Green Tech Rochester Elementary Charter School for Boys
Fast Facts
General Information
Green Tech Rochester is an all-boys elementary charter school where we achieve the standard of excellence by transforming young men into scholars and leaders through academic excellence, integrity, innovation, and a foundation of family, community, and care.
Services
School Services
Green Tech Rochester provides breakfast, lunch, and snack to all students.
Transportation
Students receive transportation to and from school as provided by their district of residence if they live within 15 miles of the school. All RCSD students are transported regardless of the distance.
Uniforms
Each grade level has a designated Green Tech Rochester Elementary Charter School for Boys shirt color. Shirts must be polo-style and always tucked in.
Daily uniform includes:
- Grade-level polo
- Kindergarten: GREEN polo with logo
- 1st Grade: BLACK polo with logo
- Khaki or black pants (no joggers, cargo pants, denim, or leggings)
- Black or brown belt
- Solid black shoes or sneakers
Instructional Models
Green Tech’s instructional model is specifically designed to meet the unique developmental and learning needs of Black and Brown boys by embracing research on the male brain and cognitive engagement. The model emphasizes hands-on, kinesthetic learning experiences that activate focus and sustain motivation, understanding that boys often learn best through doing rather than passive listening. Instruction is rooted in culturally responsive pedagogy, affirming students’ identities and lived experiences to build self-efficacy and reduce stereotype threat. Small class sizes with co-teaching allow for personalized attention and differentiated instruction targeting individual learning profiles.
Daily STEM integration encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world application, making learning relevant and dynamic. The approach prioritizes relationship-based teaching, fostering trust and high expectations within a structured yet supportive environment that nurtures both academic and social-emotional growth. Ongoing data-driven assessments guide instructional adjustments, ensuring that all students progress toward mastery standards while developing as confident leaders.
Student Support
Academic Offerings
Green Tech will provide a comprehensive student support system designed to nurture academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and community building, aligned with its mission to integrate STEM into daily learning experiences.
STEM learning will be fully integrated throughout all daily activities, fostering critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration. Green Tech is also committed to building a strong community specifically focused on empowering young men to thrive academically and socially within a supportive environment.
Clubs and Activities
Mentoring and STEM
Community Partnership Programs
- Building Capacity
- EDceptional
- READY
- Greek Letter Organizations
- Various Community Organizations
Student Support
While specific offerings are still being finalized, planned supports include:
- Special Education coordination in collaboration with students’ home districts to ensure personalized and compliant services.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction adapted to support language development within all content areas.
- A Dean of Students to maintain a positive and structured school environment
- Literacy Specialists and two Math Specialists to deliver targeted academic interventions.
- Social Worker and School Psychologist services to address students’ mental health and social-emotional needs.
- School Nurse to provide health services and support student wellness.
- Family Services Coordinator to engage families and connect them with community resources.
- One Lead Teacher and one Associate Teacher per classroom to provide robust instructional support.
- Inclusive classrooms to meet the needs of our Special Education students with diverse learning abilities.
- Peer Mediator and Big Buddy programs to build leadership skills and positive peer relationships
School Performance
Green Tech Rochester (GTR) is a new charter school to the Rochester community. When available, we will share our NYS data.
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Resources for Parents
NYSED Parent Dashboard
For parents who want to research a school and learn more about student achievement, the NYSED Parent Dashboard. The Parent Dashboard offers information on all public schools, including charter schools.
