Equity, Justice and Multicultural Education Mission Statement
It is the essence of a Sacred Heart education to cultivate the formation of the whole person to be an active, informed, and responsible citizen locally, nationally, and globally. Rooted in our faith, the school promotes a safe and welcoming environment in which each person is affirmed, respected and cared for both inside and outside of the classroom. We intend to empower all members of our community—students, parents, employees, trustees and alumnae with the tools to recognize and value the distinctive perspectives, experiences, and skills of others.
We seek to uphold the mission of our foundress, Madeleine Sophie Barat, whose vision was to transform the world through the love of Jesus, by calling our community to model inclusion, empathy, and respect. We commit ourselves to fostering an awareness that impels us to act in the interests of equity, justice and multicultural education.
We view pluralism as the woven fabric of our community, creating opportunity for dialogue, learning, celebration and activism. It is expected that all members of the Sacred Heart community value differences that include, but are not limited to, ability, age, beliefs, ethnicity, family structure, gender, learning style, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.
The Sacred Heart community at 91st Street is committed to maintain an ongoing dialogue in all matters of equity, justice and multicultural education, and to continuously reflect upon our actions.