Education

Preschools

Perry Central Early Learning Center
Perry Central Elementary School, Leopold
843-5122
Age of children: Age 4 by July 1 of the year preceding the school year

Lincoln Hills Development North Perry County Head Start
Perry Central School grounds
Leopold
843-4800
Age of children: Age 3 to 5 by July 1

Lincoln Hills Development South Perry County Head Start
1830 Tell St., Tell City
547-8463, 547-9464 or 547-9457
Age of children: Ages 3 to 5 by July 1

Tots Lots Inc.
802 10th St., Evangelical United Church of Christ, Tell City
Phone: 547-7059 (church office) or 547-8367 (director’s home)
Age of children: Ages 3-5

Glory Bees Preschool
802 13th St., First Baptist Church, Tell City
547-2270
Age of children: 3-5

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Public Schools

Expenditures Per Pupil - Perry County Public Schools

Year	Tell City-Troy Twp Constant 1987-88 Dollars	Tell City-Troy Twp School Corp	Cannelton Constant 1987-88 Dollars	Cannelton City Schools	Perry Central Constant 1987-88 Dollars	Perry Central Com Schools Corp
1987-88	$3,311	$3,311	$3,524	$3,524	$3,957	$3,957
1988-89	$3,596	$3,762	$3,830	$4,007	$3,657	$3,826
1989-90	$3,587	$3,932	$4,094	$4,487	$3,609	$3,956
1990-91	$3,787	$4,378	$4,589	$5,305	$3,591	$4,151
1991-92	$3,647	$4,352	$4,496	$5,365	$3,643	$4,347
1992-93	$3,655	$4,497	$4,501	$5,538	$3,644	$4,483
1993-94	$3,837	$4,844	$4,500	$5,681	$3,831	$4,836
1994-95	$4,192	$5,443	$4,442	$5,768	$3,956	$5,137
1995-96	$3,857	$5,144	$4,441	$5,924	$3,781	$5,043
1996-97	$4,266	$5,853	$4,499	$6,172	$3,818	$5,238
1997-98	$4,431	$6,188	$4,759	$6,646	$4,561	$6,369
1998-99	$4,441	$6,309	$4,807	$6,829	$7,646	$10,863
1999-00	$4,858	$7,099	$5,790	$8,460	$5,161	$7,542
2000-01	$5,411	$8,180	$5,501	$8,316	$5,139	$7,769
2001-02	$5,115	$7,870	$6,171	$9,494	$5,173	$7,958
2002-03	$5,267	$8,280	$6,423	$10,098	$5,080	$7,987
2003-04	$5,180	$8,322	$7,630	$12,257	$5,133	$8,246
All funds includes Debt Service and Capitol Outlay but not funds 130-159 (transfer funds).   Constant dollars are inflation adjusted using CPIU (US City Consumer Price Index).
Indiana Accountability System for Academic Progress ©2005 Indiana Department of Education
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Cannelton City Schools
Grades: K – 12

• St. Michael Building: Grades K – 2
• Myers Building: Grades 3 – 6
• Cannelton Junior-Senior High School: Grades 7 - 12

Enrollment 2002-03: 264
Number of teachers: 22
Percentage of teachers with master’s degree: 73 percent
Curriculum: comprehensive general, college-preparatory, cooperative vocational and special education
Features: state-of-the-art computer lab equipment; Internet access on a T1 line; two-way video communication bandwidth and equipment; a comprehensive Plato-Wasatch electronic system of content for all subjects to supplement and enforce basic standards in reading, mathematics, social studies and science; assorted extracurricular activities
Cannelton ISTEP Scores
Cannelton Calendar
Comprehensive Cannelton City Schools Data

Perry Central Schools
Grades: K – 12

• Perry Central Elementary: Grades PK – 6; 638 enrolled (‘02 – ’03)
• Perry Central Junior-Senior High School: Grades 7 – 12; 539 enrolled (‘02 – ’03)

