East Middle School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, disability, sex, including sexual harassment and/or sexual violence, ethnic group/ethnicity, weight, religion, religious practice, gender identity and sexual orientation, including heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality, creed, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, domestic violence, victim status, or any other basis prohibited by federal and /or New York State non-discrimination laws in employment or in its programs and activities. The school provides equal access to community and youth organizations.