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John Williams School No. 5

John Williams School No. 5

John Williams School No. 5

School Information

Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.
PreK Start Time 8:45am
PreK End Time 2:45pm
 
Grade Level PreK-6

555 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608

Phone (585) 325-2255
Email/Text 5info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/5

Principal
Tiffany D. Lee
Assistant Principal
George Lombardo
Parent Contact
Diane Leone
Board Liaison
Amy Maloy
School Chief
Rhonda Morien
DASA Coordinator
George Lombardo

John Williams School No. 5 is located in the Northwest Zone.

Student Registration

Plans and Reporting

What Every Family Should Know

John Williams School No. 5 is a family-oriented school that believes in the motto 'It takes a Village'. 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 partnerships with local organizations to provide scholars with enrichment and support their social-emotional development. We are honored to have volunteers that include parents, former students, and community members that support teaching and learning within our school. Our school team is committed to doing what is needed to meet the needs of all students!

Program Features

English Language Learners (ENL) Yes
Early Literacy Program Yes
Chorus Yes
Band/Orchestra Yes
Instrumental Music Lessons Yes
Sports Yes, Intramural Sports, Basketball
Step Teams Yes
After-school Programs Yes
Summer Programs Yes, District-wide
Business/College/Faith Partnerships Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan College, Lake Avenue Baptist Church, Wilson Science Program, Rochester Education Foundation,  Inspirational Science, Center for Youth, Primetime585, and Pillars of Hope.

Unique Features

  • Provide students with meaningful, hands-on experiences that bring science to life. Through experiments, exploration, and inquiry-based projects with engineers and scientist, students develop a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and how they apply to the world around them. We aim to spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators.
  • Monthly Family Bobcat Meetings, recognizing scholars that model School No. 5 character traits
  • 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.
  • Character education programs, including Primary Project, daily school creed, Positively Pawsome incentive through School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports and Restorative Practices.