Curriculum - Rochester Community School District

The teaching and learning at Rochester Community Schools is designed to develop innovative, self directed learners who think critically, communicate effectively and persevere to positively impact the world.

We challenge our learners through dynamic cultural experiences, to be empowered global stewards, and inspire them to take what they learn and have a positive impact on their community, country, and world.

Click on the topics below to explore a more in-depth look at the curriculum at each grade level.

TK/ Kindergarten

The TK/Kindergarten Curriculum is designed to cultivate a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Elementary

We provide a quality education in a caring atmosphere where our students are supported in their intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

Secondary

We provide a quality education in a caring atmosphere where our students are supported in their intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

Special Education

Our special education department offers support and differentiated instruction for our learners from birth to age 26.

Health Education

Our Health Education follows Michigan State Law Requirements.

Summer Learning Program

Our summer learning program offers students an opportunity to catch up or move ahead in their learning path.

English Language Learners

Our ESL program provides a safe and supportive learning environment where children feel comfortable as they progress in the acquisition of the English language.

Career Readiness and Development K-12

Our Career Readiness and Development curriculum is designed to foster the exploration of students' skills, talents, and interests.

Career and Technical Education

Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-skill and high-demand careers.

Exchange Students

We provide opportunities for International exchange students.

Deep Learning

District Improvement Plan (DIP)

Section 504 Plan

504 Handbook

Section 504

If your child has a physical or mental disability, they may be eligible for a 504 Plan. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability; and guarantees individuals with disabilities equal access to an education.

Source: Michigan Alliance for Families

What is a 504 Plan?

A plan that lists the accommodations a school will provide (like audiobooks, note-taking aids, or extended time to complete tests) so that a student with a disability has equal access to the general education curriculum.

Source: Michigan Alliance for Families

Building Section 504 Plan Coordinators

RCS District Section 504 Plan Coordinator:

Concetta Lewis

Secondary Building Section 504 Plan Coordinators:

Adams High School, Trayce Schwartz, LC

Rochester High School, Aubrey Trimble, LC

Stoney Creek High School, Rebecca Riggs, LC

Schultz Building/ACE, Samantha Marr, Counselor

Hart, Lisa Dimefski, LC

Reuther, Natalie James, LC

Van Hoosen, Megan Maguire, LC

West, Christine Sisoler, LC

Elementary Building Section 504 Plan Coordinators:

Baldwin, Marco Marando, Principal

Brewster, Kelly Dessy, Principal

Brooklands, Sara Crowley, Principal

Delta Kelly, Kristin Patrona, Principal

Hamlin, Mandy Lyons, Principal

Hampton, Ryan Starr, Principal

Hugger, Marnie Barker, Principal

Long Meadow, Casey Wescott, Principal

McGregor, Dave Pontzious, Principal

Meadow Brook, Seth Berg, Principal

Musson, Laura Bidlack, Principal

North Hill, Tamara Jones-Jackson, Principal

University Hills, Amy Grande, Principal

RCS Student Survey on Well-Being and Belonging

Request for Review of Educational Materials

A citizen who has a concern regarding educational material used by the Rochester Community School District is encouraged to begin a conversation informally at the school level with the school Information Literacy Specialist or the Principal. The purpose of any conversation shall be to listen to the concern and attempt to resolve the issue informally. As part of the discussion, the school employee may explain the library’s selection policy, selection criteria, diversity of the collection with resources from many points of view, and the selection process.

If the concern/complaint is not able to be resolved informally, the school’s librarian or principal will inform the citizen to complete a Request for Review of Educational Materials, obtainable from the school. The form must be completed in its entirety. The process is outlined in Administrative Regulation 2106.1.

Annual Education Report

District List of Tutors

This district list of tutors is compiled as a courtesy service to parents and students. It is not to be taken as a recommendation. Tutors listed are not employed as tutors by Rochester Community Schools and are not subject to background checks. If you intend to use this list to locate a tutor, it is your responsibility to interview candidates and make a selection based on information you feel is relevant to your particular needs.

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