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Elements of a CFS Student
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Our mission, philosophy, and statement of objectives at CFS, a boarding school for boys, presents the life of the school as a dialogue between faculty and students. For this endeavor to be successful, a student at CFS needs to consistently be:

  • Honest
  • Respectable
  • Considerate
  • Working to be his best
  • Appropriate in his words and actions
  • Striving to be involved in a positive way in the life of the school

Commitment To School
A CFS student:


  • Knows and acts in agreement with the mission and goals of the school.
  • Follows all policies stated within the Student/Parent Handbook.
  • Encourages others to follow school policies, while keeping their dignity intact.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to School beyond required responsibilities.
  • Helps others succeed (academically, socially, athletically and with cottage life).
  • Treats all property and equipment with respect.

Relationships With Peers And Faculty

A CFS student:
  1. Enjoys being a part of the CFS community.
  2. Positively leads by being a positive example.
  3. Promotes self-esteem and respect.
  4. Establishes positive relationships.
  5. Responds and is sensitive to the needs of others (through patience, listening, understanding and support).
Student Standards
A CFS student consistently demonstrates:
  1. Positive attitudes with adults.
  2. Positive attitudes with peers.
  3. Appropriate communication skills.
  4. Compliance with dress code and personal appearance guidelines.
  5. Development through self-evaluation: (intellectual, social and physical).
Learning Environment
A CFS student:
  1. Helps maintain an atmosphere of respect that encourages discussion and learning.
  2. Helps maintain a dynamic learning environment that stimulates growth by:
    • rising above the challenges offered
    • presenting himself in a confident fashion
    • consistently striving to do well
    • maintaining an active involvement in all areas
  3. Demonstrates responsibilities by:
    • being on time
    • being well prepared
    • doing the assigned work
    • using technology appropriately
    • following rules and guidelines of conduct and behavior
    • encouraging peers to also meet their responsibilities
  4. Utilizes evening study halls effectively.
  5. Prepares for appropriate and frequent evaluations (e.g. academic, cottage life, athletic).
  6. Responds appropriately to evaluations by:
    • using success as a means of building a positive environment.
    • accepting constructive criticism as means of strengthening.
    • areas that need improvement learning from mistakes and failures.
  7. Takes advantage of extra help, local resources (learning center, library, tutor, etc.) and/or extra credit as needed.

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