Welcome to Garfield Elementary
Parental participation and input is encouraged at Garfield. Research has shown that students achieve at a greater degree when families are involved in their child’s educational experience. Every effort is made to include families as an integral part of each child’s learning experience.
Garfield Elementary School
Vision and Beliefs
Vision
• The vision of Garfield Elementary School is to provide an academically challenging curriculum, which integrates
the arts and educates students to become leaders and contributors in our world.
Mission
• Garfield’s mission is to provide opportunities for powerful learning by exploring the visual and performing arts,
integrating developmentally appropriate, challenging academic programs to produce life-long learners in a
nurturing environment.
Creed
• I am a Garfield Wildcat. I am an example of the Wildcat Way
– W, Work ethic; I, Improve; L, Leadership; D,
Discipline; C, Compete; A, Attitude; T, Teamwork!
School Motto
• I will have respect for myself and my school. I will be proud!
Colors
• Garfield Colors are Red and Navy Blue
Mascot
• Wildcat