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June 14th, 2021
Deciding on private or public school for students
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are wondering if their children would benefit from a change in their secondary education.
Allendale Columbia Interim Head of School Shannon Baudo joined us on Good Day Rochester to talk about what parents should consider when deliberating,
Among the topics discussed: How private schools differ from public schools and the precautions that will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff alike. View the full segment
April 28, 2021
Allendale Columbia to offer two new diploma programs
Allendale Columbia School has launched two innovative new diploma programs. The Entrepreneurship & Creative Engagement and STEM Engagement diplomas are the first of their kind offered in the Rochester region and are in addition to the traditional local diploma students receive. The programs will allow students to dive deeper into understanding and investigating their interests, and… Read more
March 17th, 2021
Allendale Columbia School Operating Face-to-Face Since September
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — As some district school systems look for ways to fully reopen, one independent school in Pittsford has been operating with face-to-face classes since the start of the school year.
“I think what’s most important is that we have buy-in from our parents and our faculty and staff,” said Shannon Baudo, interim head of school.
While keeping safety precautions in mind, Allendale Columbia School is operating on a five-day in-person class schedule. Read more
March 12th, 2021
Local experts share advice for college search process
The college search can be a difficult process for many high school students and their families, especially now during a pandemic.
Allendale Columbia is hosting a free virtual event next week providing an overview of the current college admissions process. The event is happening March 16 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
The school’s director of college counseling, Kristin Cocquyt, and associate director of admissions, Emily Nevinger, joined us on Good Day Rochester to discuss how the process has changed during the pandemic and what’s happening at Tuesday night’s workshop. See more
March 6th, 2021
Allendale Columbia student featured for work on bias resilience peer mentorship
AC student Cynara Nelson was featured on the Entercom Current Affairs Segment about The Gandhi Institute and her project work on Bias Resilience Peer Mentorship. The segment ran on Sunday, March 6th on all five Entercom stations. Listen to the segment here
November 28th, 2020
Rochester Independent School Wins Grand Prize for Plant-based Menu Lunches
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine—a national doctors group with more than 12,000 members—awards Allendale Columbia School the grand prize in the 2020 Golden Carrot Awards. The nursery through grade 12 independent school will receive a $500 cash prize in recognition of its exceptionally healthful lunches and outstanding health promotion initiatives. Read more
November 12th, 2020
Coronavirus & mental health: How to discuss tough issues with teens
2020 has proven to be a stressful and uncertain time for many people, especially for teenagers. The coronavirus pandemic and other ongoing issues can take a toll on their mental health. Kate Dunlavey, a counselor at Allendale Columbia School, joined us on Good Day Rochester to share some advice for parents on the best ways to talk to teens about everything that’s going on. Read more
October 16th, 2020
Schools focus on students’ physical, emotional wellness
Whether students at Allendale Columbia School are sitting in the courtyard with masks on or eating lunch together — socially distanced, of course — Shannon Baudo, interim head of school, says that the school “has tried to keep things as normal as possible during a time that is not normal.” Read more
October 16th, 2020
Getting creative with school lunches
From falafel and ginger chicken to vegetable eggrolls, Allendale Columbia School is all about keeping it creative and healthy when it comes to those all-important school lunches. See more
September 29th, 2020
Allendale Columbia offering extracurricular activities
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — We know the coronavirus has changed so much with school, especially in the classrooms, but what about extracurricular activities?
Allendale Columbia has been open for about three weeks now, and the interim head of the school says it’s been smooth sailing. So far, there’s been no coronavirus cases and they are working hard to make sure students get the full experience, especially when it comes to extracurricular activities. Read more
September 8th, 2020
Students head back to school at Allendale Columbia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — After six months, Tuesday is the first day of school for students at Allendale Columbia.
As the district is reopening amid the pandemic with a bump in enrollment, there are some limitations and safety precautions in place. Read more
August 11th, 2020
Back to School: Facts First
Schools prepare for reopening in September
Local schools are fine tuning their safety plans, as they prepare to start the school year. There are a lot of questions from parents, and those school districts will have to answer them…. Allendale Columbia is bring all students back 5 days a week in person, and all students and faculty will be asked to leave by 3:30 each day to allow for a thorough cleaning. Read more
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