190 Reynolds Street 14608
(585) 235-2820
PreK through Grade 6
Principal: Najmah Abdulmateen
Parent Liaison: Dwana Harrell

• Uses the America’s Choice school-reform model to help all students meet academic standards in reading and math.
  
  
• Organizes the school into “clusters” or smaller learning communities. Makes every effort for students to remain in the same cluster from grades 1-6, enabling teachers to develop stronger relationships with students and their families.
  
  
• Utilizes the Respect & Protect school conduct program to foster good behavior and a positive learning environment.
  
  
• Holds monthly celebrations of students’ character development achievement.
  
  
• Offers parents and community members monthly “Brown Bag Breakfasts” with the principal.
  
  
• Provides services for students and the community through the School No. 2 Wellness Center, which includes St. Mary’s Mental Health, Eastman Dental, Flint Street Recreation, University of Rochester Community Service Network, and the Society for the Protection & Care of Children.
  
  
• Participates in the SNAP (Seeing Necessary Alternatives Photographically) program sponsored by Eastman Kodak, which uses photography to help students raise awareness of community issues.
  
  
• Is part of a multi-year grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop community gardens and teach students how produce goes from seed to market.
  
  
• Offers basketball and cheerleading squads that promote good sportsmanship and fair play.
  
  
• Was named one of New York State’s Most Improved Schools (2003).