Garfield Elementary

IDAC's mission is to assist in improving the cultural environment of the District and our school.  These pages are updated throughout the school year with meeting times and our school's focus areas.

We are committed to address and assess the safety of ALL our students.  Our Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC) draws members from parents to represent our school and assist in the formation and review of policies that assure non-discriminatory practices in all operational areas of CUSD.  IDAC's mission is to assist in improving the cultural environment of the District.

These pages include information on meetings and our school's focus areas during the school year.  Please visit our IDAC pages located under Parents (elementary sites) or Parents & Students (secondary sites). 

To view our District IDAC page, please visit this link.

2019-2020 Multicultural Fashion Show

IDAC Focus Areas

IDAC focus areas and goals are to recognize and build upon the cultural richness the school community.  We strive to seek input from our diverse community and increase multi cultural appreciation and awareness. 

School Culture & Human Resources & Policy

• Racial Bias Discrimination/Complaint Handling Procedures
• Student Human Relations Council
• Increase Participation of Underrepresented Groups

CUSD Cultural Proficiency Report 2024

• CUSD Cultural Proficiency Report 2024

In the school's effort to prevent racial bias and discrimination as well as effectively implement Board approved complaint handling procedures, all staff will be trained in Board Policies #4030 and #5145.3 as well as Administrative Regulation 5145.3.  Training was completed on 12/6/23 and on 1/10/24.

Board Policy #4030
Board Policy No. 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment

Board Policy 5145.3
Board Policy No. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment

Administrative Regulation 5145.3
Administrative Regulation No. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment
 

Fifth and sixth grade Cubs participate in Garfield's Student Relations Council (HRC) under the direction of Mrs. Tan.   HRC promotes positive inter-group relations and assistance in problem resolution on campus.  They plan and facilitate activities and programs on campus that celebrate diversity and promote tolerance.  This year HRC will focus on quarterly activities and initiatives to promote tolerance and celebrate diversity.
 
 
Appreciation Station
Students are encouraged to write appreciation notes to teachers, staff, and each other.  Once written, letters are delivered to the recipients. This activity fosters gratitude and kindness across the campus. 

Socktober
Human Relations Council and their advisor Linda Elia collected 2,000 pairs of new socks that they donated to the Poverello House and the Marjaree Mason Center.

School Beautification
HRC worked together to beautify Garfield by planting colorful flowers near the ampitheater.

Garfield ensures that ALL students are fully engaged in the programs and activities of the school.  Participation data is reported, monitored, and reviewed.  Garfield actively recruits diverse students for the non-elected leadership groups on campus.

Garfield 23-24 Co-Curricular Opportunities

23-24 Co-curricular Participation Rates