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From 16 Months to 8th Grade

Nurture an Inclusive Culture of Community, Dignity, and Belonging

Chiaravalle will continue to foster a community and culture centered on human connection and belonging that celebrates diverse identities and human dignity. By creating an environment where relationships are made between individuals inside and outside of the classroom, Chiaravalle is a model for the strength of community and belonging even in the most challenging times.

Lower El students demonstrate gratitude

Chiaravalle deliberately and intentionally builds student connection by providing opportunities for them to act as mentors and lead in their own classrooms and across program levels. This real-world experience equips Chiaravalle students with the confidence, flexibility, and resilience necessary to collaborate with others and foster a sense of ownership in their community.

The interconnectedness of the Chiaravalle community extends far beyond the classroom, bringing together students, teachers, staff, and families for social events, activities, and traditions that celebrate the diversity of the school’s community and help them feel like they are part of something larger than themselves.

The school engages in efforts to increase the diversity of its student and faculty populations and create a safe and welcoming environment where people can be their authentic selves. Chiaravalle aspires to build an inclusive community that embraces diversity of age, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, race, physical ability, family structure, gender and gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background.

Priorities

Global Citizenship, Social Justice, and Service Learning

Create stewardship opportunities through Chiaravalle’s curriculum and programs in service of developing future leaders who will effect change for a better world.

 

Environmental Stewardship

Accelerate environmental stewardship programming that prepares Chiaravalle students to understand and address the impacts of environmental and climate change now and in the future.

Culture

  • Continue Chiaravalle’s work towards creating a culture of belonging by nurturing an environment where everyone feels valued and included.
  • Strive to cultivate a community of diverse voices where people can see themselves and each other.
  • Foster ongoing dialogue and deepen understanding between community members through initiatives that bring people together to learn and share perspectives.

Community

  • Increase our engagement with alumni and the local community.
  • Offer regular platforms and social events that promote interaction and dialogue between current families, alumni, and the local community, fostering a strong bond and shared vision for the school's future.
  • Strengthen existing affinity and alliance groups to support the development and retention of students and staff/faculty with diverse identities.

Dignity and Belonging

Community building is woven into programs at every level, creating and nurturing strong and lasting connections and a profound sense of belonging and inclusion that is at the core of the Chiaravalle journey.

Chiaravalle is a place where students feel heard, seen, and respected and where everyone knows and supports each other.

Teachers and staff serve as models for community-building and engagement.

Additional priorities related to Chiaravalle’s culture and community are woven throughout the other strategic goals of our plan.