get their Ozobot through a maze using color codes on a piece of paper. Learn basic coding to move your robot and watch in amazement how it can tackle
any maze! Families can choose from a premade maze or create a maze of their own!
• Led by Ms. Vicente, Lower School STEM
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— Street Level activities on 3rd floor
music for younger boys (k–grade 4)
The Circles of Life & Music Do you love dancing? Do you love music? Come learn to be musical leaders, followers, and participators by joining in either a drum circle or a song-and- dance circle. These two activities will rotate, allowing everyone to join in and leave at any time during the sequence. Drum circle participants will learn the rhythm notations ‘ta,’ ‘ti-ti,’ and ‘rest’ and how play in unison together. Song-and-dance
circle participants will learn a sequenced dance routine and then improvise their own dancing while others mimic their dance moves. • Led by Mr. Walker, Lower School Performing Arts
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library for younger boys (k–grade 4)
Story Time Making Stories are the best! Join our librarian in the library for story time and bookmark making! Get cozy on the rug around the campfire for “Chicken Story Time” by Sandy Asher. Then choose a premade bookmark to color or design your own with a variety of provided supplies. Or just come and hang out with a good book! The library is for everyone who loves books! • Led by Ms. Decker, Librarian
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— 1 Floor Down From Street Level activities on 2nd floor
drama for older boys (grades 4–8)
Manipulating Space Come experience movement in a new way! In Performing Arts, we practice the manipulation of space, which allows a good follower to be a good leader and a good leader to be a good follower. As you enter the room, there will be a movement leader. Mirror their every move and allow yourself to be led.
Then it’s your turn to lead the group! Allow the music to lead your movements and see what skills you need to lead a group through improvised movement. • Led by Mr. Joseph, Upper School Performing Arts
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stem for older boys (grades 4–8)
Sphero Coding Challenge If you love robots and coding, then this activity is for you! Learn how to complete basic coding in order to move a robot through various challenges, and watch how coding can impact movements. This is a fun challenge for the whole family! Tap into your inner coder and learn how YOU can control a robot. • Led by Mr. Rahlson, Upper School STEM & Dean of Students
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activities on 1st floor
— 2 Floors Down From Street Level
art for
everyone! Mandala Making Find your inner peace in the Art Room with Mandala Making! Mandalas — a geometric set of
patterns, colors, and shapes — are part of the Art curriculum at Cathedral. We use mandalas as a way to connect art and spirituality, share cultures and art from a variety of countries and places, and to practice pattern making. It is also a
nice connection to the physical space of Grace Cathedral with the labyrinth being a similar concept. Join us in making your very own, unique mandala! • Led by Ghilly DeYoung, Lower School Art, & Will Jaggers, Upper School Art
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band for everyone! Let’s Get (Boom) Whacky! Ever play Rock Band or Guitar Hero? This is the same concept but with boomwhackers, singularly pitched tubes that are part of the percussion family. Students and families will learn the basics of rhythm, beat, and note reading by using boomwhackers while playing along to popular songs. Let’s get (Boom) Whacky! • Led by Steve Coronado, Band
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x-ed program
what is x-ed? X-ED stands for “Experiential Education,” and it’s all about real-life experiences and applications. We believe that when boys are able to go beyond the classroom and learn from real-life experiences and from experts
in various fields, their learning and their engagement is accelerated. At Cathedral, X-ED exists in various forms, from Lower School off-campus field trips to Upper School Outdoor Education programs. Take a look at our innovative programs that achieve the rich learning that can only come from exploring the city and the world beyond our classroom walls.
upper school intersession For one whole week every winter, Upper
School students (Grades 5–8) engage in classes and experiences outside of their ordinary academic schedule. This opportunity allows students to explore topics not covered in our regular academic program with faculty members who are passionate about these subjects. All classes include a significant X-ED learning component, meaning that boys do more than just listen to or read the ideas of others. Rather, students have their own first-hand
experiences as they learn by doing. Each class will also
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include a significant off-campus component and a final product shared with a public audience. Examples of past Intersession classes include the following: • Businesses Run by Minorities / People of Color • Let’s Make Some Dough! • Murals, Street Art & Politics • Urban Bikes • Sports Management & Operations • The Legal System • The Living Bay • The Skreech: Podcasting at Cathedral grade 8 trips Cathedral is committed to providing one
overnight trip opportunity to every student in each year in the Upper School. These trips are an important part of our program and are offered at no after-tuition cost to families. For Grade 8 students, we offer trips that serve as culminating experiences for our Spanish and Mandarin programs. The trips we have offered in the past with great success include the following:
• Mandarin Immersion Trip to Taiwan • Spanish Immersion Trip to Guatemala • Service Learning Trip to Puerto Rico The language immersion trips are specifically designed for students who have studied those languages and are run in partnership with Where There Be Dragons. Our own Upper School English teacher, Chris Corrigan, is the point person for the Puerto Rico trip, and he works in conjunction with Global Works.
