Day of NO Silence: LGBTQ+ Presentation
The students observed Day of NO Silence today to stand up for LGTBQ+ rights. This special day was started by 2 college students back in the 1990’s and has grown into a day for students around the country to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.
A group of students in the school put together a presentation and hosted a discussion to educate about these issues. They covered definitions of words commonly used to describe members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as the history of the movements and the changes in law, both in this country and around the world.
The Community School has long welcomed and appreciated all into our community. This statement is from our Honor Code that is posted in every room and signed by students and staff:
“We will respect and appreciate individuals of different races, cultures, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and national origins. We will be careful when talking, not cursing or using words that put down a person’s circumstances or background or speaking offensively about others, whether in or out of their presence.”
We are proud of every one of our students and their commitment to creating a safe and comfortable environment for all.