Select a School Translate District Home How can we help? Menu Community Schools Community Schools Elementary Secondary Community School Resources Community Agencies & Organizations Meal Sites, Food Distribution, & Pantry Resources Our Partners Community Schools Photo Gallery Expanded Learning Opportunities After School Summer Learning Community School No.106 Home Departments Community Schools Community Schools The Rochester City School District is committed to shifting the educational landscape in many ways including the adoption of a more inclusive approach to student learning. Our holistic approach is currently reflected in establishing 20 of our schools into Community Schools that aim to improve student achievement through strong partnerships among students, families, community partners and residents, building and district administrators, teachers, and other school staff. Community Schools are defined as "a place and a set of partnerships" that focus resources on students and families, resulting in students who are ready and able to learn in school. A community school acts as a hub, offering a coordinated approach to connect and cultivate assets in the community and to link families to services, so that educators can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning. What makes community schools unique is the combination of four key pillars (or features) that together create the conditions necessary for students to thrive. The pillars are: Pillar 1 - Integrated Student Supports Pillar 2 - Expanded and Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities Pillar 3 - Active Family and Community Engagement Pillar 4 - Collaborative Leadership and Practices Four Pillars Infographic Each community school is a reflection of local needs, assets, and priorities, no two look exactly alike. What they do share, however, is a commitment to partnership and to rethinking - and at times rebuilding - relationships based on a strong foundation of trust and respect. Contact Us Lieselle Taylor, Director of Community Schools Phone: 585-262-8371 Email: lieselle.taylor@rcsdk12.org Rochester City School District 131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614 Tweets by RCSDcommschools Announcements/Upcoming Events Address CO Hours: M-F, 8am to 5pm 131 W. Broad Street, Rochester , NY 14614 Phone 585-262-8100 Schools and Programs | Employment Opportunities | Volunteer | Site Map The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service. Questions or Feedback? Terms of Use Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.