Enrico Fermi School No. 17

• Wraparound Care Availability: No Transportation Availability: RTS bus pass

• Medical/Counseling Services Availability: Medical and Dental Health Program through Community Health Center.

• Parent Groups/Supports: Parent Liaison, Parent Teacher Student Association. Parent Support Staff offers discussions that focus on bridging home and school, and classroom-based parent/child activities. Families are welcome in the classroom.

• Full-day program. 

• Offers Bilingual PK3 and PK4 class options.

• RTS bus pass available for parents in need of transportation to/from the program. Pass is for adult (child rides free). 

• Unique learning experiences include large motor time in the gym, outdoor play with bicycles, and six field trips throughout the year for parents and children. Families are encouraged to join parent groups and the principal’s book club. The air-conditioned classrooms are fully equipped with computers and age-appropriate materials. Students are included in all school activities, such as library, family nights, assemblies and the Royal Ball.

Dual Language Program Overview: 50/50 Model

The Rochester City School District (RCSD) Prekindergarten Dual Language program is designed to foster biliteracy, bilingualism, and biculturalism. Utilizing a 50/50 instructional model, students receive a balanced education in both Spanish and English to ensure high levels of academic achievement and linguistic proficiency in both languages.

Program Delivery

The teacher and paraprofessional work collaboratively to provide 50% of instruction in Spanish and 50% in English. This structured approach ensures that students are immersed in a language-rich environment throughout the school day.