Somerset Academy Coral Gables Nondiscrimination Policy Affirmed

Somerset Academy, Inc. in Coral Gables assures residents seeking educational or employment opportunities that it maintains a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy.

The academy committed to a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, as required by law. This policy guarantees equal access, opportunity, and treatment for all students in educational programs and activities, and for applicants and employees in all employment aspects.

Somerset Academy will not tolerate slurs, innuendos, hostile treatment, violence, or verbal or physical conduct targeting students or employees based on protected categories. The policy applies on its campuses and in the surrounding community.

Protected categories include age, marital status, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnic/national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, linguistic preference, political beliefs, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and social and family background. Each category outlines specific protections against denial of employment or educational opportunities.

The policy specifically prohibits discrimination based on race, including for individuals from mixed racial backgrounds and those married to individuals of a different race. It also protects against discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, ensuring fair treatment regardless of gender-related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior, or perceived sexual orientation.

Somerset Academy also explicitly states that sexual harassment is not tolerated. This includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when submission is a condition of employment or participation in an educational program, or when it creates a hostile environment.