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grade 7 outdoor ed & leadership At Cathedral School, we believe that environmental stewardship is a crucial aspect of becoming a socially responsible citizen. We believe that the best way to instill a sense of responsibility is to expose the boys to genuine and authentic outdoor opportunities. Not only does this promote respect for nature, but it is also a valuable tool for building camaraderie among the boys. As John Muir said, “God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fools.” This year’s Grade 7 Outdoor Ed and Leadership Retreat will be to the South Fork of the American River near Placerville. Our primary activities will include discussing school leadership, a high ropes course, and two days of white water rafting!
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service learning At Cathedral School for Boys, we believe education extends beyond the classroom. Our Kindergarten – Grade 8 Service Learning Program is a testament to our commitment to fostering compassionate, globally aware, and socially responsible individuals. Rooted in our Episcopal values of love, service, and justice, our Service Learning Program goes beyond traditional education. It empowers our students to make a difference in the Bay Area and beyond, instilling in them a deep sense of purpose and responsibility. community engagement We are proud to be a part of the vibrant San Francisco community. Our students actively engage with local organizations, nonprofits, and San Francisco public schools to make positive impacts and develop reciprocal relationships. These experiences expose our students to different lifestyles and pressing issues, helping them become socially responsible citizens.
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athletics program
athletics philosophy We value the development of an active body through physical expression and the belief that exercise facilitates personal and intellectual growth. Our Athletics program is designed to focus on the process of physical activity and athletic achievement, with the intent of encouraging all athletes to strive for their maximum potential as individuals and team members. mission statement Our Athletics program provides an environment that nurtures the holistic development of boys — we encourage growth in mind, body, and spirit. The guiding principle of Cathedral Athletics is our belief in the value of athletics as an educational tool. team membership & placement Cathedral Athletics maintains a no-cut policy; we are committed to giving each student the opportunity to participate on an Athletics team. team seasons & sports Fall Season (September–November): • Cross Country (Grades 5–8) • Club Golf (Grades 7–8) • Soccer (Kindergarten – Grade8)
Winter Season (November–March): • Basketball (Kindergarten – Grade 8) • Futsal (Kindergarten – Grade 2)
Spring Season (March–May): • Baseball (Grades 7–8) • Club Golf (Grades 5–8) • Track & Field (Grades 5–8) • Volleyball (Grades 6–8)
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extended day program
Cathedral School strives to provide a safe, fun, and caring community that offers engaging, directed, and free-play activities for our boys both before and after school. aftercare and study hall Kindergarten through Grade 4 (Lower School) boys can go to Aftercare, which includes supervised free-play, engaging activities, and healthy snacks in a fun, active, and positive environment. Grade 5–8 (Upper School) students can go to Study Hall where they have supervised time to work on homework, collaborate with peers, and get help if needed. enrichment classes Trimester-long Enrichment classes — available for families to purchase — range from individual music lessons to group coding classes. These classes are a fun way to add some diversity to your student’s after-school activities! In the fall of 2023, we are offering new and exciting Enrichment classes such as Yoga, Dungeons & Dragons, Advanced Chess, and more! morning care For students (K–8) who need to be dropped off before school starts, we offer free Morning Care from 7:30am to 8:00am. Morning Care includes supervised indoor and outdoor free-play.
