Abelard Reynolds School No. 42

School Information
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Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.Grade Level PreK-63330 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612
Phone (585) 663-4330
Email/Text 42info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/42Principal
Lisa Whitlow
Assistant Principal
Mark Davis
Parent Contact
Lisa Alexander
Board Liaison
William Clark
School Chief
Dr. Carmine Peluso
DASA Coordinator
Mark Davis
Plans and Reporting
What Every Family Should Know
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Abelard Reynold School 42 is a school in Good Standing. Our students are able to work in small academic groups to accelerate their learning or get supports needed. Our arts department provides a variety of opportunities from instrumental band, a musical, set design, stage crew, and art shows and contests. At School 42, dare to Dream whether big or small, Believe in yourself and you will Achieve ALL!
Program Features
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Uniforms Required NoForeign Languages NoEnglish Language Learners YesHonors/Enrichment Classes NoEarly Literacy Program YesChorus YesBand/Orchestra YesInstrumental Music Lessons YesSports NoStep Teams NoExtended/Expanded Day NoSaturday School NoOn-Site After-School Care NoSummer Programs NoBusiness/College/Faith Partnerships Datrose Company, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Brockport, Hope Christian Fellowship, Journey Rochester
Unique Features
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- Read to Succeed, a school-wide reading initiative enables students to enjoy reading and continue reading at home for at least 10-30 minutes daily depending upon grade level.
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) provided for Academic intervention and acceleration for students in ELA and Math.
- Portable Chromebook learning labs available to all students, grades K to 6; iPads for K-2 students.
- Morning meeting built into the start of each day as a way to build community, share celebrations and learn restorative practices.
- Character development and appropriate student behavior reinforced through the School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) program.
- Primary Project, sponsored by The Children’s Institute, available to eligible K-2 students, which promotes positive feelings about school experiences.
- A partnership with Center for Youth provides social emotional support for all students in grades K-6 with peer mediation, restorative practices and social skills training.
- Students in Pre-K-5 start each day with First Class Breakfast in the classroom. Healthy Snacks, awarded through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) USDA Grant, are also available to students in every grade during the school day.
- Teachers use Class DoJo, a digital classroom management tool, to communicate regularly with parents. Also available as a mobile app