About Us
Who We Are
Parents for Inclusive Excellence (P.I.E.) at St. Catherine’s School strives to build and strengthen our community through understanding and connectedness. We believe in the importance of supporting and creating space for marginalized students. P.I.E. demonstrates mutual respect and humility through our actions and communication - honoring the dignity and experiences of all individuals and groups.
Vision
P.I.E. envisions St. Catherine’s school as one which prepares all girls with opportunities to examine diverse perspectives and real-world challenges. We look toward a school that graduates young women who are global thinkers and leaders, possessing a cultural competence viewed through an inclusive lens.
What We Do
What We Do
- ENGAGE the St. Catherine’s community to bridge understanding and support for cultural diversity and underrepresented student groups by facilitating dialogues, being attentive to marginalized cultures, and creating conditions for diversity of thinking to impact student experiences.
- PROVIDE programs and supports that advance inclusive excellence, respect cultural diversity and reflect an understanding of our global society.
- INVITE our school community’s valued families and partners representing diverse cultures, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to engage in and bridge inclusive learning.
- CULTIVATE a culture of inclusion and belonging within the St. Catherine’s community by:
- (1) Reflecting on our own beliefs, behaviors, and practices through a lens of inclusion and belonging;
- (2) Humanizing and increasing our understanding of marginalized identities by mediating and discussing power imbalances that manifest based on race, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, dominant language and socio-economic status;
- (3) Supporting and advocating for STC Student Affinity Groups.
- (4) Engaging authentically through respect, appreciation, care, and cultural affirmation.
St. Catherine’s Diversity Statement
St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our school community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s mission, St. Catherine’s School fosters in our students, and expects from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person.
To further ensure we uphold this focus, various leadership groups work collaboratively to weave mutual respect into every facet of school life across all divisions.