Project Based Learning

This past summer, Perry Central was fortunate to host the Buck Institute for a Project-Based Learning Workshop.  Project-Based learning is a way to bring authentic learning into the classroom.  Students get to solve a real-world problem over time, work as a team, think critically and creatively and then present their product to a real audience!  When our team traveled to New York to see their Poly-Tech program, they coined these type of projects as  Industry Challenges!

We are fortunate to have many Industry Challenges happening at Perry Central throughout the school year.  Mr. Gehlhausen and Mr. Niehaus just had a competition to see what students could create the best biodegradable product from the 3D Printer.  The winner of the first round was a biodegradable medicine bottle.  Commodore Manufacturing is project based learning on steroids, solving industry challenges daily.

Project Based Learning (or Industry Challenges) do not only have to happen in the vocational classes, but in any class!  Part of the same grant opportunity that brought the Buck Institute to Perry Central, also gives us the opportunity to develop more lessons like this, with a little incentive!   Teachers who develop a project and carry it out to fruition can earn $500 per project.  Also written in the grant is the opportunity for the business or community group to earn $500 as well, for being a partner.

If you are interested (or need some help) developing a project like this, we would LOVE to help!  It is a great way to bring authenticity to the classroom - and a little cash in your pocket!  Just email Jody for more details!


Important Information:

Faculty Meeting - We will have a faculty meeting at 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13th.  We will have breakfast and a lot of great conversation!

You're Invited - In an effort to spread the Surprise and Delight throughout our school, we would like to create a committee to look at how we can better incorporate fun/competition into our junior high house system and for students in grades 9-12.  If you would like to help us with this work, we would like to invite you to a meeting this Friday morning (November 15th)  at 7:30 a.m. in the high school library!  Hope to see many of you there!  Please see Jody if you have questions!

Diversity Training - Tuesday, November 19th, we will have an after-school meeting from 3:15 - 4:15 for diversity training.  This is a corporation wide opportunity.  Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

9th Grade Field Trip - Monday, November 18th is the 9th grade field trip.  All 9th grade students will be visiting a couple of colleges that day.  Thank you to Dana for organizing this trip!

ASVAB - This Thursday is the ASVAB test.  Dana will be sending out a list of students who plan to participate.  She does not anticipate this being more than 25 students. The test will be the first four periods of the day.

Veterans Day - Monday, November 11th is Veterans Day.  We are excited to host Harriet Neill, a Tell City native and 1st Lieutenant in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps.  Juniors and seniors will be invited to attend the event.  The High School band and Cub Scout Pack 191 will be participating as well.  Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving!


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