Affinity Groups

Affinity groups provide students from different classrooms with the opportunity and safe-space to connect through a shared affinity and foster relationships in a space where they make up the majority. We help all students understand the definition of affinity and explain that having affinity groups is not an act of intentional exclusion, but rather, an important opportunity for identity exploration and development around a shared experience.

• Children of Color Lunch: Students in grades I-VIII who identify as children of Color (Asian, AAPI, Black/African/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Middle Eastern American, Native American, biracial and multiracial heritage) may choose to attend. 
• School Sisters and School Brothers: Students in grades I-VIII who identify as Black/African/African American may choose to attend School Sisters or School Brothers. 
• Rainbow Alliance: Students in grades I-VIII who identify as an LGBTQ+ community member or ally may choose to attend. 
• Jewish Students: Students in grades I-VIII who identify as Jewish may choose to attend. 
• Arab & Muslim Students: Students in grades I-VIII who identify as Arab and/or Muslim may choose to attend.

• FAQ document we've developed addressing questions we've heard over the years.
• Understanding Ethnic-Racial Identity Development
• Talking To Young Children About Race and Racism
• Talking To Kids About Race and Racism
• Raising Social Justice Warriors- Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 
• Anti-Racism for Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide to Fighting Hate
  
  

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