John Williams School No. 5

School Information
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Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.Grade Level PreK-8555 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608
Phone (585) 325-2255
Email/Text 5info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/5Principal
Terrilyn Hammond
Assistant Principal
David Gizzi
Assistant Principal
Loretta Hollomon
Parent Contact
Diane Leone
Board Liaison
Amy Maloy
School Chief
LaJuan White
DASA Coordinator
David Gizzi
Plans and Reporting
What Every Family Should Know
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John Williams School No. 5 has long standing history of being a family oriented school. With a diverse student population that includes integrated multilingual classrooms and an ASD Continuum program. Students have diverse opportunities in academics, arts, cultural activities and athletics. We have a history community partnerships throughout the area.
Program Features
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Uniforms Required YesForeign Languages SpanishEnglish Language Learners YesHonors/Enrichment Classes YesEarly Literacy Program NoChorus YesBand/Orchestra YesInstrumental Music Lessons YesSports YesStep Teams YesExtended/Expanded Day NoSaturday School NoOn-Site After-School Care NoSummer Programs YesBusiness/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
Unique Features
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- 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 7-8 grade intramurals (soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and volleyball), band/orchestra, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, step team, safety patrol, National Junior Honor Society, Student Government/Voices, Peace Circles, Victorious Minds Academy, Multicultural Events.
- Character education programs, including Primary Project, daily school creed, Positively Pawsome incentive through School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports, Restorative Practices, and vision statement to cultivate respect and responsibility.