Equity and Inclusion

Overview September 14, 2020

Equity & Inclusion
Discernment, Listening, Action

“At the heart of our Ignatian spirituality and tradition of Jesuit education is discernment. At the heart of that discernment is listening. Our listening must lead to concrete action to address the stain of racism in our school, our community, our country, and our world so that we are transformed into the kind of community that God calls us and intends for us to be. Our commitment and action steps are informed by our faith — a faith that is lived not just by doing justice, but by responding to our brothers and sisters with love and hope, in a spirit and call to what unites us and not what drives us apart as we seek to stand in solidarity and peace with one another.”
—A Message from the President and Principal

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Event March 3, 2021

2021 Summit on Human Dignity
Racism, Antiracism, and Jesuit High School

Planning for this year’s Summit on Human Dignity is underway. A leadership team of about 15 students is gathering weekly to help envision and plan an experience for juniors and seniors to deepen their understanding of their own identity, diversity and justice, and action for a more just community. The Summit is scheduled for March 3, 2021. Sophomores and freshmen will participate in programming offered through Wellness at that time.

Post September 17, 2020

Heritage Clubs

Asian Pacific Islander Club

Faculty Moderator(s): jonathan.isaac@jesuithighschool.org, Heinel@faculty.jhs.net

Description: Asian Pacific Islander Club is a club to represent all students of Asian and Islander ethnicities

Black Student Union

Faculty Moderator(s): brownjj@faculty.jhs.net

Update September 10, 2020

Staying Connected – Sept 11

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,

My name is Jordan Brown, the Director of Equity and Inclusion at Jesuit High School Sacramento. I began this summer to facilitate an increased emphasis on diversity and anti-racism as part of the school’s journey towards providing all students with a welcoming and safe campus. As a former Jesuit High School student, I am grateful to have the opportunity to educate our community on more anti-racist practices. My experiences of studying abroad, teaching boys and young men of color, facilitating culturally relevant workshops, providing educational technology resources, and leading youth immersions have prepared me to take on this important role.

Professional Development Update
Distance Learning Training, Equity & Inclusion Training

While our students get time to rest and get caught up, Jesuit Sacramento Faculty and Staff will be spending the day working in two areas of professional development. All Faculty will be continuing their distance learning training with Sunodia Education. Based on teacher feedback on what they need to best serve their students after training in early August, there are three areas of focus for the continuation of distance learning professional development: assessment in distance learning, providing instructional choice during distance learning, and synchronous and asynchronous discus

Diversity Statement
Fostering a community of respect, dignity, and inclusion for students of all backgrounds.

The Jesuit High School Office of Equity and Inclusion works to foster a community of respect, dignity, and inclusion for students of all backgrounds. JHS is open to all qualified students from all groups and aims to deepen the educational experience as students of all backgrounds learn to interact effectively with each other.

7 Principles of Constructive Dialogue
Framework for respectful conversations for our community

Taken from the updated Faculty Handbook (Appendix E-7 Principles of Constructive Dialogue)

To guide our conversations, all members of our community will commit to following the 7 Principles of Constructive Dialogue. These Principles will provide the framework for respectful conversations so we may all learn and grow from each other’s insights and perspectives.

Presume good intentions
If someone says something you disagree with or which you don’t understand, assume that the person has good intent. Ask questions and seek first to clarify, not to disregard the comment. St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us that we should be “more ready to put a good interpretation on another’s statement than to condemn it as false.”
Use “I” statements
Your experience is true for you, but it may not be universal. Speak about your experiences and things that are true for you. Use statements that begin with “I think that…,” “I feel….,” or “It seems to me….” Avoid statements that begin with “You know how you…..,” “We all believe….,” or “Everyone knows…..”
Understand that the speaker’s experience is valid for him/her
Although an individual’s experience may be different than yours, that doesn’t make it any less

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