School Profile / John Williams School No. 5 Profile

John Williams School No. 5

555 N. Plymouth Avenue 14608

(585) 325-2255

Pre-K through Grade 8

Principal: Terrilyn Hammond

terrilyn.hammond@rcsdk12.org

Parent Liaison: Diane Leone

diane.leone@rcsdk12.org

PTO President: Ishimara Rivera-Delgado

John Williams School No. 5 is an ELL school—a school for children whose native language is other than English—for the City School District. Our professional staff model lifelong learning while teaching an innovative, challenging, creative, and student-centered curriculum. We work to meet high standards in a safe, supportive, nurturing, and culturally sensitive environment. Our instructional program is guided by a school improvement plan that targets student performance in reading and math. The school features two fully equipped computer labs, and laptops/tablets are accessible in every classroom.

Grade Level: PreK-8

Uniforms Required: Yes

Foreign Languages: Spanish

English Language Learners: Yes

Honors/Enrichment Classes: Yes

Early Literacy Program: No

Chorus: Yes

Band/Orchestra: Yes

Instrumental Music Lessons: Yes

Sports: Yes

Step Teams: Yes

Extended/Expanded Day: No

Saturday School: No

On-Site After-School Care: No

Summer Programs: Yes

Business/College/Faith Partnerships: Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan College, Nilico, Eastman Kodak, Oasis Christian Fellowship Church, Love Fellowship Worship Center, Windstream, Nielson, Jewish Federation, Boy Scouts of America

SCHOOL FEATURES

Family oriented, supporting students and providing assistance to families.

Assists English Language Learners with both integrated language and newcomer classrooms to best support student needs.

Provides intramurals, band/orchestra, math club, Boy Scouts, step team, safety patrol, comic book club, girls collegial circle, and chess club.

Character education programs, including Primary Project, daily school creed, Positively Pawsome incentive through School-wide Positive Behavior Supports, Restorative Justice, and vision statement to cultivate respect and responsibility.

Fosters an international school environment where cultural and linguistic diversity are embraced.

Offers reading programs (100 Book Challenge) to foster a love of reading and the development of reading skills among students.

Offers student activities including Student Council, Safety Patrol, Classroom Helpers, and the Bobcat Ambassadors.

Last Modified on July 11, 2018

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.