Commodore Perry School

I am also a parent of a junior high student. What I would say to sum it up is we have children rasing children. I had witnessed first hand what happened to a parent and student a couple years ago. I was totally ashamed of our community. I just wish it was so true that we had such a welcoming community. I felt embarrassment & shame that as a community we were able to hurt a family like that. So I would take a good long look in the mirror before we pat ourselves on the back. I hope this family is doing well now. Many times I have wanted to call them and tell them that not all of us think the way some do and I am sorry that happened to them.
--Submitted by a parent

Commodore perry has all12 grades and kindergarden in one location and in one building. It is a rural area that has 3 small boros, and 5 townships that cover a large area. Our state wants to close schools and consolidate into other schools because of declining enrollment and to cut costs. We have accelerated declining enrollment caused by some few people that want to be in control. The make new residents feel unwelcome and especially if they think someone new might want to participate in school activity.s. The gang together telling untrue storys and lies and put them down. People are taking thier children out of cP and sending them to other schools. I hate to see CP get closed down sooner because of that. The children are spending too much time on the schoolbus now. I.

This school does have caring teachers and they do try hard for academics, however it's some of the families in the community that ruien it . They slander people and teach their children to hate right along with them. Our private school bus has grown in such numbers from other families fleeing this school for the same reason. We have a regular full size bus picking the children up . It is the problem with the parents not the teachers. This school could be on it's way to closing the doors due to PA cut backs. This school is very small. Sometimes that may not be such a great thing.
--Submitted by a parent

I am someone who has 2 kids in this school district and let me tell you I was surprised by the negative comments. The negative comments were written by the same person. The academics are great, small school, small classes and the community as a whole pulls together for those in need or who have had tragedies. The PTO as a whole is great with many members who volunteer their time making it possible for elementary students to go on AWESOME field trips every year. I would definately recommend this school and the friendly environment it offers to kids and parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I am someone who has MOVED into the district and have not found the "cliquiness" the previous posters have stated. I am highly offended by some of the comments below stating if you are a whitecollar - to me that shows the attitude that may have caused the dislike towards those reviewers. I have found keeping an open mind works wonders. Yes, CP is a Title 1 school, but that does not make it a bad school. It only means the economics of the area aren't the greatest. For a small school, they are one of the top performers in the county - above Grove City and the local private schools. You get what you put forth :)
--Submitted by a parent

I feel confident in the academics but the social behavior of some of the parents leaves a lot to be desired.My daughter was bullied by a parents/classmates to the point we had to remove her to be placed in a private school. As the previous comment suggests that these families have been here for generations doesn't excuse the improper behavior. I feel this school is not offering a good social development of the students. The children only live what they learn from the parents. A whitecollor professional should stay out of this school district if possible,Grove City may be a good fit because you have the college with an abundant amount of educated proffestionals.Hermitage would also be a choice like the previous comment suggested.Personally I'd pick Cranberry if had to do it all over again.Just a thought to save your investment in home values and good environ. for your child.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of Commodore Perry and as the previous commenter suggested, this is a small rural school. It is a very small town and most families have known each other for generations. The staff is wonderful and really dedicated to helping students succeed. I enter CP during my 9th grade year and loved every minute that I spent there.
--Submitted by a student

This school has great student support. They realy care about kids.
--Submitted by angela, a parent