Student Involvement

 Community Involvement

The High School Student Diversity Leadership Committee consists of student representatives from a range of clubs and committees in the High School who meet with the Director of Diversity in order to articulate the questions and shape the agenda for student dialogue on diversity issues in grades 9-12.

The Asian Cultures Club is a student group whose purpose is to spread awareness of Asian Cultures to members of the Dalton community. To do this, the Club has sponsored such activities as an annual Asian Teahouse, an annual Banquet to Honor Dalton Teachers, Kamishibai (Japanese storytelling) presentations at First Program, a Tai Ko drumming assembly, movie viewings and trips to various Asian events. Members include both Middle and High School students.

GLASS (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Support) Club is a combination of a discussion and support group for the community. The club is a safe space within the Dalton community and provides resources for anyone dealing with the issues that its members target. GLASS attempts, with the help of students and faculty, regardless of sexual orientation, to decrease the level of homophobia within the Dalton community through discussions, assemblies, speakers, and films. Attending a meeting does not mean that a student or faculty member is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

DAALAS (Dalton Alliance of African-American, Latino and Asian Students) is a student affinity group established in 1996 by members of the Minority Student Union, previously Dalton's Students of Color group. DAALAS promotes cultural awareness and provides an environment for those students of color who want to rejuvenate themselves, vent problems and concerns, share ideas, or hang out with students of similar backgrounds or with whom they empathize. DAALAS does not define its members, its members define DAALAS.

HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness) is a student club open to everyone who wants to learn more about the Latino Culture and the different countries that share this culture. Members use discussions and other activities to bring other members of the Dalton community to a better understanding of the similarities and differences of the Latino Countries. Members also try to bring more awareness of the small Latino community at Dalton.

Another Perspective is a student club designed to let people experience and be exposed to different types of diversity and how it affects us both in and out of Dalton, including issues of race, class, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation. The club attempts to accomplish this using discussions, articles, assemblies, and connection with other diversity clubs.

The Middle School Affinity Group Forum, established in the spring of 2001, is an informal discussion group for students of color in grades 6-8 designed to provide a safe space for students to share their experiences, challenges, and successes during their upper Middle School years.

The Peer Mentoring Program, established in 1995, is designed to develop the leadership potential in students and provide opportunities for friendships, support, and social connections across the divisions. High School students in grades 9-12 volunteer to be mentors for a Middle School peer in grades 4-8.