Our Gator Pride
Welcome to Gator Pride, the awards page of Garfield School, where we proudly showcase the numerous accolades earned by our students, teachers, and support staff.
Part of the Redwood City School District (RCSD), Garfield School is celebrated for creating a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners, embodying our district mission in every achievement. This curated space features our latest honors, updated regularly to highlight the ongoing excellence within our community. We invite you to visit frequently to discover the latest recognitions that reflect RCSD's commitment to educational excellence and innovation.
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This library refresh comes from an exciting partnership between the school and non-profit Access Books Bay Area.
![Taft School Mental Health Counselor leads a social-emotional lesson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678994544/rcsdk8net/kdllblgdj5vwxpilmohm/Smore-NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics38.png","width":1500}])
The Collaborative, initiated in 2020, has proved to be highly successful in expanding school mental health support and delivery. With the implementation of this partnership, at least 75 percent of Redwood City School District (RCSD) students indicate they now feel comfortable speaking with a counselor, recognize their school counselor, and know where to go to access counseling on campus. Accomplishments of this strategic alliance most recently earned a 2023 Stanford Community Partnership Award.
![Spanish Immersion Kinder Classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634692994/rcsdk8net/hibtmerdg0c7wdwsbvb9/IMG_0631.jpg","width":2200}])
With an eye toward the future, Redwood City School District (RCSD) is partnering with rising educators from San Jose State University (SJSU) through a unique Bilingual Residency Program. The multifaceted program recruits and retains enthusiastic teachers to our already accomplished and gifted team.
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The San Mateo County School Boards Association (SMCBA) presented RCSD with the 2021 J. Russell Kent Award honoring the school district for embracing the path toward equity consciousness and its collective responsibility to dismantle barriers and create inclusive and supportive environments for all learners.
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California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) has presented Redwood City School District (RCSD) with full accreditation of its Induction Program, a program offering extensive on-the-job support and mentorship to new teachers in their first two years.
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Redwood City School District (RCSD) teachers, support staff, and administrators recently got a pat on the back from the City of Redwood City for the job RCSD employees have done since mid March as the school district quickly shifted to at-home learning due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. During a recent City Council meeting, the City presented a proclamation to Redwood City School District declaring May 2020 as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Month.