Rochester Prep Middle School West Campus

432 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14611

T: (585) 368-5090
F: (585) 368-5091

Welcome to Rochester Prep Middle West Campus

Rochester Prep Middle School West Campus is located in the Rochester neighborhood of Arnett. Students who finish 4th grade at a Rochester Prep elementary school have the opportunity to attend our middle school for grades 5 to 8, and to continue on to Rochester Prep High School for grades 9 to 12.

8 Years

RPMS West Campus opened in August 2011.

Grades 5-8

We are a free, public middle school serving students in grades 5 to 8.

Transportation

Bus service is provided by the local school district in which the child lives.

Academics and Culture

Excellence in Learning

We provide all students with a rigorous curriculum that prepares them for college and beyond. We have a longer school day and school year to allow for more learning time, and provide after-school tutoring to ensure that all of our students meet our high academic expectations.

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Excellence in Character

To get our students through the long climb to college, Rochester Prep instills in our students the personal qualities they will need to succeed. Our students follow, and families are expected to support, the school's Code of Conduct. Students wear uniforms and are expected to uphold the school's values.

Excellence in Teaching

Our staff are smart, committed, and experienced individuals who work tirelessly to achieve outstanding academic results in their classrooms. We are committed to providing our teachers with the necessary tools to succeed and grow professionally.

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A Typical School Day

Uncommon Schools Rochester Prep provides students with an education experience that combines joy, rigor, and hard work every day. Students are taught that hard work is a prerequisite for success. RPMS West Campus ensures that all students receive a well-rounded education that will prepare them for success in high school, as well as college and beyond.

Emphasis on College

Rochester Prep begins educating students about the importance of college from day one and continues doing so through college readiness activities found in middle and high school. The goal is for freshman year of college to become a natural extension of graduating from high school.

Longer School Day and Year

To ensure that every student masters each and every standard, we provide students with a longer school day and longer year. We also provide homework help and after-school tutoring, Saturday School for students who need extra support, and double periods of English and Math daily.

Structure and Order

Rochester Prep provides its students with a calm, safe, and orderly environment to maximize learning time. All students wear uniforms, and receive constant feedback for continuous academic and self-development.

Targeted Curriculum and Assessment

Rochester Prep teachers constantly collect data about how each student is learning and then adapt instructional strategies to meet individual needs. This ensures that all students make steady progress. Teachers also communicate regularly with families about students’ academic progress and behavior.

Athletics and Enrichment

West Campus Middle School provides students with enrichment programs to explore their interests and discover new passions. Below are just some of the programs our students participate in.

Robotics Club

In Robotics, students build robots used by major manufacturing companies around the world. Students learn how to construct, wire, and program their robots to operate in a variety of settings.

Intramural Spring Soccer

In soccer, students learn the basics of the sport, from dribbling and ball-handling, to larger skills such as team work and communication.

Lego Club

Students in Lego Club work in small teams to build various projects such as the London Tower Bridge. The program teaches architectural and critical thinking skills as well as collaboration and communication skills.

Partnering with Families

The important task of educating a child calls for the school, the student, and the family to all work together to ensure success. We encourage families to participate actively in their children’s education. We strive to cultivate positive and productive relationships with all of our families. Rochester Prep maintains its family-school relationships by:

holding regular conferences with students, families, and teachers,
hosting community-wide events, celebrations, performances, and family field trips,
calling families on a regular basis,
and inviting families to volunteer at school throughout the year.

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Our School Leaders

Principal

Kris Hirsch

Director of Operations

Aaron Strong

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