Montessori Academy School No. 53

School Information
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Start Time 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal Time 2:00 p.m.Grade Level PreK-6625 Scio Street, Rochester, NY 14605
Phone (585) 325-0935
Email/Text 53info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/53Principal
Dr. Kimberly Harris-Pappin
Assistant Principal
Timothy Graziano
Parent Contact
Sherphine Dailey
Board Liaison
Amy Maloy
School Chief
Sheela Webster
DASA Coordinator
Timothy Graziano
Plans and Reporting
What Every Family Should Know
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We at Montessori “Believe in the Child” and work collaboratively with parents and all stakeholders to provide the best education for all of our children. Our mission is to provide students with a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment that promotes the well-being of the whole child.
Montessori Academy applies the methodology and application of Montessori; while implementing Next Generation Learning Standards. Our goal is to prepare students to be college and career bound, as well as productive citizens in the community in which they live.
Program Features
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Uniforms Required YesForeign Languages YesEnglish Language Learners YesHonors/Enrichment Classes No (Content specialized 3-6 )Early Literacy Program YesChorus YesBand/Orchestra YesInstrumental Music Lessons YesSports NoStep Teams NoExtended/Expanded Day NoSaturday School NoOn-Site After-School Care NoSummer Programs NoBusiness/College/Faith Partnerships The Community Place (after-school program included), Rochester Roots, Inc. (day and after-school program), Friends of Dr. Freddie Thomas, Inc.
Unique Features
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Montessori Academy implements a Social Justice Program to engage students in a range of anti-bias, multi-cultural and social justice issues. Our school-wide monthly themes and lessons focus on Social Justice Domains which include identity, diversity, justice and action. Our school wide objective is to bring attention to the social injustices within our community and society as a whole.