Personal Conduct and Appearance
Employees are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and respect in their dealings with each other and with other members of the school's community. In addition, dress, grooming, and personal appearance contribute to the morale of all employees and influence the School’s reputation in the community. As the School requires neat standards of dress for the students, faculty members are expected to be role models in this area. Thus, it is important that employees present a professional appearance consistent with the nature of their job. Employees who have specific questions about appearance and dress should contact the Head of School. Cathedral School for Boys believes that a positive adult presence contributes to a healthy school culture. Adult presence demonstrates our commitment to the students, models healthy behavior, and helps foster the type of community where students thrive. All staff members are expected to be on campus by 7:45 and remain on campus until 4:00. Staff members should also plan to remain on campus until 5:00 for weekly faculty meetings. Similarly, all staff should expect to participate in regular or called meetings scheduled before, after, and during the school year. Faculty members are expected to attend all school activities scheduled during the academic day, including Chapel. We ask faculty members to sit with their students during all school events, even if they are not accompanying a class at that time. All teachers are required to attend these events whether or not they have a class at that hour. The classroom constitutes the most important experience at CSB. We ask teachers to prepare lessons that will occupy their students for the entire class period. Teachers should not leave their classes unattended. We also ask our staff, especially in the upper school, to be present in the hallways immediately before and after school and during passing times. Staff members are asked to make every effort to greet their students at the door as they enter the classroom. We ask staff to take an active role in promoting good behavior at all times. We encourage faculty members to attend student events, such as athletic competitions, musical performances, and school-sponsored events, held after school hours, especially when their students are participating in these events. Finally, we believe that presence with the students is not limited to our physical company. It is important for staff to engage formally and informally with the boys. To this end, we ask staff to refrain from using electronic devices, especially cell phones, for personal use when in the boys’ presence. We also ask staff to limit time spent on personal matters during school hours. Personal calls should not be made during class time or when staff members are with students. To the extent
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2017-2018
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