Science / Overview

The Vision of the Rochester City School District Science Department

is to establish the highest quality science program that will educate students to become scientifically literate citizens for the 21st Century. The department will continually focus on supporting students through effective teaching engagement that positively impacts learning and achievement in a standards-based system.

The RCSD Science Department articulates and integrates systems to provide standards-based curricula, materials and supplies, and professional learning opportunities to each classroom to promote a culture of inquiry and problem solving. The RISE System is an integral part of the Rochester City School Science department that provides materials for the classrooms.

Contact Information:

Executive Director

Dr. Michael Chan

Division of Teaching and Learning

Central Office 3rd Floor

585-262-8364

michael.chan@rcsdk12.org

	Secondary Lead Teacher
	Joe Zuniga

	Division of Teaching and Learning


	joseph.zuniga@rcsdk12.org

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.