Pinnacle School No. 35

Pinnacle School No. 35

School Information

What Every Family Should Know

  • 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

  • Uniforms Required Yes
    English Language Learners (ENL) Yes
    Early Literacy Program Yes
    Chorus Yes
    Band/Orchestra Yes
    Instrumental Music Lessons Yes
    Saturday School Pending approval
    Summer Programs Yes, district-wide
    Business/College/Faith Partnerships Third Presbyterian Church, Browncroft Community Church, Nazareth College, St. John Fisher College, Brockport College, Roberts Wesleyan and MCC

Unique Features

    • 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.