General Knowledge
What is the school mascot?
Can I tutor a student in my class?
To avoid a conflict of interest or the appearance of such a conflict, teachers will not tutor students they currently teach in any subject area.
Does the school provide financial support for PD?
There are resources budgeted (although not unlimited) for individual participation in workshops, conferences, degree programs, courses, etc., which the school, together with the individual, judges to be advantageous to his/her common professional interests
Can I "friend" my students on social media?
Employees should not "friend," "follow," or otherwise engage with current students or former students under the age of 18 on personal social media accounts.
What are the four tenets of the School Creed?
Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility, Respect
How are faculty and staff members expected to dress?
While the school does not specify a dress code for its faculty, it does ask that teachers dress professionally
Is there support for a Master's degree?
Participant will be reimbursed up to 75% of the cost of a graduate degree course to a maximum of $1,200.00 per course.
What employment is offered during the summer?
St. Patrick’s is engaged in two important partnerships that offer summer programs here—Horizons Greater Washington and Headfirst Summer Camps—that begin in mid- June and run through late July/early August.
What are the Guiding Principles for Equity?
Understanding, Inclusion, Honesty
Can I babysit my students?
The Day School prohibits any member of the faculty, staff, and administration from providing babysitting or other childcare services to current Day School students or their families.
How frequently are formal evaluations conducted for faculty members?
All faculty members will be evaluated annually by their respective Division Head. These evaluations are completed on a timeline established by the Division Head with all evaluations completed by the end of the academic year.
Can you share what is discussed at faculty meetings with outside members?
To encourage the kind of open discussion that enables us to be helpful to students and to the school, all matters discussed in faculty meetings and conferences must be treated as confidential information
What are the words to the School Song?
THE LIGHT OF ST. PATRICK’S Let the light shine before us; let the light shine within. Let the light that is St. Patrick’s bring us safely home again. May its glowing warmth surround us as the shore surrounds the sea. May the light that is St. Patrick’s be a light for all to see.
How do I get a sub if I become sick overnight?
When an employee is sick or otherwise unable to be at school because of a family emergency, s/he must inform the Head of Nursery School (Nursery and PK), the Lower School Administrative Coordinator (Kindergarten to Grade 5), the MacArthur Campus Receptionist (Grades 6-8), or the appropriate Department Head to ensure the necessary coverage. If an employee plans to be away, the employee must seek the approval of the Head of School or appropriate Department Head by submitting a time-off request through Paycom.
When can you begin receiving Parent's Association Summer Grants?
The applicant must have been a full- or part-time member of the faculty and staff for at least two years (second year in process) to be eligible for a grant.
How quickly are we expected to return parent phone calls?
Return all parent calls and emails within 24 hours