Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7

Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7

School Information

  • Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 is located in the Northwest Zone.

What Every Family Should Know

  • Virgil I Grissom School 7 students have excel­lent opportunities in academics, arts, and social/emotional learning in a PreK 3 - 6 community that incorporates social/emotional learning and academics daily into the school experience. Staff, students, and parents of School 7 work together to create a safe community that fosters respect and caring for each other. Students at School 7 participate daily in activities that center around NYS Standards and scientifically researched social/emotional learning opportunities. They learn, work, and contribute to the community. We SOAR everyday.

Program Features

  • English Language Learners (ENL) Yes
    Early Literacy Program Yes
    Chorus Yes
    Band/Orchestra Yes
    Instrumental Music Lessons Yes
    Sports Yes, Basketball through R-Center
    Step Teams No
    Extended/Expanded Day Opportunites vary
    Saturday School Opportunities vary
    Summer Programs District-wide
    Business/College/Faith Partnerships St. John Fisher College, University of Rochester, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Brockport, Roberts Wesleyan College, Nazareth College, Cobblestone Arts Center, Eastman Dental, Kwanis Club, Aquinas Institute, Rotary Club of Rochester

Unique Features

    • Features Clear Touch 60-inch monitors in all Pre-K-6 classrooms with Chromebook 1:1 correspondence for all students. The school follows the technology infusion plan for English Language Arts and Mathematics.
    • Parent involvement, including an active Parent Teacher Organization, a full-time parent liaison, and parent participation in all School-Based Planning Team meetings. Other engagement activities include student-led conferences, Coffee with the Principal, monthly Curriculum Nights, a Back-to-School Night, Scholastic Book Fair, and Kindergarten Lending Library.
    • Extracurricular activities include a 24 Math Club, City League Basketball, Orchestra, Band, Choir, Cheerleading, Arts Camp, Flower City Days, and a sixth-grade class trip.
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