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Kirby School
425 Encinal St
Santa Cruz, California 95060-2150

Private/Independent School
6 12 220 students

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Employer Website: http://www.kirby.org

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Employer Description

Kirby School is a highly-respected independent college preparatory school located in Santa Cruz, California. Our Mission Through intellectual challenge in a responsive environment, Kirby empowers students to shape their futures with confidence. Our students learn to think critically, develop their creativity, and engage diverse communities with thoughtfulness and respect.

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Diversity Mission Statement

The Kirby School embraces both the concept and the embodiment of diversity within its educational community. Beyond the ethical imperative to create opportunity for a full range of families in the greater Santa Cruz area, the School believes that diversity fundamentally enhances the quality of education for all students. A DIVERSE COMMUNITY IS NOT A DESTINATION. IT IS A CONSCIOUS, EVER-DEEPENING PROCESS OF: Infusing diverse voices and perspectives within the curriculum Ensuring that students’ voices are respected and respectful Fostering curiosity about and respect for others within our community Creating a safe space where differences are accepted, explored and understood Challenging preconceptions and prejudices Allocating resources to admit and retain students who will enrich the diversity of the student community Allocating resources to recruit and retain teachers, administrators, and staff who will enrich the diversity of the community