Bellarmine Preparatory School fosters a commitment to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the school community. We have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in accordance with the Jesuit tradition.

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    Parents of African American Students Association - PAASA

    PAASA-Parents of African American Student Association is a network of parents supporting the intellectual/academic, social/emotional, spiritual and cultural development of underrepresented students at Bellarmine Preparatory School.
     

    AFFINITY GROUPS AND CLUBS

    Guided by our commitment to promote the dignity of all students, Bellarmine expanded its offerings of affinity groups on campus. Affinity groups are student-run spaces that allow them to discuss their experiences among peers who share a common identity. Through these organizations that celebrate diversity, students develop self-awareness, build communities of support, and work to promote inclusion.
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    The Multicultural Center helps foster a commitment from the Bellarmine community to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the school's family and the broader community by providing opportunities to experience cultural differences. This is accomplished through activities such as the African American Summit, the Asian American/ Pacific Islander Summit, The Latinx Summit, PAASA (Parents of African American Students Association), International Night, Multicultural Week and round table discussions.

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Barbara Henderson speaks in classrooms about cultural differences to raise our students' awareness and help them find a reverence for each person. The hope is that our students will grow in their understanding of the heterogeneous and multicultural world which they are called to transform. 

    For more information on the Multicultural Center, please contact our Director – Barbara Henderson at hendersonb@bellarmineprep.org or 253-761-3531.

Equity Statement

Bellarmine has a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in accordance with the Jesuit tradition. We promote an environment of understanding, respect and inclusion of students of all backgrounds. Bellarmine fosters the school’s commitment to the education of the whole person “cura personalis.”

Studies show that regardless of socio-cultural backgrounds, all students exposed to diversity benefit educationally. They have better cognitive skills including critical thinking and problem solving. Interaction with diverse workforce helps us to become effective and empathic leaders.

Through educational awareness and professional development, Bellarmine provides students, faculty and staff the opportunity to honor and understand the diverse world in which we live.