Belonging at Collegiate
Community Life
At Collegiate, we believe the work of fostering community and belonging is an “all play,” In short, the work led by the Office of Community, Belonging & Outreach is valued, lived, and breathed by each and every member of our community. We value cultivating a diverse community that prioritizes mattering and where belonging is at the heart of our decision making.
The School intentionally creates an environment that sees, hears, and values all of its community members. We do that in a variety of ways that center on upholding individuals dignity, evaluating our curriculum to make sure that marginalized voices are present and heard and by actively acknowledging the tapestry of cultures and identities that create our vibrant community of learners.
Our approach to belonging is active and fueled by our Tenets of Dialogue and Community Standards. Our goal is to develop a dynamic community of ethical leaders prepared to morally engage in the world through meaningful discourse and positive social impact.
Contact Us
Stacey St. Rose
Director of Community, Belonging, and Outreach
Collegiate’s Community, Belonging, and Outreach Values:
- Community life
- Belonging
- Ethics
- Positive discourse and dialogue
- Student well-being
- Service-learning opportunities
- Internships
- Parent and alumni engagement
- Strategic partnerships
Students presenting on Filipino American History Month
Students posing for a quick photo after their Lunar New Year presentation
Students and parents enjoying a chat after a welcome event
Faculty member speaks about Hispanic Heritage Month
Trustee member and student chatting at the Prep for Prep dinner
Parents enjoying a laugh during the Jamaa Welcome event
Faculty member speaks about Hispanic Heritage Month during an Assembly
Administrative members during the Jamaa Family Welcome Event
Students sharing about their affinity group during an Assembly
Prep for Prep students and Alums after a wonderful dinner
Faculty member presenting on Rosh Hashanah during a Middle School Assembly
Students working on an activity after the Islamic Heritage Group breakfast
Students presenting on the traditions and significance of Rosh Hashanah
Affinity Spaces at Collegiate
Collegiate advocates and supports affinity spaces for our community members, including our students and adults. An affinity group is when people with common identities and experiences come together to support each other. Affinity spaces provide encouragement and affirmation for those who can speak from the "I" perspective, promoting healthy identity development as well as community building.
Student Groups
Our student affinity groups aim to support multiple identities and foster leadership development. These affirming spaces cultivate solidarity and hold room for self exploration and meaningful expression. Students share various aspects of their identity, leading to a greater sense of belonging and personal integrity.
Parent Groups
The vibrant and diverse parent community at Collegiate plays an essential role in fostering our culture of belonging. Parent affinity groups partner with us to support the identities of students and families by sharing affirming cultural celebrations and organizing community wide cultural learning opportunities.
Faculty/Staff Affinity Groups
At Collegiate, we value relationships—the ones we have with our students and the ones we have with each other as colleagues. To help facilitate a sense of belonging among the faculty and staff, we have affinity groups that are designed to reaffirm and explore aspects of identities. These spaces provide encouragement, affirmation, and support for those who can speak from the "I" perspective. Our affinity groups currently include: