Our School's Non-Discrimination Policy
The Acorn - A School for Young Children, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, 3501 Broadway, San Antonio, admits students and hires teachers of any race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin. All are afforded the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students and teachers at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions and hiring policies, and programs.
Differences Make Our Community Stronger
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Children naturally notice differences. They notice how people look, speak, think, communicate, celebrate, and experience the world.
We believe these moments can become opportunities for children to develop curiosity, understanding, empathy, and respect. Through books, classroom conversations, projects, art, music, cultural experiences, and relationships, children encounter perspectives beyond their own and begin developing an appreciation for the many ways people experience the world.
We want children to be curious about one another, not fearful of differences.
Families Are Part of Our Community
Belonging extends beyond the classroom. We value the partnership between families and teachers and recognize that every family brings its own experiences, traditions, and perspectives to our school community.
We want families to feel welcomed, respected, and connected to their child's educational experience. When children see the important adults in their lives working together as a community, they learn that school is a place where relationships matter.
Our Commitment
Our school is committed to creating an environment where children and adults are welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We believe that every child brings their own experiences, personality, ideas, and perspective to our community—and that these differences enrich the experience of learning together.
The Acorn's commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our belief that every child, family and teacher deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We want every child to experience the simple but powerful feeling of knowing:
I am welcome here.
I am valued here.
I have a place here.
I belong here.