Inclusion & Belonging
At Greensboro Day School, inclusion is more than a value—it’s a daily practice. We believe in cultivating a community of belonging where students and employees are known, respected, and valued.
Our Statement of Community: Greensboro Day School is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of belonging that is safe and welcoming for all. We respect and affirm the dignity and worth of each member of our community.
What We Value
Strength in Differences is one of Greensboro Day School’s Core Values because we know that diversity produces better outcomes, makes our community stronger, and prepares our students to engage meaningfully with the world. We value diversity of thought, perspective, and identity. Our students, employees, and families bring unique strengths that enrich our entire community.
How We Do It
Inclusion and Belonging is the work of many people. At Greensboro Day School, our community is supported by an ecosystem of individuals who work together to make sure that every student and employee—regardless of identity and life experiences—feels seen, heard, and valued. Click below to learn more about the members of this team and how they support Inclusion and Belonging at GDS.
Katelyn Williams
Middle School Counselor & Professional Learning Coordinator for Employee Wellness, Inclusion, and Belonging
Community Cornerstones
The Community Cornerstones guide our character and citizenship expectations for GDS students, employees, and families. We believe these values are necessary to cultivate an inclusive community of belonging that is safe and welcoming for everyone at GDS. Our Community Cornerstones are Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.
Inclusion & Belonging News
Greensboro Day School welcomes Guilford Native American Association
Assembly Highlights Meaningful Work for People with Disabilities
In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, on October 13 middle and upper school students gathered for an assembly featuring a panel discussion with employees of Chez Genese.
Guest Speakers Showcase Cultural Heritage of Peru
On September 15, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by welcoming members of the Peruvian Community Association to upper and middle school assemblies
International Festival Celebrates Our Community’s Diverse Cultures
On March 12, Greensboro Day School celebrated the many diverse cultures in our community at the second annual International Festival.
Community Celebrations
The religious and cultural celebrations listed below are observed by members of the GDS community. When one of these celebrations occurs when school is in session, GDS refrains from administering tests or quizzes; having graded homework and/or significant projects due; taking field trips or other special class events; penalizing participants in extracurricular activities for missing practices or events; or scheduling special programs for students or parents.
Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed holiday, celebrated on December 25 by millions of people around the world. Christmas is the observance of Jesus’ humble birth to a virgin in a stable in Bethlehem. The holiday also celebrates the events surrounding his birth, such as an angel’s appearance to shepherds, telling them to visit the newborn king.
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India’s biggest and most important festival. The word Diwali means “rows of lighted lamps,” and Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights because houses, shops, and public places are decorated with small lamps called diyas. These clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of the light of knowledge over ignorance, of hope over despair, and of good over evil.
Eid al-Fitr (Feast of the Breaking of the Fast) is celebrated by Muslims around the world because it marks the end of the dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.
