Diversity, Community, and Inclusion

Diversity in Action (D.I.A.)

A Legacy of Unity and Respect

As one of the most established and enduring student-led organizations on campus, Diversity In Action (D.I.A.) represents a robust community of over 200 students and 20 faculty/staff members dedicated to the principles of mutual respect, fellowship, and a unified school spirit. D.I.A. is built on the belief that our school is strongest when we engage with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Membership is defined by active participation and is open to every student at Episcopal High School who wishes to contribute holistically.

In keeping with our mission to be a joyful Christian community where students discover and develop their individual talents, we welcome all students to the table. We ensure that individual character and a commitment to our school community are the primary foundations so everyone will feel seen, heard, and valued.

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New Student onboarding

9^th Grade and Transfer Student Onboarding: During Orientation and Freshmen Retreat, we lead sessions that focus on building community and celebrating how our individual identities make EHS stronger. 

This year, students worked together to build Lego villages, and everyone contributed their own unique structure. Students also competed in a teamwork challenge, working together to complete a Lego set the fastest.

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Academic Assistance Office (AAO)

The Academic Assistance Office is dedicated to helping each student succeed in the classroom.

Its services include academic counseling, content area assistance, and executive function assistance. It also manages Education Plans for students with diagnosed learning disabilities in reading, writing, math, and/or ADHD. All students can come by and meet with either learning specialist before school, during a free period, or during tutorials. They are here to help!

Learn more about Academic Support.

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grade level learning (Gll)

9th GLL (Civil Discourse)
The 9th grade level learning curriculum during Interim Term focuses on civic engagement through a series of interactive and educational activities. Students will define key terms based around one’s own self-perception and learn to interact with the senses of self of others accurately and appropriately. Whether it be as a multi-pillar member of our EHS community, online using social media, or elsewhere, students are dedicated to working on identifying healthy ways to enhance their respective environment.  Students will have opportunities for collaborative sessions with their peers on the subject of cooperative communication, working through real-life, day-to-day scenarios. They will exchange anecdotes, widen their perspectives, and learn how to have difficult conversations in an enriching fashion. A foundational course more than anything, students learn about digital footprint, conflict de-escalation and what it means to uphold our school’s mission in real time. 9th grade level learning sets the precedent for much of the work that students will do at EHS going forward. The course explores the following topics: “Individual Sense of Self” “Empathy and Vulnerability” “Having Hard Conversations” “Digital Citizenship”

10th GLL (Community, Care, & Character)
The 10th-grade curriculum during Interim Term focuses on Community, Care, and Character through a Cultural Appreciation program. Students will explore what culture means, from our unique EHS community to their families at home, while developing a deeper understanding of the beliefs, values, and ethics that shape our interactions. Through interactive activities, students will share personal stories, examine perspectives from different viewpoints, explore questions of fairness and equity, and practice vulnerable, empathic communication. They'll have opportunities to learn more about their peers and strengthen relationships within the EHS community by sharing their likes, dislikes, hobbies, and interests.  Building on themes from their 9th-grade curriculum, students will continue developing skills in relationship-building and effective communication. The program culminates with students identifying shared values across differences and making personal commitments to creating a more inclusive community.  This course also explores:  Mental Health Self-Care Council of Recovery Choices Program

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consent advocacy and refusal education (care)

In keeping with values deeply embedded in the Christian faith, the Episcopal Church’s values, and the school’s mission, EHS created the Consent, Advocacy, and Refusal Education program to ensure our students have the skills and knowledge they will need to engage in healthy relationships. CARE’s purpose is to educate students and faculty alike how to assertively speak up for their own values and actively protect the dignity of those around them by advocating for people in unhealthy relationships.

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