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Rochester City School District • 2013-2014 Calendar & Parent Handbook

Shiva Pierre, Grade 5, James P. B. Duffy School No. 12

Malik Evans, President131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614(585) [email protected]

Board Liaison to: Rochester Early College International High School, Wilson Commence-ment Academy, Wilson Foundation Academy, Preschool-Parent Program , Schools 4, 8, 20, 42, and 43

Term expires December 2015

José Cruz131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614(585) [email protected] Board Liaison to: All City High, Edison Campus, Monroe High School, Schools 7, 15, 23, 34, 35, and 39

Term Expires December 2013

Cynthia Elliott131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614(585) [email protected]

Board Liaison to: Charlotte High School,Nathaniel Rochester Community School, School Without Walls Commencement & Foundation Academies, Young Mothers & Interim Health Academy, Schools 2, 10, 14, and 58 Term Expires December 2013

Willa Powell395 Canterbury Road, Rochester, NY 14607(585) [email protected]

Board Liaison to: Florence Brown Pre-K Center, Jefferson High School, School of the Arts, Schools 6, 16, 29, 33, 44, and 52


Van Henri White, Vice President131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14605(585) 271-6780 [email protected] Board Liaison to: Franklin Campus,Youth and Justice Program, Schools 19, 36, 41, 50, 54, and 57

Term Expires December 2013

Melisza Campos131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614(585) [email protected] Board Liaison to: East High School,Family Learning Center, Schools 1, 5, 9, 12, 17, and 22


Mary Adams131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614(585) [email protected] Board Liaison to: Dr. Freddie Thomas Campus, Native American Resource Center, Northeast College Preparatory High School, Northwest College Preparatory High School, Schools 25, 28, 45, 46, and 53.


Responsibilities of the BoardThe Rochester Board of Education is a seven-member

board elected by the citizens of Rochester to direct and oversee the operations of the school district. Board Com-missioners serve four-year terms. The responsibilities of the Board of Education include:

• Setting the strategic direction of the District through policy development and adoption

• Appointing the Superintendent of Schools• Promoting an alliance of teachers, administrators,

students, parents, citizens, government, and community resources

• Working to secure adequate resources for maximizing student learning

• Ensuring the wise use of community educational assets and resources

• Serving on Board committees that address the areas of Board Governance & Development, Audit, Community and Intergovernmental Relations, Finance & Resource Allocation, Policy Development & Review, and Excel-lence in Student Achievement

• Representing the best interests of the citizens of Roch-ester through effective leadership

Board Commissioners serve as liaisons to specific schools. Board liaisons visit their assigned schools periodically and serve as advocates to the full Board on behalf of those schools.

Board of Education MeetingsMeetings of the Board of Education are generally held

on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the District’s Central Office, 131 West Broad Street, in Confer-ence Room 3A. All business meetings are open to the pub-lic and a portion of the agenda is set aside for speakers. To address the Board, call the Board of Education office at 262-8525 by noon on the day of the meeting at which you wish to speak. Business meetings are also televised live on RCTV Channel 15 and streamed live on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org/RCSDTV. For more information, call the Board Office at 262-8525, send an email to [email protected], or visit www.rcsdk12.org/boe.

2013-2014 Business Meetings are scheduled for:

September 26, 2013 January 23, 2014 May 22, 2014October 24, 2013 February 27, 2014 June 19, 2014 November 21, 2013 March 27, 2014 December 19, 2013 April 24, 2014

Board Organizational Meeting: January 2, 2014, 6:00 p.m.

Sophie GallivanStudent Representative

Wilson Magnet High School Commencement AcademyGrade 12President of Student Leadership Congress

Board of Education

Malik EvansPresident

Board of Education

Dr. Bolgen VargasSuperintendent

of Schools

Welcome Back to School Orientation EventsSchool No. 1 ...............................................................Aug. 20 School No. 2 ............................................................... Aug. 27 School No. 3 Kindergarten ..................................................... Aug. 19-21 Grades 1-8 .............................................................. Aug. 22School No. 4 .............................................................. Aug. 27 School No. 5 ...............................................................Aug. 28School No. 7 ............................................................... Aug. 27School No. 8 PreK-4 ....................................................................Aug. 20 Grades 5-8 ..............................................................Aug. 21School No. 9 ..............................................................Aug. 28School No. 10 (Kindergarten) ...................................Aug. 29School No. 12 .............................................................Aug. 28School No. 15 .............................................................Aug. 29School No. 16 .............................................................Aug. 29School No. 17 .............................................................Aug. 29School No. 19 PreK-6.....................................................................Aug. 21 Grades 7-8 ............................................................. Aug. 22 School No. 20 ............................................................. Sept. 3 School No. 22 .............................................................Aug. 29School No. 23 (Kindergarten and new students) ..... Sept. 3School No. 25 ............................................................. Aug. 27 School No. 28 (Located at 595 Upper Falls Blvd.) Kindergarten ......................................................... Aug. 27 Schoolwide ...........................................................Aug. 29School No. 29 ............................................................Aug. 29School No. 33 (Kindergarten and new students) .... Aug. 27School No. 34 ............................................................Aug. 29School No. 35 Kindergarten ......................................................... Aug. 27 Schoolwide ...........................................................Aug. 29School No. 36.............................................................Aug. 28School No. 39.............................................................Aug. 28School No. 41 .............................................................Aug. 20School No. 42 (K-6) ................................................... Aug. 27School No. 43 ............................................................ Aug. 27School No. 44 .............................................................Aug. 21School No. 45 (Grades 7-8) .......................................Aug. 29School No. 46 (PreK, K, and new students) ............. Aug. 27 School No. 50 Kindergarten ......................................................... Aug. 27 School-wide ..........................................................Aug. 29

School No. 52 (Kindergarten and new students) .... Aug. 29School No. 53 Schoolwide ...........................................................Aug. 29 PreK 3-year-olds ..................................................... Sept. 5School No. 54 ............................................................ Aug. 27School No. 57 .............................................................Aug. 29School No. 58 Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 ...............................Aug. 28 New students, Grades 7 and 9 .............................Aug. 28 Kindergarten ............................................. Aug. 27 and 29All City High ............................................................... Aug. 24Charlotte High School .............................................. Aug. 27East High School Grades 7-8 (at 175 Martin Street) .........................Aug. 20 Grades 9-12 (at East High School) ........................ Aug. 22James Monroe High School .....................................Aug. 28 Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy .................. Aug. 27 Joseph C. Wilson Magnet H.S. Commencement Academy Schoolwide ........................................................... Aug. 27 Grades 10-12 ..........................................................Aug. 28Leadership Academy for Young Men ...................... Aug. 29Northeast College Preparatory High School New students .......................................................Aug. 29Northwest College Preparatory High School New students and Grade 7 ................................... Aug. 27Robert Brown High School of Construction & Design Grade 9 .................................................................. Aug. 19 Grade 10 ................................................................Aug. 20 Grade 11 ..................................................................Aug. 21 Grade 12 ................................................................. Aug. 22Rochester Early College International High School Grades 9-10 ...........................................................Aug. 20 Grades 11-12 ........................................................... Aug. 22Rochester International Academy ........ Aug. 17 and Sept. 3Rochester STEM High School ................................... Aug. 22School of the Arts (New students) .......................... Aug. 27School Without Walls Commencement Academy New parent orientation-meeting 1 ......................Aug. 20 New parent orientation-meeting 2 ......................Aug. 28Vanguard Collegiate High School ............................Aug. 29Work Experience Program at Edison ...................... Aug. 29Young Mothers & Interim Health Academy ............ Aug. 22Youth & Justice Program ...................................... Aug. 21-22

Welcome to an exciting new year for the Roch-ester City School District! There are new sched-ules in every school, expanded learning time in many schools, more extra-curricular activities and many other changes. All are designed to improve student achievement by giving our children more instruction, more support, and more reasons to engage in school. Parents and families need to help. Encourage your children to read at home—at least 30 min-utes, every day—not just on school days. Start-ing September 4th, make sure that your children attend school every day. Children who attend school, behave properly, and put forth their best effort will succeed in school, and in life. We are kicking off the year with orientation events across the District to help students and families get ready for school. Your principal will provide more details, but please check the date for your school on this page and make every ef-fort to attend. We look forward to a strong start and a great year for the Rochester City School District!

124th Annual Transfer of Flags CeremonySunday, August 18 | 1:30 p.m. | James Monroe High School

Open HousesSept. 3 School No. 20 Open House/Recruitment NightSept. 12 Integrated Arts & Technology High School, James Monroe High SchoolSept. 16 School No. 43Sept. 18 School No. 9Sept. 19 Schools No. 5, 23, 25, 35, 53, East High School, Northwest College

Preparatory High School, Robert Brown School of Construction & Design, Rochester Early College International High School, Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School Commencement Academy

Sept. 20 School No. 44Sept. 23 Schools No. 7, 41Sept. 24 School No. 3Sept. 25 Schools No. 4, 17, 22, 28, 52, 58Sept. 26 Schools No. 12, 15, 16, 33, 34, 36, 39, 42, 45, 50, 54, 57, School Without

Walls Commencement Academy, Vanguard Collegiate High School

School EventsSept. 3 School No. 42 Kindergarten OrientationSept. 5 School No. 53 Recruitment Night for PreK 3-year-oldsSept. 10 School No. 54 PTSO MeetingSept. 11 School No. 41 Ice Cream SocialSept. 12 School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA MeetingSept. 13 School No. 1 Welcome Back Friday School No. 46 Fall Meet & Greet sponsored by PTASept. 16 School No. 33 PTA MeetingSept. 17 School No. 8 PTO Meeting Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy Curriculum NightSept. 18 School No. 8 Curriculum Night School No. 19 Annual Parent/Student/Staff Cookout School of the Arts Curriculum NightSept. 19 School No. 5 Curriculum Night School No. 10 PTO Meeting/Curriculum Night Robert Brown School of Construction & Design PTA MeetingSept. 20 School No. 29 Neighborhood Cleanup–29 Rocks the BlockSept. 23 School No. 36 Scholastic Book Fair WeekSept. 24 School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time Sept. 25 School No. 8 Roberto Clemente Day/Curriculum NightSept. 26 School No. 15 Curriculum Night School No. 39 Town MeetingSept. 27 School No. 44 Family Movie NightSept. 30 School No. 1 Book Fair Week (through Oct. 4) School No. 41 Fall Fundraiser (through Oct. 11)

Terra Tross, Grade 2, Nathaniel Hawthorne School No. 25

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

September 2013 1 2 3 4 A-DAY 5 B-DAY 6 C-DAY 7

8 9 D-DAY 10 A-DAY 11 B-DAY 12 C-DAY 13 D-DAY 14

15 16 A-DAY 17 B-DAY 18 C-DAY 19 D-DAY 20 A-DAY 21

22 23 B-DAY 24 C-DAY 25 D-DAY 26 A-DAY 27 B-DAY 28

29 30 C-DAY

LABOR DAY ROSH HASHANAH

YOM KIPPUR

AUGUST 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Safe School Hotline:585-324-SAFE (7233)

Dial-A-Teacher Homework Hotline:

585-262-5000Monday–Thursday 3:30-7 p.m.

One book at a time!www.rocread.com

Coffee & Conversationwith the Superintendent

Central Office7:00 a.m.


Central Office5:00 p.m.

First Day of School for Students

Superintendent’s Conference Day

First Day of School for Teachers

Board of Education Meeting6:30-8:30 p.m.

Bilingual Education Council Meeting5:30-7:00 p.m.

ACT Test

Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Informational Meeting


Registration Deadline for October SAT Test

“A,B,C, and D” days label a rotating four-day schedule that gives all

students consistent instruction time in each subject area. A snow day

will not change the schedule; the calendar label will be correct.

NEW SCHEDULES

Adaysia Jones, Grade 4, John James Audubon School No. 33

Open HousesOct. 2 School No. 46, Leadership Academy for Young MenOct. 3 Schools No. 1, 2, 19Oct. 9 School No. 8Oct. 17 All City High, Charlotte High School, Rochester STEM High School

School EventsOct. 3 School No. 19 Community Resource Night/Open House School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA MeetingOct. 8 School No. 54 PTSO Meeting School Without Walls Commencement Academy Fall Schoolwide ReadOct. 9 School No. 58 Curriculum Night Oct. 10 School No. 29 Curriculum Night/Parent-Teacher Conferences (gr.7-8) School No. 54 Hispanic Heritage CelebrationOct. 11 School No. 44 Moms & Muffins Oct. 14 School No. 8 PTO Meeting Oct. 15 School No. 2 Curriculum Night School No. 7 Common Core State Standard Parent Night School No. 9 Curriculum NightOct. 17 Robert Brown School of Construction & Design Book Fair/Town Meeting/ Junior and Senior Class Meetings Rochester STEM High School Curriculum Night Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School Commencement Academy Curriculum NightOct. 18 School No. 36 Hispanic Heritage Assemblies School No. 39 Hispanic Heritage CelebrationOct. 21 School No. 33 PTA Meeting Oct. 21-25 School No. 41 Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22 School No. 34 Curriculum Night School No. 53 Parent InstituteOct. 23 School No. 9 Hispanic Heritage Celebration School No. 45 Roller Skating School No. 52 ELA Night/Parent Night at the Book Fair School No. 54 Coffee & Conversation with AdministrationOct. 24 School No. 16 Family Read-In School No. 19 Curriculum Night (ELA/Social Studies) School No. 35 Hispanic Heritage Celebration School No. 50 Curriculum Night/Town Hall MeetingOct. 25 School No. 15 International Dinner School No. 44 Family Movie Night School No. 57 Pajama Day ParadeOct. 29 School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time School No. 39 Literacy & Mathematics NightOct. 28-29 School No. 17 Hispanic Heritage CelebrationOct. 30 School No. 17 Curriculum Night School No. 36 Family Literacy NightOct. 31 School No. 4 Vocabulary ParadeDeshawna Vasquez, Grade 4, John James Audubon School No. 33


October 2013 1 D-DAY 2 A-DAY 3 B-DAY 4 C-DAY 5


13 14 15 A-DAY 16 B-DAY 17 C-DAY 18 D-DAY 19


27 28 B-DAY 29 C-DAY 30 D-DAY 31 A-DAY

COLUMBUS DAY(All facilities closed)

HALLOWEEN




SEPTEMBER 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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REF Partnership Awards Dinner

Rochester Plaza Hotel





Elementary School Parent-Teacher

ConferencesSecondary School

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Board of Education Hispanic Heritage Month Observance

5:30 p.m.Board of Education Meeting

6:30-8:30 p.m.


