What is a Boilermaker?
A boilermaker is an industrial metal worker. Many people do not
understand the true worth of a boilermaker. Boilermakers are resilient, adaptable,
and resourceful. Through their values they fashion the materials made available to
them for the benefit of their community and the world around them. In the spirit
of a boilermaker, Garfield High School students shape this resilience like steel.
They adapt and persevere to overcome obstacles that may arise. Boilermakers use
everything imaginable, every tool offered, in order to forge their path in life. As
craftsmen, the parents, faculty and staff help inspire students to establish their
own skills. The teachers mold the malleable minds of our students while the
administration provides the framework for success. History has taught us that
goals can only be accomplished when we combine the varied talents of all our
students, parents and staff. This interaction fosters understanding in a diverse
community. Through this cooperation comes understanding and through
understanding comes greatness. In 1931, Garfield officially became The
Boilermakers, and by 1939, National Football Champions. As a school
community, we aspire to attain this distinct level of excellence which has been a
part of Garfield's legacy. We use previous accomplishments as the blueprint for
our future triumphs academically as well as athletically. The tradition of The
Boilermaker bridges generations and infuses the fortitude of past champions onto
all who enter Garfield High School. Garfield High School is the home of The
Boilermakers, in the City of Champions. Ultimately, a Boilermaker is destined to
be a Champion.
Mission Statement
A Boilermaker must make the decision to become a champion. Each
student must choose to foster the skills and knowledge presented to them to attain
their desired level of success. The process begins with establishing a connection
within the school community and the school with the community that continues to
grow and flourish as the years progress. Through outreach, collaboration, and
communication, resources will be gathered for the future achievements of our
students, school, and community. In the classroom, technology is one of the
instruments that has been incorporated to acquire the abilities that are crucial for
ongoing development. Additionally, interactive activities and field trips that
relate to real-life situations are utilized to further expand upon the concepts that
are part of the daily curriculum in alignment with the Common Core Standards.
By actively encouraging students to participate in extracurricular academic and
social experiences, we are presenting students with the means to not only meet but
also exceed predefined expectations. Overall, students will be able to develop the
techniques required for post-secondary opportunities and become confident and
productive members of society with programs that provide the foundation for
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their individual learning needs. Although students have to overcome challenges
inside and outside the classroom, there is a system in place for building upon
strengths and addressing weaknesses. Garfield High School aims to
accommodate students by offering academic options ranging from advanced
placement to nontraditional alternative programs in order to address a multitude
of learning needs. By providing the students with educational support services,
mentoring, life skills, athletics, and recreational activities, it ensures that there
will be a safe haven to overcome the obstacles that they will encounter. As a
community, our goal is to create a unified school bond with the intent of giving
students the necessary means to make the choice for success, and become the
Boilermaker that is a champion.