Enriched by Differences
Our differences are what we have in common.
We are committed to being a community where all are welcome and valued, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, cultural practices/beliefs, nationality, or perspective.
In recent years, diversity and inclusion have been at the center of discussions within most school communities. While we believe WIS has been an inclusive environment throughout its history, there is always room for improvement. Our faculty, staff, and students participate in activities, events, and clubs that explore how we can learn from each other and express our ideas, beliefs, and opinions with empathy and civility.
WIS students and their families hail from nearly 100 countries. Click on the image above for an interactive version of this map.
Activities and INITIATIVES
- Diversity Inclusion Partnership: Established in summer 2017, DIP is an annual three-day summer program that allows a small group of WIS faculty and staff to explore topics related to race, identity, and diversity.
- Upper School student clubs (Student Diversity Leadership Collaborative, Pride Alliance, Latinx-Hispanic Student Union, Black Student Union, Asian Heritage and Culture Club) meet on a regular basis to discuss issues and advance understanding within the School community.
- WIS students and faculty members attend and present at the annual People of Color Conference.
- Upper School students attend the national Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC); students and staff work with a local SDLC group.
- Middle School students participate in the annual Middle School Diversity Conference hosted by St. Andrew’s Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning.
- WIS parents, staff, and students participate in workshops facilitated by experts in the fields of diversity and inclusion.
- Faculty learning groups meet regularly to focus on topics related to identity and associated issues.
- By design, the WIS curriculum strives to deliver content that incorporates multiple perspectives, rather than reflecting the view of a single nation or people.
Parents were asked to identify their children by ethnicity. Their answers are reflected in the pie charts above; respondents were permitted to choose more than one option.