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As a community school, we know it takes a village to raise a child. That's why we work with a diverse group of partners who share our mission of supporting scholars for success. We work together on academic enrichment, college and career readiness, health and wellness, and other social services. We are ALL IN at East.
East Community School Resources: At A Glance
Please click the links below to view a brief overview of some of the Community Resources available to East Scholars and their families.
East's Internal Partners
Additional Partners
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The Community School Model
What is a Community School?
Community schools are a strategy for organizing community resources around scholar success. Community schools view scholar success holistically, including not only academic success but also social-emotional development, healthy living, safe and supportive communities, and life skills preparedness.
What are the main attributes of a Community School?
Community schools often differ because they are based on the unique needs and strengths of their local communities. However, most community schools have the same basic attributes. Most offer a rigorous instructional program, expanded learning opportunities, health care and social services, and an emphasis on family and community engagement.
Why do schools adopt the Community School strategy?
Public schools play an important societal role in providing a free education to any student, yet students come to school with their own individual backgrounds, strengths, and challenges. The community school strategy enables public schools to work collaboratively with their local communities in order to support the diversity of their student body. Through these collaborations, community schools have helped students achieve greater success while also reducing significant economic and social barriers.
Contact Information
Luis Zarate
Center For Youth
Phone: (585) 288-3130 Ext. 4263
Email: luis.zarate@rcsdk12.org
Office: B-109C
Mr. Z, Community School Coordinator
Luis Zarate is joining the East EPO as the Community School Coordinator. Mr. Z is helping to coordinate all of our community partners and strengthen our system for monitoring student needs and services. We will be embarking on an asset mapping journey and surveying stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. We will match services to needs at the individual scholar and family level and use your voice to help us find additional partners we might need. Mr. Z can help guide you to the right services. Stop by his office in Room B-109C to introduce yourself and share your ideas.
You can learn more about our partners and how to access their services here.
If you have any questions about East's Community Partners, please contact:
Luis Zarate, Community School Coordinator, at luis.zarate@rcsdk12.org
