JSS PS recognizes that the vibrancy of our community is enhanced by diversity, which we define as the range of human differences. We believe a culture of inclusion puts diversity into action by creating an environment of involvement, respect and engagement – where a multiplicity of beliefs, interests, experiences, and viewpoints are harnessed to accomplish our goals. We work to achieve diversity and inclusion by:
Delivering services in a culturally sensitive manner.
Fostering an environment in which students and staff embrace and promote inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity as demonstrated through interactions with one another.
Integrating diversity into strategies, decisions, and teaching-learning processes.
Aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with strategic imperatives.
Increasing effectiveness and accountability of efforts by developing measurable goals.
We believe that inclusion is the careful and thoughtful marriage of educational excellence and equity. Inclusion, like everything else in education, is a journey, not a destination. Inclusion means an effort to make all students feel welcomed, lovingly supported and appropriately challenged.