Flower City School No. 54
School Information
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Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.
Grade Level PreK-6
PreK Hours 9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.36 Otis Street, Rochester, NY 14606
Phone (585) 254-2080
Email/Text 54info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/54Principal
Demitria Lawton-Greggs
Assistant Principal
Stacey Sookram
Parent Contact
Tynisha Bradwell
Board Liaison
James Patterson
School Chief
Brenda Torres-Santana
DASA Coordinator
Stacey Sookram
What Every Family Should Know
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Working with our parents as partners, we strive to instill the value of education in all of our children. Flower City School is your school. We want you to feel welcome and know that your are an integral part of this learning team. We will recognize and celebrate our success and serve as a role model by treating all members of our school community with dignity and respect.
Program Features
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English Language Learners (ENL) YesChorus YesBand/Orchestra YesInstrumental Music Lessons YesSports Yes, Basketball and CheerleadingExtended/Expanded Day Yes, through Cameron MinistriesSummer Programs Yes, district-wideBusiness/College/Faith Partnerships Cameron Ministries, The Church of Love, Lyell-Otis Public Library, International We Love You Foundation, Hippocampo Bookstore, Edgerton Recreation Center, Excellus, Healthplex, Penfield Rotary Club, Lyell-Otis Neighborhood Association, Center for Youth
Unique Features
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- At Flower City School 54, we strive to provide you with outstanding teachers, and a caring and supportive staff. We are determined to facilitate a safe learning environment with curricular programs that promote student-centered learning activities that are data-driven.
- Restorative Practice principles are utilized among staff and students.
- A safe and nurturing environment that provides the foundation for successful learning environments with all classrooms starting each day with classroom morning meetings.
- Monthly School-Wide Morning Meetings
- As a school-wide instructional priority, all students in grades K-2 engage in ongoing literacy development beyond the Readers and Writers Workshops, through the use of a Walk to Intervention model of instructional support.
- Student leadership opportunities are available through the Student Council and Safety Patrol. In addition, our students are not only offered a band and chorus, but there are instrumental music lessons including hand bells, recorders and mallets and through Music and Movement classes.
- Our partnership with the Center for Youth expands and enriches our students’ opportunities to engage in restorative practices, while also developing self-regulation and coping skills, leadership skills and life skills.
- A fully remodeled school building with state-of-the-art furniture and technology. All students have access to Chromebook carts for 1:1 blended learning opportunities.
- Active partnership with Cameron Communities where students have the opportunity to attend after-school programming daily.
- Blossoming partnerships with: HippoCampo Books, Excellus, International We Love You Foundation, Lyell-Otis Public Library, Health Plex, and more!
- Scholars have the opportunity to participate in a variety of ensembles that include- photography, social media club, arts integration, Stage Crew, and percussion.
- OHANA Parent Group: A dedicated family engagement group that builds strong school-community partnerships and fosters a supportive environment for students and families.
- New STEAM Room: A creative, hands-on space for students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, promoting innovative and critical thinking skills.
- Daily Teacher Feedback: Teachers receive consistent, constructive feedback daily, supporting their professional growth and enhancing instructional quality.
- School Basketball and Cheer Teams: Opportunities for students to participate in athletics, fostering teamwork, school spirit, and healthy competition.
- Monthly parent workshops to maintain the strength of the home-school connection.