George Mather Forbes School No. 4
 
School No. 4

198 Dr. Samuel McCree Way 14611
(585) 235-7848
Kindergarten through Grade 6
Principal: Karon Jackson
Parent Liaison: Catherine Gaffney
PTO President: Cassandra Perkins
PTO Vice President: Joel Cummings

 

 

George Mather Forbes School No. 4 provides a safe and healthy environment where all children learn and develop their individual talents. Our vision is for all of our students to become good citizens and productive members of society.

  • Major Achievement Program (MAP) provides students in grades 4-6 with opportunities for acceleration and enrichment.

  • Performing arts program allows students in kindergarten through grade 3 to participate in drama, oral presentations, singing and dancing.

  • Extended-day program offers students before- and after-school tutoring and Saturday School. Intervention provided to students in need of extra support in English language arts and math.

  • Has computers in all classrooms and a computer lab.

  • Project STRIDE Saturday Program in partnership with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity develops skills in anger management and self-empowerment. Peer mediation and conflict resolution programs offered.

  • Offers band/stringed instrument music instruction.

  • Has a variety of extracurricular activities such as basketball, band, chorus, cheerleading and stepping.

  • Saturday Art Club is held at Nazareth College to enrich students’ art talents.

  • Community partners include Nazareth College, the Foster Grandparents Program, RIT, Kiwanis Club and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

  • Active Parent Teacher Organization sponsors events including Mother/Son Formal, Father/Daughter Formal, Talent Show, Carnival, and parent workshops.
 
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