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Follows the EL Education model, which promotes rigorous and engaging curriculum through long term, interdisciplinary studies and active, inquiry-based learning along with the development of positive school culture and students' character.
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Holds Daily Morning Meetings in every classroom to begin each day as a community of caring and respectful learners.
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Follows clear school-wide procedures and policies (the Cooper Code) for a safe learning environment including rituals and routines and silent signals.
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Holds regularly scheduled school-wide “Cooper Circle” meetings to build community and celebrate student learning.
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Places teacher specialists and support staff work in classrooms to support learning in all subjects.
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Encourages parental involvement and communication through participation in Student Learning Exhibitions, Field Study chaperones, Cooper Circle, monthly Parent Association Meetings, and a monthly school newsletter.
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Participates in Primary Project, an early prevention program designed to promote mental wellness.
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Requires students to wear school uniforms (khaki or black bottoms, hunter green, black or white polo shirts).
- Greater Rochester Health Foundation, Center for Youth, Rochester Education Foundation, and the YMCA.