Winter Coaches’ Meeting

PSAT Test

ACT Test



SAT and Subject Tests

Secondary (Gr. 7-12) Report Cards mailed home

this week

Registration Deadline for November SAT Test

School EventsNov. 7 School No. 29 Parent-Teacher Conferences (K-6)

School No. 36 Veteran’s Night Celebration

Youth & Justice Program Parent-Student Night at Boys & Girls Club

Nov. 8 School No. 44 Dads & Donuts

Nov. 12 School No. 1 Fall Festival

School No. 7 Town Hall Data Meeting

School No. 8 PTO Meeting

School No. 54 PTSO Meeting

Nov. 13 School of the Arts Recruitment Night

Nov. 14 School No. 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences

School No. 23 Heritage Peace Dinner

School No. 42 Curriculum Night

School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA Meeting

School No. 54 Common Core State Standards for ELA/Math

Nov. 15 School No. 41 Mother/Son Dance

Nov. 18 School No. 33 PTA Meeting

Nov. 19 School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time

School No. 45 Bingo for Books

Nov. 20 School No. 52 Math Night

Nov. 21 School No. 16 Math Exploration Evening

School No. 29 Thanksgiving Feast

Robert Brown School of Construction & Design PTA Meeting

Nov. 22 School No. 8 Awards Assembly

School No. 44 Family Movie Night

Ohl Ma That, Grade 12, All City High


November 2013 1 B-DAY 2

3 4 C-DAY 5 D-DAY 6 A-DAY 7 B-DAY 8 C-DAY 9

10 11 12 D-DAY 13 A-DAY 14 B-DAY 15 C-DAY 16


24 25 A-DAY 26 B-DAY 27 28 29 30

VETERANS DAY(All facilities closed)

THANKSGIVING DAY(All facilities closed

Nov. 28 & 29)

HANUKKAH(Nov. 28-Dec. 5)




OCTOBER 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

DECEMBER 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Thanksgiving Recess(No school for students

Nov. 27-29)



Winter Sports and Modified Sports 1 Begin




Elementary Report Cards sent home this week

Registration Deadline for December SAT Test

Daylight Saving Time ends

Sarai Jones-Langston, Grade 1, John Walton Spencer School No. 16

School EventsDec. 2-6 School No. 41 Book Fair

Dec. 4 School No. 22 Curriculum Night

Dec. 5 School No. 54 Winter Concert

Dec. 7 School No. 46 PTA Holiday Bazaar

Dec. 9-13 School No. 33 Holiday Shop

Dec. 10 School No. 54 PTSO Meeting

Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School Commencement Academy Recruitment Night

Dec. 11 School No. 8 Winter Concert/Math Night

School No. 9 Winter Concert



School No. 19 Recruitment Night

School No 25 Winter Concert

School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA Meeting


Robert Brown School of Construction & Design Recruitment Night

School Without Walls Commencement Academy Recruitment Night

Vanguard Collegiate High School Recruitment Night

Dec. 13 School No. 9 Annual Cookie Contest

School No. 17 Royal Ball

Dec. 17 School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time/PTO Meeting

Dec. 18 School No. 7 Breakfast with the Principal

School No. 28 Math & Literacy Night

School No. 58 K-6 Exhibition Night


School No. 29 Holiday Concert


Dec. 20 School No. 36 Holiday Concerts

School No. 44 Family Movie Night


December 2013 1 2 C-DAY 3 D-DAY 4 A-DAY 5 B-DAY 6 C-DAY 7



22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

CHRISTMAS DAY

CHRISTMAS EVE(All facilities closed

Dec. 24 & 25)

NEW YEAR’S EVE




NOVEMBER 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JANUARY 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Winter Recess(No school for students

Dec. 23-Jan. 3)


Bilingual Education Council Meeting5:30-7:00 p.m. ACT Test





this week

Registration Deadline for January SAT Test

KWANZAA(Dec. 26-Jan. 1)

School EventsJan. 9 School No. 16 Recruitment Night/School Selection Information Night for Grade 8 School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA Meeting Rochester Early College International High School Recruitment Night School of the Arts Parent ConferencesJan. 14 School No. 7 ELA/Math Night School No. 8 PTO Meeting School No. 42 Recruitment Night School No. 54 PTSO Meeting Charlotte High School Recruitment Night Youth & Justice Program College Planning/Financial Aid Night Jan. 15 School No. 5 Town Meeting/Healthy Living Night School No. 9 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration School No. 39 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition Assembly School No. 58 Exhibition Night, Grades 7-8 Integrated Arts & Technology High School Recruitment Night/Expedition Night Leadership Academy for Young Men Recruitment Night Rochester STEM High School Black History Month Celebration/Recruitment NightJan. 16 School No. 16 Arts Festival Northwest College Preparatory High School Recruitment Night Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy Recruitment NightJan. 18 School No. 58 Recruitment Night Youth & Justice Program Financial Aid NightJan. 21-24 School Without Walls Commencement Academy Summative Portfolio AssessmentsJan. 22 School No. 2 Recruitment Night School No. 8 Recruitment Night School No. 17 Family Literacy Night School No. 45 Health & Wellness NightJan. 23 School No. 29 Roller skating Party East High School Recruitment Night Robert Brown School of Construction & Design PTA MeetingJan. 27 Rochester Early College International High School Recruitment NightJan. 28 School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time Jan. 30 School No. 12 Arts FestJan. 31 School No. 44 Family Movie Night

Nicholas Griffith, Grade 5, Henry W. Longfellow School No. 36


January 2014 1 2 3 4



19 20 21 D-DAY 22 A-DAY 23 B-DAY 24 C-DAY 25

26 27 D-DAY 28 A-DAY 29 B-DAY 30 C-DAY 31 D-DAY

NEW YEAR’S DAY(All facilities closed)

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY(All facilities closed)




DECEMBER 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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THREE KINGS DAY





Regents/Local Exams(Jan. 27-30)


Board of Education Organizational Meeting

6:00 p.m.


Modified Winter Sports II Begin




School EventsFeb. 5 School No. 41 Pizza & Bingo Night

Feb. 6 School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA Meeting

Feb. 7 School No. 8 Awards Assembly

Feb. 10 School No. 33 PTA Meeting

Feb. 10-24 School No. 41 Spring Fundraiser

Feb. 11 School No. 8 PTO Meeting


Feb. 12 School No. 9 African American Heritage Celebration

School No. 54 Coffee & Conversation with Administration

Feb. 13 School No. 7 Mid-Winter Dance

School No. 16 Black History Celebration

School No. 35 Black History Celebration

School No. 45 Black History Dinner

Feb. 13-14 School No. 17 Black History Celebration

Feb. 14 School No. 4 Sweetheart Ball

School No. 44 Show Our Families Some Love Day

Feb. 25 School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time

Feb. 27 School No. 1 Black History Celebration

School No. 19 African American Celebration

School No. 54 Black History Extravaganza

School No. 57 Black History Dinner Celebration

Feb. 28 School No. 29 Black History Assembly

School No. 44 Science Fair/Family Movie Night

Than Da Oo, Grade 11, Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School Commencement Academy

PRESIDENT’S DAY(All facilities closed)


February 2014 1



16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 C-DAY 25 D-DAY 26 A-DAY 27 B-DAY 28 C-DAY

VALENTINE’S DAY




JANUARY 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Coffee & Conversationwith the SuperintendentCentral Office, 5:00 p.m.

February Recess(No school for students

Feb. 17-21)

Board of Education Black History Month Observance


6:30-8:30 p.m.


Spring Coaches’ Meeting





this week

Registration Deadline for March SAT Test

Namoni Feliciano, Grade 4, Adlai E. Stevenson School No. 29

School EventsMar. 4 School No. 7 NYS Assessment Night for Parents

Mar. 6 School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA Meeting

Robert Brown School of Construction & Design Student Exhibition Night/Book Fair/Town Meeting/Jr. & Sr. Class Meetings

Mar. 7 School No. 36 Black History Month Assemblies

School No. 39 African American Heritage Assembly

Mar. 10 School No. 33 Books & Blanket Night

School Without Walls Commencement Academy Spring Schoolwide Read

Mar. 11 School No. 8 PTO Meeting


Mar. 12-13 School No. 17 Music In Our Schools Month Concert

Mar. 14 School No. 41 Family Movie Night

Mar. 17 School No. 29 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Mar. 18 School No. 1 Common Core/Literacy & Numeracy Night

School No. 42 Preparing for the Tests Parent Night

School No. 45 Roller Skating

School No. 53 Parent Institute

Mar. 20 School No. 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences

School No. 16 Project Fair

School No. 23 Snuggle Up and Read

School No. 39 Common Core Parent Night

Robert Brown School of Construction & Design PTA Meeting

Youth & Justice Program Parent-Student Night at Pierpont Recreation Center

Mar. 21 School No. 44 Black History Celebration

Mar. 25 School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time

Mar. 26 School No. 9 Women’s History Celebration

School No. 17 Family Common Core Standards Night

School No. 58 Exhibition Night, Grades 9-11

Mar. 27 School No. 29 NYS Testing Night, Grades 3-8

Mar. 28 School No. 44 Family Movie Night


March 2014 1


9 10 A-DAY 11 B-DAY 12 C-DAY 13 D-DAY 14 15



30 C-DAY 31

ST. PATRICK’S DAY




FEBRUARY 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

APRIL 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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Elementary School Parent-Teacher

Conferences

Secondary School Parent-Teacher Conferences

Superintendent’s Conference Day

(No school for students)

Board of Education Women’s History Month Observance


6:30-8:30 p.m.


Arts Education Open HouseCentral Office

131 W. Broad Street5:00-7:00 p.m.

All City String Concert6:00 p.m.

All City Band and Chorus Concert

East High School1:00 p.m.

Spring Sports and Modified Sports Begin


Central Office, 6:00 p.m.

SAT Test


this week

16th Annual School Library System

Storytelling Festival

Brittany Lu, Grade 10, School of the Arts

School EventsApr. 3 Robert Brown School of Construction & Design Career Day

Apr. 8 School No. 7 Common Core State Standard Parent Night

School No. 53 Parent/Child Night


Apr. 10 School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA Meeting

Apr. 11 School No. 8 Awards Assembly

Apr. 15 School No. 8 PTO Meeting

Apr. 21 School No. 33 PTA Meeting

Apr. 24 School No. 29 NWEA Night, Grades K-2

Apr. 25 School No. 44 Family Movie Night

Apr. 28 School No. 41 Spring Book Fair (through May 2)

Apr. 29 School No. 1 Family Fun, Health & Fitness Night

School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time

Apr. 30 School No. 9 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry Slam


April 2014 1 D-DAY 2 A-DAY 3 B-DAY 4 C-DAY 5


13 14 15 16 17 18 19


27 28 B-DAY 29 C-DAY 30 D-DAY

EASTER SUNDAY

GOOD FRIDAY(All facilities closed)




MARCH 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MAY 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Central Office5:00 p.m.Spring Recess

(No school for studentsApril 14-18)



NYS ELA TestingGrades 3-8(April 1-3)

NYS Math TestingGrades 3-8

(April 30-May 2)

ACT Test




Registration Deadline for May SAT Test

Mola Designs (clockwise from top left) Joshua Martinez, Janerys Ortiz, Yuneirys Martinez, Bryan Vazquez, all Grade 5, Abraham Lincoln School No. 22

School EventsMay 1 School No. 19 Curriculum Night (Math/Science) May 2 School No. 41 Father/Daughter Dance Charlotte High School Curriculum Night Leadership Academy for Young Men Junior Prom May 2-9 School No. 41 Cookie Dough Fundraiser May 7 School No. 45 Health & Wellness Night May 7-8 School No. 17 Spring Concerts May 8 School No. 16 Spring Fling School No. 44 Coffee with the Principal/PTA Meeting Robert Brown School of Construction & Design Information Night for Incoming 9th Graders/PTA MeetingMay 9 School No. 4 Mother/Son FormalMay 10 School No. 33 Moms-N-Muffins May 12 School No. 1 College and Career Week (through May 16)May 13 School No. 8 PTO Meeting School No. 54 PTSO Meeting May 14 School No. 54 Coffee & Conversation with Administration May 15 School No. 1 Spring Concert School No. 19 Science Discovery Day School No. 29 Family/Child Ball School No. 52 Science Fair and Ice Cream Social School No. 54 Academia Showcase (Science/Social Studies/Math) School of the Arts Parent ConferencesMay 16 School No. 44 Gramps & Goodies May 19-22 Wilson Foundation Academy International Week & Days of CaringMay 20 School No. 8 Parent/Principal Coffee Time School No. 53 Montesorri GlobalMay 21 School No. 9 Spring Concert School No. 58 Exhibition Night, Grades 7-8May 22 School No 25 Spring Concert Youth & Justice Program Parent-Student Night at Baden Street SettlementMay 29 School No. 36 Primary Field Day School No. 44 Volunteer Luncheon School No. 45 Spring ConcertMay 30 School No. 36 Intermediate Field Day School No. 39 Spring Concert School No. 44 Family Movie Night Northeast College Preparatory High School Prom Night

Memorial Day Recess(No school for students)

MEMORIAL DAY(All facilities closed)


May 2014 1 A-DAY 2 B-DAY 3



18 19 A-DAY 20 B-DAY 21 C-DAY 22 D-DAY 23 24

25 26 27 A-DAY 28 B-DAY 29 C-DAY 30 D-DAY 31

MOTHER’S DAY




APRIL 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JUNE 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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Nick Zona Track Meet(Rain date: May 20)

125th Annual Transfer of Flags Ceremony

Monroe High School1:30 p.m.

Rehearsal for 125th Annual Transfer of Flags Ceremony

40th Annual Parent EventCharlotte Beach Park11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.





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Registration Deadline for June SAT Test

NYS Math TestingGrades 3-8

(April 30-May 2)

Kiyana Easter, Grade 10, Rochester Early College International High School

School EventsJune 3 School No. 52 Parent Night at the Book FairJune 4 School No. 5 Read-In/Ice Cream Social School No. 17 Literacy Carnival School No. 36 Spring ConcertsJune 5 School No. 5 Field Day School No. 19 Spring Concert School No. 54 Talents Unlimited Integrated Arts & Technology High School Expedition Night June 5-6 School No. 25 Musical Performance with Durand Eastman Middle SchoolJune 6 School No. 36 Carnival Day School No. 39 Carnival Day School No. 41 End of Year Barbeque School No. 52 Volunteer LuncheonJune 7 School No. 52 Rummage SaleJune 9 School No. 33 PTA Meeting June 10 School No. 9 Primary Awards Ceremony School No. 54 PTSO MeetingJune 11 School No. 36 Volunteer Tea School No. 58 K-6 Exhibition Night June 12 School No. 5 Cultural Fair & Arts Festival School No. 9 Intermediate Awards Ceremony School No. 44 Field Day/Coffee with the Principal/PTA Meeting School No. 54 Field DayJune 13 School No. 15 End of Year Picnic School No. 16 Field Day School No. 46 End of Year Picnic sponsored by PTA School No. 52 Family Lunch Picnic (Rain date: June 16) School No. 53 Family PicnicJune 14 School No. 33 Dads-N-Donuts School No. 39 Townson Day Picnics/Flag Day CelebrationJune 17 School No. 3 Academic & Sports Awards Night (Grades 1-7) School No. 8 PTO Meeting School No. 45 Talent ShowJune 19 School No. 29 Family Cookout/Field DayJune 20 School No. 1 Anderson Field Day School No. 8 Awards Assembly School No. 53 Field Day

Elementary Moving Up/Graduation CeremoniesJune 14 School No. 12 (K)June 17 School No. 19 (8)June 18 Schools No. 4 (K), 8 (K & 8), 19 (K), 34 (6), 57 (K)June 19 Schools No. 3 (8), 4, 34 (K), 57 (2)June 20 School No. 41 (K & 6)June 22 School No. 3 (K)June 23 Schools No. 7 (K), 9 (K), 36 (PreK), 44 (K & 8), 58 (K)June 24 Schools No. 5 (K & 8), 7 (6), 10 (K & 6), 16 (K), 17 (K), 20 (K), 33 (PreK), 35 (K), 36 (6), 39 (K), 42 (K), 45 (K), 50 (K), 53June 25 Schools No. 1 (K & 6), 9, (6), 12 (6), 16 (8), 17 (8), 20 (6), 22 (K), 23 (K & 6), 25 (PreK, K & 6), 28 (K & 6), 29 (K & 8), 33 (6), 35 (6), 36 (K), 39 (6), 42 (6), 45 (8), 46 (K), Wilson Foundation Academy (K & 8)June 26 Schools No. 15 (6), 22 (6), 46 (6), 54 (K & 6), 58 (6)June 28 School No. 9 (8)

High School Graduation CeremoniesCheck with your school to verify date/time/location of ceremonies.

