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School Information
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Pittsburgh Perry High School is a Traditional Academy magnet school located in Pittsburgh's Perry North community. Applications must be submitted, in person, during the General Magnet Registration period.
The Traditional Academy environment requires students to adhere to strict regulations governing behavior, attendance, attire, punctuality and self-control. The instructional program is designed around the District's comprehensive curriculum.
Math and Science is a separate magnet at Pittsburgh Perry Traditional Academy. Students learn scientific research procedures, applicable to math and science subjects. Advanced mathematics through Calculus II and Chemistry II, Physics II, Biology II and Biotechnology are available.
More information about school programs, procedures and expectations is available in the School Handbook.
Percentage of students at Proficient/Advanced levels on PSSA Reading and Math Tests:
Enrollment:
| Total Students: |
639 |
| African-American: |
449 (70.27%) |
| American Indian: |
0 (0.00%) |
| Asian: |
0 (0.00%) |
| Hispanic: |
2 (0.31%) |
| Multi-Racial: |
34 (5.32%) |
| White: |
154 (24.10%) |
| Male Students: |
315 (49.30%) |
| Female Students: |
324 (50.70%)
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Enrollment information is updated on the first day of each month. Enrollment figures may change based on student transfers and new registrations. At the beginning of the school year, enrollment data may be less accurate until the official state recognized membership date (20 days after the start of school). |
Quick Facts:
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Students must agree to respect themselves, their teachers and their peers.
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Mentoring for ninth graders.
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Community of Caring.
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Carnegie Math tutorial.
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Many activities, including student government, theatre arts, interscholastic and intramural sports, peer helpers, Perry PEARLS & Perry Gents, poetry club and much more.
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A variety of drama and musical experiences. |
Special Education Programs:
Priorities:
Prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century
Utilize data to determine the needs of students
Create communities of learners through looping and block scheduling
Monitor student attendance, behavior and grades
Emphasize cross content literacy through reading, writing, and research
Expand the Social Studies program to include ethics
Support academics through a strong arts program
Offer the widest range of Advanced Placement classes
Enhance counseling support with reduced student to counselor ratio
Provide leadership training
Establish mentoring and Big Brother/Sister programs
Partner with local universities, community organizations and businesses
Support and encourage students' academic, personal and career goals
Program features:
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Math/Science magnet program
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Biotech/Green certification
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World Language certification
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Microsoft Office certification
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Band, Choral, Guitar and Piano music programs
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Ethics courses
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Leadership training
Community service projects
Mentoring and Big Brothers/Sisters programs
EAP, NovaNET, and SES (Huntington)
Theatre and Creative Arts
Ceramics, Jewelry, and Visual Arts
A variety of extra-curricular opportunities
STUDENT SUPPORT
Contact with parents: administration, counselors, teachers
Mentoring program
9th and 10th grades
Monthly meetings
Monitoring academics through testing and grades
Academic workshops / Tutoring seminars
Quarterly review of grades / Parent meetings / Interventions – GPA below 2.0
CHOICES / Career training
11th and 12th grades – Seminars
CHOICES
PSSA / SAT Prep
College applications
Scholarships / Financial aid
Promise ready
Interventions: academic support through counseling, tutoring placements, student academic contracts (EAP, SES/Huntington)
Extracurricular programs / clubs and activities
Admission requirements:
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Attendance, discipline, and grades mirror current Board of Education requirements
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a magnet application
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Perry magnet contract, signed by the student, parent, and school administrator
Maintain magnet status:
In order to maintain magnet status, a student must:
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85% (2009) – 90% (2010) attendance
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2.0 grade point average
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Appropriate behavior, as outlined in the magnet contract and the Pittsburgh Promise
Students who do not comply with the contract will have their magnet status rescinded.
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