Belonging, Wellness & Support

As a community of people created in the image of God, we believe in the dignity and worth of every member of the HDCH community, including students, staff, parents, and visitors. Our goal is to be a place of belonging.

We aim to uphold an equitable and inclusive environment. We aim to create a safe-to environment where individuals are safe to speak, safe to question, safe to learn, and ultimately safe to be themselves, individuals fearfully and wonderfully made. We work together to create a culture that is free from harassment, discrimination, and violence.

We believe that God has started a good work in each member of the HDCH community, and we desire to support each person as they undertake the learning journey God has placed before them. We seek to enhance student and staff wellness, in order that each person can be productive in learning, building relationships, responding to change, and managing stress.

HDCH staff seek to build a culture of with-ness in our classrooms, whereby students experience care and high support, from both teachers and their peers, as they are challenged in their daily learning. Supporting the needs of all students at HDCH is critical in order for them to thrive as learners and as individuals. HDCH seeks to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with exceptionalities. Please connect with a member of our Student Services team in regard to creating conditions that enable you to work at your best.

In addition, HDCH provides counseling services to support students with academic planning, relational strategies, mental health and wellness, and responses to harassment, discrimination, and violence. We use restorative processes to support learning, to support relational health, and to respond to conflict. Counseling services can support circumstances that occur within or beyond the doors of HDCH. HDCH also partners with Shalem Mental Health Network in providing on-site counseling and referral services.

To connect, contact a member of our Student Services Team. See the next page for contact info.