Diversity, Equity,Inclusion and Belonging

_{At Carey, Everyone Belongs}

At The Carey School, we diligently and continuously strive to embody our core values of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and valued. Our dedication to fostering an inclusive community is evident in every aspect of our school, from the curriculum and teacher development to student support and school events. We respect the diverse identities within our community and consistently work towards creating an environment that values and supports our students, families, faculty, and staff.

Curriculum and Programming

Research shows that by ages 2 or 3, children begin to define themselves and others by physical attributes, such as hair color or eye color. They show a preference for people who are familiar and who have characteristics similar to their own. They understand differences in skin color and can classify people by gender expression. It’s clear that our young students are making meaning about their own identities, the identities of others and the world around them. Our curriculum supports students in this endeavor by giving them ample opportunities to learn more about themselves, understand the similarities and differences in others and, in later grades, explore the role of diversity in history and current events. The competency of our 4th and 5th grade students is evident at our DEIB Night in December for prospective families where students engage in conversations with adults around topics such as identity, equity and social justice.We have our own comprehensive and robust DEIB scope and sequence informed by the Social Justice Standards. Our teachers use these standards to craft lessons and build student vocabulary.

We have created a Parent Resource Guide that complements our DEIB curriculum so that families have a window into what is taught in the classroom and can follow along and support the work at home.

Student Services and Support

We see our students as individuals coming from diverse backgrounds with different strengths and challenges and we meet them where they are. Sometimes, students will need extra support in certain areas and we use a strengths-based team approach to identify their unique capabilities, collaboratively develop personalized strategies, and ensure they receive the support they need to grow academically and personally.

Professional Development

Our faculty and staff are committed to ongoing work in DEIB both professionally and personally. A large contingent of teachers and staff annually attends the NAIS POCC (People of Color Conference).

In addition, every year our teachers and staff meet regularly in small groups to read and discuss current literature related to DEIB work and to put into practice lessons that support our students in their exploration of identity and the world around them. Faculty and staff engage in conversations that push each other’s thinking while creating a safe space for different perspectives. There are also several faculty/ staff affinity groups that meet throughout the year to create community within the larger scope of the school.

Celebrating Community Diversity

Community Diversity Diwali in the Classroom

Throughout the year, celebrations that highlight our families’ different backgrounds happen in classrooms such as Lunar New Year and Diwali.

In the fall semester, the school-wide Stories of Us event brings our community together to celebrate the food, music, dance and stories of our different families and faculty/staff.

OneCarey

OneCarey’s mission is to weave a fabric of inclusivity that celebrates every member of our school community. By acknowledging and honoring our diverse backgrounds, we aim to create an environment where every student and family feels seen, heard, and valued. Our Stories of Us event in the fall is a cornerstone of our efforts to celebrate diversity. Families are invited to host tables where they can share their cultures with the school community. Through food, stories, music, and art, the Stories-of-Us Event provides a vibrant, engaging platform for cultural exchange and community bonding. OneCarey also facilitates Affinity Meetup groups for parents and caregivers to congregate outside school hours. These groups serve as safe spaces for individuals and families to connect with others who share similar backgrounds, experiences, or identities.

Carey Community members are encouraged to reach out onecarey@careyschool.org about any questions or feedback about how we can better serve our mission of inclusivity.

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