John Williams School No. 5

School Information
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Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.Grade Level PreK-8555 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608
Phone (585) 325-2255
Email/Text 5info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/5Principal
Terrilyn Hammond
Assistant Principal
David Gizzi
Assistant Principal
Loretta Hollomon
Parent Contact
Diane Leone
Board Liaison
Amy Maloy
School Chief
LaJuan White
DASA Coordinator
David Gizzi
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John Williams School No. 5 is located in the Northwest Zone.
What Every Family Should Know
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John Williams School No. 5 has long standing history of being a family oriented school. With a diverse student population that includes integrated multilingual classrooms and an ASD Continuum program. Students have diverse opportunities in academics, arts, cultural activities and athletics. We have a history community partnerships throughout the area.
Program Features
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Uniforms Required YesForeign Languages SpanishEnglish Language Learners YesHonors/Enrichment Classes YesEarly Literacy Program NoChorus YesBand/Orchestra YesInstrumental Music Lessons YesSports YesStep Teams YesExtended/Expanded Day NoSaturday School NoOn-Site After-School Care NoSummer Programs YesBusiness/College/Faith Partnerships Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan College, Nilico, Eastman Kodak, Oasis Christian Fellowship Church, Love Fellowship Worship Center, Windstream
Unique Features
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- Family oriented, supporting students and providing assistance to families.
- Assists English Language Learners with both integrated language and newcomer classrooms to best support student needs.
- Provides 7-8 grade intramurals (soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and volleyball), band/orchestra, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, step team, safety patrol, National Junior Honor Society, Student Government/Voices, Peace Circles, Victorious Minds Academy, Multicultural Events.
- Character education programs, including Primary Project, daily school creed, Positively Pawsome incentive through School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports, Restorative Practices, and vision statement to cultivate respect and responsibility.