John Williams School No. 5

School Information

555 Plymouth Avenue North, 14608
(585) 325-2255 ext. 1120
www.rcsdk12.org/5

Principal: Terrilyn Hammond

Class Hours: 9:15am–3:15pm
Program for 4-year-olds

Program Features

Wraparound Care Availability: No

Transportation Availability: RTS bus pass

Medical/Counseling Services Availability: School nurse

Parent Groups/Supports: Pre-K parents are encouraged to join all parent groups at School 5, including the PTO.

Parent Support Staff offers discussions that focus on bridging home and school, and classroom-based parent/child activities. Families are welcome in the classroom.

Unique Features

Is a full-day program.

Offers a multilingual program.

RTS bus pass available for parents in need of transportation to/from the program. Pass is for the adult and child rides free.

Focus on teaching children school-readiness skills, such being attentive and following directions.

Emphasis on pre-reading and pre-math skills, such as rhyming and counting.

Access to a Pre-K gym (“muscle room”), which includes bikes, climbers, swings, and basketball hoops.

Has Interactive Whiteboard technology in the classroom, computers, and iPads.

Children learn how to have positive social interactions, both with adults and with their peers.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.