Mary McLeod Bethune School No. 45
 

451445 Clifford Avenue 14621
(585) 325-6945
Pre-K through Grade 6
Principal: Shirley Green
Parent Liaison: Christine Spain Taylor

        

 

 

School No. 45 offers a welcoming environment for students and families. The school opened in September 1996 and was recognized for excellence in architectural design. It is located on a large campus in the northeast section of Rochester and is easily accessible by bus.

  • Literacy instruction is delivered via the workshop model which provides students with direct instruction, a work period to practice new skills and a closing which is an opportunity to share work with their classmates.

  • The school is equipped with a computer lab and two mobile laptop carts. 100% of the students at School No. 45 receive computer instruction.

  • The Center for Youth is a partner with School No. 45 in our Student Family Support Center. Has a full-time Child and Family Therapist on site.

  • Extended-day tutoring opportunities are offered through Dial-A-Teacher and Baden Street Settlement.

  • After-school program is offered by Baden Street Settlement five days a week.
     
  • Community volunteers are an integral part of our school community.   Partnerships with the Jewish Federation, Bausch & Lomb and the University of Rochester provide tutors for our students.

  • The University of Rochester has a Resilience Project at School No. 45 which helps teach children to identify and manage their feelings and supports their success in school.
 
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