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summer at csb Summer at CSB is our preschool – grade 8 co-educational, immersive summer program that enriches students through a variety of engaging and academically minded programs. In the summer of 2023, we offered five different summer camps with something for students of every age and interest! Brainworks — our full-day camp — was back again, providing students with both academic and physical enrichment. Our half-day camps included PreK Passports, a camp designed for students 4–5 years old; CSB City Explorers, a field-trip-based camp to teach students about the rich history of San Francisco; Kodely Coding Camp, a four-week long half-day coding camp; and How to Thrive In Middle School, a week-long workshop for rising grade 4–5 students to help them prepare for everything that comes with middle school. To learn more about Summer at CSB or about the offerings for summer 2024, please visit www.summeratcsb.com.
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parents association
All Cathedral School parents, guardians, and caregivers are members of the Parents Association (PA), which works closely with the Board of Trustees and the Administration to help each family feel part of the school community and to support the school. The PA provides a means of communication between the school and its families; contributes to school operations through various fundraising activities; and supplies essential volunteer support for many activities, including the library, Hot Lunch Program, Admissions, the Art Department, Field Day, and Grandparents & Special Friends Day. The PA offers families numerous opportunities to get involved with the school in a way that works best for them, whether on campus, from home, or through outside events and projects.
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fun & festive events: • Fall Bash (October) • Flavor Fest (November) • Grandparents & Special Friends Day (November) • Spring Celebration (March) • Sports Banquet (May) • Field Day (May) volunteer support: • Library • Lunch Program • Performing Arts & Band Programs • Merchandise & Used Uniform Closet • Teacher Appreciation & Hospitality outreach & belonging: • Class Liaisons & Sports Liaisons • Community Service Team • DEI Committee • New Families Committee
The PA holds regular monthly meetings (also accessible through Zoom), featuring updates from the Head of School, faculty, and staff, as well as information about upcoming events and opportunities to support the community, faculty, and other programming. All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend all of these meetings.
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cathedral at a glance
general information: • Founded in 1957 • Campus Building Constructed in 1965 • Fully Renovated 2019–2021 • Tuition All-inclusive of Lunch, Snack, Athletics, and International Travel • Arrival Between 8:00am and 8:15am • Dismissal Staggered by Grade Between 2:45pm and 3:35pm • Free Morning Care Available 7:30–8:00am • Aftercare Available Until 6:00pm students:
• 256 Students • 215 Families • 51% Students of Color • 36 ZIP Codes Represented • 27% of Families Receive Adjusted Tuitions faculty & staff: • 40 Faculty Members & 15 Staff Members • 36% Faculty & Staff of Color • 1:1 Ratio of Men to Women on Staff
• 7:1 Student to Teacher Ratio • 7 Years Average Faculty Tenure structure & curriculum: • Lower School: Kindergarten – Grade 4 • Upper School: Grades 5–8 • Self-contained Classrooms in Lower School • Classrooms by Subject in Upper School • Spanish & Mandarin Instruction Begin in Lower School • Upper School Students Specialize in Spanish or Mandarin
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next steps
admissions process: 1. Sign Up for a Tour* 2. Submit an Application* 3. Sign Up for a Parent / Guardian Interview* 4.Additional Requirements: • Kindergarten Applicants: Attend an Assessment in January
*Visit https://www. ravenna-hub.com/ schools/20616
• Grade 1–8 Applicants: Attend “Hawk for a Day” • Grade 5–8 Applicants: Attend Our Upper School Assessment Day on Feb. 3 admissions events: • Kindergarten–Grade 4 Tours (9:30–11:00am): Oct. 4, 5, 11, 18, 25, 26; Nov. 2, 8, 9, 16, 29; Dec. 13; Jan. 10, 17
• Grade 5–8 Tours (9:30–11:00am): Nov. 1, 15; Dec. 6; Jan. 10, 17 • Community Conversations (Optional): Oct. 12, 26; Nov. 2 • Chapel Visits (Optional): Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Feb. 5, 9, Mar. 4 • Portrait of a Hawk (Optional): Oct. 17
• Families of Color Dinner (Optional): Nov. 9 admissions deadlines: • Nov. 1, 2023: Sibling Applications & Student Recommendations Due • Dec. 31, 2023: Kindergarten Applications Due • Jan. 17, 2024: Grade 1–8 Application Due • Jan. 31, 2024: Adjustable Tuition PFS Forms Due • Feb. 14, 2024: Adjustable Tuition Supplementary Forms due (2023 1040) • Mar. 14, 2024 (12:00pm): Admission Decisions Posted • Mar. 21, 2024 (10:00am): Signed Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due
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thank you for joining us!
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