Human Dignity

Recognizing and valuing that we are a diverse community, it is part of our mission to provide a positive, harmonious environment where diversity is respected and encouraged. A major aim of education in the Lake Washington School District is the development of a commitment to the core values of a democratic society. In accordance with that aim, the district strongly emphasizes a core value of mutual human respect for each person regardless of individual differences and/or characteristics including for example, but not necessarily limited to race, gender, age, disability, physical condition, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, and use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. We expect this value to be manifested in the daily behaviors of student, staff and volunteers.