Programs
Community Partners
Home Schooling
From time to time, parents/guardians may choose to instruct their children at home. Pittsford Central School District cooperates with parents who decide to provide home schooling for their children, recognizing that children who are educated at home should receive an education in a manner consistent with an educational plan and at least substantially equivalent to that given to students of like age and attainments in the local public schools.
Parents/guardians who plan to provide home schooling for their children can submit a Letter of Intent to Shana Cutaia, Director of Student Services. Following the submission of the Letter of Intent, Monroe One BOCES will contact the parent/guardian about the development of an Individual Home Instruction Plan and the reporting requirements associated with home school programs. Monroe One BOCES currently monitors home school programs on behalf of the District.
More information about home schooling can be found at the following links:
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/part100/pages/100_10.html
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/homeinstruction/homeschoolingqanda.html
Power Hour
Pittsford Power Hours are designed to provide an opportunity for parents/guardians and staff members to interact and learn together to better support our school community. All Power Hours are held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Calkins Road Middle School in the Commons.
Click on the links below to see previous presentations.
Promoting a Supportive Environment for All October 29, 2024
Supporting Through Transitions May 7, 2024
Moving from Awareness to Acceptance to Celebration
March 5, 2024
Social Media
January 4, 2024
Impact of Social Media
February 16, 2023
Restorative Practices
June 14, 2022
Self-Care Management
October 24, 2023
Anxiety and Worry
December 5, 2022
Global Citizenship
April 4, 2022
Navigating Social Situations
April 25, 2023
Safety and Mental Health
October 24, 2022
Equity Goal
February 17, 2022
Student Opportunities
A Student Opportunity Fund has been established to provide assistance for students experiencing financial difficulties that would limit their opportunity to learn or participate in school-sponsored activities. Please direct inquiries to the principal. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Services at 585.267.1023.
The following information includes guidelines pertaining to the Student Opportunity Fund. The applicant must be a student attending Pittsford Central Schools. No specific family income criterion will be used. To assist with personal health needs (i.e., glasses) the principal must make a recommendation. Maximum contribution for a school-sponsored trip will be 50% of the total cost up to a maximum of $300. All matters regarding the student will be kept confidential.
Resources for this fund are provided by the KEEP Foundation, PDAA and PEOP.
Related Files
Title Grants
Overview of Title I
According to the U.S. Department of Education, “Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended, provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Federal funds are currently allocated through four statutory formulas that are based primarily on census poverty estimates and the cost of education in each state.”
Overview of Title II
The purposes of the Title II, Part A-Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund Program are to increase student achievement through intensive, sustained, and high quality teacher and principal professional development; to increase the recruitment and retention of highly qualified teachers in classrooms and highly qualified principal and assistant principals in schools; and to ensure that highly qualified and experienced teachers are equitably distributed to high poverty and minority students buildings, classrooms and districts across NYS.
Overview of Title III
The purpose of Title III is to help ensure that English Language Learners (ELLs) attain English language proficiency and meet state academic standards.
Overview of Title IV
Title IV is part of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. Funds can be used to improve student’s academic achievement by providing supports and services that give all students access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, an/or improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. In Pittsford, these funds enhance District efforts related to social emotional learning.
NYSED Complaint Resolution Process for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Funded Programs
NYSED Complaint resolution process for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Funded Programs
Use this link to access the process outlined by the New York State Education Department to file complaints and allow for the timely resolution of such complaints. The procedures meet the requirements of ESSA Section 8304(a)(3)(C) and 34 CFR Part 299, Subpart F - Complaint Procedures.
http://www.nysed.gov/essa/new-york-state-essa-funded-programs-complaint-procedures