Harvard-Westlake School About Admission Academics Arts Athletics Life @ HW Summer Giving Calendar Parents Alumni Students Fac/Staff search COMMITMENTS HOME > ABOUT > DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION > COMMITMENTS < Back to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Affinity Groups Commitments Councils DEI in Action Initiatives Pollyanna Conference Resources Southern California Diversity Recruiting Fair Team Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to Harvard-Westlake’s mission in both our pursuit of excellence and our development of character. Abundant research demonstrates that diversity improves educational outcomes for all students. Furthermore, we aim to instill empathy and humanity, encourage curiosity and openness to different perspectives, and enable our students and all members of our community to discover and express their full selves. Stated most simply, DEI commitments at Harvard-Westlake help us to learn from others, care for others, and understand ourselves. Harvard-Westlake is committed to: Enrolling and supporting a diverse student community in which all are treated equitably Instilling empathy for others and appreciation for differences of background and perspective Evaluating and improving our curriculum to ensure cultural representation and responsiveness Recognizing the educational value of ideas that are challenging Supporting each student’s sense and expression of self in accordance with the following values: Respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the school community Respect for differing points of view that are offered appropriately and in good faith Respect for the agreements of “courageous conversations” (see below) Harvard-Westlake is committed to: Recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff in which all are treated equitably Requiring DEI training for all employees Fostering authentic and inclusive professional relationships Supporting each employee’s sense and expression of self in accordance with the following values: Respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the school community Respect for differing points of view that are offered appropriately and in good faith Respect for the agreements of “courageous conversations” (see below) Harvard-Westlake is committed to: Celebrating diversity within and beyond our community Understanding and enhancing community culture through regular self-examination Evaluating and improving our systems, processes, and traditions Sharing our DEI work and resources to make a difference beyond Harvard-Westlake stay engaged · experience discomfort · speak your truth · expect & accept non-closure · keep an open mind · assume good intentions · always be respectful *Adapted from Glenn Singleton's Courageous Conversations About Race with permission Harvard-Westlake School Harvard-Westlake is an independent, coeducational and college preparatory school for grades 7-12, located in Los Angeles, California. Harvard-Westlake strives to be a diverse and inclusive community united by the joyful pursuit of educational excellence, living and learning with integrity, and purpose beyond ourselves. MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS 700 North Faring Road Los Angeles, CA 90077 310-274-7281 UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS 3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue Studio City, CA 91604 818-980-6692 About Admission Academics Arts Athletics Life @ HW Summer Giving Contact Privacy Calendar Parents Students Alumni Faculty/Staff Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram Harvard-Westlake School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Copyright 2021 Harvard-Westlake School Legal NoticesNon-Discrimination PolicySite Translation ADMIN LOGIN