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School Day: For students 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; for staff 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
School Vision: To educate our diverse community of Pre-K – 6th grade students to become life-long learners who are empowered and productive citizens realized by the support of families, staff, and community members.
Porter Elementary School
512 Emerson Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
School Intervention Model: Porter will undergo Turnaround for the 2013 – 2016 school years. Students at Porter will receive the following academic curricula, structures, and supports:
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Common Core State Standards-aligned curriculum
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Reading Street Literacy Program and the Envision Math Program
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One hour additional instructional time per day
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Achievement Network
School Profile:
Pre-K - 6
Enrollment of 554 students
Racial/Ethnic Profile
American Indian/Alaskan: 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 5%
African American: 33%
Hispanic: 10%
White: 42%
Multi-Racial: 8%
Free/Reduced-Price Lunch: 70%
Special Education: 21%
School Principal: Mr. William Mecum
Mr. William Mecum spent the last two years as Vice Principal of Henninger High School, where he led the school’s Rapid Results Project in algebra. Previously, he also served in the district from 2009 – 2011 as a Curriculum Coach, focusing part of that time specifically at ITC. Mr. Mecum began his career in education as a Visual Arts Teacher at Corcoran High School, where he worked for 5 years. Mr. Mecum states, “I believe the primary purpose of an educational institution is to prepare students for a future of their own determination. We must be committed to developing well-rounded students who demonstrate skills in critical thinking, communication, and creative problem solving.” He is a proud city resident who holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Syracuse University and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership from SUNY Oswego.