W.A. Perry Middle School
2600 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
Telephone: 803/256-6347
Principal: Demetria Clemons
Assistant Principal: Selina Latimore
Assistant Principal: Chaddrick Meyers

Visit our web page at perry.rcsd1.org

View the W.A. Perry 2005 Report Card

ENROLLMENT: 496
GENERAL LOCATION: Columbia
MASCOT: Eagle
SCHOOL COLORS: Garnet & Blue
GRADES: 6-8
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21

SENDS STUDENTS TO: C.A. Johnson High, gr. 9-12

OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS:
Computer-assisted instruction; introduction to computers
Diagnostic/remedial services
Skill-level grouping; grade-level teaming approach
String music
Keyboarding
Teen Living
Band
Chorus
Gifted and talented program
MEGSSS (Mathematics Education for Gifted Secondary School Students)
Art
Dance
Drama
Interest clubs/activities
Advisor/advisee program
French
Spanish

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
Computer literacy
After-school tutoring
Volleyball and basketball
Civil Air Patrol
Track
Cheerleading
Tennis

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
Academic Team/Odyssey of the Mind
Math Superstars
Pride Student
Renaissance Program
Math Meet
Spelling Bee
Science Fair
Declamation contest
Student Recognition Day
Student of the Week
PACT incentive program
SECME
Honor Roll incentive program
International Day

FACULTY INFORMATION:
Average experience of 12 years
63% have master's degrees or advanced degrees

UNIQUE ASSETS:
Astronaut Charles Bolden is an alumnus of the school.
Schoolwide Title I program
School Resource Officer
W.A. Perry Task Force - No. 1 in the state and No. 3 in the nation
Parenting Room

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Parent-Teacher Association
PLUS (People Lending Us Support) School Volunteer Program
Adopt-A-School Program
W.A. Perry Task Force
Lunch Pals
City Year
Koban
Renaissance Program business partners

DIRECTIONS:
Leaving S.A.B., turn left on Laurel St., proceed on Laurel to Two-Notch Rd.. Turn left on Two-Notch Rd.. Travel approximately one (1) mile and turn left on Grammy St.. School is approximately ½ mile on the right.---(1.8 mi.)