Diversity & Inclusion
To be just, it is not enough to refrain from injustice. One must go further and refuse to play its game, substituting love for self-interest as the driving force of society. Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.
Diversity, equity, inclusion
Our Jesuit mission calls us to action, and at De Smet Jesuit, we actively engage in our faith through our commitment to social justice.
What does this look like at our school? We start with our students. Our students come from 65 zip codes as well as several countries from around the world. We offer various affinity groups, a Learning Center for students with learning disabilities, and school-wide events that celebrate and honor the diversity present at our school. De Smet Jesuit remains committed to financial aid and equitable admissions practices, and our faculty and staff participate in ongoing training and professional development in equity and inclusion topics.
Under the expertise and guidance of our full-time Director of Diversity and Inclusion, who is a member of the Leadership Team, we partner with nonprofit organizations committed to social justice as well as our parents and alumni who contribute significantly to this critical dialogue. We actively engage in community conversations around specific local and national events, and we continue to rely on our faith, daily prayer, and the Jesuit call to be men and women for and with others.
A Place To Belong
| School Events | |
|---|---|
| Black History Month Assembly and Events | February |
| International Women's Month | March |
| Culturefest | Spring |
| Workshops and Conferences | Ongoing |
| AFFINITY/INTEREST GROUPS |
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| Black Student Union |
| Student Diversity Council |
| Multicultural Awareness Club |
| Social Justice Club |
| Young Democrats Club |
| Young Republicans Club |
Frequently Asked Questions
A Place To Build Community
Faculty and Staff Development
De Smet Jesuit administrators and teachers are committed to ongoing professional development including specifically in the area of diversity and inclusion.
- Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies
- Civil Discourse in the Classroom
- Faculty and Staff Diversity Team
- Systems of Oppression and Taking Action
- Courageous Conversations Team
- The What and the Why of Diversity Work at DSJ
Partnerships With Non-Profits
Students, teachers, and administrators collaborate with our community partners.
- Diversity Awareness Partnership's "Give Respect, Get Respect Program"
- FOCUS STL's Youth Leadership Program
- Ignatian Solidarity Network's Annual Teach in for Justice and Student Advocacy in Washington, DC
- National Association of Independent School's People of Color Conference
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Anti-Defamation League
- NCCJ St. Louis
- Overcoming Racism LLC
- Cultural Leadership St. Louis
- Educators for Social Justice
Engaged Parents and Alumni
Parents stay connected with our Director of Diversity and Inclusion and active in our community.
- Alumni Diversity Council
- De Smet African-American Parent Council
How Spartans are Committing to Justice
De Smet African American Parents Council (DAAP) Events
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