Dr. David and Ruth Anderson Academy School No. 16
Dr. David and Ruth Anderson Academy School No. 16
School Information
Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.
Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.
Grade Level PreK-6
PreK Hours 9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
PreK Hours 9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
321 Post Ave, Rochester, NY 14619
Phone (585) 235-1272
Email/Text 16info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/16
Principal
Ryan Clair
Assistant Principal
Elizabeth Cross
Parent Contact
Ernestine Brown
Board Liaison
Jacqueline D. Griffin
School Chief
Rhonda Morien
DASA Coordinator
Elizabeth Cross
Dr. David and Ruth Anderson Academy School No. 16 is in the South Zone.
This school is currently in Receivership status by the New York State Education Department. For more information about Receivership or to view the school’s improvement measures, please visit https://www.rcsdk12.org/receivership.
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What Every Family Should Know
Dr. David and Ruth Anderson Academy School No. 16 is committed to our school's vision and motto:
OUR VISION
Activating Dreams & Unlocking Potential
SCHOOL MOTTO
We have the power to SOAR by choosing our attitude, effort, and mindset.
We have the POWER !!!!!!
We can turn DOUBT into DETERMINATION.
FEAR into COURAGE.
And CHALLENGES into TRIUMPHS.
Program Features
English Language Learners (ENL) Yes
Chorus Yes
Band/Orchestra Yes
Instrumental Music Lessons Yes
Sports Basketball, Flag Football
Step Teams Yes
On-Site After-School Care Yes, in partnership with ROC Royal and Tru-Impact
Summer Programs Yes, district-wide
Business/College/Faith Partnerships 19th Ward Community Association, ROC Royal, YMCA, Tru Impact, Ebenezer Baptist Church, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Southwest Ecumenical Ministries (SWEM), New Life Fellowship Church, University of Rochester, Center for Youth, Southwest Kiwanis, Rochester Presbyterian Home, CET, Common Ground Health, United Healthcare, Woodward Health Center, Arnett Library, KBA Basketball Association, University of Rochester Bio-Medical Engineers Program, Rochester Broadway Theatre League A.R.T.S. Partners
Unique Features
Dr. David and Ruth Anderson Academy School No. 16 is a Pre-K through 6th grade school. Dr. David and Ruth Anderson Academy School No. 16’s Soaring Eagles learn and grow together as a community. Come and join our community where students and learning come first.
Located in the heart of the city’s 19th Ward, our new state-of-the-art building is equipped with the latest technology in each classroom. In addition, we have two computer labs and students have individual chromebooks. Our school is clean and bright with new learning spaces such as our Maker Space room where students engage in Project-based learning activities. We also have a new library that is filled with cultural responsive literature choices. We take pride in the established partnerships that support our students and families such as the Arnett Library, the Presbyterian Home, the 19th Ward Association, Common Ground Health, Foodlink, KBA Basketball Association and many more. Students participate in Terrific Kids, a student recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem, and perseverance. Our students work with their classroom teachers to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance, or schoolwork, and are recognized for achieving their goals in a set period of time. Our staff promotes a safe school environment and supports character building through the School-Wide Positive Behavioral Support (SWPBS) program and Restorative practices. Students are excited about participating in our annual spelling bee held at the University of Rochester.