2008-09 Calendar

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Ivelisse Rodriguez
Grade 11
Wilson Commencement Academy

Malik Evans
Board of Education President
Welcome from the Board President and
Superintendent of Schools
A new school year always holds great promise.
The excitement of meeting new challenges and building on past
successes is energizing for all of us.
As 2008-2009 gets under way, we’re excited about the new initiatives
we’ve launched to support student achievement across the District.
Jean-Claude Brizard Three core values drive our work:
Superintendent of Schools
• Achievement – Improving student achievement through a laser-
like focus on teaching and learning.
• Equity – Equitable distribution of resources based on the needs
of schools and students.
• Accountability – Use of data to ensure that we hold adults ac-
countable for the success of all students.

Our goal: ensuring every child in Rochester has access to world-class

“Animals in Art ”
The student artwork in this calendar
focuses on the theme of animals.
As you’ll see, it is done with the
creativity and expressiveness that
only our young people can
demonstrate. Enjoy!
content taught by teachers in schools led by world-class leaders.
Our vision: every child will be post-secondary ready.
Our progress is under way. English and math scores for grades 3-
8 (every grade level) increased last year. Our graduation rate is on the
rise.
We have by no means arrived but we need to celebrate our achieve-
ments and push our schools to the next level. By focusing on every child,
we will continue to improve student achievement across the district.
Best wishes for a successful school year!
 RCSD Board of Education

Malik Evans Van Henri White Thomas Brennan Melisza Campos Cynthia Elliott Willa Powell Allen K. Williams Sarah DeLaus
President Vice President 32 Lake View Park 131 W. Broad St. 131 W. Broad St. 395 Canterbury Road 131 W. Broad St. Student Representative
131 W. Broad St. 131 W. Broad St. Rochester, NY 14613 Rochester, NY 14614 Rochester, NY 14614 Rochester, NY 14607 Rochester, NY 14514 Wilson Commencement Academy
Rochester, NY 14614 Rochester, NY 14614 254-8953 262-8525 506-9729 442-8360 262-8525 Grade 11
262-8383 271-6780 tbrennan1957@aol.com meliszacampos@hotmail.com celliott1225@yahoo.com wpowell@rochester.rr.com allenkwilliams@mac.com President, Student Leadership
malik@malikevans.org van.white@thelegalbrief.com Congress
Board Liaison to: Board Liaison to: Board Liaison to: Board Liaison to: Board Liaison to:
Board Liaison to: Board Liaison to: Edison Campus East High School Charlotte High School, Jefferson High School, Dr. Freddie Thomas High School
Wilson Commencement Franklin Campus, Marshall High School Family Learning Center School Without Walls School of the Arts, Native American Resource Center
Academy, Wilson Foundation Monroe High School, Schools 7, 15, 23, 34, 35, 39 Schools 1, 5, 9, 12, 17, and 22 Commencement Academy & Florence Brown Pre-K Northeast College Preparatory
Academy, Preschool Parent Schools 19, 36, 41, 50, 54, 57 Foundation Academy, Center, Schools 6, 16, 29, High School, Northwest College
Program, Schools 4, 8, 20, Young Mothers and Interim 33, 44 and 52 Preparatory High School,
42 and 43 Health Academy, Nathaniel Schools 25, 28, 30, 45 and 46
Rochester Community School,
Schools 2, 14 and 58

DUTIES OF THE BOARD Board of Education Meetings

The Rochester Board of Education is a seven-member board elected by the citizens of Meetings of the Rochester Board of Education are generally
Rochester to direct and oversee the operations of the school district. Board Commission- held on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the
ers serve four-year terms. Among the duties of the Board of Education are the following: District’s Central Office, 131 West Broad Street in Conference
Room 3A. All business meetings are open to the public and a por-
• Setting the strategic direction of the District through policy development and adoption. tion of the agenda is set aside for speakers. To address the Board,
• Appointing the Superintendent of Schools. call the Board of Education office at 262-8525 by noon on the day
• Promoting an alliance of teachers, administrators, students, parents, citizens, govern- of the meeting at which you wish to speak. Business meetings are
ment, and community resources. also televised via RCTV Channel 15. For more information, call the
• Working to secure adequate resources for maximizing student learning. Board Office at 262-8525, send an email to board.of.education@
• Ensuring the wise use of community educational assets and resources. rcsdk12.org, or visit www.rcsdk12.org/boe.
• Serving on Board committees addressing the areas of Board Governance & Development, Community &
Intergovernmental Relations, Finance & Resource Allocation, Policy Development & Review, and Quality As- 2008-2009 Business Meetings are scheduled for:
surance. September 25 January 2 (organizational meeting) April 30
• Representing the best interests of the citizens of Rochester through effective leadership. October 23 January 22 May 28
November 20 February 26 June 25
Board Commissioners serve as liaisons to specific schools. Board liaisons visit their assigned schools periodically December 18 March 26
and serve as advocates to the full Board on behalf of those schools.

Academics..................................................................... 1
Academic Intervention Services for Students................ 1
Administrative Offices Phone Numbers.......................19
Adult & Career Education............................................. 1
Advanced Placement Courses....................................... 1
After-School Academic Programs................................. 2
Arts............................................................................... 2
Athletic Eligibility........................................................... 2
Attendance................................................................... 2
Audiology...................................................................... 2
Bilingual Education Council..........................................10
Bilingual/English Language Learner Services.......... 2, 10
Bullying Prevention....................................................... 3
Certificate of Employability........................................... 3
Character Education..................................................... 3
Code of Conduct.......................................................... 3
Code of Discipline......................................................... 4
College Preparation............................................ 5, 9, 10
Counseling Services...................................................... 4
Curriculum (Academics)............................................... 1
Customer Service Center............................................. 4
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services.............................. 5
Dial-A-Teacher.............................................................. 5
District Advisory Council to Title I.......................................10
Dress Code (Code of Conduct).................................... 3
Dream Schools............................................................. 5
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K Programs)..............10
Eastman Pathways Program (Arts)................................ 2
Elementary School Choice (Registering for School)..... 11
Emergency Information and Plans................................. 5
Emergency School Closings........................................... 5
EnCompass................................................................... 6
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)......... 2
Environmental Safety.................................................... 6
Extracurricular Eligibility............................................... 2
Fatherhood Initiative..................................................... 9
Fire Drills...................................................................... 6
Food Service................................................................. 6
Table of C o n te n t s
Foreign Language.......................................................... 6
Foster Grandparents Program.....................................10
Gifted and Talented Students (Major Achievement
Program)................................................................... 8
Grading Requirements (Academics).............................. 1
Grief Resource Network.............................................. 6
Health Education.......................................................... 6
Health and Medical Services......................................... 6
Health-e-Access............................................................. 7
High School Choice (Registering for School)............... 11
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection........................... 8
Homeless Program....................................................... 8
Homework................................................................... 8
Homework Hotline (Dial-A-Teacher)............................ 5
Immunizations (Registering for School)....................... 11
Internet Use.................................................................. 8
Language Assessment and Placement........................... 3
Learning through English Academic Program (LEAP).... 3
Major Achievement Program........................................ 8
Make-Up Days (Emergency School Closings)................ 5
Meals for Students (Food Service)................................ 6
Megan’s Law (Emergency Information)........................ 5
Native American Resource Center............................... 9
No Child Left Behind Act.............................................. 9
Open Houses................................................................ 9
Parent Information Centers......................................... 11
Parent Involvement....................................................... 9
Parent Liaisons.............................................................. 9
Parent Organizations...................................................10
Parent Partnership Council..........................................10
Parent University.......................................................... 9
Personal Student Information, Release of....................10
Physical Education........................................................10
Prekindergarten Programs...........................................10
Registering for School.................................................. 11
Report Cards (Academics)............................................ 1
Rochester After-School Academy................................. 2
Rochester Children’s Zone.......................................... 11
Rochester Education Foundation................................. 11
SAT/PSAT Tests...........................................................12
Safe School/Whistleblower Hotline............................12
School Addresses and Telephone Numbers.................18
School-Based Health Clinics.......................................... 7
School-Based Planning Teams.......................................10
School Profiles.............................................................12
SKIP Generations.........................................................10
Smilemobile.................................................................. 7
Social Work and Psychology........................................12
Special Education.........................................................12
Speech-Language Services............................................13
Strategic Plan...............................................................13
Student and Family Support Centers...........................13
Student Leadership Congress......................................14
Student Records...........................................................14
Student Support Services.............................................. 8
Students First...............................................................14
Summer Employment (Summer of Opportunity)............14
Summer School........................................................... 15
Telemedicine (Health-e-Access)..................................... 7
Testing.......................................................................... 15
Time Schedules for Schools.........................................17
Title I (No Child Left Behind Act)................................. 9
Transfer of Flags Ceremony......................................... 15
Transportation............................................................. 15
Universal Prekindergarten (Pre-K Programs)..............10
Visitors to Schools (Code of Conduct)............................ 4
Volunteering and Partnerships.....................................16
Web Site......................................................................16
Whistleblower Hotline................................................12
Work Permits for Students..........................................16
Workforce Preparation................................................16
Work-Study Programs.................................................16
Young Adult Evening High School................................16
Youth Development & Family Services.........................16
1 RCSD Directory of Information
Academics
The Rochester City School District’s academic pro-
gram is aligned with rigorous state and national learning
standards in support of high student achievement. (For
more about learning standards, visit www.emsc.nysed.
gov.)
The District uses a coherent, aligned curriculum
districtwide, an essential attribute of high-achieving schools
and districts. Specific academic goals are in place for all
grades and subjects, and those goals are consistent from
school to school.
To measure their progress toward academic goals,
students are assessed four times during the school year:
early, mid-point, third quarter, and fourth quarter. Results
will determine the degree to which students learned what
was taught. Instruction and intervention is then targeted
to student needs, ensuring accountability for the academic
success of all students.
Grades K-6
In kindergarten, student progress is reported in
reading, math, science, social studies, motor skills, and
personal growth. For the first marking period, the teacher
provides a checklist that lets parents know the areas in
which the child needs extra help at home. For the second,
third, and fourth marking periods, a report card is sent
home (see below).
In grades 1-6, student progress is reported in lan-
guage arts, writing, math, science, social studies, music,
physical education, art, and personal growth.
Report cards for grades K-6 use the following grad-
ing system to indicate the student’s progress toward New
York State and District standards:
4 – Exceeds standards. Grasps and consistently applies
the key concepts and skills for the grade level.
3 – Meets standards. Student grasps and applies most
grade-level concepts and skills and performs at the
level expected.
2 – Partially meets standards. Beginning to, and occasion-
ally does, grasp and apply key concepts and skills, but
produces work that contains many errors.
1 – Far below standards. Working at a level that is one
or two years below grade level.
N/A – Not assessed at this time.
In addition, for each subject area, the student’s effort
level is noted using the following:
E – Excellent
S – Satisfactory
N – Needs improvement
Students spend a minimum of 7 years in elementary
school depending on academic progress. The goal of in-
struction is to enable students to leave grade 6 reading at
a level that will allow them to be successful in high school.
Students who are not meeting grade-level standards are
eligible for academic intervention services (see Academic
Intervention Services for Students). Teachers of el-
ementary 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 7-12
For grades 7-12, 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
One-half credit of Health
1 credit of Fine Arts
1 credit of a language other than English
2 credits of Physical Education
3.5 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.
Academic Intervention Services for
Students
Students who have not met or are at risk of not
meeting the New York State academic standards in the
core subjects (English language arts, mathematics, social
studies, science) are eligible to receive Academic Inter-
vention 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, coun-
selor, or principal if they would like to have Academic
Intervention Services provided for their child.
Working together, school staff and parents develop
an intervention plan that will provide the student with
additional instruction and, if necessary, other support
services such as counseling, study skills training, attendance
improvement, wellness center services, and extended-day
opportunities.
Contact your child’s school for more information
or call 262-8324.
See also No Child Left Behind Act.
Adult and Career Education Services
The Rochester City School District serves more
than 11,000 adults annually through job training, certifi-
cate courses, workplace education, test preparation, and
literacy and English language development programs.
Whether you are seeking career skills, computer skills, a
high school diploma or American citizenship, we have a
program for you. For a course catalog or more informa-
tion, call 262-8000 or visit www.rcsdk12.org.
See also Workforce Preparation.
Advanced Placement Courses
The Advanced Placement (AP) program gives high
school students an opportunity to take college-level
courses and to obtain college credit based on their per-
formance 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 European history, art history,
English, French, Latin, and Spanish. Students should con-
tact their school counselors for more information.
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After-School Academic Programs
Extended learning opportunities for students are
offered in all Rochester city schools. These may include
before- and after-school academic programs, Saturday
school, classes held over school breaks, and summer
programs. Contact your child’s school for specific infor-
mation.
Rochester After-School Academy (RASA)
RASA is an enrichment program for students of-
fered after school at 16 locations and coordinated by the
District and the City of Rochester with 13 community
agencies. It supports youth development through after-
school activities and clubs including tutoring, field trips,
computer classes, cooking and art clubs, performing arts
classes, and more. For more information, call 428-6494
or visit www.cityofrochester.gov.
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 is offered in all elementary schools
starting in grade 4. Arts experiences are offered to all K-6
students in theatre, dance, music and visual art.
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.
District music teachers recommend outstanding students
in grades 5-12 who would benefit from the program. Inter-
ested students compete in an audition, and students who
are accepted attend an orientation. For more information,
contact your child’s school music teacher or call the East-
man Community Music School at 274-1400.
Through the Creative Workshop at the Memorial
Art Gallery, students have opportunities to earn scholar-
ships to take weekly art classes at the Memorial Art Gal-
lery. 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 262-8939.
Athletics/Extracurricular Eligibility
Rochester’s interscholastic sports program offers
opportunities for students to participate in competitive
sports at the modified, freshman, junior varsity, and var-
sity 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 eligibility requirements:
• Maintain at least a C average in all subjects.
• Maintain 93 percent daily attendance in each class.
• Demonstrate good citizenship.
The same requirements apply to student eligibility
for extracurricular activities such as music groups, drama
clubs, step teams, MasterMinds, science and math leagues,
and more.
Student eligibility is assessed at each of the high
schools by the Athletic Department.
College scholarships are offered for students who
excel in both academics and athletics. For more informa-
tion, call 262-8281.
See also Physical Education.
Attendance
All students at all grades are expected to strive for
100% attendance.
The Board of Education’s Attendance/Participation
Policy requires all students in grades 7-12 to maintain a
minimum level of attendance in each class, each marking
period, to be eligible for a passing grade. According to
the policy, the minimum level of attendance is 93% (170
days).
For more information, about the Attendance/Par-
ticipation Policy, contact your child’s school.
All parents are responsible for providing a written
excuse for any absence within five days of the absence.
Parents should also call the school when their child is go-
ing to be absent. Parents who wish to be notified when
their child is absent without permission should inform the
school in writing and include a daytime telephone number
where they can be reached. If you know of a student who
is absent without permission, call the Attendance Office
at 262-8209.
Audiology
The Department of Audiology provides school-based
services from NY 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.
Bilingual/English Language Learner
Services
The Department of Bilingual Education is responsible
for improving the academic performance and attendance
of bilingual students and providing support for the families
of those students. For more information, call 262-8234.
The District’s Bilingual Education programs serve
students whose primary language is other than English.
Programs include courses in English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL), Spanish native language arts (Spanish
for native speakers of Spanish), and content-area subjects
(math, science, and social studies) taught in Spanish and
English.
Bilingual Education uses both the student’s native
language and English to help the student acquire profi-
ciency in both languages. The following bilingual programs
are offered:
• Full-day Prekindergarten Program
(Schools No. 9, 33)
• Developmental Bilingual Program
(Schools No. 9, 22, 28, 35, Monroe)
• Dual Language Program
(Schools No. 12, 33, Monroe)
English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL)
ESOL services help students from other language
backgrounds develop English language 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 the classroom. ESOL serves students in every school

