Wolcott College Prep is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive community that fosters a culture of unity, equity, and respect. All members of our community are valued and respected regardless of gender, race, background, country of origin, religious affiliation, immigration status, orientation, or any such description. We believe in the core principles of a democratic education—education is a life force capable of transforming students’ inner and outer worlds. Wolcott actively fosters an environment of openness and collaboration. We challenge our students to meet/engage with each other with a spirit of integrity and courage. We believe that a community rich in a range of perspectives creates a dynamic classroom experience, giving our students the tools necessary to contribute to the world with greater compassion and thought. Diversity is critical to our students’ intellectual, emotional, and social expansion. Our work toward diversity is buttressed by our commitment to excellence. Wolcott actively recruits students from different backgrounds and offers resources to support them from admission to graduation. The path toward true inclusion is complex—it requires diligence, sustained commitment and humility. At Wolcott, we strive for a sophisticated construction of diversity and inclusion. We believe that teachers, staff and students must model cultural competency, authentic conversations, and moral courage. In the end, we are confident that our students will leave our walls equipped to advocate for themselves and a just society.