Total Enrollment 2002-03: 1,177
Number of teachers: 72
Percentage of teachers with master’s degree: 72 percent
Curriculum: comprehensive programs for preschool through high-school
Features: courses of study include general, academic or Indiana Academic Honors Diploma; Jr.- Sr. High electives include industrial technology, agriculture, business, home economics, foreign languages, art and music; Perry County Area Vocational Cooperative (juniors and seniors may leave campus and take vocational classes at other county high schools); assorted extracurricular activities
Perry Central ISTEP Scores
Comprehensive Perry Central School Corporation Data

Tell City-Troy Township School
Grades: PK – 12

• William Tell Elementary: Grades PK – 5; 807 enrolled (‘02 – ’03)
• Tell City Junior High School: Grades 6 – 8; 417 enrolled (‘02 – ’03)
• Tell City High School: Grades 9 – 12; 486 enrolled (‘02 – ’03)

Total Enrollment 2002-03: 1,710
Number of teachers: 113
Curriculum: comprehensive general education curriculum
Features: emphasis is placed upon language arts, math and science; vocational school studies (for junior and senior year level) include heating and air-conditioning, automotive, building trades, health occupations, consumer homemaking and business
Tell City-Troy ISTEP Scores
Tell City-Troy Calendar
Comprehensive Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation Data

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Private Schools

Agape Christian Academy
Grades: PK – 12
Enrollment: 2002-03 — 56
Number of Teachers: 11
Church Affiliation: Agape Community Church
Curriculum: ABEKA program stressing phonics in the instruction of English and language arts, mathematics and science
Comprehensive Agape Christian Academy Data

Cornerstone Christian School
Grades: K – 12
Enrollment: 2002-03 — 13
Church affiliation: Ministry of Freewill Baptist Church
Curriculum: basic fundamentals of education, phonics, mathematics, English, computer skills and Bible study
Comprehensive Cornerstone Christian School Data

Bristow Christian Academy
Grades: K – 12
Enrollment: 2002-03 — 8
Church affiliation: Ministry of Bristow United Pentecostal Church
Bristow Christian Academy Data

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Continuing Education

Perry County Learning Academy
Having begun operation in late 2003, the Perry County Learning Academy provides individuals who have dropped out of high school with the opportunity to obtain both credit recovery and a High School diploma. The center, which is equipped with high-tech equipment, offers students flexible hours with personal instruction. The Academy, which is located in the Schergens Center in Tell City, is a cooperative project of each of the three school systems within the county. For information on the Perry County Learning Academy, call 812-547-6942.

Ivy Tech State College
812-547-7915

• Students can earn an associate degree in applied science, a degree in business administration or one in office administration
• Vocational training opportunities include a technical certificate in welding or industrial maintenance
• Distance education classes are offered in conjunction with Evansville’s location
• Internet classes that allow students to work from their home or office
• Transfer of credits with Vincennes University, the University of Southern Indiana and other state universities
• Area high school students can also earn Ivy Tech college credits through select dual credit offerings with high schools
• Apprenticeship training classes and the popular Senior Scholars classes for retired Indiana residents age 60 and over

Community Learning Center of Perry County

In cooperation with the Perry County Learning Partnership, the Community Learning Center of Perry County is dedicated to delivering programs that respond to individual, community, workforce and economic development needs. Bringing additional higher education opportunities to Perry County, the Community Learning Center offers courses at a local site without traveling to a university’s campus. The Community Learning Center operates through Indiana State University (fiscal agent) and the South Central Educational Association. For more information, call 812-547-6883.

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GED

For individuals without a high school diploma who want to pursue a GED, there are different avenues available. For information, contact:

• Lincoln Hills Development Corporation - 812-547-3435

Day Care

Bright Beginnings Children’s Services
1012 31st St., Tell City
547-2389
Age of children: State licensed for toddler through age 12. Children with special needs are welcome.

Perry Central Lights-On After School
Leopold
843-5122
Age of children: Preschool through sixth grade

Rainbow Cottage
1140 31st St., Schergens Center, Tell City
547-6414
Age of children: Preschool through fifth grade

Source: The Perry County News, Discover Perry County; Indiana Department of Education

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