in the District and is an integral component of the Bilingual
and LEAP programs at all grade levels, K-12.
Language Assessment & Placement
Services
Language Assessment & Placement services are
provided for parents and students from pre-K through
grade 12 whose native language is not English.
Language assessors test students to determine
the best placement for them in an academic program.
Assistance is offered by personnel proficient in English,
Spanish, and other languages. Interpretation can be
provided if needed. To schedule a language assessment,
call 324-3220.
Learning Through English Academic
Program (LEAP)
LEAP offers support for the simultaneous develop-
ment 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, master academic skills, and make a positive
adjustment to school. It is offered at Schools No. 5, 14,
15, 50, and Jefferson High School. Students in LEAP also
receive ESOL services.
Bullying Prevention
See Character Education, Safe School/Whistle-
blower Hotline.
Certificate of Employability
The Certificate of Employability allows high school
students to demonstrate their mastery of specific school
and workplace standards that are valued by employers and
to gain a competitive edge in their job search.
Awarded at graduation, the Certificate of Employabil-
ity serves as evidence that a student has met standards for
academics, applied learning, attendance, and citizenship
and will make a responsible, high-performing employee.
Students must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average
and 93% attendance to qualify.
For more information, contact the School-to-Work
coordinator at your school or call 262-8327.
Character Education
Character education focuses on the development
of positive character traits to promote a healthy school
climate and enhance student learning. Character education
is integrated into the curriculum in each school to create a
positive moral culture, promote responsible behavior, im-
prove peer relations, and support values-based learning.
In addition to their own character education
programs, many schools also participate in nationally
recognized programs that promote a positive school en-
vironment. These include the Olweus Bullying Prevention
program, PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Skills),
Character Counts, and PBIS (Positive Behavior Interven-
tion Services).
These programs help students learn how to make
positive choices, resolve conflicts peacefully, respect oth-
ers, and take personal responsibility for their behavior.
Contact your child’s school for information on the
specific programs taught there.
Code of Conduct
The District’s Code of Conduct promotes a positive
learning environment for all students. It spells out expec-
tations for the responsible behavior of all partners in the
school community: students, teachers, administrators and
other staff, parents, and visitors to schools.
The Code is available at all schools and on the District
website (www.rcsdk12.org). Among the expectations for
students and parents are the following:
Students
• Work to the best of their ability and strive toward the
highest levels of achievement.
• Attend school every day and be in class on time and
prepared to learn.
• Contribute to a safe and orderly school environment
and show respect toward others.
• Follow the rules for appropriate student conduct and
accept responsibility for their actions.
• Treat teachers, administrators and other school person-
nel, and other students in a respectful, positive manner,
and seek help from school staff in solving problems that
might lead to disciplinary action.
• Report to school officials any information that may
help prevent danger or injury to others. Tell a teacher,
principal, or other staff member, or use the District’s
Safety Hotline: 1-866-284-7040.
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Parents and Guardians
• Send their children to school on time and ready to
participate and learn.
• Insist their children follow the student dress code and
school rules.
• Communicate regularly with their children’s teachers
about student growth and achievement.
• Convey to their children a supportive attitude toward
education and school personnel.
• Conduct themselves with civility in all dealings with
their child’s school.
• Make sure their child’s school has the parent’s current
address and other information in case of emergency
(e.g., phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and names
and numbers of relatives to contact in emergencies).
Emergency information should be current and contain
the names of all adults (over 18) who are authorized
by the parent to pick up their child.
Student Dress Code
An important aspect of the Code of Conduct per-
tains to appropriate dress on school property. The follow-
ing is a summary of the District’s dress code:
• All aspects of a student’s appearance should be safe,
appropriate, and not disrupt or interfere with the educa-
tional 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, ob-
scene, or disrespectful of others.
- Clothing that promotes the use of alcohol, tobac-
co, or illegal drugs or that encourages illegal or
violent activities.
- 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.
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Visitors to schools, including parents, are also ex-
pected to dress appropriately while on school property
or attending school functions. Teachers and other school
personnel are expected to model and reinforce appropri-
ate dress at school and to help students understand its
importance.
Prohibited Student Conduct
The Code of Conduct prohibits student behavior
that is:
• Violent—including assault, possession of weapons, bul-
lying, 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 cell phones or devices with camera capacity to
school.
Searches on School Property
All persons entering any District property are subject
to search of their person and parcels. No person refus-
ing 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 e-mail, websites, and Internet
access of students at school.
Visitors to Schools
Parents and other citizens are encouraged to visit
Rochester’s 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 class-
room 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. Meetings 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.
Public Conduct on School Property
All persons on school property are expected to
conduct themselves in a civil, peaceful, and lawful man-
ner. “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 consum-
ing 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.
Obtaining the Code of Conduct
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.
Code of Discipline
The Superintendent’s Regulation of Discipline &
Intervention (Code of Discipline) links the behaviors
prohibited by the Code of Conduct with disciplinary
consequences and interventions. The goal is to help
students understand why their actions are unacceptable
and to provide support for improved behavior and focus
on school.
The code identifies three levels of inappropriate be-
havior: insubordinate, seriously disruptive, and dangerous
or violent. For infractions at each level, it outlines a range
of disciplinary procedures and possible interventions.
Examples of intervention include parent outreach, coun-
seling, 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. For more informa-
tion, call 262-8100.
Counseling Services
Counseling services are available in all Rochester city
high schools and are provided by certified school counsel-
ors. Counseling services include assistance with academic
areas including high school course options, college and
career counseling, and personal/social issues. For more
information, contact your child’s school.
Curriculum
See Academics.
Customer Service Center
The District’s Customer Service Center, located at
30 Hart Street, provides assistance to parents and mem-
bers of the community in solving problems, addressing
complaints, and resolving conflicts and other school-re-
lated issues when normal procedures have failed.  (See
“How To Address Issues Involving Your Child,” below.)
The goal is to make it easy for our customers to have
their issues addressed and to provide a prompt, efficient
response to their needs.
The Center’s professional staff can also answer
customers’ questions about the District, its policies and
administrative procedures. They also provide assistance
to schools in resolving issues. 
For more information, call the Customer Service
Hotline: 324-9999. The Customer Service Hotline
is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from September
through June (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during summer).
Customer Service Representatives are Alberta Moss,
Frances Drumgoole, and Kenneth Davis.
How To Address Issues Involving Your Child
If 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 by parent and teacher working
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 (elementary schools) or the school
counselor (high schools) through the main office. Dealing
with issues at the school level is the most efficient and
direct way to resolve them and to ensure that the needs
of parents and children are met.
If a concern remains after you have followed these
steps, contact the Customer Service Hotline at 324-
9999.
See also Parent Involvement.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services
The District offers instructional services for children
who are deaf or hard of hearing. Services are available
districtwide, with a concentration of services offered
at School No. 1, Monroe High School and East High
School.
In addition to their instructional program, students
who are deaf or hard of hearing may receive support
from all or a combination of the following specialists:
teachers of the deaf, paraprofessionals, interpreters,
notetakers, signing-skills coaches, C-print captionists and
audiology staff.
For more information, call 262-8477 directly or call
New York Relay Service (TTY) at 1-800-662-1220 to be
connected.
Dial-A-Teacher
Students 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 help@rtadat.com
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 Associa-
tion at 546-2681 or Dial-A-Teacher at 262-5000 and ask
for Mark Powers, Director.
Dream Schools
The District is providing concentrated resources to
six traditionally low-performing schools to support and
sustain improvement. These “Dream Schools” are School
No. 8, School No. 45, International Finance Career High
School at Franklin, Global Media Arts High School at
Franklin, Jefferson High School, and Wilson Foundation
Academy. School leadership teams are conducting the
transformation process in each school, providing greater
structure and opportunities for students to accelerate
their academic growth.
In addition to rigorous academics, the schools of-
fer college and career planning, intensive tutoring, and
extracurricular activities. They also offer extended school
days, providing academic support to students after school
and on weekends. In addition, parents of Dream School
students must sign a contract pledging to be involved in
their children’s education and to work with the school to
improve students’ academic performance.
The Dream Schools concept in Rochester is modeled
after similar strategies in New York City (Chancellor’s
District) and San Francisco (Dream Schools).
Early Childhood Education
See Prekindergarten Programs.
Elementary School Choice
See Registering for School.
Emergency Information,
Emergency Plans
Parents and guardians are expected to keep their
children’s schools updated with information needed in
case of an emergency.
The school office should have the names of people
who can be contacted in an emergency, and current home
and work phone numbers for each. If those numbers
change during the year, parents should notify the school
immediately.
Each school has a plan for responding to emergency
situations that may occur during the school day. These
include situations such as medical emergencies, weather-
related emergencies, utilities failures (electricity, gas,
water), and situations involving school safety and security
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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. Plans are reviewed regularly
by school staff and are updated in accordance with direc-
tives from District safety officials working in conjunction
with state and federal agencies.
Megan’s Law
Under the New York State Sex Offender Registration
Act (“Megan’s Law”), the District is notified by the Roches-
ter Police Department whenever a convicted sex offender
has moved into a residence near a school. Notifications
are maintained in school offices and may be reviewed by
parents upon request during school hours.
A comprehensive listing of sex offenders is available
on the website of the New York State Division of Criminal
Justice Services.
Emergency School Closings
In the event that schools are closed due to severe
weather or other emergency situations, 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. When possible, information will also be posted
on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org.
When city public schools are closed, no transporta-
tion 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 it is safe for their
children to 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. School personnel will not leave
their buildings until all students are provided transporta-
tion home and walkers are dismissed.
Make-up Days
In accordance with New York State law, school
must be held a minimum of 180 days each school year.
If emergency closings cause the number of instructional
days to fall below the minimum, make-up days will be
held. Parents will be informed of the dates at the start of
the school year.
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EnCompass
EnCompass: Resources for Learning is a community
partnership that provides one-on-one academic and be-
havioral support for students. Students are assigned tutors
and coaches who meet with them on a regular basis dur-
ing or after the school day. Tutoring reinforces the school
instructional program and supports what students are
learning in class. Coaching helps students develop specific
skills to support their learning.
For more information, call 266-7277 or visit www.
encompassresources.org.
Environmental Safety
The 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 inspect-
ing 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 Central Office, 131 West Broad Street. For
more information, call 262-8405.
Fire Drills
According to New York State law, all schools must
hold at least 12 fire drills a year, eight of which must be
held before December 1. Drills will be called by school
principals at their discretion.
Food Service
Breakfast and lunch for students are offered in every
school. The District serves more than 12,000 breakfasts
and 23,500 lunches daily. At the start of the school year,
parents will receive more information about school meals,
including prices. Monthly menus are available on the
District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org.
Depending on family income, students pay full or
reduced prices for school meals, or receive meals at
no cost. All school meals are subsidized by the federal
government.
For your child to be eligible for free or reduced-
price meals, an application form must be submitted
to the food service office at your child’s school and
approved each school year.
If you receive Social Services, you will receive a
direct certification letter from New York State prior
to the opening of school. You must bring this letter to
the food service office at your child’s school, rather
than an application.
If you are not eligible in September but become un-
employed, have a decrease in household income, or have
an increase in family size during the school year, you may
request and complete an application at that time.
For more information, call 336-4100.
Foreign Language
The foreign language program is designed so that
students learn to use foreign languages for meaningful
communication in both spoken and written form. The
program emphasizes language as it is used in real-life
situations that students encounter. Through foreign lan-
guage study, students develop sensitivity to the cultural
and linguistic heritage of other groups, understand their
influence on American culture, and become prepared
to participate in a society characterized by linguistic and
cultural diversity.
Foreign language instruction includes American Sign
Language, Mandarin Chinese, French, Kiswahili, Latin, and
Spanish. All high schools and several elementary schools
offer foreign language instruction. For more information,
contact your child’s school or visit the “Schools” section
of the District’s website, www.rcdk12.org.
Gifted and Talented Students
See Major Achievement Program.
Grading Requirements
See Academics.
Grief Resource Network
The 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 other 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 them express their grief and loss
in healthy ways which in turn allows them to maintain
their focus on learning.
For more information, call 262-8294.
Health Education
Health Education is a holistic approach that requires
the collaboration of home, school, and community,
providing knowledge and skills to enable students to
make responsible and informed decisions and adopt and
maintain healthy behaviors. Health Education prepares
students to meet the challenges of healthy living, focusing
on all aspects of health and well-being—physical, mental,
emotional, and social—and providing knowledge, motiva-
tion and life learning skills.
Health and Medical Services
The Student Health Services department forms
partnerships within the District and with the larger health
care community to provide services to students and to
fulfill State mandates. In addition to those listed below,
examples of service partnerships include: R-CAN Asthma
Nurse Consultant, Lenscrafters’ Vision Van, ABVI’s Vi-
sion Care for Kids, the Insurance Facilitated Enrollment
Program, and the U of R School of Medicine free physical
examination program. Our collaboration with the Monroe
County Department of Public Health is a substantial sup-
port to the department activities.
Confidentiality and Privacy
The RCSD follows all laws pertaining to student
confidentiality and privacy. Specifically the school is gov-
erned 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 RCSD, 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 the school nurse.

