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Our goal is simple: create a safe and nurturing learning community where our students learn to impact our world as compassionate scholars and global citizens. Our pluralistic Jewish day school celebrates diversity through an inclusive curriculum that welcomes and honors families of all faiths and backgrounds.

- Dan Ceaser, Head of School

A Culture of Inclusion

At Community Day School, our mission is alive in our daily commitment to  inclusivity and belonging. We believe that every child and every family enriches our community, and while we are proudly a Jewish day school, our doors are open wide to families of all faiths and traditions.

Today, our students represent over 50 different countries, and our community reflects the many beautiful ways that love and family can be defined. Together, we strive to model the world we wish for our children—one where acceptance is natural, compassion is practiced, leadership is nurtured, and respect for one another is at the heart of everything we do.

 

A Community of Belonging

At Community Day School, we believe every child deserves to learn, grow, and thrive in a community where they feel safe, seen, and celebrated. Guided by our values of honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect, we have made lasting commitments to create a school that truly welcomes all—members of the LGBTQ+ community, families of every economic background, students with learning exceptionalities, and individuals of every race and religion.

These commitments are not words on a page—they are actions woven into the fabric of our school life:

  • Living the Kavod Code - Our “Kavod Code” sets the tone for our community, calling on every student to honor and respect all cultures, religions, and differences among classmates.

  • Strengthening Inclusion in Policy  ​​​​​​- We revised our non-discrimination clause  ensuring all students and families are protected and valued.

  • Welcoming All Identities - Our admissions and enrollment process has been reframed to honor every child’s identity.

  • Reimagining School Standards - We revised our dress code and uniform standards, ensuring that self-expression is respected.

  • Supporting Every Learner - With the addition of a full-time Intervention Coordinator and support staff, we provide Individualized Success Plans for every student so that every child can be supported in their unique educational journey.

  • Equipping Our Educators - All faculty and staff participate in ongoing professional learning to strengthen a culture of love, respect and belonging.

  • Expanding Language of Family - We embrace language that reflects the many beautiful ways families are formed.

  • Diversifying Resources - Our classrooms and libraries are filled with books and materials that reflect the richness of all families, cultures, races, and religions.

  • Building Inclusive Systems - Our enrollment and student information systems allow for every family to honor each child as they are.

  • A Commitment to Growth - Our journey does not end here—we work with our parents and community to ensure that every family feels valued.

At Community Day School, these steps reflect our belief that education is most powerful when every child feels a true sense of belonging. By living this mission, we strive to model the world we want our students to help create: one rooted in compassion, acceptance, and respect for all.