The document outlines the priorities and milestones of the VISTA service at Enrico Fermi School No. 17, which serves 700 students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade in Rochester, NY. The priorities include developing resources and partnerships in the community, case management, and strategic planning to create a full community schools model. Milestones achieved include strengthening existing partnerships and forming new collaborations to coordinate community events, workshops for parents, and creating materials like a parent resource directory while mapping community assets and laying the groundwork for case management.

1. VISTA SERVICE PRIORITIES
• Resource Navigation and Development
• Case Management
• Community Partnerships
• Parent and Student Engagement
• Strategic Planning for Community Schools Model
MILESTONES
• Strengthened partnerships and established new connections to
increase community collaboration, impact, and efficiency
• Coordination of event planning for ELT programs and new school
functions: school-wide Green Team recycling/gardening;
Professionally Speaking career day; March Madness; Earth Day;
Community Health Fair/Thanksgiving Dinner; clothing giveaways;
holiday food drives; Tyshaun Lamar Cauldwell Memorial Scholarship
Program, etc.
• Parent workshops and event support
• Creation of information materials such as a Parent Resource
Directory
• Community schools strategic planning with lead-agency CCSI
• Sustainable systems-building (ie. targeted attendance outreach)
• Asset-mapping, including groundwork for case management
Morgan J. Kennedy
B.S., University of Rochester
Rochester Youth Year 2016
A community school brings together the strengths
of students, families, teachers and the community
for the common goal of improving the academic
success of young people. Community partners
possessing the resources to improve student and
adult learning, strengthen families, and create
healthy, engaged communities are integrated with
school-based academic, social and health services.
INTRODUCTION
Enrico Fermi School No. 17 is located in the JOSANA Neighborhood in
northwest Rochester, NY. Serving approximately 700 students from 3 year
old prekindergarten through 8th grade, 100% of students receive free or
reduced lunch. The student body is 50% Hispanic, 41% African American, 7%
White, and 2% other. In an effort to respond to the needs of a growing
neighborhood, School 17 is on route to becoming a true community school
with an impressive menu of project-based learning, arts integration, and
dual language enrichment programs. Additionally, on-site mental health
counseling, medical and dental services, restorative practices, and wrap-
around supports are aligned to address barriers to learning.
Our Diversity is Our Strength!