School Nursing Services
Through a contract with Monroe I BOCES, school
nurses, licensed practical nurses, and/or nursing aides
are assigned to all city schools during school hours and
during summer schools. Their responsibilities include:
• Managing medical emergencies
• Caring for students with minor injuries and illnesses at
school
• Administering medications
• Planning interventions for children with special 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
Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10.
• Hearing screening for new students and those in grades
Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10.
• Receipt of a physical examination form for new students
and those in grades Pre-K, K, 2, 4, 7, 10. Physical
examination forms are available at each school’s health
office, at the Parent Information Centers, and on the
District web site quick link, “Health Services Forms for
Parents”. 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.
• 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 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
web site quick link, “Health Services Forms for Parents”.
All medications must be in an original labeled container
and delivered to school by an adult. Please see the school
nurse if you want your child to self-medicate or to carry
an inhaler or Epi-Pen.
If a student needs an ambulance or if he/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 following 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 encouraged to contact the school nurse
with questions or concerns.
If a student is ill, he/she should remain at home
to recover and avoid spreading the illness. 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.
School-Based Health Center Clinics
School-Based Health Center Clinics 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)
• Dr. Freddie Thomas High School (324-3425)
• The Franklin Educational Campus (324-3726)
• Marshall High School (458-5734)
The School-Based Health Center Clinics offer
primary health-care services at no cost to enrolled
students and their families. A family’s health insurance
will be billed only if the student has coverage. The clinics
work with parents, guardians, and students’ 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
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• counseling
In order to receive these free services, a student
must have an enrollment form signed by his/her parent
or legal guardian. Forms are available at the School-Based
Health Center Clinic in each school identified above.
The School Based Health Center Clinics are
sponsored by the following health-care organizations:
Rochester General Hospital Behavioral Health Network,
University of Rochester School of Nursing, and Threshold
Health Center.
School-Linked Health Clinics
Full-service health care is offered to students and
families in clinics adjacent to Schools No. 6 and 17. These
services include pediatric and adult primary care, dental
care, psychiatric assessment, counseling, and others.
Services at School No. 6 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.
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.
The following schools participate in Smilemobile visits:
Schools No. 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 19, 22, 29, 33, 36,
39, 41, 43, 45, and 50. 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)
Schools No. 6, 8, 22, and 45 have a program called
Health-e-Access that allows children to see a doctor or
nurse practitioner without leaving school. Offered in part-
nership with the University of Rochester Medical Center,
the program uses video and Internet connections to enable
health-care professionals located off-site to examine chil-
dren while they remain at school. A diagnosis can be made
and prescriptions written without a visit to the doctor’s
office. For more information, contact the schools listed
above. An enrollment form must be completed before
service is given to your child.
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Student Accident Program
RCSD has contracted with Excellus BlueCross
BlueShield to manage self-coverage up to $15,000 after
the student’s own insurance coverage for accidental
injury suffered by the student during school, on the
way to and from school, and during school-sponsored
and supervised activities, including athletics. For more
information or forms, contact your school nurse or
School Health Services at 262-8497.
Student Support Services
The 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.
Audiology.......................................................... 262-8709
Drug and Alcohol Prevention........................... 262-8228
Grief Resource Network.................................. 262-8450
Home/Hospital Instruction.............................. 454-1095
Medical Management and Assistive
Technology for Children (MATCH)............. 324-9996
Occupational/Physical Therapy........................ 262-8466
School Health Services..................................... 262-8497
School Nursing Services..................................... 324-5915
Social Work/Psychology.................................. 262-8473
Special Education Compliance/Committee
on Special Education.................................. 262-8454
Speech/Language and Hearing Services............262-8474
See also Student and Family Support Centers.
High School Choice
See Registering for School.
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection
The Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection serves
students who are at high risk of dropping out of school.
Through the collaborative support of youth advocates,
school staff, workplace mentors, and parents, the program
not only keeps students in school, it helps them perform
at higher academic levels, complete their education, and
prepare for the workforce. For more information, call
325-1517, ext. 100.
Homeless Program
The District’s Program for Homeless Students and
Families’ primary function is to ensure that students living
in temporary housing are identified, immediately enrolled
in school, and have full and equal opportunity to succeed
in school as mandated by the McKinney-Vento Home-
less Assistance Act, Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left
Behind Act.
McKinney-Vento is the primary piece of federal leg-
islation dealing with the education of children and youth
in U. S. public schools experiencing temporary living
situations and covers students living: in an emergency or
transitional shelter or housing; with friends or relatives
due to loss of housing, economic hardship, domestic vio-
lence and or disaster; in a motel, hotel or campground;
in a car, bus or train station or other public place; in an
abandoned building or some other inadequate accom-
modations; or in temporary situations while awaiting
foster care placement.
Students determined to be eligible for protection
under McKinney-Vento by RCSD Homeless Program staff
have the right to:
• Immediately enroll in school and attend classes
• Expedited transportation to school if provided to other
students
• Immediate special education services if the student has
a current IEP (even if the IEP itself is not available or
from another district)
• Participate in any school activity available to other
students
• Get free school meals without filling out an applica-
tion
Additionally, RCSD Homeless Program offers new
emergency school clothing and school supplies if lack of
either is a barrier to school attendance and/ or success.
If you or others you know are living in a situation
listed above, please ask any district or community agency
staff person to call 262-8000 x 2070 for current referral
process information.
Homework
Homework reinforces what students learn in school,
helps them become independent learners, and encourages
discipline and responsibility. It also provides opportunities
for parents to be involved in their children’s education.
In general, students are expected to do homework
each night as follows:
Grades K-2........... 15 minutes
Grade 3............... 30 minutes
Grades 4-5........... 30-60 minutes
Grades 6-8........... 11/2 - 21/2 hours
Grades 9-12......... 21/2 - 31/2 hours (including study time)
In addition to teacher-assigned homework, students
will benefit greatly from at least 20 minutes of reading each
night. Contact your child’s teacher for specific expecta-
tions for homework.
Homework Hotline
See Dial-A-Teacher.
Immunizations
See Registering for School.
Internet Use
In accordance with the District’s Code of Conduct,
District computer equipment shall be used only for pur-
poses consistent with the District’s educational and busi-
ness mission and not in violation of law or copyright.
The use of District equipment, e-mail, Internet ac-
cess, and websites is subject to monitoring without prior
notice or express consent. Users shall have no expecta-
tion of privacy.
All Internet users, including students, are required to
sign an Internet Use Agreement Form, available in schools,
stating that they will abide by District rules for Internet use.
Students must also have the form signed by a parent.
For a copy of the Code of Conduct, including rules
for Internet use, call 262-8525.
Language Assessment & Placement
See Bilingual/English Language Learner Ser-
vices.
Major Achievement Program
The Major Achievement Program (MAP) provides
students in grades 4-6 with opportunities for enrichment
and acceleration beyond the conventional curriculum.
Students are selected for MAP through an evaluation pro-
cess that combines input from the MAP office, classroom
teachers, and parents. Children who exhibit academic
potential, aptitude, and performance are eligible.
For more information, call 262-8607.

