Affinity Groups

Parent/Guardian affinity groups were introduced with the goal of creating safe spaces for parents/guardians to speak from the I-perspective about a particular identity and/or who have children who can speak from the I-perspective. Participants can speak openly and share feedback that might improve a family’s experience in the Catlin Gabel community. Any parent can create an affinity group to build connections within our community. Current parent groups are listed below, but may change as interests or needs change:

• Asian American Affinity Group
• Black and Biracial Affinity Group
• FCLC (Families with Children with Learning Challenges) Affinity Group
• Jewish Affinity Group
• Latinx Affinity Group
• Multicultural & Multiracial Affinity Group (M&M)

Affinity groups have shown to be a positive vehicle for creating authentic connections. Any Upper School student may start a group. Groups stop and start as student interests or needs change. Groups that have been active on campus recently include:

• TRIBE (The Real Indescribable Black Experience—Black Affinity)
• Multi Culti (Multiracial Affinity)
• Interfaith Affinity Group
• Conservative Affinity
• Desi Affinity
• Secular Humanist Affinity Group
• Middle Eastern Affinity (MEA)
• Asian American Affinity Group
• All Queer Environment (AQE)—LGBTQ+ Affinity
• Latinx Affinity
• Jewish Affinity

Affinity groups have shown to be a positive vehicle for creating authentic connections. Affinity groups may be started by any Middle School student. Groups may change to accommodate new interests or needs. Groups that have been active recently include:

• Students of Color Affinity Group
• Female Affinity Group
• LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
• Middle Eastern Affinity Group

Affinity groups have shown to be a positive vehicle for creating authentic connections. Affinity groups may be started by any Lower School student. Groups may change to accommodate new interests or needs. Groups that have been active recently include:

• African American
• Asian American Affinity
• Identity Burrito (LGBTQIA+)
• Jewish Affinity
• Students with Learning Challenges

Clubs provide a structure for students to share ideas, practice independence, bond with peers, engage in activities, and have fun. For a complete list of clubs and groups go here. The below list focuses on clubs and groups where DEI is a primary focus:

ARC (Anti-Racism Collective): A collective devoted to solid action in normalizing anti-racism work and changing Catlin Gabel culture to serve under-represented members of our community.

Black Student Union: A group open to all students to explore and discuss issues that are centered around the Black community.

Jewish Student Union: A group open to all students who are interested in supporting the Jewish community and learning about the Jewish experience.