555 N. Plymouth Avenue 14608
(585) 325-2255
K through Grade 6
Principal:  Joanne Wideman
Parent Liaison: Carmen Torres
PTO President: Varonica Scott

School website:
www.rcsdk12.org/school05

John Williams School No. 5 is the northwest LEAP school (for children whose native language is other than English) for the City School District. Our professional staff model lifelong learning while teaching an innovative, challenging, creative and student-centered curriculum. We work to meet high standards in a safe, supportive, nurturing, and culturally sensitive environment. Our instructional program is guided by a school improvement plan that targets student performance in reading and math. The school features a new media center, a fully equipped computer lab, a wireless lab, and computers in every classroom.

• Fosters an international school environment where cultural and linguistic diversity are embraced.

• Reading programs (100 Book Challenge and Reading First) foster a love of reading and the development of reading skills among students. Science program for grades K-3 offered in partnership with Ametek Foundation.

• Extended-day activities include academic intervention services in reading and math and a theatre program.

• Student activities include Student Council, Safety Patrol, Classroom Helpers, and the Bobcat Ambassadors.

• Madcap Mentor Program promotes adult-to-child mentorship. Individual faculty members spend time and resources with students during and beyond the school day.

• Has character education programs, daily school creed, character word of the week, and semi-quarterly principal’s assemblies to cultivate respect and responsibility.

• “Girl Talk” and “Boy Talk” programs promote healthy habits specifically for children in grades 5 and 6. 

• Community ConnecTime Program is an alternative to out-of-school suspension.  Students work with FoodLink providing community service to the city ofRochester.
  
  
• Has an after-school adult program (Bobcat Adult College) in collaboration with SUNY Brockport Educational Opportunity Center that offers courses to parents in academic enrichment, computers, and parenting skills. Includes classes for our English Language Learner parents.

• Has community partnerships with Harris Interactive, Girl Scouts of America, University of Rochester (Smilemobile Dental Care), Ametek Foundation, CDS (Continuing Developmental Services), FoodLink, Lake Avenue Baptist Church, Eastman Kodak, Oasis Fellowship Christian Church, “ROOTS”, Refugee Resettlement Organization, Nazareth English Language Learners Consortium, Jewish Federation Tutors, and the Children’s Institute.