June 26 All City High June 27 James Monroe High School, Robert Brown School of Construction & Design, Northwest College Preparatory High School, Rochester Early College International High School, Rochester STEM High School, School of the ArtsJune 28 Charlotte High School, East High School, Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School, Vanguard Collegiate High SchoolJune 29 School Without Walls Commencement Academy


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GENERAL INFORMATION

Time Schedules for Schools ...........................................1Attendance .................................................................... 2Emergency Information and Plans ............................... 2Emergency School Closings .......................................... 2Food Service .................................................................. 2 Homework ..................................................................... 2Internet Use ................................................................... 3Make-up Days ................................................................ 2Marking Period and Report Card Dates ....................... 3No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act .................................. 3 Parent Organizations ....................................................4

Bilingual Education Council ...................................4Parent Advisory Council (PAC) ..............................4Parent Liaisons/Home School Assistants ..............4 Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)/Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) ......................4School Based Planning Teams (SBPT) ...................4

Parent Resources .......................................................... 3How to Address Issues Involving Your Child ........4Office of Parent Engagement (OPE) ..................... 3Operation MAN (Men of Action Network) ...........4 Parent CONNECTxp ............................................... 3Parent Service Center ............................................4Parent University....................................................4

Personal Student Information ......................................4Photo Release Information........................................... 5Rochester Education Foundation .................................8 Safe School Hotline ....................................................... 5Safety Drills .................................................................... 2 Scholarships for College ............................................... 5Student Leadership Congress (SLC) ............................. 5Student Placement/Registering for School ................. 5

Elementary Schools ............................................... 5Secondary Schools (Grades 7-12) ........................... 5Language Assessment and Placement Services ...6

Student Records ...........................................................6Students First ................................................................6Transfer of Flags Ceremony ..........................................6

Transportation ...............................................................6Visiting Schools.............................................................. 7Volunteering and Partnerships ..................................... 7Work Permits for Students ...........................................8Website ..........................................................................8

ACADEMIC GUIDELINES

Advanced Placement (AP) .......................................... 10 Arts .................................................................................8Bilingual Education ........................................................9 Career and Technical Education (CTE)........................ 10 Common Core Learning Standards ..............................9 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) .......9 English Language Learners (ELL) .................................8Foreign Language Program ..........................................9Health Education ......................................................... 10Integrated Literacy ...................................................... 10Learning Through English Academic Program (LEAP) ...9Major Achievement Program (MAP) .......................... 10 Mathematics ................................................................ 10Physical Education ....................................................... 10Prekindergarten Programs .......................................... 11SAT/PSAT Tests ............................................................. 11 Science ......................................................................... 10Social Studies ............................................................... 10Testing .......................................................................... 11

DISTRICT PROGRAMS & STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Academic Intervention Services for Students ............ 11Adult and Career Education Services ..........................12Assessment and Related Services ...............................15

Audiology ..............................................................15 Assistive Technology for Children ........................15Bilingual Assessment Team ..................................15 MATCH Team (Medical Management and Assistive Technology for Children) ......................................15Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services ..........15 Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) ............................................15 School Psychology ................................................15Speech-Language and Hearing .............................15Teacher of the Deaf (TOD)/Hard of Hearing ........15

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)/Orientation and Mobility ......................................15

Athletics/Extracurricular Eligibility ..............................12Bureau of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (BRIA) ...12Child Find ..................................................................... 16Confidentiality and Privacy ..........................................12 Crisis Team ....................................................................14 Dial-A-Teacher ...............................................................12Due Process Rights ......................................................15 Extended Learning Opportunities ...............................12Grief Resource Network ..............................................12Health and Medical Services ........................................12Homeless Program .......................................................14 Individual Education Plan (IEP) ....................................15 National Academy Foundation (NAF) .........................14Native American Resource Center ..............................14 School-Based Health Centers ......................................13School Counseling Services .........................................14 School-Linked Health Clinics ........................................13School Nursing Services ...............................................13School Social Work .......................................................14Section 504 Accommodations .................................... 16SMILEmobile.................................................................14Special Education and Related Services ......................15 Student Accident Program ..........................................14Student and Family Support Centers ......................... 16 Student Evaluations .....................................................15Student Support Services Contact Information ........ 16 Summer Programs ...................................................... 16 Telemedicine (Health-e-Access) ..................................14Transition Planning ...................................................... 16Work-Based Learning Programs ................................. 16Youth Development and Family Services (YDFS) ...... 16

DISTRICTWIDE POLICIES

Code of Conduct ...........................................................17Code of Discipline ........................................................ 18Dress Code ....................................................................17Environmental Safety .................................................. 18Prohibited Student Conduct ........................................17Public Conduct on School Property............................ 18 Searches on School Property ......................................17Whistleblower Hotline ................................................ 18

Parent HandbookT A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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Elementary Schools

Martin B. Anderson School No. 1 ................................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.Clara Barton School No. 2 ...........................................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.*Nathaniel Rochester Community School No. 3 ........8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.George Mather Forbes School No. 4 ..........................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.John H. Williams School No. 5 ....................................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 ......................................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.*Roberto Clemente School No. 8 ...............................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.*Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 9 ..................7:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (Wed.) 2:00 p.m.*Dr. Walter Cooper Academy School No. 10 ..............7:30 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m.James P. B. Duffy School No. 12 ..................................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.The Children’s School of Rochester No. 15 ................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.John Walton Spencer School No. 16 ..........................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.*Enrico Fermi School No. 17 ........................................8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19 ........................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.Henry Lomb School No. 20 .........................................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.*Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 ................................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.*Francis Parker School No. 23 ....................................7:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (Wed.) 2:00 p.m.Nathaniel Hawthorne School No. 25 ..........................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.Henry Hudson School No. 28 ......................................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.Adlai E. Stevenson School No. 29 ...............................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.John James Audubon School No. 33 ..........................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.*Dr. Louis A. Cerulli School No. 34 .............................7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 2:55 p.m.Pinnacle School No. 35 ................................................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.Henry W. Longfellow School No. 36 ..........................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.Andrew J. Townson School No. 39 .............................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.*Kodak Park School No. 41 .........................................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.Abelard Reynolds School No. 42 ................................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.Theodore Roosevelt School No. 43 ............................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.*Lincoln Park School No. 44 .......................................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.*Mary McLeod Bethune School No. 45 ......................7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.*Charles Carroll School No. 46 ...................................7:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 4:07 p.m. (Wed.) 2:50 p.m.Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50 ................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52................................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.Montessori Academy School No. 53 ..........................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.The Flower City School No. 54 ....................................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.Early Childhood School of Rochester No. 57 .............7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.World of Inquiry School No. 58 (K-6) .........................9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:35 p.m.Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy .....................7:35 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.

Secondary Schools

*Charlotte High School ...............................................7:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.East High School ..........................................................7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.Integrated Arts and Technology High School ............8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.*James Monroe High School .....................................7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m.*Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School

Commencement Academy ....................................7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.*The Leadership Academy for Young Men ................7:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.*Northeast College Preparatory High School ............7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m.*Northwest College Preparatory High School...........7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m.Robert Brown H.S. of Construction & Design ............7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.Rochester Early College International High School ...7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.Rochester STEM High School .....................................7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.*School of the Arts......................................................7:35 a.m. 8:05 a.m. 1st 2:55 p.m. ...................................................................................... 2nd 3:55p.m. School Without Walls Commencement Academy .....7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.School Without Walls Foundation Academy .............8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Vanguard Collegiate High School ...............................8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.World of Inquiry School No. 58 (7-11) .........................8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Programs

*All City High ...............................................................7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.(Individual student schedules vary. There will be additional dismissals through 7 p.m.)

Rochester International Academy .............................7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.Young Mothers and Interim Health Academy ..............................8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.Additional Youth Programs/Long-term Suspension .....................7:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

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*Expanded Learning Time SchoolsMany schools provide additional time in the day or on school breaks for instruction, support, and extra-curricular activities. Time schedules in red may be changing. Check with these schools before the beginning of the school year for start and dismissal times.

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TIME SCHEDULES FOR SCHOOLS

PLEASE NOTE:

Schools No. 3, 17 and 34 have changed their time schedules since the printing of the calendar. Please refer to this page for the correct times.

Make-up DaysState law requires schools to provide students at least 180 days of instruction each

school year. If instructional days fall below the minimum because of emergency clos-ings, make-up days will be added immediately after the scheduled end of the school year.

Safety DrillsAll schools are required by law to have at least 12 fire drills a year. Eight of the drills must

take place before December 1, and two must be practiced during breakfast or lunch. State and federal guidelines also require schools to test their School Safety Plans. Safety Plan drills include practicing lockdowns, lockouts, on- and off site evacuations, and sheltering-in-place. Drills will be called at the discretion of school principals and may be recorded for review.

Food ServiceBreakfast and lunch for students is offered in every school daily. Monthly menus can be

accessed from the home page of the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org. Click on the “School Food Services and Menus” shortcut.

As of the 2012-2013 school year, the District entered into the Community Eligibility Option (CEO) which makes it possible for all children to have a free breakfast and free lunch every school day. This is a great way to ensure that students will begin their school day with fuel for their bodies and minds.

While all of our students eat free under the Community Eligibility Option, the District needs to obtain household income eligibility data to support other functions. There are many grants the District applies for that are based on financial need, and this data sheet will capture that information. Some examples of services that are provided are: tutors for students, learning resources, exam-fee exemptions (which can average $90 per exam), and Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Parents or guardians should fill out an income eligibility form as early in the new school year as possible. For more information, call 336-4100.

Homework

Homework is an important part of the learning process, supporting the establishment of good study habits, individual responsibility and time management. All of these skills are required for success in school and the workplace. Quality homework reinforces what students learn in school and provides the opportunity for parents, guardians, and family members to be involved in their child’s education.

In general, students are expected to do homework each night as follows:

Grades K-2 15 minutesGrade 3 30 minutesGrades 4-5 30–60 minutesGrades 6-8 1 1/2–2 1/2 hoursGrades 9-12 2 1/2–3 1/2 hours (including study time)

Parents, guardians and families are in a powerful position to support their child’s academic achievement. Students should have an area of study that is free from distractions and access to basic materials (paper, pencil, pen, ruler, and eraser). In the event that a child is unable to complete an assignment, it is helpful if the parent or guardian contacts the teacher immediately. Students are expected to read 20-30 minutes daily.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher(s) early in the year regarding specific expectations for homework.

General Information

AttendanceThe Rochester City School District is committed to increasing our students’ academic per-

formance through improved student attendance. It is our mission and goal to establish a clear collaboration and communication between RCSD departments, families and the community by implementing strategies to make sure students attend school.

The RCSD will focus on maximizing student attendance by clarifying responsibilities of staff, students, parents, and community, identifying appropriate resources, and ensuring that students are successful academically, economically, and socially. The expectation is that all schools will continually strive toward 100% attendance.

Parents and guardians have primary responsibility for ensuring that students arrive to school daily and on time. They are obligated to inform the school that their child will be absent from school or classes, and responsible for encouraging students to stay in school.

In the event a student is absent, the parent is to provide a written excuse within five days of the absence. Parents should call the school when their child is going to be absent and follow up with written notification to the school.

If you have any questions regarding the student attendance policy, call the Office of Stu-dent Attendance at 262-8105.

Emergency Information and PlansIt’s important for our schools to be able to contact the parents or guardians of every

student in case of an emergency. Parents are asked to give the school office the names of people who can be contacted in

an emergency, with current home and work phone numbers for each. Parents should notify the school immediately if emergency contact numbers change during the year.

Each school has a plan for responding to emergency situations that may occur during the school day. These include medical emergencies, weather-related emergencies, utility failures (electricity, gas, water), and situations involving school safety and security including bomb threats and intruders in schools.

The plans enable schools to be prepared in the event of an emergency and to protect the safety and well-being of students, staff, and visitors. They are reviewed regularly by school staff and are updated in accordance with directives from District safety officials working with state and federal agencies.

Emergency School ClosingsIf schools are closed due to severe weather or another emergency, an announcement will

be made on local T.V. and radio stations. The District will notify stations by 6:00 a.m. if schools are closed for the day. Parents and staff will also get an automated telephone call informing them of the closure.

When city public schools are closed, no transportation will be provided to any schools or programs served by the City School District.

If schools remain open during inclement weather, it is the responsibility of parents to decide if their children can safely travel their usual routes to school.

If it becomes necessary to close schools early on a given day, an announcement will also be made on local T.V. and radio stations, with an automated phone call to parents. School personnel will not leave their buildings until all students are provided transportation home and walkers are dismissed.

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Internet UseIn accordance with the District’s Code of Conduct, District computer equipment shall be

used only for purposes consistent with the District’s educational and business mission and not in violation of law or copyright.

The use of District equipment, email, Internet access, and websites is subject to monitoring without prior notice or express consent. Users shall have no expectation of privacy.

For a copy of the Code of Conduct, including rules for Internet use, call 262-8525.

