Diversity

As an inclusive community, Berkeley Carroll honors the dignity of all people.

In our culture and our program, we embrace and respect differences. These include age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, learning style, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class.

We believe in teaching and learning about these issues, even when the conversations are difficult. Our commitment to diversity is one expression of the mission of our school. We want to help students understand the complexity of a constantly changing world. The confidence and ability to engage respectfully with others is a signature of a Berkeley Carroll education.

This official statement from the school has been approved by Berkeley Carroll's Board of Trustees.


To learn more about diversity at Berkeley Carroll, click here.

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Lower School children at work

Diversity Updates

  • Berkeley Carroll Senior Honored by Princeton University

    Posted 5.7.08

    Natasha Scantlebury, a Berkeley Carroll senior, will be honored by Princeton University for her work in race relations. Click on "read more" for details.

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  • Shedding Some Light on Autism

    Posted 4.18.08

    April is National Autism Awareness month. Click on "read more" to read about a thought-provoking panel on autism hosted by the Upper School Psychology Club and the Adoption Affinity Group.

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  • Diversity Day: February 22, 2008--The Upper School's Voice

    Posted 2.22.08

    "Who Gets a Voice?" was the theme of Diversity Awareness Day on February 22, 2008. In preparation for the day, each member of the Upper School was urged to write an answer to the question. The results--thoughtful, probing, humbling, and revealing--served as the inspiration for the workshops and small group discussions that comprised the remainder of the day. Click on "read more" to see many of the photos and to read some of the insights generated by this important day in the Upper School.

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  • First Graders Celebrate Mardi Gras

    Posted 2.7.08

    On February 5, 2008, LS parent Lucia Haring, a New Orleans native, talked to the students in Kate Keim and Evelyn Cordisco's 1st grade class about the history, parades, floats, customs, music, colors, food, and--in short--the entire celebration of Mardi Gras. Lucia brought beads for the children along with a lovely King cake (shipped in from New Orleans), and the children danced. To see the rest of the photos, click on "read more."

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  • Red is the Color of Choice to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

    Posted 2.7.08

    Once they were assured that they didn’t need to know Chinese to learn Chinese dance, the 5th grade enthusiastically waved its ribbons in various patterns and swirling arcs.

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