Phase 1: Improvements include the conversion of the current nurses suite into a full service school based health suite, transformation of the corridor system aesthetic, replacement of all ceiling finishes, building wide upgrades, replacements, and addition of critical mechanical and electrical systems designed for future expansion. Other mechanical and electrical system improvements include the conversion of the antiquated steam heating distribution system to hot water and the overhaul of the natural ventilation system; upgrade of the main electric service and replacement of the related distribution systems; and the addition of a modern air conditioning cooling system.

Phase 2B: James Monroe High School is a combined Middle School and High School and will enroll 1200 students in grades 7 through 12.  CJS Architects is providing design services for the renovations, alterations and additions of Phase 2B of the Rochester Joint School Construction Board’s Facilities Modernization Program under a multi-phase project. 

Renovations and Alterations of the existing Monroe High School ; The existing Boy’s Gymnasium will be renovated to become the Cafeteria Seating Area,  The existing Girl’s Gymnasium will be renovated to become the 7/8 Grade Gym,  Renovated Special Education Resource Room.  Major building additions include the following: New multi-use Two Station Gymnasium, New Weight Room/Fitness Room,  New Public Lobby and corridors.

New Boy’s and Girl’s locker rooms and shower facilities. New Athletic Department Offices (P.E. Instructors, Coaches, etc.). New Site Work: Reconfigured multi-purpose outdoor athletic facility, including all weather playfield and walking track, Grandstand (500 spectators), New Scoreboard, goalposts, netting and other customary athletic equipment, New parking lot along Averill Avenue.