Marking Period and Report Card DatesElementary (Grades K-6) Secondary (Grades 7-12) Marking Period 1: 7/1/13 to 11/8/13 Marking Period 1: 7/1/13 to 10/18/13 Marking Period 2: 11/9/13 to 1/31/14 Marking Period 2: 10/19/13 to 12/6/13Marking Period 3: 2/1/14 to 4/11/14 Marking Period 3: 12/7/13 to 1/31/14Marking Period 4: 4/12/14 to 6/26/14 Marking Period 4: 2/1/14 to 3/21/14 Marking Period 5: 3/22/14 to 5/9/14 Marking Period 6: 5/10/14 to 6/26/14

Elementary Report Cards sent home week of: Secondary Report Cards mailed week of:November 18, 2013 October 28, 2013February 10, 2014 December 16, 2013April 21, 2014 February 10, 2014June 30, 2014 March 31, 2014 May 19, 2014 June 30, 2014

No Child Left Behind ActThe No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, a part of the Elementary and Secondary Educa-

tion Act (ESEA) of 1965, is a federal law designed to provide resources to improve education for all children and to help close the achievement gap between “traditionally under served groups of students” (such as low-income, disabled, and minority students), and their classmates. It holds schools and school districts responsible for helping students meet challenging academic standards, gives parents a voice as a partner in their child’s education, and supports highly qualified teachers by promoting teaching methods that work.

Current highlights include:• Focusing federal Title I funds to strengthen language arts and math instruction, after-school

academic programs, and academic support for English language learners• Ensuring greater opportunities for parents to become active partners in their children’s

education through parent involvement/engagement• Allowing more choices for parents and students attending low-performing schools• Strengthening federal policies governing state testing, school accountability, and teacher

and paraprofessional qualifications

In addition, NCLB currently requires school districts to:• Notify parents when the District or their children’s schools have been cited for low perfor-

mance. Parents must be notified 2 weeks before the beginning of the school year, or as soon as practical after the School Accountability List is released by the New York State Education Department

• Offer eligible students (as defined by NCLB) the opportunity to receive additional academic support based on academic need and extended learning opportunities to students to close achievement gaps

• Offer eligible students (as defined by NCLB) in low-performing schools the opportunity to transfer to higher performing schools, when transfer options exist

• Notify parents if their children’s teachers are not certified in the area they are teaching• Respond if parents ask for information regarding the certification of their child’s teacher

For more information, visit the Rochester City School District website at www.rcsdk12.org. Click on Parents or Departments, click on No Child Left Behind for more information and for links to the New York State and U.S Department of Education’s “No Child Left Behind” websites.

Parent ResourcesParent and family engagement increases student achievement and success. Below are

some parent organizations at the District level that provide parents and guardians with op-portunities to be more involved and engaged in their child’s education.

Office of Parent Engagement (OPE) The Office of Parent (Family) Engagement is responsible for providing educational and

technical assistance to the District Community around Family-School Partnerships. Family engagement is a shared responsibility in which schools and other community agencies and organizations are committed to engaging families in meaningful ways and in which families are committed to actively supporting their children’s learning and development, toward educational success from Pre-K to college. Our goal is to REACH Parents: Respond to parents’ needs; Encourage open communication; Advocate for parents and the District; Collaborate with Community Partners; Help parents help their children toward academic success.

The Office of Parent Engagement staff can help you become more engaged in your child’s learning. OPE is located at 131 West Broad Street on the 1st floor. For more information, visit our website at www.rcsdk12.org/OPE. Contact our office at 262-8359 or via email at [email protected]. All services are available in Spanish.

ParentCONNECTxpParentCONNECTxp is a user-friendly, web-based system designed to improve communica-

tion between home and school to support student achievement. Through this secure online system, parents are able to check their child’s academic progress from any computer, anytime. This allows parents to monitor grades, view report cards, check attendance reports and com-municate with their child’s teacher and more! The system also allows parents to subscribe to email or phone alerts on grades, attendance and missing assignments.

ParentCONNECTxp Tech Sites are not only being established across the district in all schools, but in community centers, churches, and other community partner sites across the city of Rochester as well.

Information and registration is available at your child’s school and online at www.rcsdk12.org/ParentCONNECT. Contact ParentCONNECT via email at [email protected] or contact the office of Parent Engagement at (585) 324-9999.

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Parent Service CenterThe Parent Service Center provides assistance to parents and guardians in solving problems, addressing complaints and resolving school-related issues when normal procedures at the school level have not been successful. Parent Services Representatives are available to meet with parents either at Central Office (131 West Broad Street), or at the school locations. Staff members serve as impartial mediators between parties and can help identify the best means of resolving issues successfully. Parent Services Representatives can also answer questions about the District, its policies and administrative procedures. Contact Parent Services Repre-sentatives at 262-8359.

Parent University

Parent University provides training workshops to help parents strengthen their skills in supporting their children’s education, including help with homework, test preparation, commu-nication, and understanding curriculum. It also offers a Parent Leadership Academy to prepare parents for leadership roles in parent organizations. In addition, Parent University provides professional development to staff in the area of developing partnerships with parents. For more information, contact the Office of Parent Engagement at 324-9999.

Operation MAN (Men of Action Network)Operation MAN is a fatherhood initiative working to establish a father focused program at

every school in the District. The four areas of focus will include: visibility in the schools, support school activities, participation in training programs and mentorship.

How To Address Issues Involving Your ChildIf you have a concern about an issue involving your child, begin by making an appointment

to meet with the teacher. Most problems can be successfully resolved at the classroom level when a parent and teacher work together.

If the issue goes beyond something the teacher can address, contact the school’s main office to arrange an appointment with the principal. You may also contact the school’s parent liaison/home-school assistant at the elementary level, or the school counselor at the high school level.

If a concern remains after you have followed these steps, please contact OPE at 262-8353 or 262-8348, and a representative will assist you with trying to resolve your issue.

If the concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the New York State Department of Education using the Written Complaint and Appeal Procedures link on the district’s website at www.rcsdk12.org/NCLB.

Parent OrganizationsParent Advisory Council

The District-wide Parent Advisory Council (PAC) encourages authentic engagement among a cross section of parents— who are selected to serve on the council by their school communi-ties—and District leadership.

The Parent Advisory Council meets regularly with the Board of Education, Superintendent and Cabinet members. As part of this collaboration, the council raises concerns and seeks to work collaboratively to understand and/or resolve issues when possible, makes recommenda-tions on the District’s obligation to meaningful family engagement under legislation and policy, and serves as a conduit to bring information to the Council from their school communities.

Council members communicate information back to their schools through the PTA, School-Based Planning Teams, school newsletters, and the Web. The PAC meets two times per month. The first meeting is the regularly scheduled business meeting, on the first Monday of the month and the second meeting is an Informational meeting held on the 4th Monday of the Month, where guest speakers are invited to give presentations and gather feedback on various subject matters as appropriate.

For more information on the Parent Advisory Council, visit www.rcsdk12.org/OPE or call 324-9999.

Bilingual Education CouncilThis body advises the Superintendent on issues regarding bilingual education including

curriculum, instructional materials, and cultural issues. Meetings are held monthly. For more information, call 262-8334.

School-Based Planning Teams (SBPT)These teams are responsible for reviewing student performance, setting goals for academic im-provement, and designing a program for the school to meet those goals. Parents are welcome to be a part of the team at their child’s school and to work with the principal and teachers in developing the school’s improvement plan. For more information, contact your child’s school or call 324-9999.

Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)/Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)Parent-Teacher Associations/Organizations support and advocate for children in their

schools and in the community. For more information, contact your child’s school or call 324-9999.

Parent Liaisons/Home School AssistantsEach elementary school has its own parent liaison and several high schools have their own

home-school assistant. These school staff members serve as a connection between families and school. They facilitate communication with parents, help families navigate the school system, and support meaningful parent engagement activities in the schools. To find out how to contact your school’s parent liaison or home-school assistant, contact your school’s main office or call 324-9999.

Personal Student Information

Parents of District students have the right to request that the District not release “directory information” about their children to outside organizations. Directory information is defined as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in school activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and most recent educational institution attended. Occasionally, the District may be asked for such information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law by parent or student associations, social service or community groups, or providers of educational, training, or employment opportunities, including recruiters for col-leges and the armed services.

Parents should notify the District if they do not want any or all such information released without prior consent. Parents may do so by completing the non-disclosure form available in schools and also at the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org. The District will keep a record of your response in this matter and act accordingly.

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Photo Release InformationThe District often invites the news media to cover activities in its schools and publicize

the achievements of students. District staff and approved partner organizations also may photograph and videotape students for the same purpose. Photos and videos of students may be used in District communications including brochures, broadcast productions and the District’s website.

Parents and guardians will be asked to complete a Photo Release Form giving permission for their child’s photo and/or video image to be used for promotional purposes. The form is available at your child’s school and also on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org.

Parents who do not want their child to be photographed or videotaped should indicate this on the Photo Release Form and notify the school’s main office.

Safe School HotlineThe Safe School hotline provides a single, confidential number that students, parents or

employees can call anonymously to report threats of violence and illegal activities. The toll-free hotline number is (585) 324-SAFE (7233). It is available 24 hours a day, seven

days a week. Callers may remain anonymous. Please call 911 for police assistance if it is an emergency.

Students, families and employees are encouraged to use the hotline to report threats, violence, bullying, harassment, illegal, or potentially dangerous activities. Students and families can also call CrimeStoppers at 423-9300 with information about criminal activity.

If you have questions about the Safe Schools Hotline, call the Department of Security at 262-8600.

Scholarships for CollegeThere are hundreds of scholarships available to RCSD students each year. If your child is

in high school, please take a moment to review all of the scholarships available to help them attend college. Contact your School Counselor for more information.

Student Leadership Congress (SLC)Student Leadership Congress is an organization of students, grades 7-12, that represents

the voice of Rochester students. The Student Leadership Congress meets monthly to develop leadership skills and engage in community service. The president of Student Leadership Con-gress serves as the official spokesperson for the students of the District and as the student representative to the Rochester Board of Education. For more information, contact your child’s school or call 262-8133.

Student Placement/Registering for SchoolParents can register their children for school at the Parent Information Center located at: 131 West Broad Street Rochester, New York 14614 Phone (585) 262-8241

Placement Center staff will assist parents with every step of the registration process. They can also provide parents with information about the schools available to their children to help them make an informed choice.

Parents of children who speak a language other than English will also be helped at the Placement Center. A language assessment for their child will be provided by the Center. The assessment will help determine the best placement for the student in an academic program.

Elementary School Selection and RegistrationChildren who will be five years old on or before December 1st, should start the registration

process in January to begin kindergarten in September.Rochester’s elementary school choice system divides the District into three attendance

zones: Northeast, Northwest, and South. Parents can choose from among all the schools in the zone in which they live (including their neighborhood school), as well as from several “citywide” schools open to all students, if space is available.

School selection catalogs and applications are mailed to parents in the fall. They are also available at that time on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org. Profiles of each elementary school are also available on the website. Detailed information regarding every public school in the state can be obtained at www.nysed.gov.

To register your child for elementary school, including prekindergarten and kindergarten, or any new student to the District, visit the Parent Information Center. Be sure to bring the following papers:

• A copy of the child’s birth certificate, Alien Registration Card, or other satisfactory documen-tation as proof of age. An Alien Registration Card is not a requirement for the registration of any student

• Proof of immunization from your health-care provider• Proof of address (e.g., utilities bill, Frontier or Time Warner phone bill, rent agreement, lease

or mortgage)• Proof of guardianship (if the child does not reside with parents)• Photo identification for the registering parent/guardian• If a child is new to the District and in grades 1-6, you will need a report card or relevant docu-

ment indicating their grade level from their previous school

Secondary School (Grades 7-12) Selection and RegistrationSchool selection catalogs and applications are mailed to parents of students entering high

school in the fall. They are also available on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org. Profiles of each high school are also available on the website.

When registering your child, be sure to bring the following papers:

• Copy of the child’s birth certificate or Alien Registration Card, or other satisfactory documen-tation as proof of age. An Alien Registration Card is not a requirement for the registration of any student

• Proof of immunization from your health-care provider. (Contact the Placement Center for specific requirements.) You may also bring the fax number of your child’s health care provider

• Proof of address (e.g., utilities bill, Frontier or Time Warner phone bill, rent agreement, lease or mortgage)

• Proof of guardianship (if child does not reside with parents)• Photo identification for the registering parent/guardian

For additional information, please call 262-8241 or visit us at www.rcsdk12.org and click

on “Student Placement” under Quicklinks.

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Language Assessment & Placement ServicesLanguage Assessment & Placement services are provided for parents and students from

PreK through grade 12 whose native language is not English at the time of registration. Lan-guage assessors test students to determine English language proficiency levels for informing placement options in schools and programs. English Language Learners are entitled to services and programs that address their language development needs, as well as their interests and academic needs. Interpretation is provided to parents when needed.

Student RecordsThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents of students 17 years

of age and younger, and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”), certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:

(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days from the date that the school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to see to the school principal, who will make arrangements and notify the parent or eligible student when and where the records may be inspected.

(2) The right to request the amendment of any of the student’s education records be-lieved to be inaccurate. Parents or eligible students should write to the school principal, clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed and specifying why it is inaccurate. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify them of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will also be provided. If, after a hearing, the school decides not to amend the record, the student may insert a statement in the record setting forth his or her views.

(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure with-out consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests (i.e., the need to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility). A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks; or an official of another school district in which a student seeks to enroll.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school district to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Such complaints should be filed with the following office:

Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-4605

(5a) “Directory Information” is defined in FERPA as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in school activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and

awards received, and most recent educational institution attended. Occasionally, the District may be asked for such information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law by parent or student associations, social service or community groups, or providers of educational, training, or employment opportunities, including recruiters for colleges and the armed services. Federal law requires that the armed services be treated equally with other employers. Sometimes the news media seek such information about students, including athletes, who have won awards or attained notable achievements.

(5b) Parents should notify the District if they do not want any or all such information released without prior consent. Parents may do so by completing the non-disclosure form available in schools and also on the Parents and Students tab, Forms section of the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org. The District will keep a record of parents’ response in this matter and act accordingly.

Students First“Students First” is the official television program of the Rochester City School District,

produced by the Communications Department with the involvement of city high school students.Each week, “Students First” provides our community with a fresh, lively look at the exciting

activities taking place in Rochester’s schools and the latest in District news and information. A student-anchored newscast, with students also handling technical duties behind the camera, is a regular part of this one-hour program.

A new episode of “Students First” begins airing each Friday and can be seen as follows:

Friday 4:00 p.m. RCTV 15Saturday 10:00 a.m. City 12 10:00 a.m. WBGT My18 (non-cable 40 and 26)Monday 1:00 p.m. City 12 4:00 p.m. RCTV 15 Tuesday 2:00 p.m. RCTV 15

Additional District programming is available 24/7 on the internet at: www.rcsdk12.org/rcsdtv.

Board of Education meetings are broadcast live each month on RCTV 15, and streamed live and archived online at www.rcsdk12.org/rcsdtv. For more information, call 262-8755.

Transfer of Flags CeremonyEvery year, the District, with the support of Bausch & Lomb, recognizes each school’s top

students in academics and citizenship. The students, known as Standard Bearers, are honored at the Transfer of Flags ceremony which will be held at Monroe High School. This year will mark the 125th observance of the ceremony, the oldest surviving tradition in the District. The ceremony will be held Sunday, May 18th at 1:30 p.m. Rehearsal will be Friday, May 16th.

For more information, contact your child’s school.