Make-Up Days
See Emergency School Closings.
Meals for Students
See Food Service.
Megan’s Law
See Emergency Information.
Native American Resource Center
The Native American Resource Center is a cultural
enrichment program designed to meet the specific educa-
tional needs of Native American students in grades K-12.
Students learn about their cultural heritage through a
curriculum that reinforces their school’s traditional social
studies program.
The center is located at School No. 19, 465 Seward
Street. For more information, call 324-9305.
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 is a
federal law designed to improve education for all children
and to help close the achievement gap between disadvan-
taged and/or minority students and their classmates. It
holds schools and school districts responsible for results,
gives parents greater choices, and supports highly quali-
fied teachers, promoting teaching methods that work. A
reauthorization of this Act is currently being discussed in
Congress and some aspects of the legislation may change
during the 2008-2009 school year.
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.
• Allowing greater choices for parents and students at-
tending low-performing schools.
• Strengthening federal policies governing state testing,
school accountability, and teacher and paraprofessional
qualifications.
In addition, NCLB requires school districts to:
• Notify parents when their children’s schools or the
District have been cited for low performance.
• Offer students in low-performing schools the opportu-
nity to transfer to higher performing schools.
• Offer eligible students (as defined by NCLB) the op-
portunity to receive supplemental education services in
the form of tutoring or after-school programs.
• Inform parents of the certification of their children’s
teachers. Parents should put their request for informa-
tion in writing to the school principal.
For more information, visit the U.S Department
of Education’s “No Child Left Behind” website: www.
NoChildLeftBehind.gov, or call 262-8679.
Open Houses
Open houses are opportunities for parents to meet
their children’s teachers, become familiar with curriculum
for all grade levels, and establish communication between
home and school.
Open house dates for each school are listed on the
monthly pages of this calendar.
Parent Information Centers
See Registering for School.
Parent Involvement
(See also Code of Conduct, Customer Service
Center, No Child Left Behind Act.)
If you would like to be added to the District’s parent e-mail
list for news and information updates, send your request
to comments@rcsdk12.org.
More than any other factor, parent and family
involvement increases student achievement and success.
By working with their children’s schools and support-
ing their education at home, parents play an important
role in helping students get the most out of their school
experience.
NOTE: Throughout this calendar, the word “par-
ents” is used to indicate any adult with parental respon-
sibility or guardianship of a student.
Parent Resources
Department of Parent and Community Involve-
ment. This office coordinates strategies for increasing
parent participation in education. Staff in this office serve
as the District’s liaison to Districtwide parent groups,
provide support to schools in developing school-based
parent organizations, offer training programs for parents
and staff, and monitor and evaluate parent involvement
activities in schools and throughout the District. The de-
partment includes the District’s Customer Service Center,
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located at 30 Hart Street, which provides assistance to
parents/guardians and members of the community in
solving problems, addressing complaints, and resolving
conflicts and other school-related issues when normal
procedures have failed. Customer service representatives
can be contacted at 324-9999. The Supervisor of the
department is Nicolle L. Crocker, 262-8000 x 1191.
All parents are encouraged to be involved in their
children’s education. To find out more, call 262-8000 ext
1190. The Department can also be contacted using dpci@
rcsdk12.org.
Parent University provides training workshops to
help parents strengthen their skills in supporting their
children’s education, including helping with homework,
test preparation, communication, and understanding
curriculum. It also offers a Parent Leadership Academy to
prepare parents for leadership roles in parent organiza-
tions. (Contact: Coordinator, 324-9960.)
Fatherhood Initiative provides fathers with re-
sources and tools to build stable families and enhance their
involvement with their children. Offered are a variety of
workshops, retreats, and conferences specifically designed
for fathers in the areas of parenting, communication,
and leadership development. (Contact: Davis Passmore,
Coordinator, 262-8000 ext. 1201.)
Parent Liaisons/Home School Assistants. Each
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
home and school. They facilitate communication with
parents, help parents navigate the school system, and
support parent involvement activities in the schools. To
reach your school’s parent liaison/home school assistant,
contact the school office or call 262-8000, ext. 1190.
Bilingual and Hispanic Services. This department
provides information and support for the families of
Hispanic and bilingual students. For more information,
call 262-8234. See also Bilingual/English Language
Learner Services.
English Language Learners. Parents and students
who speak a language other than English can receive
assistance and help with student placement by calling
324-3220.
Hearing Impaired Services. Parents who are hear-
ing impaired can request special services from the District
by calling New York Relay Service (TTY) at 1-800-662-
1220 or emailing comments@rcsdk12.org. (See also Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Services.)
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Foster Grandparents Program. Through partner-
ships between schools and the Foster Grandparents Pro-
gram, senior citizen volunteers are linked with elementary
students as classroom tutors and role models. For more
information or to volunteer, call the Community Place of
Greater Rochester at 224-2642.
SKIP Generations. This is a support group for
grandparents and other relatives who are the primary
caregivers of children whose parents are unable to assume
responsibility for them. A program of the Family Resource
Centers of Rochester, it provides grandparents and other
relatives with support, advocacy, and skill development to
enhance their role as caregivers. For more information,
call 436-0370 ext. 12.
Parent Organizations
Alliance for Quality Education (AQE). AQE is a
privately funded, statewide coalition of 200 organizations
of parents, children’s advocates, schools, clergy, labor
unions, and business leaders who believe that every child
in New York State deserves a quality education. AQE
advocates for adequate school-aid funding, small class
size, qualified teachers and administrators, full funding
for pre-K programs, and clean, safe, and technologically
up-to-date school buildings. For more information, visit
www.rcsdk12.org or call 262-8000 ext. 1190.
Bilingual Education Council. This body advises the
Superintendent on issues regarding bilingual education
including curriculum and instructional materials. Meetings
are held monthly. For more information, call 262-8000,
ext. 1190.
Community Advocates for Educational Excellence
(CAFEE). CAFEE is a community organization that advo-
cates for educational excellence. For more information,
call Minister Clifford Florence at 325-6043.
District Advisory Council to Title I/No Child Left
Behind (DACT/NCLB). This districtwide group networks
with national and state coalitions supporting Title I
programs under NCLB. Members participate at the
national and state levels in discussions of Title I education
programs and lobby for federal funding to support
programs to improve student achievement.
The Executive Council of DACT/NCLB works with
District staff and involves parents in the development of
academic programs. It also holds an annual conference
for parents in collaboration with the Department of
Parent and Community Involvement.
Parents and community members are invited to
participate in national, state, and local conferences on
parent involvement through DACT/NCLB. For more
information, visit www.rcsdk12.org or call 262-8000 ext.
1190.
Parent Partnership Council. The District has
established a districtwide parent group designed to
provide a common voice for parents and a forum for
parent involvement and cooperation with the District.
It is comprised of representatives from PTOs, PTSAs,
School-Based Planning Teams, District-level parent
groups, community parent groups, and parents at large.
The districtwide parent group meets periodically
with the Board of Education and the Superintendent;
assists in identifying problems and proposing solutions;
assists the District in surveying the needs and interests of
parents in the collective bargaining process; and makes
recommendations on the District’s obligation to parent
involvement under legislation and policy. Meetings are
held monthly. For more information, visit www.rcsdk12.
org or call 262-8000 ext. 1190.
PTAs/PTOs. Parent-Teacher Associations/Organiza-
tions support and advocate for children in their schools
and in the community. For more information, contact your
child’s school or call 262-8000, ext. 1190.
School-Based Planning Teams. These teams are
responsible for reviewing student performance, setting
goals for academic improvement, 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 262-8000, ext. 1190.
Personal Student Information,
Release of
Parents of District students have the right to request
that the District not release “directory information” about
their children to outside organizations. Directory informa-
tion is defined as a student’s name, address, telephone
number, date and place of birth, major field of study,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports,
height and weight of members of athletic teams, dates of
attendance, awards received, and identity of most recent
previous school 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.
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 located
on the Board of Education’s website, www.rcsdk12.org/
BOE. The District will keep a record of your response in
this matter.
This information will also be communicated by your
child’s school in the beginning of the school year.
See also Student Records.
Physical Education
Physical Education is a required part of the curricu-
lum for all students.
The mission of Physical Education is to enable all
students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a
foundation for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life in a
global environment.
The discipline of Physical Education is fundamental to
the development and education of each individual. Physi-
cal Education provides a unique opportunity to develop
concepts, skills, and attitudes that reinforce personal well-
ness and the ability to manage one’s life. The discipline
further prepares students for the roles and responsibilities
of adulthood.
Physical Education means that the learner’s individual
needs (cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) are satis-
fied through all forms of physical activity. Physical activity
encompasses fundamental, competitive, and expressive
movement experiencees.
Physical Education incorporates an interdisciplinary
approach to education through the use of language arts,
mathematics, science, technology and multicultural activi-
ties. For more information, call 262-8281.
Prekindergarten Programs
Rochester’s prekindergarten programs build the
foundation for high academic performance 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 offered at 23 el-
ementary schools and 33 community-based organizations
located throughout the city. Bilingual pre-K programs are
offered at Schools No. 9 and 33. Children who will be

