About Us
The mission of our School is to focus on the Diné Fundamental beliefs of Knowledge, Planning, Harmony, and Hope; we will walk in beauty.
PHILOSOPHY:
It is the PURPOSE of this school to educate, enlighten,
motivate, challenge, and assist in the proper cultural rearing of our
Navajo children so they can be self-respecting, respectful of others,
speak and practice their language and culture, and be totally functional
in the Anglo society.
The OBJECTIVE of this school and the community as a whole is to teach
and instill our sacred Navajo Language and way of life into each of our
Navajo children who attends school here. Not Only is it an objective,
but it is a very important RESPONSIBILITY.
Teaching our sacred Navajo Language is only one aspect of this
responsibility. Teaching our Children the significance of WHERE
they come from, WHY they are here on this Earth, WHAT they
are made up of, the Navajo teaching process; this is what this school is
responsible for in assisting our parents while we teach our children.
Therefore, our sacred Navajo culture, philosophies, and language have to
be the foundation of this institution and must be integrated into all
aspects of Leadership, Administration, and Education. This entails
integration into decision-making, standards, planning and code of
regulations that all reflect the Navajo Way of life.
Our sacred Navajo Philosophy teaches us to set high standards for
ourselves and to challenge ourselves. Therefore, Rough Rock Community
School sets high ACADEMIC and MORAL standards for our
students so that they can be challenged mentally, emotionally, and
spiritually, thus developing their AMBITION, MOTIVATION,
ABILITIES, and the tools needed in the quest to live the
SI’AHNAAGHEI BIK’EH HOZHOON way of life. These life and
career enhancements are applied to the discipline of our children to the
degree that they can be competitive in any society, whether they choose
college or vocational school, knowing and practicing their sacred
uniqueness as Navajo individuals.
It is also the responsibility of this school, the community, and the
Tribe, to utilize one another’s wisdom and knowledge to cooperatively
dream, plan, and implement those concepts that will fulfill the
objective and the responsibilities set forth. The Navajo Way is the
foundation of this institution and the concept of K’é
Needs to be followed and adhered to, because it is the proper teaching
of respect, compassion, and a sacred disciplining mechanism; all of
which are extensions of the larger, Navajo holistic way of life.
Rough Rock Community School
HC-61 HWY-59 PO Box 5000-PTT
Chinle, AZ 86503