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Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7

Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7

Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7

School Information

Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.
Grade Level PreK-6

31 Bryan St, Rochester, NY 14613

Phone (585) 254-3110
Email/Text 7info@rcsdk12.org
Website www.rcsdk12.org/7

Principal
David Lincoln

Assistant Principal
Mark Wilkins

Parent Contact
Nytazia Brooks

Board Liaison
Beatriz LeBron
School Chief
Rhonda Morien

DASA Coordinator
David Lincoln

Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 is located in the Northwest Zone.

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What Every Family Should Know

Virgil I Grissom School 7 students have excel­lent opportunities in academics, arts, and social/emotional learning in a PreK 3 - 6 community that incorporates social/emotional learning and academics daily into the school experience. Staff, students, and parents of School 7 work together to create a safe community that fosters respect and caring for each other. Students at School 7 participate daily in activities that center around NYS Standards and scientifically researched social/emotional learning opportunities. They learn, work, and contribute to the community. We SOAR everyday.

Program Features

English Language Learners (ENL) Yes
Early Literacy Program Yes
Chorus Yes
Band/Orchestra Yes
Instrumental Music Lessons Yes
Sports Yes, Basketball through R-Center
Step Teams No
Extended/Expanded Day Opportunites vary
Saturday School Opportunities vary
Summer Programs District-wide
Business/College/Faith Partnerships St. John Fisher College, University of Rochester, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Brockport, Roberts Wesleyan College, Nazareth College, Cobblestone Arts Center, Eastman Dental, Kwanis Club, Aquinas Institute, Rotary Club of Rochester

Unique Features

  • Features Clear Touch 60-inch monitors in all Pre-K-6 classrooms with Chromebook 1:1 correspondence for all students. The school follows the technology infusion plan for English Language Arts and Mathematics.
  • Parent involvement, including an active Parent Teacher Organization, a full-time parent liaison, and parent participation in all School-Based Planning Team meetings. Other engagement activities include student-led conferences, Coffee with the Principal, monthly Curriculum Nights, a Back-to-School Night, Scholastic Book Fair, and Kindergarten Lending Library.
  • Extracurricular activities include a 24 Math Club, City League Basketball, Orchestra, Band, Choir, Cheerleading, Arts Camp, Flower City Days, and a sixth-grade class trip.
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