TransportationStudents who live more than a mile and a half from the school they attend and children

who have certain disabilities receive free transportation to and from school. Parents are in-formed of arrangements for their children’s transportation before school opens in September.

It is important to remember that information sent out in August may change as a result of student addresses changing. During the first few months of school, please expect changes that may possibly alter route times up to 30 minutes.

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The District utilizes a combination of contracted yellow school buses and Regional Transit Service (RTS) for student transportation. All student transportation information is sent to parents prior to the first day of school. Secondary school students who ride RTS buses will receive a temporary bus pass in the mail before the first day of school. Permanent passes will be issued to students by each school.

If your address changes during the school year, you must notify your child’s school office or the District’s Parent Information Center so that appropriate transportation arrangements can be made. The Transportation Department cannot take this information directly from parents.

It is important for parents to understand that they are responsible for their child’s safety and supervision prior to boarding the bus each morning and after the child gets off the bus each afternoon. For more information, call the Transportation Department at 336-4000.

Important Information for Students Who Ride School Buses: The Rochester City School District is committed to providing safe and reliable transporta-

tion for each child. Each child contributes to the success of a safe ride to and from school each day. Any student who disrupts the normal operation of the bus or endangers the safety of others while entering, leaving, or riding on the bus or any district vehicles may be immediately suspended from transportation and face disciplinary action, including loss of transportation privileges. Please take a moment to review the School Bus Safety Rules below and take this opportunity to discuss them with your child.

• When boarding the bus, find a seat immediately• No smoking• No eating or drinking• Respect and obey your driver and/or attendant• Do not swing or play with seat belts as the buckles can cause serious injury• Respect other students and their property• No use of profanity or offensive language• Do not call fellow students inappropriate names• Stay in your seat while the bus is moving• Keep the bus clean. Do not leave papers or garbage on the floors or seats• Keep head, hands, and arms inside the bus• Keep aisles clear of arms, legs and bags which can create safety hazards for other students

boarding the bus and can block the way in the event of an emergency• Do not throw items at each other or the driver• Be courteous, talk quietly • Gather your items prior to arriving at your stop. Wait for the bus to stop before getting up

to leave. Move quickly through the bus as you exit • Students are not permitted to bring items such as live animals, glass objects, or any school

project that cannot be safely held on the student’s lap• Use of electronic toys or cell phones is not permitted on buses• Students should not remove items from book bags until they get home. Reading is encour-

aged• If a secondary school student loses his/her buss pass, a replacement must be obtained

through the school. The child will not be able to board the bus without a pass

If a student witnesses or experiences improper behavior on the bus they should tell the driver or attendant before getting off the bus. Behavior that will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal from the bus includes: bullying, fighting, injury to another student, display or threat of weapon, and any inappropriate sexual discussion or behavior.

Additional Bus Transportation information:• Be outside at your assigned stop at least 10-15 minutes ahead of time. If a child misses the

bus, it will be the parent’s responsibility to get the child to school• Be on time. Buses will leave school 10 minutes after dismissal • Ride only the bus assigned to you• Before you cross the street, wait at your stop for the universal crossing signal from the

driver (a hand signal taught at the beginning of the year), or wait for an attendant to come across to get you. If the driver honks the horn while you are crossing, it means it is not safe to cross and you should return to the curb

Safety Tips for Students Who Walk To School:

• Cross at corners, not mid-block or between parked cars • Stop and look in all directions before crossing. Watch for turning cars• Be extra alert in bad weather, when visibility is reduced and cars cannot stop as fast • Obey the directions of police officers, crossing guards, and safety patrols. Pay attention to

traffic signs and signals• Use the “buddy system.” Walk with a friend whenever possible• Never talk to strangers or get into a stranger’s car. Tell a parent or teacher if you’ve been

approached by a stranger• Get a Safe Walking Route Map from your school. The map outlines the safest possible walk-

ing route to school

Visiting SchoolsParents and other citizens are encouraged to visit schools to observe the work of students

and teachers. However, schools must maintain certain limits regarding visitors so that their primary mission of teaching and learning can take place effectively.

The following are among the rules for visitors stated in the Code of Conduct:

• Upon arriving at school, all visitors must report to the main office. They must sign in and obtain a visitor’s badge to wear while in the school

• Visitors, including parents, who wish to observe a classroom in session must arrange for such a visit in advance by contacting the teacher

• Teachers are expected not to take class time to discuss individual matters with visitors. Meet-ings with teachers should be pre-arranged by phone or through written correspondence

• For the safety of students, unauthorized persons on school property will be considered trespassers and will be asked to leave. If necessary, the police will be called

Volunteering and Partnerships The District welcomes community involvement in support of its students. Meaningful

opportunities are available for partners in a number of areas including curriculum support, tutoring and mentoring, school-to-career experiences, and technology. In addition, partner-ship activities can be linked to New York State academic standards through projects involving literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and physical education.

Schools can also utilize other resources such as scholarships, donations of books, assistance with student exhibitions, guest readers and speakers, classroom presentations, rewards for improved academic performance/attendance, before/after-school and lunch-time activities, paid/unpaid internships for students, and job shadowing for students and staff.

In addition, the Rochester PENCIL Program (Public Education Needs Civic Engagement In

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Learning) Program welcomes businesses to become partners and build school-based partner-ships with the business community in order to strengthen Rochester City Schools by bringing together the best ideas, resources, and talent across sectors.

For more information on how to volunteer or become a partner with a school, visit www.rcsdk12.org or call 262-8133.

Rochester Education Foundation Rochester Education Foundation (REF) is an independent organization whose mission

is to provide programs and resources to improve learning and success for all Rochester city public school students through partnerships with community, business and educational orga-nizations and groups.

Founded in 2005, REF offers a variety of programs serving student needs. Through Give Back, Give Books, REF has provided more than 30,000 new books to enable book clubs and special parent-child events to occur at city schools and to support student home libraries. Edu-cators can apply for up to 200 new books apiece through REF’s Teachers’ Choice program. The REF also has donated more than 800 musical instruments for city student use since the launch of its Spring for Music program in 2005. Other programs provide paid internships over the summer for high school students (the NAF Summer Work Internship program), and last-dollar grants to high school graduates attending college. Additionally, REF supports funds providing outdoor activities, musical mentoring and other activities at various schools, as well as the annual Partnership Awards Dinner, which honors valuable partners of city students.

For more information, visit rochestereducation.org or givebackgivebooks.org. Contact REF via email at [email protected] or call 271-5790.

Work Permits for StudentsNew York State requires individuals under age 18 to have a work permit before they begin

work. Rochester City School District’s Work Permit Office is located at 175 Martin Street, Room 116 in the Student Records Department. The office is open Monday-Friday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

To apply for a work permit, students are required to complete the following:

• An application for Employment Certificate signed by their parent or guardian. Be sure to enter age and address on the form

• A Pre-Employment Physical Certificate signed and dated by their doctor indicating proof of physical exam within one year of applying for a work permit. Students can check with their school nurse to see if a Pre-Employment Physical Certificate is on file

These forms and directions for completing them are available on the District’s website at: www.rcsdk12.org. Click on “Student Records” under Quicklinks, then click “Work Permits.”

In addition to the completed forms, students must bring one of the following with them when requesting a work permit to validate date of birth: birth certificate (copy or original), baptismal certificate, unexpired passport, permanent resident card, or current unexpired driver’s license.

Student must be in attendance to receive a work permit.

WebsiteThe District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org, is a primary source of information on District

events, news, school profiles, special programs, policies, and more. Families that do not have a computer with Internet access at home can visit any Roches-

ter library branch or community center to access the District website or use ParentConnect software.

Academic Guidelines

The Rochester City School District’s academic program is aligned with rigorous national and state common core standards that support high student achievement. (For more about learning standards, visit www.engageny.org.)

The District uses a coherent, aligned district core instructional program (Grades K to 9, ELA and Math), an essential attribute of high-achieving schools and districts. Specific academic goals, standards and learning experiences are in place for all grades and subjects, and those goals are consistent from school to school.

K-6 and K-8 elementary school students receive report cards four times during the school year: early, mid-point, third quarter, and fourth quarter. Grades 7-12 secondary school students receive report cards six times during the academic year (October, December, February, March, May and June). Report cards are designed to capture the degree to which students learned what was taught. Instruction and intervention are targeted to student needs, ensuring accountability for the academic success of all students. (See also Marking Period and Report Card Dates.)

Arts

The Arts program in elementary and high schools includes instruction in music and art to help students reach New York State learning standards in these areas. Instrumental music and/or string instruction are offered in some elementary schools; for specific offerings, call your child’s school or see the school profiles on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org.

Through the Eastman Community Music School’s Pathways Program, students have opportunities to earn scholarships to take weekly music lessons at the Eastman Community Music School. District music teachers recommend outstanding students in grades 5-12 who would benefit from the program. Interested students compete in an audition, and students who are accepted attend an orientation. For more information, contact your child’s school music teacher, call the RCSD Arts Department at 262-8473 or call the Eastman Community Music School at 274-1400.

Through the Creative Workshop at the Memorial Art Gallery, students have opportunities to earn scholarships to take weekly art classes at the Memorial Art Gallery. District art teachers recommend outstanding students in grades K-12 who would benefit from the program. For more information, contact your child’s school art teacher or call the RCSD Arts Department at 262-8473.

English Language Learners (ELL)The Department of English Language Learners (ELL) administers and supports the educa-

tion of all students from language backgrounds other than English, including bilingual students, immigrants, and refugees. The department is responsible for improving academic outcomes for all English Language Learners, including bilingual students, and supporting involvement by their families. Programs include:

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)• Bilingual programs which provide both English and Spanish language arts as well as content

coursework in both languages• Sheltered content classes to promote academic English (LEAP)• Special classes for newly-arrived ELLs

For more information, call 262-8234.

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Bilingual EducationBilingual Education uses both the student’s native language and English to help the student

acquire academic knowledge and language proficiency in two languages. In the Rochester City School District, current bilingual programs use English and Spanish. The goal is to promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and academic achievement in two languages, as well as to develop positive cultural understanding. Bilingual programs in the Rochester City School District use transitional and dual language models to accomplish these goals. Elementary bilingual programs are presently offered at Schools No. 9, 12, 17, 22, 28, 33, and 35. Secondary bilingual instruction is offered at Monroe High School, East High School, and School No. 17 (7th and 8th grade). Two Bilingual Home School Assistants facilitate communication between school, home and community for Spanish-speaking students and their families.

Common Core Learning StandardsThe District’s instructional program is based on the New York State P-12 Common Core

Learning Standards (CCLS), which are internationally benchmarked and based on evidence-based standards. These standards serve as a consistent set of expectations for what students should learn and be able to do, so that we can ensure that every student is on track for college and career readiness. The standards were developed by key stakeholders in the field, including teachers, school administrators, and content experts. They have been adopted by forty-five states across the United States, and three territories. In January 2011, the NYS Board of Regents adopted the NYS P-12 CCLS.

Shifts in ELA/Literacy and MathImplementing the Common Core requires 12 “shifts” from previous standards.

Six Shifts in ELA/Literacy Six Shifts in Math• Balancing Informational and Literary Text • Focus • Building Knowledge in the Disciplines • Coherence• Staircase of Complexity • Fluency• Text-Based Answers • Deep Understanding• Writing From Sources • Applications• Academic Vocabulary • Dual Intensity

For parents and families, these shifts provide guidelines for what should be happening within your child’s classroom.

ELA/LiteraryShift 1: Ensures that students read a balance of informational and literary textShift 2: Encourages knowledge building about the world through text rather than teachers

or activitiesShift 3: Makes sure that students read the central, grade-appropriate text that supports

the instruction they are receiving; and teachers create time and provide support for students to engage in “close-reading” of the text

Shift 4: Engages students in rich and rigorous evidence-based conversation about textShift 5: Emphasizes writing and the use of evidence from sources to inform or make an

argumentShift 6: Consistently builds vocabulary found within grade level text that is transferable to

other subjects and contexts

MathShift 1: Focuses deeply only on the concepts that are prioritized by the Common Core

standardsShift 2: Builds new understanding about what has been taught in previous years and con-

nects current learning to those foundational conceptsShift 3: Encourages memorization through repetition and core functions resulting in in-

creased speed and accuracy of simple calculationsShift 4: Encourages deep understanding of math concepts and not just “tricks” to get the

right answer Shift 5: Expects students to use math and choose the appropriate concepts for application

even when they are not prompted to do soShift 6: Emphasizes the intense occurrence of practice and understanding within the class-

room

Through the use of the CCLS the Rochester City School District is working to ensure that all students are college and career ready. The CCLS provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be relevant to the real world and reflect what students should know at each grade level, as well as the skills necessary for them to be suc-cessful in college and careers.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)ESOL services help students from other language backgrounds develop their English lan-

guage skills for success in school and beyond. Certified ESOL teachers offer support in English through academic subjects. Cross-cultural understanding is another important goal of all ESOL instruction. Students develop English skills through specialized instruction by ESOL teachers in collaboration with the rest of their educational program, either as a separate class or within a core content-area classroom. ESOL serves students in every school in the District and is an integral component of all programs that serve English Language Learners at all grade levels, K-12.

Learning through English Academic Program (LEAP) LEAP offers support for the simultaneous development of English language proficiency and

content-area concepts in English to students who are relatively new to English. The program helps students improve their English language skills, build academic knowledge, and make a positive adjustment to school. It is offered at Schools No. 5, 15, 44, 50, and the Rochester International Academy. Students in LEAP also receive ESOL services. Some additional schools such as Schools 3, 7, 23, 53, and 54 offer integrated forms of LEAP for newly arrived students.

Foreign Language ProgramThe foreign language program is designed so that students learn to use languages other

than English for meaningful communication. The program emphasizes language as it is used in real-life situations that students encounter. Through foreign language study, students develop sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic heritage of other groups, and understand their influ-ence on American culture. The ability to communicate across cultures and in other languages will allow them to be successful as citizens and leaders in the 21st century global community.

Foreign language instruction includes American Sign Language, Mandarin Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish. All high schools and several elementary schools offer foreign language instruction. Students should begin receiving instruction in languages other than English by

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grade 8. Successful completion of the Second Language Proficiency Exam or Level I course is required for a New York State diploma. Multiple years of study are expected by many colleges. For more information, contact your child’s school, call the Office of Foreign Language or visit www.rcsdk12.org.

Health EducationHealth education is required for all students grades K-12. Students in grades K to 6 are

taught by the elementary classroom teacher; students in grades 7 to 12 are taught by a certi-fied health education teacher. Two semesters of health are required at the secondary level; a .5 credit at the middle level and a .5 credit in high school (required for graduation). Learners increase their health knowledge and learn the skills to develop and maintain lifelong health. Students learn and practice self-management, relationship management, communication, decision-making, planning and goal setting, stress management and advocacy skills. Health education is a holistic approach that requires the collaboration of home, school, and commu-nity, enabling students to make responsible and informed decisions and adopt and maintain healthy behaviors.

