History and Future of the Racism Free Zone

The Arts and Technology is partially born out of a combination of students from Jefferson Middle  School and Magnet Arts Elementary School.  These schools made history by declaring this building a Racism Free Zone.  Although these two schools no longer exist, the tradition of working toward the eradication of racism is still alive and strong.  A Racism Free Zone means that students and staff do not tolerate racism and other forms of discrimination.  All people are welcome in this school.  No one is called by a name other than their own or put down or isolated for who they are.  Upon the opening of this new school, the students and staff plan to issue the following declaration:

Art and Technology Academy’s Racism Free Zone Declaration

We, the students of Arts and Technology Academy declare our school to be a Racism Free Zone.

•Our school will be free and open to all people without regard to cultural or color differences.

•No racist remark or harassment will be allowed.

•Any such actions will result in serious consequences and educational opportunities

•Our school will be respectful to people of all races and cultures.

•All people will be welcomed here.

•We will do our very best to get rid of racism from our school and the world.

This re-dedication will include training the staff on the racial sensitivity, cross-cultural communication, and cultural sharing.  Students will receive a training on what a Racism Free Zone means and what their part is in holding themselves to high standards of respect.