BC High’s Commitment to Being Culturally Responsive
Making strides to combat racism and inequality Re-evaluation of the four-year old
Prioritizing the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with the first order
The establishment of a
curriculum review and assess using
of business to ratify the DEI mission
mentor program for our
anti-racism criteria, committing
stateÂment that was proposed by
current students of color in
to changing current curriculum
students and faculty/staff this year under
conjunction with our alumni;
content to be more representative and anti-racist;
the leadership of our DEI Director;
Engage external expertise and commit to an intensive study of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a particular emphasis on the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff of color;
Clearly articulated opportunities and programs for all students, parents, and faculty / staff, to engage in the community work of anti-racism, building on the work of student affinity groups and
Re-commitment to anti-bias and Cultural Competence training for all of our employees;
parent groups, including CASA (Cultural Alliance Supporting All);
Whole school reads and
Hosting the second annual
a program of speakers on
National Anti-Racism Teach-In
racial justice, prioritizing post
this August, and; instituting the
community discussions
Courageous Conversations
and activities;
Curriculum for the community;
The formation of an Institutional DEI Council containing a strong student voice and members from across all areas of our community, to apply a holistic lens at making our community more inclusive. This includes inside and outside the classroom and will result in clear, actionable outcomes. 3