four years old by December 1st can be registered to begin
prekindergarten in September. For more information,
call 262-8140, or visit us on the District’s website: www.
rcsdk12.org/prek.
Registering for School
Parents can register their children for school at the
Parent Information Center nearest their home:
Northeast Zone: 836 N. Goodman Street, 288-2008
Northwest Zone: 30 Hart Street, 262-8070
South Zone: 580 South Avenue, 232-2012
Parent 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 can arrange for a language assessment
for their child by calling 324-3220. The assessment will
help determine the best placement for the student in an
academic program.
Elementary Schools
Children who will be five years old on or before
December 1 should be registered to start 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.
School selection catalogs and applications are mailed
to parents in early spring. They are also available at that
time on the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org, and at
pre-K sites in the city. 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, visit the
Parent Information Center nearest you. Be sure to bring
the following papers:
• A copy of the child’s birth or baptismal certificate,
Alien Registration Card, or passport.
• Proof of immunization from your health-care
provider. (Contact your Parent Center for specific
requirements.)
• Proof of address (e.g., utilities bill, phone bill, lease or
mortgage).
• Proof of guardianship (if child does not reside with
parents).
• Photo identification for the registering parent/
guardian.
High Schools
School selection catalogs and applications are
mailed to parents of students entering high school in late
fall. They are also available at that time on the District’s
website, www.rcsdk12.org. Profiles of each high school
are also available on the website.
If you are new to the District or re-enrolling in high
school (grades 7-12) you can register at one of the Parent
Information Centers listed above. You may also call the
Office of Student Equity & Placement at 262-8241.
After registering, your child will be enrolled in
school and provided information about transportation,
if eligible.
When registering your child, be sure to bring the
following papers:
• Copy of the child’s birth or baptismal certificate, Alien
Registration Card, or passport.
• Proof of immunization from your health-care provider.
(Contact the Parent Center nearest you for specific
requirements.) You may also bring the fax number of
your child’s health care provider.
• Proof of address (e.g., utilities bill, phone bill, lease or
mortgage).
• Proof of guardianship (if child does not reside with
parents).
• Report card or other academic records from school
previously attended.
• Photo identification for the registering parent.
Placement staff can also contact your child’s
previous school district for all of the above information
except for the parent’s photo i.d.
At the end of grade 9, students may apply for a
transfer to a different high school program for grades 10-
12, depending on available space and student eligibility.
For more information, call the Office of Student Equity
and Placement at 262-8241.
Adult and Career Education Services
Adults interested in GED, ESOL, Adult Basic
Education, occupational, or other programs at the Family
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Learning Center, 30 Hart St., should call 262-8000 for
enrollment information.
Report Cards
Report card issue dates are listed on the monthly
pages of this calendar.
See also Academics.
Rochester Children’s Zone
The Rochester City School District, in collaboration
with the City of Rochester, Monroe County, United Way,
health-care providers, and business leaders, has commit-
ted to a community-wide effort to improve conditions for
children and families in a portion of the northeast crescent
of Rochester. This section of the city is the most seriously
in need of resources for rebuilding and maintaining its
health, education, and stability.
The Rochester Children’s Zone is working to in-
crease the capacity of organizations and partners to ensure
the coordinated, integrated delivery of family support
services necessary to assure student success from birth
through college. Areas of focus include education (pre-K
through college), early childhood development, youth
support, parent support, health and wellness, community
safety, adult education/training and employment, and
housing and community development.
For more information, visit www.rcsdk12.org/rcz.
Rochester Education Foundation
Rochester Education Foundation is an independent,
not-for-profit organization focused on raising resources
to improve learning and success for Rochester city school
students and to build and support community partner-
ships.
REF offers opportunities to donate resources directly
to students through its continuing community resource
drives and other programs. “Recipe for Success” in
2008-2009 will focus on boosting literacy and success for
students through the distribution of cookbooks, gardening
books, and the support of activities focused on cooking,
gardening and food-related careers. The Foundation also
supports the donation and distribution of general read-
ing material. More than 15,000 new books have been
donated and distributed to city school students and city
school libraries by REF.  Foundation programs enabled
all city school second-grade students to receive literacy
calendars in 2007, provided material for a CD/Tape library
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for secondary-school students, and provided opportunities
for city school graduates and supporters to target school
donations. More than 500 musical instruments have also
been collected, repaired and distributed for student use.
REF also works to support partnerships with city
school students. Its annual Partnership Awards Dinner
will be held Oct. 28, 2008 at the Rochester Riverside
Convention Center. Sponsorships are available to support
the dinner and also to support city students and parents
attending the dinner in honor of award winners.
For more information or to donate to the Founda-
tion, visit rochestereducation.org or givebackgivebooks.
org. Contact REF by e-mail at info@rochestereducation.
org or call 271-5790.
SAT/PSAT Tests
Administered by the College Board, the SAT is taken
by college-bound high school students in their junior year.
The results are used by colleges as one element of their
admissions criteria. The test includes sections on writing,
math, and critical reading.
The SAT is administered on Saturdays throughout
the year; dates of the test and the registration deadlines
are included on the monthly pages of this 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 are required to take the PSAT, which
will be administered in our high schools on Wednesday,
October 15, 2008.
The PSAT measures verbal reasoning, critical read-
ing, writing skills, and math problem solving. Data from the
test will be used to gauge student performance in these
areas and to strengthen instruction to support students’
skill development. For more information, contact your
child’s school counselor.
Safe School /Whistleblower Hotline
To support safe schools and an ethical workplace,
the District has in place a “Safe School/Whistleblower
Hotline.” The hotline provides a single, confidential
number that students, parents or employees can call
anonymously to report threats of violence and illegal or
unethical activities.
The toll-free hotline number is 1-866-284-7040.
It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers
may remain anonymous.
Students, families and employees are encouraged
to use the hotline to report threats, violence, bullying,
harassment, illegal or potentially dangerous activities,
fraud, theft, discrimination, misuse of funds, conflicts of
interest, and other ethics violations.
Callers can speak anonymously with a hotline in-
terviewer and answer a series of questions to determine
the nature of the concern. Based on the issue, a report
is then relayed to an independent Board/District official
so that appropriate action can be taken.
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. If you have
questions regarding the Whistleblower Hotline, call the
Office of the Auditor General at 262-8399.
School-Based Planning Teams
See Parent Involvement or contact your child’s
school for more information.
School Profiles
Detailed information on each school and program in
the District is available under “Schools” on the District’s
website, www.rcsdk12.org. School profiles are also avail-
able at the Parent Information Centers (see separate
listing).
Social Work and Psychology
The Department of School Social Work and School
Psychology Services offers support from clinically trained
specialists including consultation from a child and adoles-
cent 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 conflict resolution. School social workers
are also involved in students’ developmental skills and
character development.
School psychology services provide classroom in-
tervention, diagnostic services for students referred for
special education, referrals to community agencies, and
counseling services.
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 pre-K through grade 2. Us-
ing carefully developed screening and detection methods,
young children with early school adjustment difficulties
(e.g., mild aggression, 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 su-
pervision of a licensed school social worker or a school
psychologist.
For more information, call 262-8473.
Special Education
The following outlines the steps which parents and
the District must follow when they believe a child has an
educational disability.
Notification of Possible Disability
School districts are required to identify all children
who may have an educational disability. If you have a child
who may have a disability and who is not receiving special
education services, please submit the following information
to your child’s school or to any public school office: the
child’s name and date of birth; the disability you believe
the child may have; the parent or guardian’s name, address
and telephone number; the language spoken at home; and
the parent’ or guardian’s signature.
For more information about special education, and
to obtain a copy of the State Education Department
document outlining the rights for parents of children with
disabilities, call 262-8454.
Referral
You, your doctor, your child’s teachers or other
people involved with your child may submit a written
referral for a school-age child or preschool child who may
have a disability. A referral is a request to evaluate a child
for a possible educational disability.
The written referral must be sent to your child’s
principal or to the Committee on Special Education (CSE),
or the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE),
131 West Broad Street, Rochester, New York 14614.
District personnel must then evaluate your child.
Evaluations
The evaluations performed for your child may include
a social history, achievement tests, a health assessment,
psychological tests, speech/language/hearing tests, and

any other tests which may be necessary. Before an initial
evaluation can be done, the District must have your written
consent. Your consent is voluntary and may be withdrawn
any time prior to completion of the evaluations.
If you do not wish to consent to the evaluations,
you will be invited to a meeting at your child’s school to
discuss your objections. If you do not attend this meeting
or if you continue to object, the District will determine
whether a due process hearing should be held to decide
whether an evaluation is necessary.
If the evaluations are done and you disagree with the
results, you have the right to get an independent evaluation
which the CSE/CPSE must consider when making its rec-
ommendation on your child’s special education program.
If you want this independent evaluation to be at District
expense, you must notify the CSE/CPSE in writing. The
District will determine whether a due process hearing
will be necessary.
CSE/CPSE Meeting
The CSE/CPSE meeting to discuss your child’s
educational needs will be held after the evaluations are
completed. The CSE/CPSE will notify you of the date,
time, location and who is expected to attend the meet-
ing. You will be notified at least five school days before
the meeting, You may bring anyone you wish to the
CSE/CPSE meeting.
If the CSE/CPSE determines at the meeting that your
child has an educational disability that negatively impacts
his or her school performance and will require special
education services, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for
your child will be developed with your input. The appropri-
ate classification (type of disability) and special education
services for your child will also be discussed with you.
If your child is being recommended for a special
education program for the first time, the CSE/CPSE will
ask you to sign for consent for services.
If you are not in attendance at the meeting, a copy
of your child’s proposed IEP will be mailed to you along
with a consent form and return envelope. Special educa-
tion services for your child cannot begin without your
consent.
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
The IEP states your child’s classification, the type of
program, specific special education and related services
to be provided, duration of program (10 or 12 months),
present levels of academic performance, any special needs
for transportation, annual goals, and any special testing
procedures or equipment to be used. The IEP must explain
the extent, if any, to which your child will not be in regular
education programs.
Your child’s classification, services, and program
will be reviewed once a year by a subcommittee of the
CSE/CPSE. At any time, you may ask for a review of your
child’s IEP, classification, special education services and/or
program by writing to the CSE/CPSE.
Due Process Rights
If you disagree with any part of the recommendation
of the IEP, you may make a written request for media-
tion (which will be conducted by the Center for Dispute
Settlement) or an impartial hearing. Your request must
state specifically what you disagree with.
If you request a hearing, the hearing must be held
and a decision made within 45 days of your written re-
quest. If you are represented by an attorney at a hearing
or a subsequent appeal to the State Review Office or
court, and if your appeal is successful, your reasonable
attorney’s fees may be paid by the District. If you have
questions about your due process rights, please contact
the District’s Law Department at 262-8412.
Transition Planning
When your child reaches age 12, the school district
as required by state law will conduct a career assessment.
This will serve as the foundation for a formal transition plan
which will be developed when your child is 15. The transi-
tion plan is included in your child’s IEP and is reviewed
annually. The purpose is to make your child’s education
relevant to his or her future and help prepare your child
for the adult world.
Taking into consideration your child’s unique needs,
interests, and strengths, the plan will identify school and
community supports to help your child achieve his or her
goals. These may include career counseling, vocational as-
sessment, community-based instruction, job coaching and
shadowing, work experience and volunteering, college or
adult education services, and independent living skills.
For more information, see your child’s school coun-
selor or call 262-8129.
Accommodations for Students with
Disabilities
Rochester City School District policy prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability in accessing its
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programs. If you would like accommodations made for a
child with a disability, you may obtain a Section 504 accom-
modation form from the Student Support Services team
at your child’s school. The District also has a grievance
procedure for student disability discrimination complaints.
For more information, please contact the Section 504
Coordinator for the District: Ed Yansen, Supervising Di-
rector, Student Support Services, 131 West Broad Street,
Rochester, New York 14614, (585) 262-8459.
Speech-Language Services
The department of Speech & Language provides
diagnostic, direct and consultative speech-language therapy
services to preschool and school-age students as indicated
in Individualized Education Programs (IEP), 504 Accom-
modation Plans, and General Education Therapy Service
Plans. In addition, speech/language enrichment is provided
to all kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms with a focus
on basic concepts, phonemic awareness, vocabulary and
oral language development. Speech-language Therapists
also consult with families and staff regarding speech/lan-
guage development, disorders and strategies. For more
information contact the Speech-Language-Hearing Depart-
ment at 262-8477.
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan outlines a multi-year direction and
priorities for the District to follow for all students to be
successful. It consists of five areas which support the goal
of all students graduating high school prepared for college
and employment: Good First Teaching, Accountability
for Each and Every Student, Engagement of Families and
Community Partners, Knowledgeable and Committed
Educators and Staff, and Systems and Operations that
Empower Schools and Students.
Please refer to the District’s website, www.rcsdk12.
org, for more information or call the Office of Account-
ability at 262-8522.
Student and Family Support Centers
Student and Family Support Centers are collabora-
tions among schools, agency partners, families, and com-
munity. They build on and complement the resources
of the school (Educational Support Services, School
Counselors, School Social Workers, and in school pro-
grams and opportunities) by bringing community agencies
into schools to deliver additional services either directly
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or through referrals and linkages to other community
resources and opportunities. In-school services typically
include crisis intervention, peer mediation, leadership skills
building, anger management, counseling to prevent risk
behaviors, behavioral health care, and employment related
support. The goal of the centers is to equip students with
the social, emotional, and academic skills and resources
to succeed in school and become productive members
of the community.
Student and Family Support Centers operate at Clara
Barton School No. 2, Charlotte High School, Frederick
Douglass College Preparatory Campus, East High School,
Edison Educational Campus, Franklin Educational Campus,
Jefferson High School, Marshall High School, Monroe
High School, and Wilson Magnet High School Foundation
Academy. The centers operate through partnerships with
the County of Monroe, the City of Rochester, and the
United Way of Greater Rochester.
For more information, contact your child’s school.
Student Leadership Congress
Every high school offers leadership opportunities
for students through student government and/or other
school-based organizations.
Those who want to get involved on a Districtwide
level may seek the opportunity to participate in Student
Leadership Congress, a body that represents the voice
of Rochester students. It consists of student representa-
tives from each school who want to develop leadership
skills and engage in community service. The president
of Student Leadership Congress serves as the official
spokesperson for the students of the District and as the
student representative to the Rochester Board of Educa-
tion. For more information, contact your child’s school
or call 262-8373.
Student Records
(See also Personal Student Information,
Release of.)
The 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 of the day 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 believed 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. Ad-
ditional information regarding the hearing procedures
will also be provided.
(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 without 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 or-
der 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 commit-
tee, 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 Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, 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 officially recognized activities and sports, height and
weight of members of athletic teams, dates of atten-
dance, awards received, and identity of most recent
previous school 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 op-
portunities, 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
located on the Board of Education’s website, www.
rcsdk12.org/BOE. The District will keep a record of
parents’ response in this matter.
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.
“Students First” airs Fridays at 4:00 p.m. on RCTV
15; Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. on City 12 and WBGT chan-
nel 40 (cable 18); Mondays at 4:00 p.m. on RCTV 15;
Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. on RCTV 15; and Thursdays at 7:00
p.m. on City 12. For more information, call 262-8755.
Students First is also the title of the District’s flag-
ship publication, which provides news and information on
District programs, policies, student and staff achievements,
and school activities. The Students First newsletter is mailed
to all students’ homes and is available on the District’s
website, www.rcsdk12.org.
Summer of Opportunity
The Summer of Opportunity Program is a summer
employment program for youth sponsored by the City of
Rochester in partnership with the Rochester City School
District.

