Belonging: welcomed, known, invited, involved, heard, supported, befriended, needed, loved
As the place to be, Christian Brothers High School strives to cultivate an optimal learning environment wherein students feel valued, respected, and connected. We enthusiastically embrace the social, economic, ethnic, and religious multiplicity of our student body and commit to intentionally building spaces of belonging for all. Our Lasallian Catholic charism calls us to continue learning, challenging our perceptions, and developing empathy as we commit to a better understanding of the importance that diversity contributes to our world. We envision a community that goes beyond the tolerance of difference to one that is guided by social justice, cultural humility, and engaged citizenship. We believe that belonging is essential to building a stronger Christian Brothers community and achieving the standards of excellence to which we aspire.
| Respect for All Persons | ★ | Faith in the Presence of God | ★ | Quality Education | ★ | Concern for the Poor & Social Justice | ★ | Inclusive Community |
School Culture and Belonging Timeline
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2016
- Admin hire DEIB consultation group to evaluate DEIB efforts, facilitate training for school leaders, and craft plan to implement best practices.
2017
- Consultation group provides training to faculty and staff
- School Admin craft CB Inclusion Statement
2018
- Admin implement “Hiring Checklist and Protocol”, require Implicit Bias Training for all members of hiring committees.
- Adult DEIB and DISC groups are formed
2019
- Admin contracts with new consultation group to further evaluate DEIB efforts and implementation of best practices.
2020
- Faculty and Staff read and discuss Open Wide Our Hearts, the USCCB Pastoral Letter Against Racism and Fratelli Tutti written by Pope Francis
- Faculty and Staff trained on Implicit Bias
2021
- RELAN launches regional DEIB efforts and hosts summer DEIB conference. CB faculty and staff attend this and other workshops as scheduled.
- Parent DEIB Committee is formed
- The DEIB Adult Team and DISC hold a DEIB Social focused on data and objectives
2022
- Alex Walton, MA, Director of Inclusion and Belonging at St. Mary’s College High School presents to all DEIB groups.
- CB sends two faculty and staff members to the Summer and Fall DEIB Conference
2023
- Continued CB attendance at DEIB Gatherings
- Alex Walton presents to CB community
- CB creates School Culture and Belonging Department and hires Lauren Adams ‘14, ACSW adding a new position to campus
2024
- DEIB efforts consolidated under the umbrella of Belonging
- The work continues…