Pittsford Central School District
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The Pittsford Central School District is a public school district
in New York State
that serves approximately 6100 students in the towns of Pittsford
, Perinton
, Penfield
, Mendon
, and Brighton
in Monroe County
; and Victor
in Ontario County
with over 1100 employees and an operating budget of $95 million (~$15,600 per student).
The average class size is 20-24 students and the student-teacher ratio
is 14:1 (elementary), 12:1 (middle-high school).
Centralized in 1946, the Pittsford Central School District is Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence in 2006. The District is one of the top school districts in the county, the state and the nation. Its programs, staff and curriculum are considered among the best available in schools anywhere.
The District's motto is "Excellence Today and Tomorrow".
Mary Alice Price is the Superintendent of Schools
; she formerly was the Superintendent of the Churchville-Chili Central School District
. Price was named Superintendent of the Year in New York State in 2008.
As of August 2007, the board members are:
A major remodeling and construction program was begun in 2004. This involves modernization of existing buildings, expansion of SHS, and the building of the new CRMS. The SHS remodeling was completed in 2007, while the building of CRMS wascompleted in time for the 06-07 school year
through 5
:
Student Enrollment (2007) = 2577
through 8
:
Student Enrollment (2007) = 1459
through 12
:
Student Enrollment (2007) = 1943
In June 2007, the American Music Conference recognized the district as being among the 2007 "Best 100 Communities for Music Education"
In 2007, Park Road Elementary School was named one of 287 schools in the country as 2007 No Child Left Behind Schools by the United States Department of Education
.
The two high schools have made regular appearances in the annual list of top 100 public high schools nationwide published by U.S. News and World Report.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
in New York State
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
that serves approximately 6100 students in the towns of Pittsford
Pittsford (town), New York
Pittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....
, Perinton
Perinton, New York
Perinton is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 46,090 at the 2000 census.The Village of Fairport, New York is within the town on the Erie Canal. Perinton is adjacent to the village of East Rochester , and the towns of Victor , Macedon , Pittsford , and Penfield...
, Penfield
Penfield, New York
Penfield is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 36,242 at the 2010 census.The town was incorporated in 1810 by the proprietor, Daniel Penfield, who purchased the town lands in 1795 and moved to the area in 1809. Penfield is a suburb of Rochester, New York...
, Mendon
Mendon, New York
Mendon is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States, and an affluent suburb of Rochester, New York. The population was 9,152 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mendon is on the south border of the county...
, and Brighton
Brighton, Monroe County, New York
Brighton is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 36,609 at the 2010 census.-History:The Town of Brighton, located on the southeast border of the city of Rochester, was originally settled approximately 1790, and formally established in 1814—earning it recognition as one...
in Monroe County
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
; and Victor
Victor, New York
Victor is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 9,977 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Claudius Victor Boughton, a hero of the War of 1812.The Town of Victor contains a village, also called Victor...
in Ontario County
Ontario County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 100,224 people, 38,370 households, and 26,360 families residing in the county. The population density was 156 people per square mile . There were 42,647 housing units at an average density of 66 per square mile...
with over 1100 employees and an operating budget of $95 million (~$15,600 per student).
The average class size is 20-24 students and the student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio refers to the number of teachers in a school or university with respect to the number of students who attend the institution. For example, a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 indicates that there are 10 students for every one teacher...
is 14:1 (elementary), 12:1 (middle-high school).
Centralized in 1946, the Pittsford Central School District is Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence in 2006. The District is one of the top school districts in the county, the state and the nation. Its programs, staff and curriculum are considered among the best available in schools anywhere.
The District's motto is "Excellence Today and Tomorrow".
Mary Alice Price is the Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
; she formerly was the Superintendent of the Churchville-Chili Central School District
Churchville-Chili Central School District
The Churchville-Chili Central School District is a public school district in Monroe County, New York, near Rochester. It serves approximately 4250 students in grades K through 12 from the towns of Chili, Ogden and Riga, and from the village of Churchville with 906 employees and an operating budget...
. Price was named Superintendent of the Year in New York State in 2008.
Board of education
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 7 members who reside in the Pittsford School District. Members serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.As of August 2007, the board members are:
- Ray Brown - President
- Kim McCluski - Vice President
- Brent Kecskemety
- Jill Harter Lennox
- Patricia Schwert
- Alka Phatak
- Ed Starowicz
Schools
The Pittsford Central School District operates five elementary, two middle and two high schools across the district. By convention, the District names schools for the road on which they are found.A major remodeling and construction program was begun in 2004. This involves modernization of existing buildings, expansion of SHS, and the building of the new CRMS. The SHS remodeling was completed in 2007, while the building of CRMS wascompleted in time for the 06-07 school year
Elementary schools
Serving grades KKindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
through 5
Fifth grade
Fifth grade is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. The fifth grade is the fifth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 10 – 11 years old, and are preteens...
:
Student Enrollment (2007) = 2577
- Allen Creek Elementary (AC)
- Jefferson Road Elementary School (JR)
- Mendon Center Elementary School (MCE)
- Park Road Elementary School (PR)
- Thornell Road Elementary School (TR)
Middle schools
Serving grades 6Sixth grade
Sixth grade is a year of education in the United States and some other nations. The sixth grade is the sixth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 11 – 12 years old...
through 8
Eighth grade
Eighth grade is a year of education in the United States, Canada, Australia and other nations. Students are usually 13 - 14 years old. The eighth grade is typically the final grade before high school, and the ninth grade of public and private education, following kindergarten and subsequent grades...
:
Student Enrollment (2007) = 1459
- Barker Road Middle School (BRMS)
- Calkins Road Middle School (CRMS)
High schools
Serving grades 9Ninth grade
Ninth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 13 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday occurs. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school....
through 12
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
:
Student Enrollment (2007) = 1943
- Pittsford Mendon High SchoolPittsford Mendon High SchoolPittsford Mendon High School is a public high school in suburban Rochester, Monroe County, upstate New York. It is one of two high schools in the Pittsford Central School District, the other being Pittsford Sutherland High School...
(MHS) - Pittsford Sutherland High SchoolPittsford Sutherland High SchoolPittsford Sutherland High School is a public high school in suburban Rochester, Monroe County, Upstate New York.-The school:One of the two high schools in the town, it is located at 55 Sutherland Street...
(SHS)
Attendance Paths
The Pittsford School District is roughly divided into a northern and a southern half, and most students follow an attendance path through the schools based on where they live.- North --> Elementary: AC, JR, and the northern half of MC --> Middle: CRMS --> High: SHS
- South --> Elementary: PR, TR, and the southern half of MC --> Middle: BRMS --> High: MHS
Other
- Lincoln Avenue School - This original district school building, located in the Village of PittsfordPittsford (village), New YorkPittsford is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 1,418 at the 2000 census. It is named after Pittsford, Vermont, the native town of a founding father....
, is no longer used as a school. It belongs to the Town of PittsfordPittsford (town), New YorkPittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....
and is used for offices, meetings and recreational activities.
Performance
Pittsford students rank high academically in standard and specialized tests. More than 95% of Pittsford students graduate with an Honors diploma. A high percentage move on to college.In June 2007, the American Music Conference recognized the district as being among the 2007 "Best 100 Communities for Music Education"
In 2007, Park Road Elementary School was named one of 287 schools in the country as 2007 No Child Left Behind Schools by the United States Department of Education
United States Department of Education
The United States Department of Education, also referred to as ED or the ED for Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government...
.
The two high schools have made regular appearances in the annual list of top 100 public high schools nationwide published by U.S. News and World Report.