Diversity Statement

Adopted by the Board, April 2023.  

In keeping with the Quaker precept of “continuing revelation,” and in light of an ever-deepening acknowledgement and understanding of inequity and injustice throughout our country’s history and in the world at large, CFS has rededicated itself to identifying, exploring, and addressing racial, gender, sexual orientation, religious, socioeconomic, and environmental bias within and beyond our school community, from the curriculum and school culture to its policies and operations.  At the same time, we celebrate the diversity within our walls, seeking opportunities to allow all voices to be welcomed and heard, to learn from one another, and to create – together – an intentional, loving, and inclusive community.  All members of the extended CFS community are urged to participate in this critical work – personally, collectively, and institutionally.

Non-discrimination policies:

Admissions Nondiscrimination Policy

Chicago Friends School admits students of any race, color, creed, religion, national and ethnic origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national and ethnic origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Employment Nondiscrimination Policy

Chicago Friends School provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, or sex, except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification.