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A Measure of Success.Perry Local SchoolsQuality Profile2016-2017A successful school district places a high degree of importance on ensuring that all children have theopportunity to reach their full potential inside and outside of the classroom. This profile helps characterizethe overall educational value of our school district in areas that matter most in our community.

AcademicsPerry Local School District provides world-class learning ina highly personalized, small school setting.Perry High School Students enrolled in courses with the potential to earn college creditthrough Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or College Credit Plus Different AP courses taken by our students % of juniors participating in a college entrance exam (ACT, SAT) % of seniors participating in a college entrance exam (ACT, SAT)Perry Middle School High school credits earned by PMS students Students participating in Credit Flex course options Students participating in online courses60125-170-21162020206 203151443% 100% *74% 65%26817102811920Perry Elementary School % of third grade students meeting the Third Grade98% 99%Reading Guarantee (TGRG) Third and fourth grade students enrolled in daily Spanish8594 % of students reading at grade level: KindergartenNA 93% 1st GradeNA 81% 2nd GradeNA 74% 3rd GradeNA 72%6NA 66% 4th Grade1 17Authentic Learning20 -205 6Opportunities 201 201Academic DecathlonBelieve in OhioCommunity Giving GardenCredit FlexDesign Learning K-12EntrepreneurshipEnvirothonGame DesignInternshipsInvention Eng-inuity ConventionJunior Battle BotsPerry High School’s Ranking AmongNaviancethe Nation’s 22,000 Public High Schools byPerry Service Learning (PSL)U.S. News & World ReportALPHA Project2015-2016 Ohio Ranking - #62 National Ranking - #1439 (Silver Medal)RoboticsShare Your Genius Exhibition2016-2017 Ohio Ranking - #59 National Ranking - #1411 (Silver Medal)World Language Instruction K-1215 17*All juniors now required to take ACTClick here to learn more.

ArtsParticipation in interdisciplinary arts such as Visual Art, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts andIndustrial Arts inspires students’ creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Student Competitions &Performance Opportunities6 701 201215 1620 20Pirate Nation NewsVideo CompetitionsPerry High ProductionsCleveland Clinic eXpressions ProgramFCCLA Regional and State CompetitionHigh School Winter and Spring ConcertsHigh School Fall Play/Spring MusicalMiddle School Winter and Spring ConcertsMiddle School Spring MusicalKindergarten Graduation1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade ProgramsOMEA District 7 Solo and Ensemble EventOMEA Large Group Adjudicated EventOMEA District 7 Honors BandOMEA District 7 Honors ChoirLCMEA Marching Band“A Night of Music and Dance” ConcertNational Ten Day Film ChallengeMarching Band Stadium ConcertMemorial Day Parade PerformanceBucs Senior Citizens Luncheon and ShowDisney World Tour and PerformancesCommencement BandJazz Band PerformancesCleveland Youth Wind SymphonyFox 8 News Morning ShowShow Choir FestivalLCMEA Choir FestivalsDistrict-wide Art ShowSchool-wide MuralsLake/Geauga County Art ShowOhio Governor’s Art ShowOnline Literary MagazinePower of the PenCVC Honors ChoirBattle Bots & Junior Battle BotsFuture CityLexus Eco-ChallengeNEO Band Invitational at Severance HallCourse Offerings in the ArtsPES PMS PHS2015-2016 1019192016-2017 101617Awards Recognitions6 701 201215 01602 2John Philip Sousa AwardBand & Choir Director’s AwardLouis Armstrong Jazz AwardMarine Corps Semper Fidelis AwardWCLV Classical MEA High School Music StarHigh School Band Service Award WinnerFuture Chefs CompetitionDistrict Spelling BeeVEX Robotics CompetitionSons of the American Revolution (WRHS)PEEP of the Year AwardJames Hope Memorial AwardGreg Mullins AwardArchie Griffin AwardTri-M Music Honors SocietyNational Choral AwardRockwell Automation’s Java Script CompetitionLexus Eco ChallengeInvention Eng-inuity ConventionKent State University Solar Sprint Challenge14 203737Click here to learn more.

Student Leadership & ActivitiesA well-rounded education includes awide variety of opportunities.www.perry-lake.orgStudent Leadership Organizations & ActivitiesHours Invested by Students forCommunity ServiceStudents Participating in SchoolSponsored Extracurricular Activities2015-20162016-201770%72%6701 201215 016022Academic DecathlonArt ClubBig Brothers/SistersChess ClubDrill TeamPES Extra StepPMS Girls in ScienceGirl ScoutsGood News ClubJunior Great BooksJust RunKids Care ClubMighty GirlsNational Honor SocietyNewspaper ClubPEEP’s PatrolPerry Film AcademyP-FitREACHRoboticsSADDSAVEScience FairScience OlympiadSki ClubSTEMStudent AmbassadorsPMS Student AdvisoryStudent CouncilSummer StretchUnited Way ClubVarsity ClubVideo ClubYearbook ClubPMS Environmental Club32 33Click here to learn more.

Fiscal StewardshipFinancial responsibility ensures that the majority of fundingis spent on classroom instruction.Perry Local School District’s excellent recordkeeping has qualified it,once again, for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.Click here to learn more.41 years sincefortheanDistricthas been on the ballotoperating levyExpenditure Per Pupil2015-20162016-2017 13,687 13,618.the highest per pupil expenditureand the lowest tax rate in the countyDigital LearningPerry Local Schools will continuously adapt, integrate, and maintainappropriate technologies to enhance learning and maximize our capacityfor success in the 21st Century.Online AssessmentsConducted by K-12 Students2015-20162016-2017682688527601 -201215 016022 % of teachers implementing Google ClassroomNA % of seniors participating in one online course or more during theirK-12 experience18% 25% High school students participating in Blended Learning Courses3065%25Click here to learn more.

