About Us
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Calvert School is an inclusive school community in that we create a sense of belonging and see everyone as a valued contributor to the life and mission of Calvert School.
As a community, Calvert School provides a safe space for identity exploration, relationship building, and development through diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and programming.
How We Implement Diversity and Inclusion at Calvert School
We combine our robust curriculum with a focus on diversity and inclusion in and out of the classroom. We focus on ensuring each student develops qualities ranging from self-discipline to responsibility.
We implement these goals through inclusivity for our students and our entire Calvert Community. Students learn to collaborate cooperatively with one another, with an emphasis on identity exploration and discovery. Our school community comprises various backgrounds and beliefs, and our responsibility is to provide a safe and nurturing space for students to thrive.
Speakers (Virtual and In Person)
In Spring 2023, Calvert welcomed Fulbright Scholar Dr. José B. González for two days of discussion with Tenth- and Middle-School students about his life story and approach to poetry.
Dr. González was born in El Salvador and later came to the United States with his family as a child. Today, Dr. González is an acclaimed poet, author, editor, professor, and Fulbright scholar with a PhD in English.
"Poetry and words have the power to lift us, and I hope you continue to lift everyone around you through your poetry," he told students.
Dr. González was born in El Salvador and later came to the United States with his family as a child. Today, Dr. González is an acclaimed poet, author, editor, professor, and Fulbright scholar with a PhD in English.
"Poetry and words have the power to lift us, and I hope you continue to lift everyone around you through your poetry," he told students.
Off-Campus Learning
As part of the American History curriculum, Calvert Seventh Graders travel to our nation's capital to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Students began their day by exploring exhibits from the early 1400s to the present, learning about America's complex history. After lunch at the museum's Sweet Home Café, students explored the museum's community and cultural exhibits. Calvert students learned about the contributions of Black American pioneers in music, art, sports, the sciences, and more.
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Each year, Calvert hosts the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, a day of community engagement offering both on-site and off-site service activities meant to make a difference and better the lives of others. Hundreds of community members volunteer their time and services to continue honoring MLK's vision for the world.
International Week and Annual Multicultural Festival
Every year, the Calvert community meets for International Week and Calvert's Kitchen, a multicultural festival that celebrates community, world language, and culture. This celebration is equal parts fun and educational. Along with helping the community learn more about the diverse cultures and heritages that make up Calvert, attendees enjoy a potluck-style dinner featuring cuisine from Calvert families influenced by cultures worldwide.
In February 2024, acclaimed chef Bal Arneson joined Calvert's Kitchen to host a cooking demonstration of her Indian-inspired "no-butter chicken" for Calvert families. Chef Bal spoke about her life during the demonstration and encouraged students to help her cook.
Following the demonstration, parents and students could taste Chef Bal's food, try hot and cold chai preparations, and speak with the guest chef.
Supply Drives
Student-led non-perishable food and supply drives are effective ways for our students to partner with Baltimore community organizations. Past partnerships include Hampden Family Center, Paul's Place, MOMSCares, and The Marian House.
Student Collaboration and Leadership Opportunities
In the past, Calvert has hosted the Greater Baltimore Middle School Diversity Conference. More than two hundred students from area schools attended this event. As the conference hosts, Calvert's student leaders are actively involved in the planning and programming of the conference. Calvert will once again host this event in February 2025.
Each year, Calvert School partners with a local Baltimore City public school through the Middle Grades Partnership organization, which allows students from both schools to build community with one another.
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Calvert School is a coed independent lower and middle school.
