Gender Sexuality ALLIANCE (GSA)
Advisor: Mrs. Caulfield
Contact: scaulfield@glenridge.org
GSA works on providing:
A safe environment at GRHS. We strive for students to support each other and learn about homophobia, transphobia, and other oppressions,
Education in the school community about homophobia, transphobia, gender identity, and sexual orientation issues, and information to fight discrimination, harassment, bullying and violence in schools.
Benefits of the GSA:
Youth are coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning their sexuality at an early age so this club provides a safe place to express themselves.
Research shows that someone who is struggling is 2x more likely to report depression and suicide
More likely to report low grades, smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs and more likely to become victims of violence
More likely to carry weapons
We strive to make Glen Ridge middle and high school a more accepting place for all.
The Gender Sexuality Alliance is a club which promotes equality for all. We have created a safe environment for teenagers to be themselves. The GSA welcomes all newcomers, and offers fun activities and great discussions for everyone.
Over the year we celebrate several months and days in support of different LGBTQ groups:
Equality Concert
Celebrate Bisexuality
National Coming Out Day
Asexual Awareness Day
Intersex Awareness Day
LGBT History Month: October and February
Transgender Day
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Day of Silence
International Day against Homophobia
Pride Month
Visit https://www.glsen.org/
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN, PLEASE SEE Mrs. CAULFIELD!!!
2023 CJPRIDE Scholarship Application
The Central to Jersey Program for the Recruitment of Diverse Educators (CJPRIDE) is a consortium of participating school districts throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to attract diverse candidates to fill teaching positions in our respective districts. Aligned with this mission, CJPRIDE is offering scholarship opportunities, which are designed to support the educational pursuits of students from under-represented groups who are accepted and intend to enroll and pursue teacher certification through an approved New Jersey educator preparation program.
CJPRIDE is honored to offer two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to high school seniors from underrepresented groups, who plan to enroll in and attend a college or university in the State of New Jersey and pursue education as a career. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who plan to become teachers in difficult to fill areas, including, but not limited to Special Education, Math, Science, Technology, English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, and World Languages. Winners will be notified no later than May 5, 2023. For more information on our organization, please click this link: www.cjpride.com.