Attraction and Retention of Students Dr. Denton Santarelli, Superintendent Dr. Heather Cruz, Deputy Superintendent July 9, 2015

School Choice What are the variables that drive school choice? – Safety – Culture – Communication – Extra-Curricular – District Reputation – Academics

Safety School safety line Text a Tip Safe Routes to School School resources officers – High Schools Health professionals Emergency preparedness plans Truancy Officers

Culture K – 8 Schools Comprehensive high schools Close to home Robust programming – Arts – CTE – PE

Culture Strong relationships Social events and gatherings Field Trips Extra Services – KidZone Student Voice

Communication Personal communication Teacher/Family School Messenger Website The Pulse Social Media

Extra-Curricular Elementary – Athletics – Volunteer Opportunities/Civic Engagement – Clubs – Student Council – CTSO’s

Extra-Curricular High School – Sports programs – Diverse club offerings – Student Council – Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s) – Arts – Student – Unified Sports

Robust Academics 95% graduation rate A-rated district A-rated schools High performing students $54 M in scholarship dollars Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate Dual Enrollment Internships

Peoria Has Choice Ironwood High School International Baccalaureate Canyon Leadership Academy Copperwood Center for Differentiated Instruction Desert Harbor Arts Leading Learning Foothills Fine Arts Academy Heritage STEM Santa Fe Spanish Immersion Peoria Traditional School Accelerated Academy at Vistancia Advanced Gifted Academy at Apache MET Professional Academy University High at Sunrise Mountain

QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION