East Upper School

East Lower School

School Information

  • East Upper School is a Secondary School.

What Every Family Should Know

  • At East, we are taking charge of our future by being tenacious, thinking purposefully, and advocating for self and others. East is committed to offering a rigorous learning environment by providing a longer school day, Career and Technical Education, and advanced courses. East is committed to providing a culture that is warm, welcoming, and peaceful. Restorative practices are used daily to build, maintain, and repair relationships. Each day, a 30 minute “family group” takes place that fosters relationships between a small group of scholars and two adults to promote unity and a natural support system.

Program Features

  • Busing RTS
    Foreign Languages Spanish, American Sign Language, Transitional Bilingual Program (Spanish), Native Language Arts (Spanish). Arabic language may be added soon.
    Advanced Placement (AP) English Language, English Literature, World History, U.S. History, Spanish Language, Statistics, Physics, and many other Dual-Credit courses.
    English Language Learners Yes
    Health/Wellness Center Yes, URMC School of Nursing School Based Health Center
    Business/College/Faith Partnerships University of Rochester, URMC School-based Health Center, Eastman Dental Center, Center for Youth, IBERO-American Action League, Hillside Work Scholarship, Monroe County Family Access and Connection Team, MCC Liberty Partnerships, Urban League, Foodlink, Step 2 College, College Prep Center, Gear Up, Upward Bound

Unique Features

    • Longer instructional day
    • Direct literacy instruction
    • Double time allotted for math and English Language Arts
    • Extensive community partners
    • One-way dual language program and transitional bilingual program (Spanish)
    • Driver’s Education
    • URMC School of Nursing School-based Health Center
    • Eastman Oral Institute of Health dental suite
    • Barbershop
    • Student Support Center
    • 31 high school interscholastic sports teams
    • Family group
    • Support periods for academic assistance
    • Multiple socio-emotional supports
    • Dual credit college offerings and acceleration opportunities

    CAREER PATHWAYS:
    NYSED Approved CTE Programs

    • Culinary Arts
    • Vision Care
    • Information Technology Academy
    • Teaching and Learning Institute
    • Medical Laboratory & Health Science

    Career Majors

    • Optics