Welcome to our Garfield Elementary School website! We are excited and pleased to share information about our fine educational community.
Located in downtown Springfield, Virginia, Garfield was built in 1952 and has been renovated twice. Our school embraces a richly diverse cultural population and is dedicated to providing a high quality learning environment for all. Each child at Garfield is given the opportunity to meet success and prepare for the future.
Given time and appropriate instruction, all children can learn, but it takes a whole community to make a significant impact on the lives of children. At Garfield, parents, teachers, community members, and the student themselves work together to create a unique educational environment. Emphasis is placed on literacy, hands-on experiences, character education, developing critical thinking skills, working cooperatively, and practicing cultural sensitivity. We are extremely proud of receiving the Virginia State Reading Association Exemplary Reading Program Award in the year 2000. It is an honor to be recognized nationally for our efforts in literacy. Other accomplishments include an outstanding music program; the establishment of before and after-school remediation, enrichment, and cultural classes; and the completion of our Model Tech initiative. Indeed, at Garfield, we celebrate our community of independent and caring life-long learners! |
SCHOOL—MISSION STATEMENT
Garfield Elementary School …where students get what they need to succeed!
SCHOOL—CORE VALUES/BELIEFS
We value:
A respectful, safe, and nurturing school environment
The social curriculum and the academic curriculum
The use of differentiated instruction
Our staff as experts
Professional Learning Communities
The diversity of our students and families
Family and community partners
Healthy minds and bodies
Recognition of students & staff reaching their
The daily integration of technology
SCHOOL—VISION STATEMENT
Garfield will prepare students to be motivated and productive members of their community.
Garfield will have a positive, collaborative, and respectful environment for students, families and staff.
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