36 Otis Street
(585) 254-3836
Kindergarten through Grade 6
Principal: Shirley J.A. Green
Parent Liaison: Maria Datsko
PTA President: Mary Jane Bills
School website:
www.rcsdk12.org/school30

At General Otis School No. 30, our motto is “Building New Partnerships—School, Family, Community—While Improving Student Achievement.” The school, family and community connect to prepare students to meet and exceed academic standards.  Students will be respected and valued as educated, productive, and self-sufficient members of their families and the global society. School No. 30’s staff and partners will be effective in teaching and learning, accountable and demonstrate continuous improvement.

• Uses workshop model of instruction (Mini Lesson, Work Period, Closure) in all core subjects. Students improve their ability to read independently by reading material at their instructional level through Guided Reading Groups.
  
  
• Emphasizes the KCREST values: Kindness, Caring, Respect, Effort, Safety, Truth.  Students are recognized through monthly Model Citizen Recognition and GOTCHA Program (students receive tickets recognizing being “caught” doing something positive).
  
  
• Specialists work with classroom teachers to support student learning with an emphasis in English Language Arts and Math.  Integrated special classes are offered in various grade levels.
  
  
• Has partnerships with Quad A for Kids, Wilson Farms, and Cameron Community Ministries.
  
  
• Offers Saturday School as a part of the Extended-Day Program to support students in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
  
  
• Evening events that promote community and family involvement include Curriculum Night, Math/Science Carnival, Winter and Spring Concerts, Family Night, and Prime Time Reading.
  
  
• Student activities include West African Dance, Tae Kwon Do, Soccer, Step Team, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
  
  
• Music program includes chorus (grades 3-6), and instrumental music lessons for students in grades 4-6.
  
  
• Annual General Otis Day involves students in cooperative games and Artists-In-Residence activities. Past events have included music, drama, dance and arts.