All goals reflected for each department in school is originally reflective of Curtis Senior High School’s policies. We hope these changes can help at different schools across the districts.
Athletic Department
Athletes should know about the history of racism in their fields
i.e Native Americans invented lacrosse
Hold athletes to a higher standard because they represent the whole school
Coaches act the same in real life as social media & have a more solid and strict stance against “bro-culture” which includes racism, misogyny, ableism on their teams
Don’t enable white supremacist environments
Students feel more comfortable reporting offensive social media behavior that athletes may display
Real punishment for racist, misogynistic, ableist behavior
Educate on exclusion and elitism of their sport
Swimming has a history of segregation, as Black people were not allowed to swim in public pools
Community Service
Advertise opportunities better to students
Community Service to combat anti black racism – opportunities that actually benefit our community such as
Mentoring Black children
Helping clinics that assist Black students succeed in athletics and education
Benefit Indigenous people
Tutoring for BIPOC
Theatre Department
Diversity in casting
Get rid of type casting
Leads do not need to look like they do on Broadway
Explore shows that were written by minorities
Discipline
Being late to school is not always the student’s fault
Need to investigate lack of transportation and home situation before punishing student
Friday school/After school detention is not a suitable punishment for all students
Not all students are privileged enough to just go home after school
Lots of students have jobs to support themselves and their families
A solution could be options of discipline to accommodate different students
Need to consider at home situations before calling parents
Relations/Education with Indigenous Population
Land acknowledgments before every single school event (Coast Salish land)
Talk to Indigenous people about incorporating anti-colonialism ideals at Curtis, accurately honoring Coast Salish peoples, languages, and cultures in classes and campus life, including use of Indigenous-designed resources such as:
Youth Education Board 