Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33

Our staff welcomes you and your family to our learning community at Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33. Our professional staff works daily to provide each student with differentiated, purposeful, rigorous and engaging learning opportunities that will prepare them for future opportunities and challenges. At School No. 33, we embrace Restorative Practices and Zones of Regulation as a means to facilitate social-emotional learning and skill-building with each of our students. We seek to create an environment conducive to strong relationship-building among students, families, and staff. Situated in the center of the Beechwood neighborhood, we benefit from the tremendous community, cultural, and institutional wealth of our neighbors. 

• Strong instructional focus that prepares students to meet academic standards in reading, writing, computation, and problem-solving
• Exceptional Dual Language Program PreK - 6th grade
• Since 1966, the School No. 33 community has partnered with the Children's Institute to offer The Primary Project, a tier two prevention program to help children in Pre-K to 3rd grade adjust to the school community using a child-centered play approach.  
• Onsite School-Based Health Center through Rochester Regional Health is available onsite to provide acute physical care to students as well as mental health counseling to students and their families.
• A distinctive partnership with neighborhood-based organization Connected Communities, School #33 embraces the Community School model with a powerful focus on integrated student supports, expanded learning opportunities and partnerships, collaborative leadership and deepened family engagement.