Equity and Inclusion

Admissions

Families interested in Alcuin School are encouraged to attend a Prospective Parent Meeting to learn more about our school. These meetings are scheduled regularly throughout the year and include information about our philosophy of education, demonstration lessons, a tour of the school, and classroom observations.

Academics at Alcuin

At Alcuin School, we believe Montessori education offers our children opportunities to develop their potential as they step out into the world as engaged, competent, responsible, and respectful citizens with an understanding and appreciation that learning is for life.

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Events

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Aug

14

Bridge Time for MPC and BASE
8/14/2023 8:00 AM to 8/18/2023 6:00 PM
Aug

21

First Day of Classes
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Philanthropy

Alcuin School enjoys a long history of philanthropic support from current and past school families, as well as from the larger community. Their generous contributions have helped ensure the continued development of a superior faculty, enriched classroom capabilities, and well maintained grounds and facilities.

A Commitment to Diversity

Alcuin School is sensitive to the life experiences, feelings, hopes and challenges of those in our community. The School respects the diversity of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation and socio-economic conditions that enrich our world. Diversity is an essential component of a quality education that encourages compassion for and empowerment of the individual. Through our steadfast commitment to diversity, Alcuin School broadens the Montessori and International Baccalaureate educational experience of all students by discouraging the formation of stereotypes and prejudices.

Alcuin School strives to honor and respect diversity of thought and the inclusion of all. The School honors its commitment to this inclusion through admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curriculum, and programs. The Board, administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students are committed to a positive, pluralistic environment where the intellectual, social, and emotional well-being of all people is affirmed and assured.

Alcuin’s Director of Equity and Inclusion chairs a committee that is active in the community with students, parents, faculty/staff and the board. Also, a sub-committee of students 6^th through high school participates in implementation of programs. Programs consist of parent education, student discussions, and staff/faculty training.

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Terms

Climate of the School:

Climate can be defined as an individual’s perception of how they exist within the school; this includes perceptions of behavior that affect attitudes, feelings and behaviors. It is also the atmosphere as experienced by individuals who are part of the school community or come into contact with the school in some way.

Cultural Competency:

Cultural Competency is the application of a defined set of values, principles, skills, attitudes, policies, and behaviors that enable individuals and groups to work effectively across cultures. It is defined as having the capacity to (1) value diversity, (2) conduct assessment of self, (3) manage difference, (4) acquire and apply cultural knowledge, and (5) adapt to diversity and the cultural contexts of the school community.

Diversity:

Diversity embraces the wide range of human characteristics used to mark or identify individual and group identities. These may include: race, national origin, age, personality, sexual orientation, gender, class, religion, ability, linguistic preferences, thought, and learning styles.

Equity:

Equity exists as a condition that balances two dimensions: fairness and inclusion. With equity, fairness implies ensuring that people have what they need to participate in school life and reach their full potential. Inclusion ensures that essential educational programs, services, activities, and technologies are accessible to all. Note: Equity is not equality; it is expression of justice and ethics.

Inclusivity/Inclusiveness:

Inclusiveness means encompassing all; taking every individual’s experience and identity into account and creating conditions where all feel accepted, safe, empowered, supported, and affirmed. Inclusivity also promotes and enacts the sharing of power and recognition of interdependence.

Multiculturalism:

Multiculturalism refers to the presence of many distinctive cultures through examples of language, values, religion, race, communication styles, etc. Multiculturalism also promotes the understanding of, and the respect and celebration for cultural differences. It is also defined as a set of programs, policies, and practices that enable and maximize the benefits of diversity.

Multicultural Education:

Multicultural Education is an approach to education that is grounded in the ideals of social justice and equity. The objective of multicultural education is to help students learn how to live in an ethically and culturally rich, diverse society.

Social Justice:

Social Justice is a vision of society in which the distribution of resources is equitable and all members are physically and psychologically safe and secure.

Cultural Identifiers:

Cultural Identifiers can be uses to assist in recognizing and understanding the unique aspects of individuals based on their backgrounds, values, experiences, traditions, and the context in which they are expressed. These categories are changing and emerging in society with the times.

Appreciative Inquiry:

Appreciative Inquiry is a group process that inquires into, identifies, and further develops the best of ‘what is’ in a school in order to create a better future. Appreciative Inquiry is a means for addressing issues, challenges, changes and concerns in ways that build on the successful, effective, and energizing experiences of its members.