About
Equity & Inclusion
Westover’s mission is to empower young women to lead lives of consequence.
At Westover, embracing diversity, advocating for equity, and welcoming all inclusively are educational imperatives and expressions of our enduring core values - strength of character, passion for learning, women’s empowerment, and community.
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Westover’s Vision for Belonging and Justice
At Westover, we work collectively to create a culture of belonging; one that recognizes the value of diversity, and creates an antiracist and just learning community. We recognize that to fulfill our mission, we must wholeheartedly embrace the perspectives and experiences that arise from the diversity of ideas, identities, experiences, and backgrounds within our community, in order to ensure that every member of our community can be their authentic self.
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In pursuit of our vision, we:
Recognize and honor the uniqueness of every member of the Westover community. We seek to embrace and understand our individual differences and support each person's expression of self as we grow and discover shared interests. This is our understanding of Diversity. -
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Assume collective responsibility for fostering a culture of belonging where every member of the Westover community is engaged, valued, and respected. This is achieved through deliberate work to build trusting relationships, invite varied perspectives and courageous conversations, lead with empathy, and stay connected across differences. This is our understanding of Belonging. -
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Commit to becoming an anti-racist and anti-bias institution. We commit to dismantling any practices, policies, traditions, and processes that perpetuate racism and bias; replacing them with practices that support inclusion and belonging. This is our understanding of anti-racist and anti-bias work. -
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Practice equity on the path to justice. We commit to creating equitable access to resources and opportunities for all within the Westover community, ensuring that all are treated with fairness and prepared to develop to their full potential. This is our understanding of Justice.
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This is Our Journey.
Gender Inclusion Statement
As a gender-diverse girls school, Westover welcomes applicants and students who are assigned female at birth and/or identify as girls.
In accordance with International Coalition of Girls Schools recommendations, Westover School offers individual support to each family to determine whether Westover is the best community and learning environment in which the student can thrive.
1 Campus, 24 Countries
Westover is a vibrant community where students of diverse backgrounds and distinct talents come together on a shared campus. It’s a place that uplifts many perspectives, nurturing connection, growth, and a deep sense of mutual respect.
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Experiential Learning
Each year, Westover organizes an immersive experiential learning trips including a Spring Break trip to Puerto Rico. Open to all students, this unique opportunity allows participants to engage with a vibrant culture, connect with a community actively shaping its future, and contribute meaningfully to local development initiatives. This hands-on experience fosters both personal growth and a deeper understanding of global citizenship while making a positive impact on the host community. -
The Integrity and Justice Council
The IJC aims to use restorative practices to address harm and conflict, instead promoting accountability and healing within the community. Members of the group are trained in circle facilitation and restorative methods, and they lead Restorative Circles to support individuals dealing with issues like interpersonal harm, bias incidents, or integrity violations. These Circles offer community members a space to reflect on their actions, communicate their needs, and foster stronger relationships. -
Rasin Reps
Rasin Reps are elected leaders amongst their peers who embody the goals of the Rasin Center through creating student events, leading Rasin Center workshops for Westover’s community, and representing their class in community building initiatives throughout the year.
Be Boldly You
Westover School admits students of any race, color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. As a gender-diverse girls school, Westover welcomes applicants and students who are assigned female at birth and/or identify as girls. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions and financial aid policies, and athletic or other school-administered programs.