Together: We see diversity along with our student’s ability to think critically and creatively as the unique demographic and intellectual differences that comprise our PHS community. Some of this diversity includes, but is not limited to, disability (e.g., learning disabilities, mental health), gender expression, family composition, race, ethnicity, sexual identity (LGBTQIA+), socioeconomic status, nationality, religion and diverse learning and work styles. As an extension of diversity, we see belonging as an outcome of our diverse school environments where everyone is treated and feels like a full member of the larger community and can thrive.
Our mission-defined work in Diversity & Belonging:
- We seek to understand, monitor and acknowledge the diverse identities in our community.
- Our school community is a microcosm of the world, and, as such, will increasingly reflect the many differences that exist in the global context.
- Exposure to, and acceptance of diverse communities in our academic and social spaces prepares our students in intentional ways for global thinking and considerations of multiple perspectives.