I'm struggling with something.
We've applied to three Quaker schools. We've been rejected from two so far, and the third is not a favorite choice (super academic). We've been told that Robin is very sweet, but she didn't connect with other children during one observation. We don't have a reason for the second, yet.
We have a friend who is also autistic and has also been rejected from a fourth Quaker school. This school said the quiet part out loud and said it is because he is autistic.
From Friends Council:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Friends schools value and embrace the diversity of cultures and religions in their communities. The curricular approach in Friends education is committed to the rich diversity of multiple perspectives, cultivated through each student's voice engaged in inquiry. Friends schools continually review and change curricula in ways that are responsive to the current world context through studies with artistic and intellectual value that are culturally diverse.
I find the use of the word "inclusion" to be strange here, now with my knowledge of the rejections.
Sure, private schools are allowed to reject an applicant for any reason (or no reason). But I do wonder what the official stance on children with learning disabilities or autistic children is in regards with Quaker or Friends Schools.
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