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Garfield Re-2 Policies

AD-Educational Philosophy/ School District Mission

File: AD

Educational Philosophy/School District Mission

Mission Statement

We strive to provide engaging, authentic, rigorous educational experiences in a safe environment.

Vision Statement

To encourage, nurture, and challenge every member of our learning community every day.

Community Cornerstones

“Honoring the past, we look forward and work together to build a bright future.”

PLACE:  We appreciate and love where we live.

CIVILITY:  Everyone deserves respect.

BALANCE:  We work hard and value our independence.

COMMITMENT: Every child deserves a high-quality education.

Belief Statement

We believe...

  • Each individual has worth.
  • Individuals are personally responsible for the choices they make.
  • Each individual CAN learn.
  • Education expands opportunity and enriches life.
  • Achievement builds self-esteem, and self-esteem is critical to achievement.
  • Focus, commitment, motivation, and discipline are essential for success.
  • Expectations directly affect performance.
  • Honesty, fairness, and integrity are essential to healthy relationships.
  • Human development is profoundly affected by the environment.
  • A willingness to embrace change is necessary for personal and organizational growth.
  • Educated, informed, and involved citizens are the foundation of our democratic society.
  • The quality of education is directly related to the quality of the entire staff.
  • Diversity stimulates and can strengthen the community and the educational process.
  • Education is a SHARED responsibility of the student, family, school, and community.
  • Quality communities generate quality schools, and quality schools enhance the community.
  • Excellence in education is worth the investment.
  • Children are our most important asset.

Adopted: August 23, 1977

Revised: May 12, 1998

Revised: September 25, 2007

Reviewed: February 13, 2018

Revised: April 23, 2025

Reviewed: April 22, 2026

 

LEGAL REF.: C.R.S. 22-32-109.1 (requirement that mission statement reflect safety as a 

priority)

CROSS REF.: ADA, School District Goals and Objectives










 

Garfield School District No. Re-2, Rifle, Colorado