Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement

In keeping with our mission statement, Connelly School of the Holy Child is an accepting community composed of students, staff, and families of different faiths and diverse backgrounds, and is dedicated to equity and inclusion. The school embraces the uniqueness of all students, families, and staff who both enrich and promote diversity and justice for all of their members.

At Holy Child, our students and families represent a wide spectrum of cultures, identities, and backgrounds. This diversity allows our students, faculty, and community members to better understand and respect different experiences and makes us smarter, wiser, and better able to fulfill our vision of graduating students who go forth to shape a better world.

Connelly School of the Holy Child is an anti-racist community and rejects all forms of racism and discrimination as a contradiction to our mission, vision, values, and goals. Our community is actively working to recognize, address, and eradicate all forms of racism and discrimination. Holy Child’s Board of Trustees, administrators, alumnae, parents, students, faculty, and staff are collaborating to end racial bias and any other form of discrimination and to empower our students.

As we seek to provide the opportunity for a Holy Child education to a diverse group of young women, we are also aware that this purpose can only be accomplished by deep commitment to inclusivity, equity, and diversity on our campus. We acknowledge that learning occurs best in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment.

Faculty and staff seek opportunities and channels to increase an intellectually challenging, brave space for dialogue, and a creative program of study that develops love for learning and academic excellence. These opportunities also support diversity and respect among all people.

In spirit, “a Holy Child student, teacher, administrator, or parent will always act with respect, courtesy, and honesty. Prejudice based on race, ethnicity, economic status, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs will not be tolerated. We recognize that Holy Child´s community is one full of compassion and care, and any act that deprives any other community member of that compassion and care is a violation of the Honor Code.” (Holy Child Honor Code)