The program rewards students who make the effort
to succeed in school by providing them with an oppor-
tunity to obtain meaningful work experience. Students
who have a grade point average of 2.0 or better, at least
93% school attendance, and no long-term suspensions are
eligible to compete for summer jobs in the private and
not-for-profit sectors. For more information, call the City
of Rochester at 428-6366.
Summer Programs
The District’s summer programs provide academic
support as well as opportunities for enrichment, accel-
eration, credit recovery, and real-world applications of
academic skills. Students are engaged in active, exciting
learning to give them the support and skill development
they need for the coming school year.
Programs are available for children from preschool
age through high school, with special attention to the tran-
sition years between elementary and secondary school.
Students must pre-register at their schools or at
specific locations they will be notified of before the end
of the school year. For information, contact your child’s
school or call 262-8770.
Testing
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.
During the 2008-2009 academic year, a series of
four benchmark assessments will be implemented in
English language arts and mathematics. These benchmark
assessments will model the attributes of state-mandated
assessments. These assessments will better inform class-
room instruction in a timely manner and support earlier
intervention to support student achievement.
New York State exams are designed to measure
student achievement in English language arts and math in
grades 3-8; social studies in grades 5 and 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 standards in the core
academic subjects.
Wherever possible, test dates have been listed on
the monthly pages of this calendar. For more information,
contact your child’s school.
See also Academics.
Title I
See “No Child Left Behind” Act.
Transfer of Flags Ceremony
Every year, the District, with the support of Bausch &
Lomb, recognizes each school’s top students in academics
and citizenship. The students, known as Standard Bear-
ers, are honored at the Transfer of Flags ceremony which
will be held at Monroe High School in May. This year will
mark the 120th observance of the ceremony, the oldest
surviving tradition in the District.
Transportation
Students who live more than a mile and a half from
the school they attend and children who have certain dis-
abilities receive free transportation to and from school.
Parents are informed of arrangements for their children’s
transportation before school opens in September. It is im-
portant to remember that information sent out in August
will change as a result of student addresses changing. Dur-
ing the first few months of school, please expect changes
that may possibly alter route times up to 30 minutes.
The District uses contracted school buses and the
Regional Transit System (RTS) for student transportation.
Students who ride RTS buses will receive a temporary
bus pass in the mail before the first day of school while
awaiting a permanent pass.
If your address changes during the school year,
you must notify your child’s school office or one of the
District’s Parent Information Centers so that appropriate
transportation arrangements can be made. The Transpor-
tation Department cannot take this information directly
from parents.
It is each parents responsibility to be home to receive
children at the end of the day.
For more information, call the Transportation De-
partment at 336-4000.
Important Information for Students Who
Ride School Buses:
• 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.
• Buses will leave school 10 minutes after dismissal. Please
be on time.
• Respect the property and personal rights of others.
• Ride only the bus assigned to you.
RCSD Directory of Information 15
• Before you cross the street, wait at your stop for the
universal crossing signal from the driver (a hand signal
you will be 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.
• Remain in your seat while the bus is in motion. Keep
your arms and head inside and don’t throw objects out
of the windows or in the bus.
• Drinking of any beverage, smoking, and eating are not
permitted on the bus.
• 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 transporation
privileges
• Immediate suspension of transportation will result if a
student possesses a sharp instrument tool, or weapon of
any kind; physically or verbally abuses another student;
and/or displays inappropriate sexual behavior.
The school bus is an extension of the classroom,
and good behavior is expected at all times. Transportation
privileges will be withdrawn from students who break
these rules.
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 walking route to
school.
Universal Prekindergarten
See Prekindergarten Programs.
16 RCSD Directory of Information
Volunteering and Partnerships
The District is committed to building partnerships that
contribute to the success of its students. Thanks to commu-
nity partners and volunteers who support the work of our
schools, students are realizing success documented through
increased test scores and improved performance.
The District welcomes community involvement in sup-
port 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, partnership 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 scholar-
ships, donations of books, assistance with student exhibitions,
guest readers and speakers, classroom presentations, rewards
for improved academic performance/attendance, before/af-
ter-school and lunch-time activities, paid/unpaid internships
for students, and job shadowing for students and staff.
For more information on how to volunteer or become
a partner with a school, visit www.rcsdk12.org/partnership
program or call 262-8133.
Web Site
Information on District events, news, school profiles,
special programs, and more are available on the Rochester
City School District’s website, www.rcsdk12.org.
The website serves as a major source of information for
parents and the community. If you do not have a computer
with Internet access at home, visit your local library or com-
munity center.
In addition, the District provides news and information
directly to parents via e-mail. To be added to the parent e-mail
list, send your address to comments@rcsdk12.org.
Work Permits for Students
New York State requires individuals under age 18 to
have a work permit before they begin work. The District’s
Work Permit Office, located on the first floor of 131 West
Broad Street, issues work permits for students. The office is
open weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To apply for a work permit, students are required to
complete an Application for Employment Certificate, signed
by their parent or guardian, and a Pre-Employment Physical
Certificate, signed by their doctor. These forms are available
at the Work Permit Office.
In addition to the completed forms, students must bring Work-Study Programs
with them the following when picking up a permit: Work-based learning opportunities for students to
• Social security card. obtain both paid and unpaid work experience are available
• Birth or baptismal certificate, unexpired passport, resident through the Career and Technical Education program at
alien card, or driver’s license to validate date of birth. their schools. Work-based learning is designed to lead
The student must be present to sign the permit at the students directly into entry-level jobs, further career-related
time it is issued. training and education or certified apprenticeships. Students
For more information, call the Work Permit Office at must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and 93% school
262-8564. attendance to enter the program, and are required to raise
their average to 2.5 and maintain at least 93% attendance to
Workforce Preparation continue participating. For more information, contact your
The Office of Adult and Career Education Services child’s school or call 262-8327.
(OACES) helps adult students learn the skills they need for
success in the workplace and outside the classroom. Young Adult Evening High School
The department offers: This academic program serves high school students who
• Free GED and adult basic education classes and State may be considering dropping out. It serves students at least
GED testing. 17 years of age and includes a job-readiness component. The
• The Refugee Assistance Program providing ESOL program will be housed at each high school in the District,
instruction, citizenship classes and other transitional serving the students who attend that school. Because of the
services. knowledge of the students and their academic needs, staff
• Employment Preparation including the C.A.R.E.E.R.S. at each school will be invested in their students’ success.
program that helps public assistance clients transition Students will benefit from attending in a setting familiar and
to employment by offering them carpentry, electrical, accessible to them.
sewing, tailoring, jewelry making and other vocational
experiences, the Community Work Experience Program
Youth Development & Family Services
(CWEP), courses and programs leading to certification
The new Youth Development & Family Services divi-
such as Office Practice/Computers and a Certified
sion provides student and family support services across the
Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, and other work
district. It includes the functions of student placement and
experiences, on-the-job training and workplace education
attendance, guidance, counseling, health services, adult educa-
opportunities.
tion, parent and community engagement, and the Rochester
• Distance Learning permitting instructor-supported study
Children’s Zone. Its mission is to provide effective, proactive
at home.
systems that help students become academic achievers in
• The Employment Services Group offering job placement
school and as citizens in our community.
services for adult education students.
• Family Literacy/Early Childhood Education providing day
care and universal pre-K so that adult students can learn
with their families.
• Adult Continuing Education offering evening classes and
on-line learning.
These opportunities are offered to eligible parties
without regard to gender, race, age, creed, color, national
origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Inquiries regarding
this non-discrimination policy should be directed to Paul
Burke, Director of Adult and Career Education, 30 Hart
Street, Rochester, NY 14605. For more information, call
262-8000.
Time Schedules for Schools
Most schools observe the following
time schedule:
Regular School Days
Elementary Schools (Grades K-6)
Students Report 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal 3:20 p.m.
High Schools (Grades 7-12)
Students Report 7:20 a.m.
Dismissal 2:00 p.m.
Early Dismissal Days
All Wednesdays are early dismissal days.
Students report at the usual time and,
in most schools, are dismissed at the
following times.
Elementary Schools
(Grades K-6) 2:35 p.m.
High Schools
(Grades 7-12) 1:15 p.m.
Half-Day Dismissal
(if necessary)
Elementary Schools
(Grades K-6) 12:00 p.m.
High Schools
(Grades 7-12) 10:30 a.m.
NOTE: During exam weeks in January and June,
high school students’ daily schedules will vary.
Check with your child and his or her school for
your child’s exam schedule.
Before- and After-School
Programs:
All schools offer breakfast for students
before school and academic support pro-
grams before or after school. Contact
your child’s school for specific times.
Several schools follow schedules that differ from the standard school time schedule. These are as follows:
School No. 8
Students Report 8:45 a.m.
Dismissal 3:05 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:20 p.m.
Pre-K AM
Students Report 8:45 a.m.
Dismissal 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 10:30 a.m.
Pre-K PM
Students Report 12:30 p.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
School No. 20
Students Report 8:40 a.m.
Dismissal 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:25 p.m.
School No. 22
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
School No. 25
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
Pre-K AM
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 10:15 a.m.
Pre-K PM
Students Report 12:15 p.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
School No. 29
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:10 p.m.
School No. 30
Students Report 8:45 a.m.
Dismissal 3:05 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:20 p.m.
School No. 34
Students Report 8:45 a.m.
Dismissal 3:05 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:20 p.m.
School No. 36
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
School No. 43
Students Report 8:45 a.m.
Dismissal 3:05 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:20 p.m.
School No. 44
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
School No. 45
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
School No. 50
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
Bioscience at Franklin
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:15 p.m.
Dr. Freddie Thomas High School
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
Franklin Montessori School
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 1:30 p.m.
Global Media Arts at Franklin
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
International Finance at Franklin
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
John Marshall High School
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
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Monroe High School
Students Report 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 1:15 p.m.
Nathaniel Rochester Community School
Students Report: 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 1:40 p.m.
Northeast College Preparatory High School
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
Northwest College Preparatory High School
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
School of the Arts
Students Report 8:05 a.m.
Dismissal:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
1st: 2:55 p.m.
2nd: 3:55 p.m.
Wednesday 2:10 p.m.
Friday 2:55 p.m.
School Without Walls Foundation Academy
Monday-Friday
Students Report 7:45 a.m.
Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 1:00 p.m.
School Without Walls Commencement Academy
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
Students Report 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday:
Students Report 8:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:30 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Students Report 8:15 a.m.
Dismissal 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
Young Mothers & Interim Health Academy
Students Report 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:57 p.m.
Wednesday Dismissal 1:55 p.m.
Shameeq Willis Grade 3 School No. 29
 S U N DAY M ON DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAY F R I DAY S AT U R DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6
First Day of School for Students
First Day of School for Teachers (Full day)
Superintendent’s Conference Day Modified Fall Sports Begin

