Inclusion & Belonging
Being heard, valued, and included isn’t just important—it’s essential to unlocking every student’s full potential. Educational success starts with belonging, and Quad Prep has been committed to growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of belonging for all since its founding.
Quad Prep DEI Mission Statement
As Quad Prep is rooted in the community of New York City, we commit, as a matter of justice and equity, that we shall work toward enrolling a student body and employing a staff that fully reflects the makeup of our community.
Education at Quad Prep is rooted in the idea that our neurodiverse students are to be proudly celebrated for their unique talents and potential. We commit that the whole self of every individual student, parent, and staff member shall be welcomed, valued, included, and treated always with the deepest respect and empathy.
And, as at Quad Prep our community is a single fabric supporting the development of all, we commit that every student shall benefit from the richness of the backgrounds and experiences that make up that fabric, so that they leave Quad Prep fully prepared to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.
Inclusion & Belonging in Action
At Quad Prep, we amplify our values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout every aspect of our programming. Here’s how.
DEIB Task Force of Dedicated Faculty & Staff
Led by members of our Quad Prep staff community, this group holds us accountable to our values to ensure we practice what we preach. Throughout the year, the DEIB Task Force leads professional development programs, cultivates opportunities for learning and growth through workshops with guest speakers, and provides resources for instilling our DEIB values into the curriculum in each classroom.
Learning for Justice Curriculum
The trusted Learning for Justice program is integrated extensively into our curriculum for each subject.
Representation in Literature
Our students’ love of stories is embraced and encouraged in our libraries on both campuses—and our intentionally curated collections include a wide range of cultures, experiences, and identities to ensure every learner feels seen, valued, and inspired.
Culture Themes, Classes, & Celebrations
As an extension of units and projects in their core classes, students engage in a Culture curriculum with a different theme each month. Through weekly activities and schoolwide events, students explore and study new cultures and communities, learn about injustices, and honor and celebrate cultural differences and traditions.
Commitment to Growing a Diverse School Community
We hold a core commitment to enrolling a student body and employing a staff that fully reflect the makeup of our New York City community. We actively assess and refine our admissions and hiring processes to advance inclusion and eliminate bias.
A not-for-profit independent college preparatory school, Quad Prep’s rich and robust curriculum engages, challenges, and inspires students at all levels, K–12, through our Lower School and Upper School programs.