200 University Avenue, 14605
(585) 325-6170
Principal: Elizabeth Mascitti-Miller
Parent Liaison: Shelly Boyd
PTSA President: Amy Ressel

School Website: http://www.rcsdk12.org/school58

World of Inquiry School No. 58 is a community of high expectations where our motto is “We are crew not passengers.” We believe that student success is possible through collaboration between family, school, and community. We are an Expeditionary Learning school, using inquiry-based learning that is interactive, experiential, and exploratory. Students engage in learning expeditions, investigating topics that are interesting and fun. Our character education program focuses on building respect for ourselves, others and our community.

• Students engage in two grade-level learning expeditions per year based on New York State standards. Learning expeditions are journeys into compelling topics used to teach reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies and promote citizenship and character development.
  
  
• Field studies throughout the year build curiosity and knowledge about topics being studied. Field studies may include trips to Strong—National Museum of Play, Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester Museum & Science Center, Geva, Public Market, Rochester Planetarium, Mendon Ponds Park, and Erie Canal.
  
  
• Two exhibitions of student work each year allow families and the community to share in our students’
  achievements.
  
  
• Two outward-bound adventures each year promote teambuilding and collaboration through activities
  such as canoeing, kayaking, and hiking.
  
  
• Daily classroom morning meetings and weekly schoolwide meetings feature multicultural activities,
  music, student and classroom performances.
  
  
• Visual arts through Artists in Residence is integrated into every grade-level expedition.
  
  
• Additional academic support is provided by Learning Specialists, Encompass Learning Specialists, community volunteers, and before- and after-school tutors.
  
  
• Student activities include Docent Team, Safety Patrol, Poetry Club, Crystals and Gems Step Team, Chess Club, WGYB Radio Show, School Post Office, Supply City, Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Chorus.
  
  
• PTA meets once a month and sponsors activities such as Annual Pancake Supper, School Carnival, Snow Party in the Park, Annual Picnic, Heritage Dinner, and College Nights. PTA also sponsors a clothing and food closet, a resource library, Crew Chronicle monthly newsletter, and computer access and training for families.
  
  
• School partners include Junior Achievement, University of Rochester, Nazareth College, Strong Museum Kodak, and the Memorial Art Gallery.