LABOR DAY RAMADAN Early Dismissal

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Open House for

Schools No. 12, 25, Wilson
Meet & Greet at School No. 46
AP Information Night at
Northwest College Prep Open House for School No. 44
Early Dismissal

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Family & Staff Cookout Open House for
at School No. 19 Schools No. 39, Charlotte,
Jefferson, Northwest College Prep,
Open House for SWW
School No. 9
Curriculum Night for Open House for Bioscience
School No. 30 at Franklin Curriculum Night for
Early Dismissal School No. 6

Open House for Schools

21 22 23 Open House for
Open House for
School No. 2
Curriculum Night for Global
Media Arts at Franklin
24 No. 5, 14, 23, 33, 35, 36, 45, 25 26 27
50, Business Finance at Edison,
Schools No. 4, 17, 43, 52, Franklin Montessori School,
Monroe High School NE College Prep, SOTA
Back to School Night at Curriculum Night for
School No. 41 Schools No. 1, 12, 15, 46 NCLB/SES Tutoring Catalog
sent to parents Informational Fair
Board of Education Meeting
Early Dismissal 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration begins at School No. 9

AUGUST 2008 OCTOBER 2008

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Shydeia Waterman
Grade 4
School No. 20
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SEPTEMBER 2008 NOVEMBER 2008 RTA Dial-A-Teacher 1 2 3 4

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Homework Hotline Open House for Schools No. 7,
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Monday-Thursday Curriculum Night for NRCS
28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Open House for Schools No. 16, 42,
30 3:30-7 p.m. Early Dismissal Imaging & Information at Edison

5 6 Open House for 7

12 13 GED Testing 14 and Juniors
COLUMBUS DAY
(All facilities closed)
19 20 21 22 Celebration at School No. 9 23 24 25
Intermediate Curriculum Night
NCLB/SES Tutoring begins
School No. 29 YOM KIPPUR BEGINS
8 Curriculum Night for 9 10 11
SWW Foundation Academy
Primary Curriculum Night
for School No. 2 Open House for Senior Information Night
Schools No. 20, 30, and 54 at Jefferson
NCLB/SES Tutoring
Parent Information Night Math Night at School No. 39 Open House for
Wilson Foundation Academy Schools No.19, 34, 57, Superintendent’s Conference Day
Cafeteria, 4:30-7:00 pm Early Dismissal International Finance at Franklin (No school for students)
PSAT Tests - Sophomores
15 Open House for 16 17 18
Family Learning Center College/Career Day - Seniors Engineering & Manufacturing
30 Hart Street at Edison, Dr. Freddie Thomas,
Curriculum Night for Marshall
3:30-7:30 p.m. School No. 14 (Primary)
(Also Oct. 15) Town Hall Meeting at
Parent-Teacher Conferences at Young Northeast College Prep
Mothers & Interim Health Academy
Elementary School Secondary School
Parent-Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal Parent-Teacher Conferences
Hispanic Heritage
Open House for School No. 1
Literacy Night at School No. 39
Open House for North S.T.A.R. Board of Education
Hispanic Heritage Observance
5:30 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting
for School No. 2 Early Dismissal 6:30-8:30 p.m.

26 27 28 29 30 31

Curriculum Night for

Schools No. 14 (Intermediate), 17
Secondary report cards
mailed this week Early Dismissal HALLOWEEN

October 2008 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Alen Hicko Grade 2 School No. 39
 S U N DAY M ON DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAY F R I DAY S AT U R DAY

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26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 3:30-7 p.m.

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Social Studies/Native American
Recruitment Night for Night at School No. 19
Bioscience at Franklin Open House for Young Mothers & Kindergarten Snuggle Up & Read
Interim Health Academy at School No. 9
Recruitment Night for
Winter Sports and Engineering & Manufacturing International Dinner
Daylight Savings Time ends Modified Winter Sports I Begin ELECTION DAY at Edison and Jefferson at School No. 15
Early Dismissal
GED Testing
9 10 11 Family Learning Center 12 ELA/Math/Read-In Night 13 14 15
VETERANS DAY 30 Hart Street at School No. 5
(All facilities closed) 3:30-7:30 p.m. Recruitment Night for
Curriculum Night for Franklin Marshall High School, Northwest
GED Testing Montessori School College Prep
Elementary report cards Family Learning Center Recruitment Night at SOTA
Open House for
sent home this week 30 Hart Street, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Early Dismissal Schools No. 6 and 46

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Recruitment Night for

Monroe High School
Board of Education Meeting
Early Dismissal 6:30-8:30 p.m.

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

THANKSGIVING RECESS THANKSGIVING DAY

30 (No school for students Nov. 26-28) (All facilities closed Nov. 27-28)

November 2008 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Jahmel Harmon
Grade 2
School No. 17
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Reading Safari at School No. 14

Recruitment Night for

International Finance at Franklin,
NE College Prep,
Early Dismissal SWW Foundation Academy

7 8 GED Testing 9 GED Testing 10

Family Learning Center
30 Hart Street
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Recruitment Night for Global
Media Arts at Franklin
Holiday Concert at School No. 50
Family Learning Center
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30 Hart Street, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Family Reading Night at School No. 41 Winter Choral Concert
at School No. 29
Curriculum Night at Engineering &
Manufacturing at Edison Cookie Contest at School No. 9
Academic Fair at International
Finance at Franklin Princess Ball at School No. 17
Early Dismissal

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Fall Concert at School No. 39

Exhibition Night at School No. 58
Secondary report cards Board of Education Meeting
mailed this week Winter Concert at School No. 6 Early Dismissal 6:30-8:30 p.m.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Winter Recess
(No school for students CHRISTMAS DAY
HANUKKAH BEGINS Dec. 22-Jan. 2) (All facilities closed Dec. 24-25) KWANZAA BEGINS

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Luis Figueroa
Grade 10
Dr. Freddie Thomas
High School
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28 29 30 31
3:30-7 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY Organizational Meeting
(All facilities closed) 6:00 p.m.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Modified Winter Sports II Begin Three Kings Day at Jefferson
Early Dismissal

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Curriculum Night for Franklin

Montessori School
Arts Festival at
School No. 12 Town Meeting at School No. 23
Early Dismissal

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GED Testing GED Testing
Family Learning Center Family Learning Center
30 Hart Street 30 Hart Street
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 3:30-7:30 p.m. 3:30-7:30 p.m.
DAY RECESS Board of Education Meeting
(All facilities closed) Early Dismissal 6:30-8:30 p.m.

25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Math & Science Curriculum Night
for School No. 6 Literacy/Reading Family Night
at School No. 17
NY State Regents Exams
January 27-30 ELA Night at School No. 19
Early Dismissal

January 2009 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Keyli Pagan
Grade 5
School No. 34
 S U N DAY M ON DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAY F R I DAY S AT U R DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Parent-Teacher Conferences at
Young Mothers & Interim Health
Academy
Math Academy at School No. 14
Math Night at School No. 39
Elementary report cards
sent home this week Career Week at School No. 29 Early Dismissal

8 9 10 11 Academic Pep Rally at 12 13 14

Secondary report cards Global Media Arts at Franklin
mailed this week Black History Dinner at School No. 57
Town Meeting at School No. 39
GED Testing GED Testing
Parent Academic Meeting at
Family Learning Center Family Learning Center Northeast College Prep
30 Hart Street 30 Hart Street Black History Celebration
3:30-7:30 p.m. 3:30-7:30 p.m. Academic Fair Night at at School No. 29
Early Dismissal Northwest College Prep VALENTINE’S DAY

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
February Recess
(No school for students
Feb. 16-20)
Presidents Day
(All facilities closed)

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African American Heritage
Dinner at School No. 9 Board of Education
Multicultural Night Black History Month
at School No. 41 Observance, 5:30 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting Curriculum/Recruitment Night for
6:30-8:30 p.m. Imaging & Information at Edison
Early Dismissal

RTA Dial-A-Teacher JANUARY 2009 MARCH 2009

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
Homework Hotline 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Monday-Thursday 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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February 2009 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Alexandra Ryan Grade 12 School of the Arts
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Spring Sports Begin Early Dismissal

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
GED Testing GED Testing National College Fair
Family Learning Center Family Learning Center Riverside Convention Center
30 Hart Street 30 Hart Street March 13 & 14
3:30-7:30 p.m. All-City Band Rehearsal
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Arts Education Open House NCLB/SES Tutoring midyear Family Karaoke Night
Daylight Savings Time begins at Central Office, 6:00 p.m. Early Dismissal letter to parents at School No. 9

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Recruitment Night for Franklin Parent-Teacher Conferences
Montessori School at Jefferson
Mathematics Family Night Recruitment Night for
at School No. 17 Monroe High School
Superintendent’s Conference Day
Modified Spring Sports Begin ST. PATRICK’S DAY Math Night at School No. 19 (No school for students)
Early Dismissal

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Open House for School No. 15
Board of Education
Open House for Women’s History Month
School No. 41 Observance, 5:30 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting
Early Dismissal 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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March 2009 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Alondra Espada Grade 6 School No. 22
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Monday-Thursday Literacy Night at School No. 39
29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 All-City Band and
31 3:30-7 p.m. Early Dismissal
All-City Band Rehearsal Chorus Concert

5 6 7 GED Testing 8 9 10 11
Family Learning Center
GED Testing 30 Hart Street
Family Learning Center 3:30-7:30 p.m. Invention Convention/Science Fair
30 Hart Street at School No. 29
3:30-7:30 p.m. Multicultural Night at NRCS
Multicultural Festival GOOD FRIDAY
PALM SUNDAY Early Dismissal at School No. 14 (All facilities closed)

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All-City String Concert
6:00 p.m.

Math and Science Fair

at School No. 41
Elementary report cards Open House for Global Media Read to a Child Day at Kindergarten Play Date
EASTER SUNDAY sent home this week Arts at Franklin Early Dismissal School No. 6 at School No. 9

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Spring Recess
(No school for students
April 20-24)

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Board of Education Meeting

Early Dismissal 6:30-8:30 p.m.