Integrated LiteracyThe Department of Integrated Literacy leads, guides, and supports all educators and stu-

dents of English Language Arts in grades K-12. The department offers support for implemen-tation of the Common Core curriculum , instructional resources, classroom materials, teacher training, and professional development. The department also brings a variety of classroom and extended learning opportunities to students to increase their engagement in reading and writing. Having each student meet the standards for career and college readiness through literacy proficiency is the department’s mission.

MathematicsMathematics instruction for students in grades K-12 is designed for students to be fluent

in mathematics operations; to have a deep understanding in mathematical content; and to be able to apply mathematics in interesting and relevant ways. Students must have mastery of basic skills and understand how key mathematical concepts fit together. The mission of the Mathematics Department is for students to be able to use mathematics as a tool to solve rig-orous, real world, non-routine problems. Mathematics instruction at all levels utilizes current technology and improves students’ skills to use technology effectively. High school students must earn three credits in mathematics and pass a NYS Regents Examination in mathematics to earn a diploma.

Physical Education

Physical education is a required part of the curriculum for all students at all levels and is taught by certified physical education teachers. The mission of the Physical Education Depart-ment is to enable all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life. Physical education is fundamental to the development and education of each individual and provides a unique opportunity to develop concepts, skills and attitudes that reinforce personal wellness and the ability to manage one’s life. The Physical Education Department complies with all Federal and NY State regulations.


ScienceScience instruction for students in grades K-12 is designed to utilize the natural curiosity

of children. Students at all levels should be able to make observations, test predictions, and summarize the results of experiments regarding the world around them. The mission of the Science Department is to provide the highest quality science program that will educate students to become scientifically literate citizens for the 21st century. While using a standards-based cur-riculum, instruction is focused on developing conceptual depth as well as scientific processing skills. High school students must earn three credits in science, meet a 1200-minute laboratory requirement and pass a New York State Regents Science Examination to earn a diploma. Stu-dents in grades four and eight will also take a state science assessment based on the curriculum.

Social StudiesSocial studies education is required for all students every year of their school careers, from

kindergarten through grade twelve. In the earliest of grades, students explore their own fami-lies and communities, then the communities of others as they begin to expand their historical thinking skills. As the years progress, students conduct more in-depth investigations of peoples in the United States and the rest of the world in order to develop a better understanding of the core areas of social studies: government, economics, geography, and history. Integrated tightly with the fundamental skills of literacy, it is the goal of the social studies program to help students develop the critical skills needed to be active citizens in our community, our country, and the world. To graduate from high school, students must earn four units of credit in social studies and successfully complete two New York State Regents Examinations: US History and Government, and Global History and Geography.

Advanced Placement (AP)The Advanced Placement (AP) program gives high school students an opportunity to take

college-level courses and to obtain college credit based on their performance on rigorous AP examinations.

The Rochester City School District offers AP courses in more than 20 subject areas, including Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, U.S. and World History, Art History, English, and Spanish. Virtual AP classes are now available for students to take as well. Students should contact their school counselors for more information.

Career and Technical Education (CTE)Career & Technical Education (CTE) is a kindergarten through adult area of study that

includes rigorous academic content closely aligned with career and technical subjects. The purpose of CTE is to provide learning experiences through which students become

aware of a broad spectrum of careers and develop skills that are necessary for employment in specific career areas or post-secondary fields of study.

In grades 9 through 12, CTE includes the specific disciplines of agriculture education, busi-ness and marketing education, family and consumer sciences education, health occupations education, technical education, technology education, and trade/industrial education.

For more information on CTE programs within the Rochester City School District, call 262-8327 or visit the district’s website, www.rcsdk12.org.

Major Achievement Program (MAP)The Major Achievement Program (MAP) provides students in grades 4-6 with opportunities

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for enrichment and acceleration beyond the conventional curriculum. Students become eligible for MAP through the recommendation of classroom teachers based on academic potential, aptitude, and performance. Students are selected for MAP through an evaluation process that combines input from the MAP office, classroom teachers, and parents.


Prekindergarten ProgramsRochester’s prekindergarten programs build the foundation for high academic perfor-

mance and lay the groundwork for what children will be expected to learn and do as they progress through elementary and high school.

Prekindergarten programs are free of charge, and offered at 28 elementary schools and 21 community-based organizations located throughout the city. Bilingual Pre-K programs are offered at Schools No. 6, 9 and 33 for native Spanish speakers.

Children who will be four years old by December 1st can be registered to begin prekinder-garten in September. Programs for three year olds are now also available.

For more information, call 262-8140, or visit www.rcsdk12.org/prek.

Testing (Assessments)

State and local exams (assessments) are intended to ensure that students have the skills they need to meet challenging graduation requirements and are prepared for success in life after graduation.

New York State exams are designed to measure student achievement in English language arts and math in grades 3-8; and science in grades 4 and 8. Exams for these grade levels are required by federal law.

High school students are required to pass rigorous Regents exams that reflect high stan-dards in the core academic subjects.

Wherever possible, test dates have been listed on the monthly pages of the District’s calendar. For more information, contact your child’s school.

Grades K-5In grades K-5, student progress is reported in language arts (reading, writing, listening/

speaking), math, science, social studies, music, physical education, art, and personal growth. In some schools a check list of entry skills for Kindergarten students may accompany the first report card.

Report cards for grades K-5 are being re-designed for the 2013-14 school year. The new card will have a single grade and effort score for every subject. The elements that drive that grade will be available for parents through the ParentConnect portal. Details of the final report card will be available in the fall.

Students spend a minimum of seven years in elementary school depending on academic progress. The goal of instruction is to enable students to leave grade 3 reading on grade level and to leave grade 6 reading at a level that will allow them to be successful in secondary school. Students who are not meeting grade-level standards are eligible for Response to Intervention (RTI) services (see Response to Intervention for Students). Teachers of elementary students who are not meeting standards will notify parents during the year and provide appropriate academic intervention. Students who are still not meeting standards in grade 6 may be required to spend additional time in elementary school. Parents will be notified by the school in January of the sixth-grade school year.

Grades 6-12

For grades 6-12, student progress is reported using the following grading system: A+ (95-100%), A (90-94%), B+ (85-89%), B (80-84%), C+ (75-79%), C (70-74%), D (65-69%), and F (below 65%).

The State Education Department requires that districts offer courses and programs of study that lead to a New York State Regents Diploma. Specific courses are required, and students must earn 22 credits to be eligible for a Regents Diploma.

Rochester’s high schools offer state-required courses that allow students to earn the following:

4 credits of English 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Mathematics 3 credits of Science 1/2 credit of Health 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of a language other than English 2 credits of Physical Education3.5 credits of elective courses

In addition to state-required courses, each school offers its own unique programs that prepare students for graduation. For more information on school programs, grade placement, and promotional criteria, contact your child’s school counselor or visit the District’s website at www.rcsdk12.org.

SAT/PSAT TestsAdministered by the College Board, the SAT is a college admission test taken by high school

students in their junior or senior year. The results are used by most colleges and universities as part of their criteria for admission. The test includes sections on reading, writing, and math. It is one measure of academic readiness for college.

The SAT is administered on Saturdays throughout the year; dates of the tests are included on the monthly pages of the District calendar.

The PSAT, also administered by the College Board, prepares students for the SAT and helps them develop the academic skills they need for college. All District students in grades 10 and 11 should take the PSAT.

The PSAT measures reading, writing and math skills. Data from the test will be used to gauge student performance in these areas and to strengthen instruction to support students’ skill development. NOTE: This year the PSAT will be administered on Saturday, October 19, 2013. For more information, contact your child’s school counselor.

District Programs & Student Support Services

Academic Intervention Services for Students

Students who have not met, or who are at risk of not meeting, the New York State aca-demic standards in core subjects (English Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, science) are eligible to receive Academic Intervention Services (AIS). Parents will be notified in writing by the school as soon as the student is determined to be eligible.

Parents may also contact their child’s teacher, counselor, or principal if they would like to have Academic Intervention Services provided for their child.

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Working together, school staff and parents develop an intervention plan that will pro-vide the student with additional instruction and, if necessary, other support services such as counseling, study skills training, attendance improvement, wellness center services, and expanded-day opportunities.

Contact your child’s school for more information or call 262-8217.

Adult and Career Education ServicesThe Office of Adult & Career Education Services (OACES) is a workforce preparation

organization that helps youth (17+) and adult students make the transition to employment, post-secondary education, or advanced training. Students learn the skills they need for success in the workplace and outside the classroom. The department offers:

• Adult basic and secondary education classes with a New York State GED® testing site• English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and The Refugee Assistance Program which

provides case management and other transitional services• Career and Technical Education courses and programs that lead to certification such as As-

sembly, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program, Culinary Careers, Customer Service, EKG Training, Electrical, and Metal Trades

• Distance Learning, which allows for instructor-supported study at home• The Employment Services Group, which offers job placement services for adult education

students• Family Literacy, which provides on-site adult instruction in select District schools, as well as

the Hart Street Family Learning Center, so that adults can learn with their families• Adult Continuing Education, which offers evening classes and online learning• Employment Preparation including Career and Technical Education (CTE), the C.A.R.E.E.R.S.

Program (Community and Adults in Rochester - Employment and Education Resource System) and the Community Work Experience Program (CWEP)

For more information, call 467-7683 (IMPROVE) or visit www.oaces.net.

Athletics/Extracurricular EligibilityThe District’s Interscholastic Sports Program offers opportunities for students to partici-

pate in competitive sports at the modified, freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels. Student athletes are provided opportunities for physical exams and must be re-qualified by a nurse or doctor prior to each season.

The sports program supports academic achievement by emphasizing the following eligi-bility requirements:

• Maintain at least a C average in all subjects• Maintain 90 percent daily attendance in each class• Demonstrate good citizenship

Student eligibility is assessed at each of the high schools by the Athletic Department. The same requirements apply to student eligibility for extracurricular activities such as

music groups, drama clubs, step teams, Master Minds, science, math leagues, and more. College scholarships are available for students who excel in both academics and athletics.For more information, call 262-8281.

Bureau of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (BRIA)The Bureau of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance supports important work with refugee

students and families. BRIA activities include:

• Academic Coaches (presently native speakers of Somali/Maay, Arabic, and Burmese/Karen) who support students and families at schools with high populations of newly-arrived refugees

• Interpreting and translation services for academic purposes in collaboration with Catholic Family Center

• February Mini-Academy and summer JumpStart programs to help new arrivals make a pro-ductive adjustment to school in the United States


Dial-A-TeacherStudents and parents who need assistance with homework are invited to call Dial-A-Teacher

at 262-5000 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. There is no charge for this call. Dial-A-Teacher online assistance is also available. You can email your questions to teachers at [email protected].

Homework help is available from Dial-A-Teacher staff members at the Arnett Library, 310 Arnett Blvd., from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Homework questions can also be answered through the Homework Hotline program on WXXI-TV (channel 21, cable channel 11) from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

For information, call the Rochester Teachers Association at 546-2681 or Mark Powers, Director of Dial-A-Teacher at 262-5000.

Extended Learning OpportunitiesExtended learning opportunities for students are offered on a school by school basis.

These may include before, during, and after-school academic programs, as well as Saturday, School Break, and/or Summer Programs. Contact your child’s school for specific information.

Grief Resource NetworkThe District’s Grief Resource Network is comprised of staff from each school who have

been trained as Grief Resource Specialists. They act as a resource to students, their families, and school staff members in dealing with a range of experiences including death, the loss of a home, parental separation, and other life-changing events.

The goal is to help students express their grief and loss in healthy ways which in turn al-lows them to maintain their focus on learning.

For more information, call 262-8535 or 262-8346.

Health and Medical Services The Student Health Services department forms partnerships with the larger health care

community to provide services to students and to fulfill State mandates. Service partnerships include: American Lung Association of the Northeast; School-Based Asthma Team; Lenscraft-ers’ Vision Van; ABVI’s Vision Care for Kids; Health-e-Access; and the University of Rochester School of Medicine free physical examination program. Additionally, the District works with local health plans to identify children without health insurance coverage and to help families enroll in an appropriate health insurance product. Our collaboration with the Monroe County Department of Public Health provides substantial support for department activities.

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Confidentiality and PrivacyThe RCSD follows all laws pertaining to student confidentiality and privacy. Specifically,

the school is governed by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). The school will seek your permission to release any educational or medical information outside of school. The school will share any educational or medical information within the school on a need-to-know basis with those adults who supervise your child. Your own physician will require that you sign a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) release for them to share important health records with the District, such as immunization records or health appraisals. We suggest at the time you register your child for school that you sign a HIPAA release for these basic records before you leave the registration center. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse or call Student Health Services at 262-8497.

School Nursing ServicesThrough a contract with Monroe #I BOCES, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses,

and/or health aides are assigned to all city schools during school hours and during summer school. A School Nurse (R.N.) oversees each school and supervises the other staff. The School Nursing Services’ responsibilities include:

• Managing medical emergencies• Caring for students with minor injuries and illnesses at school • Administering medications• Planning interventions for children with special health needs

The District complies with New York State laws and regulations. State requirements for school health services include:

• A complete immunization record for all students• Scoliosis screening in grades 5 through 9* • Vision screening for new students and those in grades PreK to 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10* • Hearing screening for new students and those in grades PreK to 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10*• Receipt of a physical examination form for new students and those in grades PreK, K, 2, 4,

7, 10. Physical examination forms are available at each school’s health office, at the Parent Information Center, and on the District website shortcut “Health Services Forms.” Physical examinations should be conducted by your private health-care provider. If an examination is done in school, written parent permission is required. An examination is valid for one year through the last day of the month in which the examination was conducted

• Verification of a dental examination by a dental office is requested to be submitted with the physical examination form in grades PreK, K, 2, 4, 7, and 10

• Documenting blood pressure, height, weight, and calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) for students’ physical examinations. (BMI results are reported to the State in group form—individual student information is not provided. If you do not want your child’s information included, please notify your school nurse in writing.)

• A physical examination each year for secondary school sports

* If you do not want your child to be screened, please notify your school nurse in writing.

If your child must receive medications or treatments at school, please provide the school with your written permission and a doctor’s signed order. Forms are available at the school health office and on the District website under “Quick Links.” All medications must be in an

original labeled container and delivered to school by an adult. If a student needs an ambulance or if he or she needs to be sent home, the nurse or aide

will attempt to call the parent. Parents and legal guardians must provide the school with the fol-lowing emergency information, updated as necessary to keep the school informed of changes:

• Home, work, and cell telephone numbers• Names and phone numbers of others who can be called in an emergency• Name and phone number of the child’s health-care provider

Parents are expected to notify the school when a child is ill at home, and to have the child bring a written excuse when he/she returns to school. The excuse must note the type of illness or injury that caused the absence. If there is no excuse, a violation of state education law will be noted on the student’s record. Parents are encouraged to contact the school nurse with questions.

