Every Student by Face and Name. Every Classroom, Every School. To and Through Graduation.
If every student is known by face and name through a personalized multi-tiered systems of support that
- Promote the well-being of the whole child, whole school, whole community,
- Guarantee powerful learning for every student,
- Build capacity to ensure comprehensive school improvement, and
- Cultivate equity by design,
then the District will disrupt long-standing patterns of failure ensuring every child is reading on grade level and graduating on time.
Core Values and Beliefs
Mission and Vision
Mission:
The mission of the Rochester City School District is to provide a quality education that ensures our students graduate with the skills to be successful in a democratic society and the global economy.
Vision:
Every Student by Face and Name.
Every Classroom, Every School.
To and Through Graduation.
Theory of Action
If every student is known by face and name through personalized multi-tiered systems of support that
- Promote the well-being of the whole child, whole school, whole community
- Guarantee powerful learning for every student
- Build capacity to ensure comprehensive school improvement
- Cultivate equity by design
...then the District will disrupt long-standing patterns of failure by ensuring every child is reading on grade level and graduating on time.
100-Day Design Projects
Pillars
Promote the well being of the whole child, whole schools, whole community.
Ensure powerful learning for every student.
Build capacity to ensure comprehensive school improvement.
Cultivate understanding, collaboration, partnerships and advocacy for equity, justice and achievement for all.
Strategies
Essential Elements
A Focus on Literacy for a Lifetime
Use of Design Thinking
Professional Learning for All
Actionable Data and Protocols
Rigor, Relevance, and Relationship Framework
Ubiquitous Technology Integration and Personalized Learning
Relationship Model of Intervention and Restorative Practices
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Curriculum and Pedagogy
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Student Voice