We Are AFES
Vision
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School will have a safe, orderly environment where faculty, staff and administration will work in harmony with mutual trust and respect where each child reaches high academic achievements and has his/her dreams nurtured.
Mission
Our mission is to create and maintain an environment that ensures that every student reaches a high level of academic achievement as determined by state and national standards. To ensure that this happens we commit to a comprehensive system of support.
Beliefs
Learning is a continuous lifelong process and all children can succeed.
Every child deserves an equal educational opportunity and the right to learn without interference in a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment.
High Expectations produce excellence.
All children need consistent, appropriate feedback on their behavior and achievements.
Physical and mental health contributes to success.
The fine arts are an integral part of a child's education that help develop creative thinking skills.
It takes the combined effort and involvement of children, parents and all adults in the school environment to ensure learning, positive self-esteem and success for students.
Education is ever-changing and capable of preparing children for the technology and problem solving skills needed in the 21st Century.