Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

List of 4 items.

• Diversity Statement

  From its inception in 1957, Cathedral School for Boys has always strived to be a school that reflected the many neighborhoods of San Francisco. As the School has grown and matured, its definition of what makes a truly diverse community has grown and matured as well. Cathedral School welcomes families and students of all races, faith traditions, cultural backgrounds, economic circumstances, and sexual orientations in its community. We greatly value as part of our boys’ educational experience the varying perspectives and learning styles, the richness of culture, the sharing of tradition, and the working through and resolution of conflict that comes from being a truly diverse community. It is through our understanding of others that we come to be at peace with ourselves. It is through our deepening understanding of difference that we come to know and appreciate our commonalities. And it is through the sharing of the traditions and rituals of others that we gain a deeper meaning and purpose to our own.

  
  We believe that the School’s curriculum should represent the diversity of our community and give our students an opportunity to open their hearts and minds to a wide range of perspectives on history, culture, literature, and religion. To truly become critical thinkers in a global world, our boys need a strong foundation in not only the core subjects of mathematics, language arts, science, and technology, but they also need a foundation in understanding the dynamics of human relationships; the values and traditions of various cultures; the balance between the needs of the individual and the needs of others; and a way to live out one’s spiritual and moral values as they are challenged and questioned each day of their lives.
  
  We believe the curriculum and program is enriched by a diverse administration, faculty, and staff. The experience of every student is enhanced not only by the different perspectives that a diverse faculty can bring, but also from seeing himself and his experience mirrored in the larger community. The School is committed to achieving diversity in its hiring by using the resources available to locate and evaluate a wide range of candidates for each position.
  
  We believe economic diversity enriches the educational opportunities for all families, and is critical to the health of the school community. Toward this end, the school is committed to making the financial resources available to ensure a need blind admission policy, so that economic circumstance will not be a determining factor in a child’s admission to Cathedral School.
  
  Finally, we are aware that none of these goals are easily reached; that they take commitment, time, patience, and understanding. We are aware that just as in one’s personal growth, where there is pain, there is opportunity for growth; where there is failure, there is opportunity for redemption; and that accomplishment and success mean little if they are not shared with others. It is no different in the life of a community. We welcome the challenges and opportunities that the continuing dialogue will bring.

   

• Partnerships/Organizations

  

• Student Life

  Activities and Events

  • Halloween/Haunted Hallway
  • Red & Gold Spirit Days
  • Student Council Fair
  • Faculty vs 8th Grade Basketball Game
  • Field Day
  • 8th Grade Chapel Talks
  • Cultural Celebrations in Chapel
  • Athletic Program Banquet

  Clubs and Groups
  Social Emotional Learning 

  • Friendship Groups,
  • Big Brother Little Brother

  Arts 

  • Art Club
  • Open Studio

  Activism  

  • Perspectives
  •  Law Society

  Affinity Spaces 

  •  It’s Not My Fault

  Interests 

  •  Wilderness Club
  •  Green Team
  •  Lit Club
  •  Chess Club
  •  Math Olympiads
  •  Band
  •  Jazz Band

  Leadership

  • Captains Council
  • Chapel Squad
  • Student Council
  • Admission Tour Talkers

• Adult Life

  Engagement

  Adults of Color Sustainability Group

  Faculty/Staff DEI Committee

  Parent DEI Committee

  Board of Trustees Cultural Competency Committee

  Board of Trustees Boys Study Committee

  
  

  Events

  Parent Association Community Events

  • Cathedral School Sunday
  • All-Family Picnic
  • Fall Bash
  • Gala

  Parent Education/SPEAK 

  
  

  Opportunities to Support

  Parent Association Volunteer Opportunities 

  Classroom Liaison

  Admissions Ambassador

  Lunch Duty 

  Library Volunteer

  Uniform Closet

  Grandparents and Special Friends Day

  Planned Giving