Partnerships St. Monica School Rochester, NY St. Monica School is located on the southwest side of the city of Rochester, New York. It is one of six inner-city Catholic schools in the Diocese of Rochester. It has a student population of approximately 220 students from pre-K through grade six. Eighty-eight percent of the student population lives at or below poverty level.
Many students come from single-parent homes or are being raised by grandparents.
Three partnerships have been established which center on the social teachings of the church, especially the option for the poor, the dignity of the person, choice in participation, decision-making, the common good, and the dignity of work. A parent contract supports and educates parents as the primary models in their child's spiritual and educational development. It encourages the importance of participation and involvement. The Progressive Neighborhood Youth Credit Union Program helps students and families develop solid financial habits around saving money and goal setting. The program assists students to develop valuable consumer skills and distinguish between wants and needs.