Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts

Arrival & Dismissal
The safety of our students at Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts is our first priority. We ask that you review and follow the guidelines for daily arrival and dismissal of students. As always, we thank you for your continued support and cooperation in helping to keep our students safe. Please call the office if you have any questions and/or concerns. Map and More...

School Transportation
The MDCPS Department of Transportation has enhanced their homepage providing online tools for parents and students to verify their access to transportation services. These enhancements and tools and be used to determine eligibility for school bus services by verifying transportation boundaries & student distance. Please visit the website following the link below to learn more about school information, transportation boundaries, and other related information. Transportation Website

MDPLS Summer Reading
Between June 4th and August 13th, read for fun and prizes this summer! Every 30 minutes you spend reading or listening to a book earns you an entry into a prize drawing at the end of the challenge. The more you read, the greater your chances of winning! eBooks, eAudiobooks, comic books, magazines, reading to your child - all reading counts.
MDPLS Summer Reading 2022

Summer Reading Program
Find a story you love this summer! Browse through the online catalog and other resources to find an eBook or audiobook you will love. Resoures include Destiny Discover, World Book eBooks, Infobase eBooks, myOn eBooks, TeachingBooks, and MDPLS.
M-DCPS K-12 Summer Reading Program

MDPLS Summer Tutoring
During the summer, children who are not reading or participating in other learning activities can suffer from the loss of valuable academic skills and knowledge gained during the school year. Participating in the Library's free Homework Help & Tutoring Program can help prevent summer learning loss and set students up for a successful new school year.
Homework Help & Tutoring Information

Orientation Packet
We would like to welcome our future students and families to Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts. We are committed to providing a safe haven for young people's imagination in a professional learning environment. Dedicated to the arts in education, all students are inspired to strive for excellence and overcome barriers in order to ultimately achieve their potential as responsible adults. Please take a moment to review our orientation packet which includes much more information about our programs and other activities.
Orientation Packet

Student Registration
The upcoming school year will be here soon! Panther Families... do you know or have a child that is ready for Kindergarten? Following the links below, you will find the student registration checklist and associated forms for M-DCPS. Please stop by the school's office to register your Kindergarten child for the next school year. Please share this information with your neighbors and extended family members. Thank you for your continued assistance and support. Follow this link to view the checklist and forms.
English | Spanish | Creole

Reading Scholarship
A reading scholarship account is available to help students in grades 3-5 who struggle with Reading. The program, administered by Step Up For Students, offers parents access to education savings accounts, worth $500 each, to pay for part-time tutoring, summer and after-school literacy programs, instructional materials, and curriculum related to reading or literacy. Starting this school year, families apply for Reading Scholarship Accounts through an online portal. Refer to the link below for more detailed information on the Reading Scholarship Account, eligibility, and directions for application.
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National Magnet Certification
Magnet Schools of America (MSA), a national organization representing over 4,340 Magnet schools and programs, annually recognizes Magnet schools and programs for their commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent/community involvement. Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts is recognized by the Magnet Schools of America as a Certified National Magnet School.

Join the PTA!
The Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is made up of the PTA Board, teachers, staff and volunteers. Our busy PTA is always looking for volunteers and project chairpersons. We welcome parents, grandparents, and friends into our classrooms for help with special projects. Interested? Join the PTA!

Follow the PTA!

Hello Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts Parents and Staff! The PTA has a Facebook Page. Please take a moment to visit, then like and follow us for all the latest news, photos, and event information. #perrineistheplaceforme

Stay Connected!
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has the ability to communicate quickly and effectively with parents through automated voice-message, email, push notifications and text. Accurate and up-to-date parent contact information is critical to receiving important outreach and emergency messages from the District and your child's school. Your contact information must be updated at your school. For more information, click on one of the following links.
Flyer: English | Spanish | Creole
Mobile Application Download: Apple | Android

You Shop, Amazon Gives!
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Perrine Elementary School PTA whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support your PTA by starting your shopping by vising Amazon.

Parent Volunteers
Dear Parent Volunteers, As a reminder, you must ensure that your volunteer status is updated for the current and upcoming school year. Please follow these instructions in order to obtain your volunteer number. Once you obtain your volunteer number, you must come to Perrine Academy to show your ID for final approval. Follow these steps to become a school volunteer: -> Visit the the Office of Community Engagement's site.

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