Affinity Groups

Catlin Gabel offers affinity groups to students who are in our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, as well as families, as a means to strengthen our community.

We understand that diversity goes well beyond race so our students are exposed to the concept of intersectionality, understanding that all people have facets of identity that give them power in this society and all people may have facets of their identity that may take that power away. Affinity Groups are designed to be a positive vehicle for creating connections with others in our community who may share an identity or experience. Current groups are listed below. These may change as interests or needs change.

Family Affinity Groups

If any family member identifies with a specific group, all members of that family belong to that group. Any parent or guardian can create an Affinity Group within our community.

AFFINITY GROUPS

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)
Black
Jewish
Latinx
Multiracial

AFFINITY ALLY GROUPS

AWARE (Alliance of White Anti-Racists Everywhere)
Neurodiversity

Upper School Student Affinity Groups

Middle School Student Affinity Groups

Lower School Affinity Groups

In the Lower School, students can connect through Affinity Groups and Community Groups. Community Groups are open to all students. During the meeting times students play games and do activities designed to help them build relationships and a sense of belonging. Some weeks activities will have an equity and inclusion focus. Each meeting time students will have an opportunity to choose to join their assigned Community Group or an Affinity-Based Connection Group.

Affinity-based groups are led by an adult who can speak from the I-perspective and are intended for children who also hold an I-perspective. Affinity Groups may be suggested by Lower School students, and these groups can change to accommodate new interests or needs.

Black
Christian*
East Asian
Jewish
Latino/Latinx
LGBTQ+
Learning Differences
Multiracial
South Asian
Southeast Asian

*While being Christian is not a marginalized identity in the U.S., identifying as Christian is a minority population at Catlin Gabel.