School-Based Health ClinicsSchool-Based Health Clinics offer primary health-care services at no cost to enrolled stu-

dents. A family’s health insurance will be billed only if the student has coverage. The clinics work with parents, guardians, and primary-care providers in the community. Each clinic provides comprehensive and accessible services such as:

• Physical examinations for work or sports• Treatment of injuries and illnesses• Prescriptions for medications• Immunizations• Laboratory tests• Health education• Counseling

In order to receive these free services, a student must have an enrollment form signed by his or her parent or legal guardian. Forms are available at the School-Based Health Clinic in each school identified below.

School Based Health Clinics are sponsored by the Rochester General Hospital Behavioral Health Network, University of Rochester School of Nursing, and Threshold Health Center, and are located at the following schools:

• School No. 9 (325-7828 ext. 1140)• School No. 33 (482-9290 ext. 1141)• East High School (288-1390)• The Edison Educational Campus (647-2200 ext. 2306)• The Franklin Educational Campus (324-3726)

School-Linked Health ClinicsFull-service health care is offered to students and families in clinics adjacent to Schools No.

28 (School No. 6 campus) and School No. 17. These services include pediatric and adult primary care, dental care, psychiatric assessment, counseling, and others. Services at School No. 28 are provided by the Anthony Jordan Health Center (423-5800); services at School No. 17 are provided by Unity Health (368-4500) and Eastman Dental (436-8123). Enrollment information is available by calling the clinic.

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SMILEmobile Free dental screenings for students are offered by dental hygienists and dentists through

periodic visits to schools by Eastman Dental’s SMILEmobiles. Further dental work, if necessary, is available at no cost other than what is covered by a family’s existing insurance coverage. Principals will notify parents when enrollment forms are available. You must complete the enrollment form in order for your child to receive this service.

Telemedicine (Health-e-Access)All RCSD students in district sites have access to the Telemedicine program, Health-e-Access.

This program provides access to the student’s own doctor or nurse practitioner without the need to leave school. Offered in partnership with the University of Rochester Medical Center, the program uses video and Internet connections to enable health-care professionals located off-site to examine children while they remain at school. At the time of this printing, avail-able health care practices include: Anthony Jordan Health Center; Clinton Family Medicine; Ed Lewis Pediatrics; Golisano Children’s Hospital; Genesee Pediatrics; Lifetime Health; and Rochester General Hospital Pediatrics. If these are not available, the call is placed to a Nurse Practitioner at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Often a diagnosis can be made and prescriptions written without a visit to the doctor’s office. In order to take advantage of this program an enrollment form must be completed. Please contact the school nurse at your child’s school to obtain an enrollment form.

Student Accident ProgramThe District has contracted with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to provide coverage up to

$15,000, after the student’s own insurance coverage is used, for accidental injury suffered by each student during school, on the way to and from school, and during school-sponsored and supervised activities, including athletics. For more information or forms, please contact your school nurse or Student Health Services at 262-8497. The completed form must be received by Excellus within 10 days of the injury.

Homeless Program The Homeless Program serves students who do not have a fixed, regular and adequate

residence. Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, homeless students have the right to stay in the last school district they attended (school of origin) or the school district in which they are being temporarily housed. Under the Act, students will be provided transportation up to 50 miles one way, food service until the end of the school year, and de-pending on availability clothing, and school supplies. Homeless students must be given the same access to public education, including preschool education, provided to other children.

For more information call 262-8524 or 262-8552.

National Academy Foundation (NAF)The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is an acclaimed national network of high school

career academies, or schools within schools, that offer rigorous, career-themed curricula created using current industry and education expertise. The mission of NAF is to provide stu-dents with experiential education using both traditional classroom learning and internships in career-oriented areas.

Through the career academies, local businesses partner with schools to ready students for the world beyond high school. These business professionals help by securing internships,

volunteering in classrooms, acting as mentors, and serving on local advisory boards. NAF programs are available in four RCSD schools: Charlotte High School, East High School,

Edison High School, and the Rochester Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) High School. There are five NAF programs currently in place: the Academy of Engineer-ing (AOE), the Academy of Finance (AOF), the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT), the Academy of Health Sciences (AOHS), and the Academy of Information Technology (AOIT).

For more information call 262-8327 or visit the district’s website, www.rcsdk12.org.

Native American Resource CenterThe Native American Resource Center is a cultural enrichment program designed to meet

the specific educational needs of Native American students in grades K-12. Students can learn about their cultural heritage through a variety of programs that support the District’s Social Studies curriculum.

The Resource Center also offers programs available to all District schools that teach about the history and culture of Native Americans. These programs are aligned with NYS Common Core standards.

The Resource Center is located at School No. 10, 353 Congress Avenue. For more informa-tion, call 324-9305.

School Counseling ServicesCounseling services are available in all district schools and programs that serve students in

grades 7-12 and are provided by certified school counselors. Counseling services include assis-tance with: academic areas including high school course options; college and career counseling; and support with personal/social issues. For more information, contact your child’s counselor.

School Social WorkThe Department of School Social Work offers support from clinically trained specialists

including consultation from a child and adolescent psychiatrist.School social work services include consultation for students, families, and school staff

during crisis, and prevention and early intervention services such as peer mediation and con-flict resolution. School social workers are also involved in students’ developmental skills and character development.

Primary Project is a school-based early detection and prevention program currently in several elementary schools. The program seeks to enhance learning and adjustment skills and other school-related competencies and to reduce social, emotional and school adjustment difficulties among children in PreK through grade 3. Using carefully developed screening and detection methods, young children with early school adjustment difficulties (e.g., mild aggres-sion, withdrawal and learning difficulties) that interfere with learning are identified. They are then given effective support from carefully selected, trained child associates who work under close professional supervision.

Crisis Team

The District offers support to students, staff and families in times of crisis. The Crisis Team is deployed to provide a caring, supportive presence in the event of severe illness, violent or unexpected death, acts of war or terrorism, natural or man-made disasters. Support may include individual, group or classroom grief counseling, and community outreach services.

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Special Education and Related ServicesThe Special Education and Related Services department is responsible for the development,

coordination and supervision of programming for students with disabilities. The district offers a variety of services and programs to meet the individual needs of all students. The district is committed to providing a full continuum of services to support the unique needs of each student. The office also provides authorization of Section 504 Plans in accordance with the American Disabilities Act. The office of Special Education and Related Services is available to assist parents and staff. If you want further information or have questions, please call 262-8220.

Assessment and Related ServicesThe Department of Assessment and Related Services provides support for both general

education and special education students. The departments administers evaluations for students that support the Committee on Special Education (CSE) in the identification of a disability and the development and implementation Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The depart-ment includes:

• School Psychology–School psychological services consist of psychological assessment, consultation, crisis intervention, and support to general education through Response to In-tervention. Service is provided by a New York State certified school psychologist. The focus is to improve positive academic and behavior outcomes for students through consultation and direct intervention with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

• Speech-Language and Hearing–Speech-language and hearing services provide diagnostic, direct and consultant speech language therapy services to pre-school and school-age children as indicated in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Response to Intervention (RtI). Speech and language therapists provide diagnostic assessments and direct therapy services. Therapists also consult with families and staff regarding speech and language development, disorders, and strategies to improve outcomes for all students.

• Audiology–Audiology provides school-based services from New York State licensed and certified audiologists. Educational audiology services include comprehensive diagnostic and treatment/rehabilitative services for students with auditory impairments; management of the state-mandated hearing screening program in conjunction with school nursing services; and consultation services for students, families and school staff.

• Teacher of the Deaf (TOD)/Hard of Hearing–The role of the TOD is to provide instruc-tion to students who are deaf and hard of hearing with language deficits, sign language skills, auditory training, and self-advocacy skills. The TOD also provides ongoing evaluation of students’ needs and consultation with the families, teachers and staff.

• Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)/Orientation and Mobility–The role of the TVI includes assessing a student’s functional vision, providing direct service, adapting learning materials, and consultation with the families, teachers, and staff.

• Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT)–School based occupational therapists and physical therapists are health-related service providers who perform diag-nostic assessments, direct therapy and/or consult in the educational setting. OT and PT are distinct services that impact students in different ways. Provision of one service does not dictate the need for the other. Occupational therapists focus on improving fine motor skills,

sensory motor integration, and perceptual function. When appropriate, play skills, self-care, and prevocational skills may be addressed. Physical therapists focus on improving equilibrium, quality and control of movement, gross motor maturation, and safe, functional mobility within the school environment.

• Bilingual Assessment Team–Offers support for the evaluation of our Spanish speaking population. The Bilingual Assessment Team is a multidisciplinary team, consisting of a psy-chologist, academic evaluator, speech and language therapist, and social worker, that provide educational assessments by certified diagnosticians in Spanish.

• MATCH Team (Medical Management and Assistive Technology for Children)–The MATCH Team provides medical transitions and medical management for students with spe-cialized needs as they prepare for a return to school. A multidisciplinary team will assess and provide a comprehensive and effective plan ensuring a successful and safe return to school. The MATCH Team also provides assistive technology to support students due to significant medical and learning needs.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services–ASD services are available to support students and families of students identified with ASD. The ASD service team provides information and training on topics such as social skills, behavior supports, parent education, and community resources.

ReferralA referral is a request to evaluate a child for a possible educational disability and determine

the child’s eligibility for special education programs and services. You may submit a written referral for your school-age child or preschool child who you suspect may have a disability. The written referral must be sent to your child’s principal or to the Committee on Special Education (CSE), 175 Martin Street, Rochester, NY 14605, or the Committee on Preschool Special Educa-tion (CPSE), 131 West Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614.

Student Evaluations Before an individual evaluation can be done, the district must have a parent’s written

consent. The evaluations conducted may include a social history, achievement tests, a health assessment, psychological tests, speech/language/hearing tests, and other tests. If you do not wish to consent to an individual evaluation, you will be invited to your child’s school to discuss your objections. If you disagree with an evaluation that the district has conducted, you have the right to get an Independent Education Evaluation (IEE). If you want an IEE done at the District’s expense, you must notify the CSE/CPSE in writing.

Individual Education Program (IEP)If your child is determined eligible for classification by the CSE/CPSE an IEP is developed.

Your child’s IEP will be reviewed once a year by the CSE/CPSE. At any time, you may ask for a review of your child’s IEP by making that request in writing to the CSE/CPSE.

Due Process RightsThe first time your child is identified by the CSE/CPSE you will be asked to give written

consent before the IEP can be implemented. The IEP will not be implemented without your

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written consent. If you disagree with the decision made by the CSE/CPSE, you may make a written request for mediation, which will be conducted by the Center for Dispute Settlement, or an impartial hearing. If you have questions about your due process rights, please contact the office of Special Education and Related Services at 262-8220.

Transition PlanningFor every student with an IEP who is 15 years of age or older, the annual review process

must include transition planning. Transition planning is a collaborative effort and should include the student, family members, school staff, and invited agency representatives. The transition planning must be based on the student’s strengths, preferences and interests. When the student graduates or ages out of school at age 21, the school district provides a Student Exit Summary.

Section 504 Accommodations

Rochester City School District policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in accessing its programs. If you suspect your child has an impairment which substantially impacts an area that is important for school participation and/or learning, you may contact the school principal to begin the process. For more information, please contact the office of Special Edu-cation and Related Services at 262-8220.

Child FindSchool districts are required to identify all children who are suspected of having an educa-

tional disability. If you have a child whom you suspect may have a disability, please submit the following to your child’s school: the child’s name and date of birth; the disability you believe the child may have; the parent or guardian’s name, address and phone number; the language spoken in the home; and the parent or guardian’s signature.

Student Support Services Contact InformationThe District provides a range of support services for students at all schools. For more

information, contact your child’s school or, for specific services, refer to the following phone numbers.

Assessment and Related Services ................................................................262-8474Audiology .......................................................................................................262-8709Drug and Alcohol Prevention .......................................................................262-8228Grief Resource Network .......................................................... 262-8535 or 262-8346Home/Hospital Instruction ........................................................................... 454-1095Medical Management and Assistive Technology for Children (MATCH) ... 262-8466Occupational/Physical Therapy .................................................................... 262-8466Student Health Services ................................................................................262-8497School Nursing Services .................................................................................324-5915Social Work/Homeless Program ...................................................................262-8458Special Education and Related Services ....................................................... 262-8481

16Student and Family Support Centers

Student and Family Support Centers are collaborations among schools, agency partners, and families. They build on and complement the resources of the school (Educational Support Services, School Counselors, School Social Workers, and in-school programs and opportuni-ties) by bringing community agencies into schools to deliver additional services either directly or through referrals and linkages to other community resources and opportunities. Support Center Services typically include crisis intervention, peer mediation, leadership-skills building, anger management, counseling to prevent risk behaviors, mental health, behavioral health care, and employment related support. The goal of the centers is to equip students with the social and emotional skills and resources to succeed in school and become productive members of the community.

Student and Family Support Centers operate at Schools No. 2, 8, 30, 39, 50, Charlotte High School, Northeast and Northwest College Preparatory High Schools, East High School, Edison Educational Campus, Franklin Educational Campus, Jefferson High School, Monroe High School, and Wilson Foundation Academy.


Summer Programs

The District’s summer programs provide academic support as well as opportunities for enrichment, acceleration, credit recovery, review, and real-world application of academic skills. Students are engaged in active, exciting learning to give them the support and skill develop-ment they need for the coming school year.

Programs are available for children from preschool age through high school, with special attention to the transition years between elementary and secondary school.

Students are specifically recruited for summer programs and seats are limited. Students will be notified before the end of the school year. For information, contact your child’s school or call the Summer School Hotline at 262-8323 beginning in April. You may also check out our website, www.rcsdk12.org.

Work-Based Learning Programs Work-based learning opportunities, providing students both paid and unpaid work ex-

perience, may be available through the Career and Technical Education program at each high school. Work-based learning is designed to lead students directly into entry-level jobs, further career-related training and education, or certified apprenticeships. Students must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and 93% school attendance to enter the program, and are required to raise their average to 2.5 and maintain at least 93% attendance to continue participating.


Youth Development and Family Services (YDFS)The Youth Development and Family Services Division (YDFS) is responsible for the inte-

gration and management of student and family support services to enhance students’ social-emotional and academic performance to produce productive citizens in society and future leaders. The Division offers a wide range of comprehensive services, initiatives and strategies with opportunities for removing the complex factors which interfere with learning. YDFS encompasses Human Services Systems, Office of Parent Engagement, School Food Services, School Social Work/Homeless Program, Student Health Services and Transportation Services.


Districtwide Policies

Code of ConductThe District’s Code of Conduct promotes a positive learning environment for all students.

It spells out expectations for the responsible behavior of all partners in the school community: students, teachers, administrators and other staff, parents, and visitors to schools.

The Code of Conduct in its entirety is available in the main office of each school and on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org. A copy can also be obtained by calling 262-8363.

