Acceleration

Academic acceleration occurs when a student is not only doing the caliber of work necessary to be promoted to the next grade or enrolled in the next course, but also demonstrates an ability level similar to (or above) that of the students in that next grade level, subject, or course.

Perry Local Schools offers whole-grade acceleration, subject acceleration, and early entrance. Whole-grade acceleration refers to when a student 'skips' a grade level. Subject acceleration occurs when a student enrolls in an academic subject at a higher level than his or her age peers. Early entrance occurs when a student enters kindergarten before meeting district set age qualifications.

An acceleration evaluation committee will determine if a student qualifies for whole grade acceleration, subject acceleration, or early entrance. Using a process approved by the Ohio Department of Education, the committee shall be responsible for conducting a fair and thorough evaluation of the student, taking into consideration the student's own thoughts on a possible accelerated placement.

Any student, parent/guardian, or staff member may refer a student for evaluation for possible accelerated placement. Referral forms may be obtained from any building office or by clicking the link below. Applications can be turned into any building office.

Click For: Acceleration Application

Click For: Procedures for Acceleration