April 2009 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Le’Sean Fousha Grade 4 School No. 4
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Staff Appreciation Day

at School No. 6

Regents Parent Meeting at Diversity and Mother’s Day

Northeast College Prep Celebration at School No. 17
Early Dismissal

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GED Testing GED Testing Spring Concert at School No. 29
Family Learning Center Family Learning Center
30 Hart Street 30 Hart Street May Music Fest at
3:30-7:30 p.m. 3:30-7:30 p.m. Imaging & Information at Edison Rehearsal for
Transfer of Flags Ceremony
Elementary School Secondary School Monroe High School
MOTHERS DAY Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences 9:30 a.m.
Early Dismissal

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at School No. 19
Curriculum Night and
Awards Ceremony at
120th Annual Engineering & Manufacturing
Transfer of Flags Ceremony Talent Showcase at School No. 41 at Edison
Monroe High School Senior Exhibition for Global
1:30 p.m. Early Dismissal Media Arts at Franklin

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Secondary report cards
mailed this week

Sisterhood Dinner at School No. 9 Pancakes for Parents

MEMORIAL DAY Board of Education Meeting
31 (All facilities closed) Early Dismissal 6:30-8:30 p.m. at School No. 9

May 2009 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Rashon Keaton Grade 2 School No. 19
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Celebration of Learning Week
at School No. 9
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FLAG DAY
21 22 Moving Up Ceremony for 23
Moving Up Ceremony for
Schools No. 1 (K), 2 (K), 5 (K & gr.
6), 12 (K), 9 (K), 16 (K), 19 (gr. 6),
20 (pre-K & K), 25 (gr. 6), 35 (K),
FATHERS DAY 36 (K), 44 (K), 45, 58 (K)
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Secondary report cards
mailed this week
June 2009
Parent Appreciation Day
at School No. 6
GED Testing
Family Learning Center
30 Hart Street
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Student Awards Ceremony
at School No. 29
NY State Regents Exams
June 16-19 and June 22-24
Schools No. 1 (gr. 6), 2 (gr. 6), 6, 7,
9 (gr. 6), 14 (gr. 6), 16 (gr. 6), 17 (K),
19 (K), 20 (gr. 6), 22 (K), 23 (K), 25 Schools No. 4 (K & gr. 6), 12 (gr. 6), 17
(K), 28 (K & gr. 6), 29 (K), 30 (gr. 6), (gr. 6), 22 (gr. 6), 23 (gr. 6), 29 (gr. 6),
33, 39 (gr. 6), 42 (gr. 6), 43 (gr. 6), 46
35 (gr. 6), 36 (gr. 6), 43 (K), 44 (gr.
6), 46 (gr. 6), Franklin Montessori (K
& gr. 6), 50 (gr. 6), 54 (K), 57 (K)
Spring Concert at School No. 39
Early Dismissal
GED Testing
Family Learning Center
30 Hart Street
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Early Dismissal
Exhibition Night at School No. 58
GED Graduation Ceremony
Early Dismissal
Last Day of School for Students
NCLB/SES Tutoring Ends
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Moving Up Ceremony for
(K), 54 (gr. 6), 57 (gr. 2), 58 (gr. 6)
Early Dismissal
Spring Concert at School No. 6
Academic Pep Rally at
Global Media Arts at Franklin
Celebration of Learning
at School No. 6
Academic Awards Ceremony at
Northeast College Prep
Awards Ceremony at
Northwest College Prep
Moving Up Ceremony for
School No. 30 (K)
sent home this week
Graduation Ceremony for
Dr. Freddie Thomas H.S.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Last Day of School for Teachers
Regents Rating Day
Imaging & Information at Edison,
Board of Education Meeting International Finance at Franklin,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
RTA Dial-A-Teacher
Homework Hotline
262-5000
Monday-Thursday
3:30-7 p.m.
SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040
Family Picnic at School No. 46
Akwaaba Presentation at
School No. 39 Cultural Diversity Reading Fair
Talent Show at School No. 9 at Jefferson
Field Day at School No. 39
Career Day at School No. 17
Family Picnic & Field Day
at School No. 52
Moving Up Ceremony for
Schools No. 14 (K), 28
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Graduation Ceremony for Graduation Ceremony for
Bioscience at Franklin,
at Edison, Business Finance at Edison,
Charlotte, Global Media Arts
at Franklin, Jefferson, Monroe,
Marshall, SOTA, SWW Wilson Commencement
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GED Testing GED Testing
Family Learning Center Family Learning Center
30 Hart Street 30 Hart Street
3:30-7:30 p.m. 3:30-7:30 p.m.

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Applications Mailed This Week

July 2009 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Eric Monday
Grade 5
School No. 36
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30 Hart Street 30 Hart Street
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August 2009 SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE: 1-866-284-7040

Elementary School Phone Numbers
Franklin Montessori School (preK-6)
950 Norton Street, 14621.......................... 325-0935
Martin B. Anderson School No. 1 (preK-6)
85 Hillside Avenue, 14610.......................... 473-1533
Clara Barton School No. 2 (preK-6)
190 Reynolds Street, 14608........................ 235-2820
Nathaniel Rochester Community School No. 3 (K-9)
85 Adams Street, 14608 ............................ 454-3525
George Mather Forbes School No. 4 (K-6)
198 Dr. Samuel McCree Way, 14611......... 235-7848
John H. Williams School No. 5 (preK-6)
555 N. Plymouth Avenue, 14608............... 325-2255
Dag Hammarskjold School No. 6 (K-6)
595 Upper Falls Blvd., 14605...................... 546-7780
Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 (preK-6)
31 Bryan Street, 14613............................... 254-3110
Roberto Clemente School No. 8 (preK-6)
1180 St. Paul Street, 14621........................ 262-8888
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School No. 9 (preK-6)
485 N. Clinton Avenue, 14605................... 325-7828
James P.B. Duffy School No. 12 (K-6)
999 South Avenue, 14620........................... 461-3280
Chester Dewey School No. 14 (preK-6)
200 University Avenue, 14605.................... 325-6738
The Children’s School of Rochester No. 15 (K-6)
494 Averill Avenue, 14607.......................... 262-8830
High School Phone Numbers
Bioscience and Health Careers High School at Franklin
(gr. 7-12) 950 Norton Street, 14621................. 324-3730
Charlotte High School (gr. 7-12)
4115 Lake Avenue, 14612................................. 663-7070
Dr. Freddie Thomas High School (gr. 7-12)
625 Scio Street, 14605....................................... 262-8850
East High School (gr. 7-12)
1801 E. Main Street, 14609................................ 288-3130
Global Media Arts High School at Franklin (gr. 7-12)
950 Norton Street, 14621.................................. 324-3720
International Finance and Economic Development
Career High School at Franklin (gr. 7-12)
950 Norton Street, 14621.................................. 324-3725
James Monroe High School (gr. 7-12)
164 Alexander Street, 14607..............................232-1530
John Walton Spencer School No. 16 (preK-6)
321 Post Avenue, 14619.............................. 235-1272
Enrico Fermi School No. 17 (preK-6)
158 Orchard Street, 14611.......................... 436-2560
Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19 (preK-6)
465 Seward Street, 14608........................... 328-7454
Henry Lomb School No. 20 (preK-6)
54 Oakman Street, 14605............................ 325-2920
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)
450 Humboldt Street, 14610....................... 482-4836
Adlai E. Stevenson School No. 29 (preK-6)
88 Kirkland Road, 14611............................. 328-8228
General Elwell S. Otis School No. 30 (K-6)
36 Otis Street, 14606................................... 254-3836
John James Audubon School No. 33 (K-6)
690 St. Paul Street, 14605 (temporary location).... 482-9290
Dr. Louis A. Cerulli School No. 34 (K-6)
530 Lexington Avenue, 14613..................... 458-3210
Pinnacle School No. 35 (K-6)
194 Field Street, 14620................................ 271-4583
John Marshall High School (gr. 7-12)
180 Ridgeway Avenue, 14615.............................458-2110
Nathaniel Rochester Community School (gr. K-9)
85 Adams Street, 14608......................................454-3525
Northeast College Preparatory High School (gr. 7-11)
940 Fernwood Park, 14609.................................. 324-9273
Northwest College Preparatory High School (gr. 7-11)
940 Fernwood Park, 14609.................................. 324-9289
School of Applied Technology at Edison (gr. 9-12)
655 Colfax Street, 14606....................................324-9783
School of Business, Finance and Entrepreneurship at Edison
(gr. 10-12) 655 Colfax Street, 14606..................324-9781
School of Engineering and Manufacturing at Edison
(gr. 10-12) 655 Colfax Street, 14606..................324-9782
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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-6)
820 Chili Avenue, 14611..............................328-5272
Mary McLeod Bethune School No. 45 (preK-6)
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-6)
301 Seneca Avenue, 14621..........................266-0331
Frank Fowler Dow School No. 52 (preK-6)
100 Farmington Road, 14609......................482-9614
Flower City School No. 54 (K-6)
311 Flower City Park, 14615........................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)
200 University Avenue, 14605.....................325-6170
School of Imaging and Information Technology at Edison
(gr. 9-12) 655 Colfax Street, 14606....................324-9794
School of the Arts (gr. 7-12)
45 Prince Street, 14607.......................................242-7682
School Without Walls
(gr. 7-8) 111 N. Clinton Ave.,14604...................324-3111
(gr. 9-12) 480 Broadway, 14607........................546-6732
Thomas Jefferson High School (gr. 7-12)
Edgerton Park, 14608..........................................458-2280
Wilson Foundation Academy (gr. 7-9)
200 Genesee Street, 14611.................................463-4100
Wilson Commencement Academy (gr. 10-12)
501 Genesee Street, 14611.................................328-3440
School Programs & Services
Customer Service Center
30 Hart Street, 14605................................... 324-9999
Family Learning Center
30 Hart Street, 14605.................................. 262-8000
Florence S. Brown NYS Pre-K Center
595 Upper Falls Blvd.,14605 (temporary location).. 288-2410
High School Equivalency Testing Center
30 Hart Street, 14605.................................. 262-8000
Language Assessment and Placement Center
242 West Main Street, 14614........................ 324-3220
Native American Resource Center
465 Seward Street, 14608............................. 324-9305
North S.T.A.R. Educational Program
30 Hart Street, 14605................................... 324-9945
Parent Information and Student Registration
Centers:
Northeast Zone:
836 N. Goodman Street, 14609.............288-2008
Northwest Zone:
30 Hart Street, 14605............................ 262-8070
South Zone:
580 South Avenue, 14620...................... 232-2012
Rochester Preschool-Parent Program
353 Congress Avenue, 14619......................... 328-3360
Youth and Justice Programs
107 N. Clinton Avenue, 14604..................... 262-8939
Young Mothers & Interim Health Academy
30 Hart Street, 14605................................... 454-1095
Administrative Offices 19
Adult Education...........................................262-8000
Athletic Department.....................................262-8281
Attendance.................................................. 328-0037
Bilingual Education....................................... 262-8234
Board of Education.......................................262-8525
Career and Technical Education....................262-8532
Communications...........................................262-8363
Curriculum and Instruction...........................262-8323
Customer Service Hotline........................... 324-9999
Department of Law......................................262-8412
Food Service.................................................336-4100
GED Programs.............................................262-8000
Guidance Office........................................... 262-8450
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection......... 325-1517
Hispanic Student Services............................ 262-8234
Human Resources . .....................................262-8597 Ashley Robinson
Grade 4
Interpreters for the Hearing Impaired......... 262-8454 School No. 39
Leadership and Diversity.............................. 262-8121
Linea de Información Se Habla Español....... 262-8220
SLC
Major Achievement Program....................... 262-8607
Parent & Community Involvement...............262-8000
Prekindergarten............................................262-8140
Safety and Security...................................... 262-8600
Special Education......................................... 262-8454
Student Placement/Registration.................. 262-8277
Student Records: Student Leadership
Elementary............................................ 262-8349 Congress
Secondary..............................................262-8523
Join with other students once a month
Special Education....................................262-8558 after school for fun and rewarding
Superintendent’s Office................................262-8378 activities focused on community
Testing...........................................................262-8559 service and leadership development.
Title I/NCLB................................................262-8679
Transportation.............................................336-4000 Interested?
Volunteers and Partnerships......................... 262-8133 Call 262-8373 or email:
Work Permits.............................................. 262-8564 tom.petronio@rcsdk12.org
For numbers not listed here, call.................. 262-8100
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Malik Evans, President
Van Henri White, Vice President
Tom Brennan
Melisza Campos
Cynthia Elliott
Willa Powell
Allen K. Williams

Student Representative
Sarah DeLaus

Superintendent of Schools
Jean-Claude Brizard

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Rochester City School District makes opportunities available without
regard to age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual
origin, marital status, disability, genetic disposition, or HIV or hepatitis
carrier status. Equality of opportunity in employment includes hiring,
firing, wages, salaries, promotion, and other conditions of employ-
ment. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to our Title IX
(Discrimination) Compliance Officer at 585-262-8583, or our Section
504 (Disabilities) Compliance Officer at 585-262-8459. Inquiries may
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