Inclusive Community

Inclusion Family Gatherings

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About Inclusion Family Gatherings

Inclusion Family Gatherings are hosted by the school during the fall semester to foster relationships among incoming and returning families who share cultural or geographic backgrounds. Families gather to relax in a local park, connect with other families, and enjoy games and good food. Look for details in the weekly e-Tiger or contact Dee Johnson, the Dean of Adult Equity & Inclusion for more information and volunteer opportunities.
Black Student Union Family Network Family Gathering

Sun, Aug 20, 2022 | 12–3:30pm
Latinx Unidos Family Network Gathering

Sun, Aug 28, 2022 | 12–3:30pm | Contact Director of Center for Civic Engagement Christy Godinez
SAAG Family Gathering

Sun, Sept 11 | TBD
Asian/Asian-American Family Network Gathering

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 | 11–3pm
LGBTQ+ Family Gathering

Sun, Sept 18, 2022 | TBD

Families New to Independent Schools (FNIS)

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Families New to Independent Schools (FNIS)

Every incoming family has their own personal transition into LWHS. New community members come to learn, over time, our school traditions, unique school lingo, and the community culture.
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LWHS recognizes that families from charter, parochial, and public schools may have some additional adjustments to make as families who are new to attending independent schools. The Dean of Adult Equity & Inclusion hosts several events throughout the year to help parents/guardians foster relationships with one another, be aware of and navigate school resources, and provide tips to students on how to make the most of academic and socio-emotional school resources that may be new to their school experience. Events are open to all members of the family, include dinner, and may include complimentary tickets to a performing arts event on campus. For more information, contact the Dean of Adult Equity & Inclusion Dee Johnson.

Fall Reception
This event takes place right before the Frosh Parent Orientation in the fall. The program includes a panel of students who share how they successfully transitioned into LWHS. Both students and parents/guardians are invited to attend.

End-of-Semester Check-in
This event takes place near the end of the fall semester. It’s an opportunity for parents/guardians to share highlights from their fall semester and meet a few members of the Student Support Services team. This event is geared towards parents/guardians.

End-of-Year Celebration
This event takes place near the end of the spring semester. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the end of the frosh year and learn about ways to make the most of the summer months. Both students and parents/guardians are invited to attend.

Networks

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Family Networks

Family networks are parent-led groups created to foster community, acknowledge and address common experiences of group members, and to encourage success and cultural pride for students. If you’re interested in learning more about family networks in general, contact the PA VP of Inclusions, Collette Cann or Conchita Lozano. Otherwise, feel free to contact the family network chair directly for questions and event information.
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- Black Student Union Family Network (BSUFN) | Montrella Wilson
- Latinos Unidos Family Network (LUFN) | Gina Patterson
Family networks are a part of the Parent Association. Visit their page to learn about additional ways to be involved in the parent community.
Peer Connect

The Peer Connect Mentor Program is designed to help ease the transition to LWHS by pairing incoming 9th graders with 10th–12th graders who act as mentors throughout the year.
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Peer Connect students will have the opportunity to build relationships with their mentor or mentee by participating in monthly events such as the Welcome Reception, Dave & Busters Holiday Gathering, and Valentine's Day Social.
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Student Leadership Opportunities

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FM, AIF, & SURJ
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AIF and FM

Ad Ingenium Faciendum (towards the building of character) AIF and Fortis Mulieribus (strong women) FM are groups for students of color to meet and build a supportive community. These groups are safe spaces where students can candidly ask questions, voice concerns and celebrate their success. Facilitated by LWHS faculty and staff, AIF and FM are driven by student input and help to create an inclusive community where all students feel empowered.

SURJ

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a group of students who identifies as white to discuss racial identities and whiteness, both here on campus and more broadly. SURJ takes direction from multiracial and BIPOC-led coalitions around the country, to closely examine our own definitions of whiteness, critical race theory, allyship, systems of oppression, and distribution of power.
Student Council

StuCo serves as the governing body for students at LWHS.
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There are 7 executive offices: Co-Presidents, Co-Vice Presidents, Inclusion Chairs, Community Networkers, Spirit Coordinator, Secretary, and Treasurer. There are also three representatives for each grade. In addition to schoolwide leadership, LWHS aims to teach students involved in student council about the basic tenants of civil discourse and democratic, representative decision-making. For more information reach out to the Student Council Executive Board.
Student Leadership Training

All LWHS student leaders, including AM student club leaders, peer connect mentors, and the student council executive board, are required to attend the Student Leadership Training in August.

LWHS COMMUNITY NORMS

Be fully present
Speak from the “I” perspective
Lean into discomfort
Respect the messiness of ideas
Suspend judgment of self and others
Honor confidentiality
Accept silence as part of the process
Take space, make space, invite in
Seek multiple perspectives, treating the candidness of others as a gift

Schoolwide Conference

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Sam Mihara Days of Justice

Every spring the entire LWHS community participates in an in-house conference that explores identity, privilege, and oppression planned by students who have attended the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference, the White Privilege Conference or the Creating Change Conference.

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Inclusive Community

Inclusion Family Gatherings

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About Inclusion Family Gatherings

Black Student Union Family Network Family Gathering

Latinx Unidos Family Network Gathering

SAAG Family Gathering

Asian/Asian-American Family Network Gathering

LGBTQ+ Family Gathering

Families New to Independent Schools (FNIS)

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Families New to Independent Schools (FNIS)

Networks

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Family Networks

Peer Connect

Student Leadership Opportunities

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FM, AIF, & SURJ

Student Council

Student Leadership Training

LWHS COMMUNITY NORMS

Schoolwide Conference

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Sam Mihara Days of Justice

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