The purpose of CBS Core Culture is to promote a classroom environment of mutual respect, preparation, and engagement. These standards were developed by faculty representing all six divisions of the School who teach in the core and serve as coordinators for each core course. It is expected that all courses follow these standards.
Present
- Faculty start and end class on time.
- Students arrive early and are ready to engage at the start of class.
- Attendance (including tardiness) is tracked and may affect a student’s participation grade.
- Students sit in assigned seats. Instructors have discretion as to whether seats are assigned by them or chosen by students.
Prepared
- Complete pre-work as required.
- Students should be prepared for questions to be asked of them without raising their hands (cold calling).
- Bring nameplates, CBS-issued iPads, and necessary course material. Faculty use the nameplates to call students by their names.
Participating
- Constructive participation is expected and part of grade.
- The classroom is a place of expression and discussion. Communications are respectful. Be courteous to others and do not interrupt when another person is speaking.
- Everyone's contributions are important and the diversity of experience among members of the class enhances learning. All students are treated equitably within the classroom.
- No electronic devices except CBS iPads and only for educational purposes. When allowed, should be directive, active, and specific with use.
- Answering electronic poll questions is part of a student’s participation grade; students should bring and use their CBS-issued iPad to participate in polls.
- Only students with permission to attend remotely (under rare circumstances) are allowed to respond to in-class polling from a non-classroom location; otherwise it may be considered a violation of the CBS Honor Code.