Pinnacle School No. 35
School Information
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Start Time 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal Time 2:00 p.m.
Grade Level PreK-6
PreK Hours 8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.194 Field Street, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone (585) 271-4583
Email/Text 35info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/35Principal
Valerie L. Holberton
Assistant Principal
Maria Petrella
Parent Contact
Carmen Ortega
Board Liaison
Isaiah Santiago
School Chief
Rhonda Morien
DASA Coordinator
Maria Petrella
What Every Family Should Know
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Pinnacle School No. 35 is a public school that serves children in grades K-6, hosting a bilingual classroom at each grade level. Nestled in the South Wedge Community close to the downtown area where museums are within walking distance. Restorative Practice, Band, Arts, and individualized/group lessons are a part of our instructional program. College partnerships with SJFC, Brockport, Nazareth, Roberts Wesleyan and MCC provide opportunities for targeted learning groups within classrooms. Students participate in monthly school-wide meetings to share and celebrate learning of curriculum and cultural awareness within our school community.
School families are involved with the school’s PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and plan monthly activities to support school family and community participation.
Program Features
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Uniforms Required YesEnglish Language Learners (ENL) YesEarly Literacy Program YesChorus YesBand/Orchestra YesInstrumental Music Lessons YesSaturday School Pending approvalSummer Programs Yes, district-wideBusiness/College/Faith Partnerships Third Presbyterian Church, Browncroft Community Church, Nazareth College, St. John Fisher College, Brockport College, Roberts Wesleyan and MCC
Unique Features
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- Pinnacle School No. 35 serves English Language Learners across various levels of language acquisition. Pinnacle has various community partners that provide students with 1:1 tutoring in Reading, Math and Social Emotional learning.
- Software applications, iReady, iStation, First in Math, and Amira are used to promote literacy and math.
- Character Education Programs: The school implements the School-Wide Positive Behavioral Supports (SWPBS) and Restorative Practices program and participates in the Primary Project, which proactively supports students’ emotional and social needs in the primary grades.
- One Way Dual Language Program that develops both languages simultaneously.
- English as a new language (ENL) services support students’ academic needs.
- Technology tools (Smartboard, Chromebooks and Document reader) used to support instruction in all grade levels.
- Classroom Morning Meeting and School–Wide Morning Meeting held twice a month to support and foster a community of caring and respect for learners.
- Intervention teacher and reading teacher who provide additional small group reading and math support.