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Rafael Hernandez

Elementary School | PK-8

Cultivating Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Resiliency and Inspiring a Renaissance

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Home » Our School » Vision & Mission Statements

Vision & Mission Statements

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Vision Statement

At Rafael Hernandez we strive to promote the academic, social, and emotional health of every student. We encourage our students to be respectful, responsible, reflective and resilient leaders that inspire the renaissance of our community.

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Mission Statement

OUR mission is to ensure each unique and valued student has meaningful learning experiences that will equip them with the tools necessary to reach their ultimate potential in whatever life path they choose.

We will achieve this by implementing:

  1. Skills and imparting knowledge necessary for a contemporary society
  2. Focusing on 21st Century themes, skills, and applications
  3. Advocating a progressive and motivational environment
  4. Cultivating a love of the arts through exposure to visual and performing arts
  5. Modeling and fostering the core values of respect, responsibility, reflection, and resiliency

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345 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104

Main Office:
973-481-5004
973-481-5575

Fax: 973-497-5703

Bell Schedule

Monday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Tuesday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Wednesday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Thursday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Friday
8:25 AM - 2:55 PM

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    Jennifer Evaristo
    Nicole Pimienta

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    Norberto Romero

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