820 Chili Avenue 14611
(585) 328-5272
Pre-K through Grade 6
Principal: Diana Hernandez
Parent Liaison: Betty Peterson
Parent Teacher Association:
Ben Hood, President
William Jones, Vice President

School No. 44 is located on Chili Avenue at the corner of Genesee Park Boulevard and Stanton Street. We are a community of learners dedicated to nurturing curiosity and developing critical thinking skills and habits of the mind. Our program includes a science and technology initiative complete with a science lab. We have an integrated arts program with an emphasis on the performing arts.

• Strong academic program utilizing national best practices. Our reform model is America’s Choice.

• Integrated Arts program includes an artist-in-residence program for each grade level. Students in grades K-6 also experience a visual arts infusion in each class. 

• Science initiative prepares our students to be competitive in math, science and technology. Two classrooms have been converted to a science lab for use by all grades.

• Computer lab and mobile computer station with 23 laptop computers support technology instruction.

• Community partners include Arch Chemical, City of Rochester, V.J. Stanley, Inc., Geva, Young Audiences of Rochester, and Wolf Trap (performing arts).

• Parent Teacher Association meets monthly and sponsors a number of family fun nights during the school year.

• Positive Behavior Intervention Support program promotes respect and positive behavior.

• Kids Basketball Association (KBA) and cheerleading offered to students in grades 5–6.

• Leaders that Stand in Pride (LSP), a unique leadership program for students in grades 5-6, meets on two Wednesdays a month after school.

• Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies program provides a weekly session for students in grades 4–6 to enhance their emotional and social growth.