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Rochester Academy Charter School

Achieving Excellence Together!

About Us

The mission of the Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS) is to provide students with rigorous, challenging academics through hands-on, meaningful learning opportunities that will provide them with the skills necessary to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally.

Vision: We are committed to relentless intervention-doing whatever it takes to see every student graduate from RACS and move on to college or career intellectually prepared and emotionally secure for the challenges ahead.

Strategic Intent: RACS is the school of choice for students, families, teachers, and partners who value readiness for college through a STEM-focused education.

Our Beliefs:

We strongly believe in the following:

Every child can learn and reach high levels of academic achievement
Literacy in Math and Science is critical for participation in civic and economic life
Motivation is vital for success
Families are integral to students’ successes
Students learn when teachers continuously participate in professional development opportunities
Every child can make a significant contribution to the school and community
All of us grow when we embrace diversity

Our Key Features:

RACS students will master rigorous academic standards in all subjects, build critical thinking skills, and develop a lasting love of learning through inquiry, collaboration, and reflection. In addition, we believe exposure to and respect for diverse perspectives will prepare students to tackle new situations confidently and successfully. To realize RACS mission and beliefs we will:

Provide students with the skills and experiences necessary that will help them master the knowledge detailed in the New York State Core Curriculum Content Standards
Provide a strong focus on Mathematics and Science
Use national competitions and science fairs to motivate students
Build a strong supervisory and monitoring system that will provide individualized attention to each student
Provide broad tutoring services that will help students address learning needs and/or issues with specific content
Build strong parent/student/school relationships
Require enhanced professional development for staff members
Build partnerships with community organizations and other educational institutions