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A Path that Starts Here Can Take You Anywhere.

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Belonging at BC

Our school has been at the forefront of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for decades.

Our program, with its focus on anti-bias curriculum and social emotional wellness, supports our aspiration to cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive community. The goal is to help students feel a sense of belonging and build the capacity to contribute to a positive school culture and to the greater society. 

We want every community member to have what they need to thrive in an environment that affirms individuality and fosters belonging. These elements are essential to social-emotional wellbeing and academic success. 

Brandie Melendez
 Assistant Head of School for Professional Learning and Institutional Equity

Brandie Melendez

MEET THE office of equity and inclusion

Associate Director of Equity and Inclusion Senait Debesu

Health and Wellness Educator & Department Chair Lindsey Duel

Assistant Director of Equity & Inclusion Cabrina Kang

Diversity Mission Statement 

We endeavor to create an inclusive and equitable learning community that honors our shared humanity and the dignity of all.

We affirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work and our deeply held belief that our school should reflect a broad array of identities, perspectives, and lived experiences.

We teach, learn, and implement anti-bias and anti-racist practices and tackle the challenges that arise as we engage with each other in connection to this work in the community. 

We believe that these essential elements and practices make for a robust and dynamic institution in which everyone has a sense of belonging and where students can develop into respectful, responsible and impactful global citizens.

In order to be more actively anti-racist and to affirm the experiences of those who are marginalized in our community and in our society, we have committed to initiatives across all areas of the school and with all constituencies. We work to disrupt racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and other forms of bias and discrimination in our own community and respond effectively when incidents of bias arise. In all areas, we strive for constant growth and improvement.

Hear from our community!

Coming from a family of educators, we sought a school that would nurture our children holistically—a place where learning would inspire both intellect and joy, and where care and community would be inseparable from academic excellence. We found that at Berkeley Carroll. Here, intellectual curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and every child is known and loved. We trust the educators not only for their expertise, but for the passion they bring to their work. Berkeley Carroll has become a home where our entire family continues to grow, learn, and feel a deep sense of belonging.- Parent '38 and '36

DEIB in Admissions

Berkeley Carroll's student body is representative of a wide range of backgrounds. In addition to community outreach by the Admissions Office, the school works with organizations such as Prep for Prep, The Oliver Program, The TEAK Fellowship, Boys’ Club NYC, and The Breakthrough Collaborative to enroll students who will further add to our economically and racially diverse community.

Affinity Spaces 

Berkeley Carroll students have the opportunity to participate in several affinity spaces. These Spaces allow individuals to come together around a shared aspect of identity in community and are advised by educators with that shared identity.
 
 

learn about our affinity spaces 

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Belonging in Lower School

 

Belonging in middle school 

 

Belonging in Upper School