Finding Community Within the Community.
A strong school community makes room for both what we share and the experiences that are uniquely our own. WHPS affinity spaces give families opportunities to connect through shared identities and experiences, building friendship, support, celebration, and a deeper sense of belonging within the larger school community.
A Place to Find Your People.
BEARS
Black Enrichment & Resources for Students creates a welcoming space for Black families and families raising Black children to connect, celebrate identity and culture, share resources, and build relationships within the WHPS community.
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Neurodiversity Family Group
A space for families connected by neurodiversity to share experiences, learn from one another, and find community with families who may understand parts of the journey in a particularly personal way.
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Jewish Family Group
A space for Jewish families to connect, share traditions and experiences, celebrate Jewish life and culture, and build relationships within the WHPS community.
Connect With the Jewish Family Group →
Private School Village
Private School Village connects Black and African American families across Los Angeles independent schools through community, cultural enrichment, family leadership, and shared experiences.
Explore Private School Village →Connection That Strengthens the Whole Community.
Affinity spaces are first and foremost places of connection for the families they serve. They also enrich the larger school community by bringing forward traditions, experiences, perspectives, and opportunities to learn from one another.
Some experiences are created specifically for an affinity community, while others invite the whole school in. Recent examples have included a family gathering centered on caring for textured hair, along with cultural celebrations, speakers, and learning experiences shared across WHPS.
Have an Idea for Another Affinity Space?
These are the affinity communities active at WHPS today, but they don't need to be the only ones. Our groups have grown from the interests and experiences of our families, and we welcome families who would like to help create another space for connection.