Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

The Mission of CHC includes a clearly stated commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community. We strive to create a place where education happens in an environment of safety and where ideas can be debated and discussed in an open and constructive manner. CHC must be a place where everyone in our community feels welcome and has the opportunity to add their voice, share their unique experiences and points of view, and listen to other perspectives openly and with integrity.  

These are challenging times. We face a global pandemic, disruption of our lives, and a divided political landscape. As a nation, we are grappling with the question of how America can better live up to its cornerstone ideal: that all are created equal, and all have the same right to safety and the pursuit of happiness. The CHC Community, to include our children, parents, faculty, and staff, cannot be a place for divisive politics, whether they are from the right or left of the political spectrum.  

The CHC Board of Trustees is hereby resolved to overcome the challenges of maintaining a diverse and inclusive community where all feel welcomed. We reaffirm our commitment to our mission and to diversity and inclusion. We declare our strong support for our Head of School, Dr. Christopher Garran, and commend his leadership in this difficult moment. We will not yield to the voices of division, give in to anger, or resort to name-calling. We choose to lead in a spirit of inclusiveness and ask all members of our community to join us. Let us all stand together in our unwavering commitment to fulfill CHC's highest aspiration: to be a place that is even better because all voices and perspectives are heard, and all members of the community are included and respected. 

Approved by the Board of Trustees on October 27, 2020