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Perry
High School
Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates
Perry, IA
Contact Person: Jennifer
Bloxham
Title of Contact: Education Specialist
Contact Information:
1200 18th St.
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
bloxhamjennifer@perry.k12.ia.us
Highlights
(a) – Activities
Employability Skills Training, Leadership Development,
Career Development, Social and Civic Awareness, Community Service
(b) – Outcomes
Increased student attendance
Increased graduation rates
Job placement
Level
9-12
Location
Rural
Funding
State, Work Force Investment Act, Business donations
Demographics
63% Caucasian
35% Hispanic
2% Other People of Color
Program Features
1. Outcome data system
4. Family outreach
5. Community collaboration
6. Aggressive outreach
7. Learning styles/multiple intelligences
8. Positive approaches to discipline
9. Personalized planning
10. Promotes caring relationships
11. Student voice and leadership
12. Non-traditional timelines
13. Innovative academic strategies
14. Mentoring/tutoring
15. Reducing absenteeism
16. Other innovative strategies