Among the expectations for students and parents are the following:

Students• Work to the best of their own ability in all academic and extracurricular pursuits and strive

toward the highest personal level of achievement• Attend school every day, unless they are legally excused, and be in class on time and prepared

to learn• Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly school environment that is conducive to learn-

ing and shows respect toward other persons and property• Be familiar with and abide by all district policies, rules and regulations dealing with student

conduct• React to direction given by teachers, administrators and other school personnel in a respect-

ful, positive manner• Seek help in solving problems that might lead to disciplinary actions• Report to school officials any information which may help to prevent danger or injury to

others in the school community

Parents and Guardians• Send their children to school ready to participate and learn. The expectation is that each

student should be well nourished, well-rested, and given the safest and most supportive living environment that the parent or guardian can provide

• Insist their children be dressed and groomed in a clean and neat manner consistent with the student dress code

• Communicate regularly with their children’s teachers about student growth and achievement• Build good relationships with teachers, other parents and their children’s friends• Conduct themselves with civility when dealing with faculty, administrators, staff, other par-

ents and guardians, and especially when dealing with children, whether their own or others’. No District employee is required to continue any meeting or discussion with a parent who is verbally or physically abusive toward them, or who attempts to intimidate or to threaten the safety or well-being of the employee

• Make sure that the District and the child’s school has the parent/guardian’s current address and other information (e.g., phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and names and numbers of relatives to contact in emergencies) to ensure the District’s ability to make contact in emergencies and for educational purposes. Emergency information should be current and contain the names of all adults (over 18) allowed to pick up the student

Dress CodeAn important aspect of the Code of Conduct pertains to appropriate dress on school

property. The following is a summary of the District’s dress code:

• All aspects of a student’s appearance should be safe, appropriate, and not disrupt or inter-fere with the educational process. Students who violate the dress code will be required to cover or remove the offending item and, if practical, to replace it with an acceptable item. Students who refuse to do so will be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension

• The following are not appropriate on school property: - Stocking caps, “doo rags,” and bandanas. - Hats (except for medical or religious purposes) - Revealing clothing - Clothing that includes items that are vulgar, obscene, or disrespectful of others - Clothing that promotes the use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs or that encourages

illegal or violent activities - Visible undergarments. Underwear should be completely covered with outer clothing,

and pants should be held up with a belt of appropriate size for the student’s waist

In addition, individual schools may implement their own dress codes.

Visitors to schools, including parents, are also expected to dress appropriately while on school property or attending school functions. Teachers and other school personnel are ex-pected to model and reinforce appropriate dress at school and to help students understand its importance.

Prohibited Student ConductThe Code of Conduct prohibits student behavior that is:

• Violent—including assault, possession of weapons, bullying, use of threatening actions or words in person or by computer, and destruction of property

• Disorderly—actions which disrupt the normal operation of the school or endanger the health, safety, welfare, or morals of others

• Disruptive—actions which interfere with the education of other students or the ability of the teacher to teach

• Insubordinate—failure to comply with school or District rules or the reasonable directions of school personnel

• Dishonest—cheating, plagiarism, etc.

For academic and other reasons, students cannot bring devices with camera capacity to school.

Searches on School PropertyAll visitors entering District property are subject to search of their person and parcels. No

person refusing such search shall be permitted to remain on District property.Student lockers, desks, and other storage areas at school, as well as computers and

software, may be searched at any time by school officials. Students are responsible for what is kept in their lockers. The District reserves the right to monitor email, websites, and Internet access of students on school computers and property.

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Public Conduct on School PropertyAll persons on school property are expected to conduct themselves in a civil, peaceful,

and lawful manner. “School property” includes all buildings, property, and grounds used for school and school-related activities, including school buses, and the Board of Education and Central Administrative Offices.

Examples of impermissible conduct would include behavior which is violent or abusive; which injures or threatens injury to others or to property; which disrupts classes, meetings or activities; is uncivil or abusive towards teachers or administrators; or which is harassing or discriminating against others on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

Possessing or using weapons, possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances, or being under the influence of either is prohibited.

Any person who violates the rules of conduct or who, in refusing to comply with the reasonable directions of school officials, fails to abide by these requirements may be barred from District property.

Code of DisciplineThe Superintendent’s Regulations of Intervention & Discipline (Code of Discipline) links

the behaviors prohibited by the Code of Conduct with interventions and disciplinary conse-quences. The goal is to help students understand why their actions are unacceptable and to provide support for improved behavior.

The code identifies five levels of inappropriate behavior: insubordinate, disorderly, disrup-tive, violent, and serious violent behavior. For infractions at each level, it outlines a range of disciplinary procedures and possible interventions. Examples of intervention include parent outreach, counseling, conflict resolution, behavioral progress reports, individual behavior contracts, and services to support students transitioning from suspension.

The code is available in all schools and on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org.

Environmental SafetyThe District is committed to maintaining school and work environments that are safe and

healthy for students, staff, and visitors. We closely follow state and federal regulations, as well as our own stringent procedures for preventing and eliminating environmental risks in our buildings, including those related to lead paint, pesticides, water and air quality, and asbestos.

In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the District maintains a program of inspecting each school building for asbestos-containing building materials and developing written management plans to maintain safe environments in our schools.

Information on each school’s asbestos activities is available for review in the main office of each school. A master copy is available in the Facilities Department at the District’s Service Center, 835 Hudson Ave. For more information, call 336-4005.

Whistleblower HotlineThe Board of Education operates a Whistleblower Hotline that allows employees and

others to anonymously report illegal or unethical activities. These may include harassment, fraud, theft, discrimination, misuse of funds, conflicts of interest, and other ethics violations.

The toll-free number is 1-866-284-7040 and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Hailey Crespo, Grade 2, Henry Lomb School No. 20

Montrice Cole, Grade 4, Kodak Park School No. 41ParentCONNECTxp

ParentCONNECTxp is a secure, online system where you can check your child’s academic progress from any computer, any time!

ParentCONNECTxp allows you to:

• Check homework assignments• Monitor grades• View report cards and class scores• Receive alerts if your child is failing, missing

an assignment or absent from class• Communicate with your child’s teacher

Sign up for a ParentCONNECT account at: www.rcsdk12.org/parentconnect

For more information or with questions, please call your school or the Office of Parent Engagement at 324-9999.

CongressJoin with other students once a month after school for fun and rewarding activities focused on commu-nity service and leadership development.

Interested? Call 262-8133.

Student Leadership Betty Ralph, Grade 10, School of the Arts

Secondary Schools

Elementary SchoolsMartin B. Anderson School No. 1 (PreK-6) 85 Hillside Avenue, 14610 ..................................... 473-1533

Clara Barton School No. 2 (PreK-8) 190 Reynolds Street, 14608 ................................ 235-2820

Nathaniel Rochester Community School No. 3 (K-8) 85 Adams Street, 14608 ..................................... 454-3525

George Mather Forbes School No. 4 (K-8) 198 Dr. Samuel McCree Way, 14611 ..................... 235-7848

John H. Williams School No. 5 (PreK-8) 1 Edgerton Park, 14608 ........................................325-2255

Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 (PreK-6) 31 Bryan Street, 14613 ........................................... 254-3110

Roberto Clemente School No. 8 (PreK-8) 1180 St. Paul Street, 14621 ...................................262-8888

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 9 (PreK-7) 485 N. Clinton Avenue, 14605 ............................. 325-7828

Dr. Walter Cooper Academy School No. 10 (K-6) 353 Congress Avenue, 14619 ................................324-2010

James P. B. Duffy School No. 12 (K-6) 999 South Avenue, 14620 ................................... 461-3280

The Children’s School of Rochester No. 15 (K-6) 494 Averill Avenue, 14607 ...................................262-8830

John Walton Spencer School No. 16 (PreK-8) 625 Scio Street, 14605 .......................................... 235-1272

Enrico Fermi School No. 17 (PreK-8) 158 Orchard Street, 14611 ....................................436-2560

Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19 (PreK-8) 465 Seward Street, 14608 ................................... 328-7454

Henry Lomb School No. 20 (PreK-6) 54 Oakman Street, 14605 .................................... 325-2920

Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 (PreK-6) 27 Zimbrich Street, 14621 .....................................467-7160

Francis Parker School No. 23 (PreK-6) 170 Barrington Street, 14607 ..............................473-5099

Nathaniel Hawthorne School No. 25 (PreK-6) 965 N. Goodman Street, 14609 ..........................288-3654

Henry Hudson School No. 28 (K-6) 595 Upper Falls Blvd., 14611 ................................482-4836

Adlai E. Stevenson School No. 29 (PreK-8) 88 Kirkland Road, 14611 ....................................... 328-8228

John James Audubon School No. 33 (PreK-6) 500 Webster Avenue, 14609 ...............................482-9290

Dr. Louis A. Cerulli School No. 34 (PreK-6) 530 Lexington Avenue, 14613 ..............................458-3210

Pinnacle School No. 35 (K-6) 194 Field Street, 14620 .........................................271-4583

Henry W. Longfellow School No. 36 (PreK-6) 85 St. Jacob Street, 14621 ................................... 342-7270

Andrew J. Townson School No. 39 (PreK-6) 145 Midland Avenue, 14621 ................................. 467-8816

Kodak Park School No. 41 (PreK-6) 279 W. Ridge Road, 14615 ................................... 254-4472

Abelard Reynolds School No. 42 (PreK-6) 3330 Lake Avenue, 14612 .....................................663-4330

Theodore Roosevelt School No. 43 (K-6) 1305 Lyell Avenue, 14606 ....................................458-4200

Lincoln Park School No. 44 (PreK-8) 820 Chili Avenue, 14611 .........................................328-5272

Mary McLeod Bethune School No. 45 (PreK-8) 1445 Clifford Avenue, 14621 ................................. 325-6945

Charles Carroll School No. 46 (K-6) 250 Newcastle Road, 14610................................ 288-8008

Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50 (K-7) 301 Seneca Avenue, 14621 ....................................266-0331

Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52 (PreK-6) 100 Farmington Road, 14609 .............................. 482-9614

Montessori Academy School No. 53 (PreK-6) 625 Scio Street, 14605 ......................................... 325-0935

The Flower City School No. 54 (K-6) 36 Otis Street, 14606 ...........................................254-2080

Early Childhood School of Rochester No. 57 (PreK-2) 15 Costar Street, 14608 ........................................277-0190

World of Inquiry School No. 58 (K-6) 950 Norton Street, 14621 .....................................325-6170

Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy (K, 1, 6-8) 200 Genesee Street, 14611 ................................... 463-4100

Charlotte High School (9-12) 4115 Lake Avenue, 14612 ......................................663-7070

East High School (7-12) 1801 E. Main Street, 14609 ...................................288-3130

Integrated Arts and Technology High School (Gr. 7-10) 950 Norton Street, 14621 .................................... 324-3750

James Monroe High School (7-12) 164 Alexander Street, 14607 ................................ 232-1530

Joseph C. Wilson Magnet H.S. Commencement Academy (9-12) 501 Genesee Street, 14611 ...................................328-3440

The Leadership Academy for Young Men (9-11) 4115 Lake Avenue, 14612 ...................................... 324-7760

Northeast College Preparatory High School (7-12) 940 Fernwood Park, 14609 ................................. 324-9273

Northwest College Preparatory High School (7-8) 940 Fernwood Park, 14609 .................................324-9289

Robert Brown H.S. of Construction & Design (9-12) 655 Colfax Street, 14606 ..................................... 324-9770

Rochester Early College International High School (9-12) 200 Genesee Street, 14611 ................................... 324-9010

Rochester STEM High School (9-12) 655 Colfax Street, 14606 .....................................324-9760

School of the Arts (7-12) 45 Prince Street, 14607 ....................................... 242-7682

School Without Walls Commencement Academy (9-12) 480 Broadway, 14607 .......................................... 546-6732

School Without Walls Foundation Academy (7-8) 950 Norton Street, 14621 ...................................... 324-3111

Vanguard Collegiate High School (9-12) 950 Norton Street, 14621 .................................... 324-3760

World of Inquiry School No. 58 (7-11) 950 Norton Street, 14621 .....................................325-6170

Administrative Offices

Adult Education ......................................................... 262-8000Athletics ...................................................................... 262-8281Attendance ................................................................. 262-8105Bilingual Education .....................................................262-8234Board of Education .................................................... 262-8525Career and Technical Education ................................ 262-8532Communications ........................................................262-8363Customer Service Hotline ......................................... 324-9999Department of Law .................................................... 262-8412Food Service ...............................................................336-4100GED Programs ........................................................... 262-8000Hispanic Student Services ..........................................262-8234Human Capital Initiatives ..........................................262-8597Interpreters for the Hearing Impaired ......................262-8474Linea de Información Se Habla Español ....................262-8234Office of School Chiefs .............................................. 262-8607Parent Engagement ...................................................262-8359Prekindergarten ......................................................... 262-8140Safety and Security ................................................... 262-8600School Counseling ......................................................262-8535Specialized Services ...................................................262-8220Student Placement/Parent Informationand Registration Center ............................................. 262-8241Student Records

Elementary......................................................... 262-8349Secondary ...........................................................262-8558Special Education .............................................. 262-8340

Superintendent’s Office .............................................262-8378Teaching and Learning ................................................ 262-8121 Testing ........................................................................262-8559Title I/NCLB ................................................................ 262-8679Transportation ........................................................... 336-4000Volunteers and Partnerships ..................................... 262-8133Work Permits .............................................................. 262-8523Youth Development and Family Services ...................262-8677

For numbers not listed here, call ............262-8100

Programs & Services

All City High

180 Ridgeway Avenue, 14615 .......................................458-2110

Family Learning Center

30 Hart Street, 14605 ................................................. 262-8000

Florence S. Brown NYS Pre-K Center

500 Webster Avenue, 14609 ....................................... 288-2410

High School Equivalency Testing Center

30 Hart Street, 14605 ................................................. 262-8000

Homeless Students and Families Program

175 Martin Street, 14605 .........................262-8524 or 262-8552

The LyncX Academy

180 Ridgeway Avenue, 14615 ...................................... 254-1240

Native American Resource Center

353 Congress Avenue, 14619 .......................................324-9305

Parent Service Center

131 West Broad Street, 14614 ......................................262-8359

Rochester International Academy

1 Edgerton Park, 14608 ...............................................324-5250

Rochester Preschool-Parent Program

30 Hart Street, 14605 ..................................................328-3360

Student Equity and Placement

131 West Broad Street, 14614 .....................262-8241, 262-8680

Work Experience Program (WEP)

655 Colfax Street, 14606 .............................................324-9762

Young Mothers and Interim Health Academy

30 Hart Street, 14605 ..................................................454-1095

Youth and Justice Programs

30 Hart Street, 14605 ................................................. 262-8939

Information in this publication is accurate as of June 2013.

Visit the District website:

www.rcsdk12.org

Quick ConnectRCSD

• Enrollment• School Selection• Transferring ......................262-8241 [email protected]

• Records• Transcripts• Work Permits ....................262-8523 [email protected]

Parent Engagement .........324-9999 [email protected]

Transportation .....................336-4000 [email protected]

To report truancies:

Attendance HOTLINE .......262-8105

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