Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB)

At McGillis, we are committed to being an equitable school and creating an equitable world. We want our school to be a place where every child and adult can be themselves, where they belong and feel included.

Nothing is more important to us than helping every individual feel seen, heard, and valued.

One of the reasons we joined McGillis is because we wanted to join an existing conversation on anti-racism, rather than start it."Candace Chow

McGillis DEIB FAQ's

How does McGillis define diversity?
How is DEIB incorporated into the McGillis curriculum?

How does McGillis define diversity?

How is DEIB incorporated into the McGillis curriculum?

Our six Jewish values guide us in all we do, and our DEIB curriculum is no exception. Topics centering on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are woven throughout our curriculum as a part of our K-8 Ethics program, and we emphasize anti-racism in our lessons.

Every student has one full trimester of Ethics every year. Beyond that specific class, we intentionally incorporate DEIB learning in every corner of our building, including but not limited to core classes, class literature, library offerings, theater performances, music, art, Middle School Interdisciplinary Studies, and speakers.