Parent & Community InvolvementEducational experiences are enhanced by partnerships betweenthe school district and community.Joint Ventures WithCommunity OrganizationsADAMHS BoardAlliance for Working Together (AWT)Amvets Post 1971Astro Manufacturing and DesignBroadmoorCardinal Woods RehabilitationComponent Repair TechnologiesConfectionary CupboardCrossroadsDQ Grill & ChillDr. Frank SailorsEastern Lake County Chamber of CommerceEnvironmental Learning CenterFredon CorporationHands On Physical TherapyHolden ArboretumJergens ManufacturingJim Belding MonumentsKathleen J Miller and AssociatesLake County FarmparkLake County GazetteLake County General Health DistrictLake County Sheriff’s OfficeLake County Tax ServiceLake Erie CollegeLake Health HospitalsLake MetroparksLakeland BioscienceLakeland Community CollegeLakeland Nursing DepartmentLayton Physical TherapyLubrizol CorporationMadison Veterinary ClinicMartha Holden Jennings FoundationMoving Ahead ServicesNAMINorth Ridge Veterinary HospitalPainesville Quick Care CenterPerry Alumni AssociationPerry CenterPerry Community/Senior CenterPerry Economic Development CouncilPerry Fire DepartmentPerry FoundationPerry Historical SocietyPerry Nuclear Power PlantPerry Police DepartmentPerry Public LibraryPerry RecreationPerry Women’s LeagueR. W. Sidley, Inc.Rabbit Run TheaterSignature HealthThen Design ArchitectureTorque Transmissions in FairportTri-C East Interior Design ProgramWilloughby Tech NursingYMCA16 1720 -2015 1620 20Local Scholarships Awarded2015-2016 - 77,5002016-2017 - 82,750District Events &Information MeetingsFamily Fun Night/Book FairYoung Author Day/Book FairMeet the TeacherParent Night (REACH)Parent Palooza6th Grade Camp MeetingRegistration NightsMath NightCollege Information NightFinancial Aid Information NightTransition MeetingsRegistration NightsCCP Information NightBand Parents MeetingJump StartSchool Year KickoffParent Teacher Conferences5th Grade PicnicParent Advisory GroupPTA MeetingsParent OrientationsNew Student/Freshmen OrientationParent/Athletic MeetingsELL Community GroupNHS Parent information nightOpen HouseSpanish speaking parent nightSpanish speaking engagement nightEnglish classesLiteracy NightOne School, One Book project6701 201215 01602230 31New Parent/Community Volunteers2015-2016 - 1212016-2017 - 2194758Perry families are the heart of our community. Additionally, our robust relationships with Lake Countybusinesses serve as a foundation to afford students an authentic venue for real-world learning.Click here to learn more.

Student ServicesA variety of services provide options to ensure all students receiveindividualized instruction, enrichment, and support.6701 201215 1620 20 % of students on an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) % of students on a 504 Plan % of identified gifted students served10% 10%7% 8%58% 80% Students completing an internship Students participating in Perry Works (Career Guidance) Students exiting English Language Learner (ELL)support services by reaching English Proficiency Staff members participating in wellness programming391217216721753 14% 14%12% 8%13% 7%14% 10%PMS - % of students receiving Math TutoringPMS - % of students receiving Reading TutoringPES - % of students receiving Math TutoringPES - % of students receiving Reading TutoringClick here to learn more.Student EnrollmentStaff LeadershipPerry Local Schools is committed to providing ongoing, highquality, professional development, and to recruiting the finestteachers and staff available.Student to Teacher Ratio2015-20162016-201716:117:11520160-21620 % of teachers hold extra-curricular supplemental positions77% 66% % of teachers have a Master’s Degree or higher in theircontent area Hours of continuing education units completed by staffduring the school year85% 85%431170-2594Click here to learn more.

From the SuperintendentMany variables determine how well a school district performs, butnothing has more of a positive impact than community support.Thank you for taking the time to review this year’s edition of the Quality Profile. While we allknow Perry Local is a great school system, where amazing learning happens, we will alwaysstrive to get better every day.The Quality Profile is a report to help monitor our District’s current levels of accomplishment. The eight categories included in thispublication have been mutually agreed upon by districts throughout Ohio. The indicators within each of these areas have been developedlocally in collaboration with the staff and select members of our community. We collect this information annually and compile it in theQuality Profile to show our trends.I genuinely appreciate the opportunity to serve as the superintendent of Perry Local Schools, and I excitedly look forward to working witheach and every one of you to provide our students with the best possible educational experience.Dr. Jack ThompsonSuperintendentMission Statement:"Inspire all students to achieve personal excellence, pursueworld-class standards and be self-directed, lifelong learners."Perry Local Schools4325 Manchester RoadPerry, Ohio 44081440-259-9200www.perry-lake.orgSuperintendent: Dr. Jack ThompsonChief Financial Officer: Lew GalantePerry Local School District DirectoryBoard of Education Office.440-259-9200Perry High School.440-259-9300Perry Middle School.440-259-9500Perry Elementary School.440-259-9600Supported by the Alliance for High Quality EducationNON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGEPA I DMENTOR, OHPERMIT NO. 235CURRENT RESIDENTPERRY, OH 440814325 Manchester RoadPerry, OH 44081

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