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iBelong

Miami country day middle school

By inspiring students to find connections where they otherwise might not, we will minimize bullying and increase inclusivity.

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” - Winston ChurchilL iBelong in the Miami Country Day

atmosphere of understanding and

One participant, a middle school

Middle School was founded in 2013

inclusivity that will translate into an

student, said of iBelong, “I think

after an exhaustive study of campus

overall better educational experience

iBelong helps me because whenever I

diversity. As an independent pk-12

for all of our students.

get bullied or excluded I go to iBelong

school, the administration understands the value of diversity and the challenges inherent in achieving it. Attracting a diverse student body is only a small piece; the campus community understands the need to create a campus culture that embraces diverse

iBelong is not a club. A club, by

and feel welcomed.”

definition, is exclusive. You are either

Another said he appreciated the

in the club, or you’re not. This is

discussions, since they helped establish

antithetical to mission of iBelong,

similarities and commonalities. This

which is shared by administration,

young man left an iBelong session

faculty and parents.

feeling like he had connected with

students and parents and helps them

Steve Mathes, director of the middle

assimilate into campus life. By focusing

school, has described iBelong as a

on dialogue, iBelong hopes to create an

“mindset.”

MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of iBelong to inspire members of the community to look out for one another. Through effective communication, students will understand each other better and nurture the value of empathy, in the hopes of creating an inclusive community and improving the Miami Country Day School experience for everyone.

people who he never had before.


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