Educational Opportunities

ROC City Players Districtwide Theater Program Recruitment: Any student in grades 4-12 (9/18 – 10/9)

The ROC City Players Districtwide Theater Program is looking for students to join them for a production of "Into the Woods, Jr." Any student in grades 4-12 that is interested in acting, dancing, singing, set construction, and/or running tech will find participation to be an enjoyable, educational and rewarding experience. The first meeting is Tuesday, October 18th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Northeast College Prep High School (Charlotte Campus). Guardians are required to attend the first meeting to go over expectations and complete documentation. Please consider supporting your students and ROC City Players by printing and sharing the attached flyer with your students and staff, and promoting this program with your school-based communications (newsletters, announcements, etc.). For additional information, please email roccityplayers@rcsd121.org

Into the Woods

https://drive.google.com/file/d/119O1rTw4nXNr--KhkKJFn42OmWYhN0hd/view

The Pride of Rochester Districtwide Marching Band Recruitment: Any student in grades 5-12 (9/18 – 10/2)

The Pride of Rochester Marching Band is looking for students to join them for the Fall and Spring season. Any student in grades 5-12 interested in marching band can participate as a wind musician, percussionist, color guard, or pit musician (stationary drums, guitar, bass, etc.). Participation highlights include traveling, performing throughout the community, camaraderie, and pride. Students are encouraged to join by emailing theprideofrochester@rcsd121.org or joining the Google Classroom (Code: 75wazya). Rehearsals are at the Northwest College Prep Middle School Campus. Please consider supporting your students and The Pride of Rochester Marching Band by printing and sharing the attached flyer with your students and staff and promoting this program with your school-based communications (newsletters, announcements, etc.). For additional information, please email theprideofrochester@rcsd121.org.

Need help with Homework or School Work?

• 211 Dial-a-Teacher Program affiliated with the WXXI Homework Hotline.

https://211lifeline.org/detail.php?id=7334313

• Rochester Academy Charter School put out this list of community centers and tutoring resources in the area.

https://www.racschool.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1331601&type=d&pREC_ID=1641531

• A recent development: Learning Pods at a couple of the branch libraries; however, space is very limited and already to max capacity.

https://www.racf.org/news/free-learning-pods-debut-in-city-libraries-2/

• R Centers do offer a space for kids to go during virtual learning days as well as providing recreation time and meals.

https://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=21474845148

• The Teen Center at Central Library and some areas at other branch libraries do offer spaces and wifi/computer access but, again, make sure students/families call ahead to check on the hours and services that are available at this time.

• Rochester Peer tutoring: Free tutoring: one on one; flexible scheduling; zoom sessions; 30-60 minutes long - fill out this FORM

• In Control Covid Academic Support Program: is a dynamic program that will provide a safe space for students in grade 7-12 and help facilitate online learning. To register yourself or your child CLICK HERE