Our school is a thriving, diverse community of learners who engage locally and internationally to create opportunities to design, imagine, learn, and make a positive impact.
AC Parent/Caregiver Affinity Groups are designed to facilitate the following:
Discuss issues that support AC's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and priorities
Hold space to identify issues relevant to and through the lens of group participants
Build capacity for cross group dialogue and more inclusive spaces
Connect issues relevant to the groups to the larger community
The affinity groups are not intended to imply that all families share the same experience. Rather, the groups provide the opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and support, and the capacity to build more inclusive spaces.
We are thrilled to host our third annual AC Speak Up! Forum on April 9, centered around the theme: Building a Community of Accountability and Belonging. This student-led event empowers students to share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences in a brave and open space. With student facilitators leading the meaningful dialogue and faculty support, we are fostering meaningful conversations that strengthen our school community. Regular classes will not be in session, but student attendance is expected. We don't want to miss any student's contribution to the day. Stay tuned for more updates—let’s come together to listen, learn, and grow!
Join DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging) PACK (Parents of AC Kids) us for a working session where parents and caregivers collaborate, share ideas, and strengthen our network across divisions. This is a great opportunity to build connections, discuss ways to support AC’s continuous improvement, and help shape meaningful initiatives that benefit all students. We hope to see you there as we work together to create a stronger, more inclusive community!
Allendale Columbia School’s 33-acre campus is located on the east side of Rochester New York in Pittsford. Surrounded by birch trees and Allens Creek, the campus provides a serene environment where our students learn, grow, and explore.
At Allendale Columbia, we prepare students for the world they will inherit. In our trusting and responsive environment, students 18 months through grade 12 grow in confidence and develop scholastic independence.