About
Center for Inclusive Excellence
Identity and Belonging
Statement of Inclusion
The Masters School prides itself on being a diverse, inclusive community that honors and understands the uniqueness of each individual, allowing their perspectives to be valued and their needs to be understood. Fostering and embracing diversity, we support all individuals by celebrating our similarities as well as our differences, including but not limited to age, ethnicity, gender, ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, family structure and socioeconomic status. Those who work, live and learn on our campus recognize that building an inclusive community is a rewarding and ongoing challenge.
The Masters School is committed to working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and families by supporting its mission of being a community of diverse individuals who gather to learn, to strive, to dare, to do — to be a power for good in the world.
Programs and Events
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Cultural Heritage Celebrations
Heritage celebrations are important opportunities for everyone to learn from members of our community about shared and individual cultural histories. These celebrations provide a teachable moment for us to recognize the complexities and richness of any cultural identity and the importance of understanding and appreciating these stories as part of the larger American narrative. -
Saturday Summit on Social Justice
The Masters School co-hosted the first Saturday Summit on Social Justice (SSSJ) in fall 2017. The annual, day-long event engages students, faculty and staff from Masters and nearby schools in workshops and discussions surrounding issues such as equity, inclusion, identity, racism and environmental justice. -
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
This annual celebration is a community-wide opportunity to discuss, teach about and reflect on the legacy of Dr. King’s life and work. Students and faculty explore and examine contemporary human issues through the lens of Dr. King’s work and ideas, broadly defined. It is a powerful day of thought, learning and inspiration.
Student Clubs and Affinity Groups
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AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander Club
The AAPI Club seeks to celebrate the cultural diversity within students who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islanders. This group brings together all members of the community to raise awareness and appreciation for issues faced by its members. -
BGE: Black Girl Essence
The mission of Black Girl Essence is to empower young Black girls by building supportive spaces that foster confidence, leadership skills and uplift the spirit of young Black girls. -
Chinese Culture Club
The mission of the Chinese Culture Club is to foster belonging and educate the community about Chinese culture and language. -
MENAA: Middle Eastern North African Affinity Group
MENAA’s mission is to provide a supportive space students can come together to develop community by creating positive, inclusive relationships, engaging in community-building and social events that celebrate the diversity within the group. -
Q+: LGBTQ+ Group
The mission of this is group is to provide a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals, build community and advocate for their needs inside and outside of school. -
SCEEM: Students of Color Empowering Excellence and Mentorship
SCEEM aims to support students of color at Masters by fostering relationships between students and alumnae/i. They aim to provide students of color with tools and resources for academic and personal success, a sense of belonging, and overall well-being. -
TAG: Trangender Affinity Group
TAG aims to foster a sense of belonging and community amongst transgender and gender expansive students. The group engages in community-building activities and helps educate the community around trans issues.
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