Greetings, Cooper City High School Families,

With immense excitement and pride, I welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year at Cooper City High School. We are thrilled to embark on this new journey with you and your scholar(s) for this school year. We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer filled with memorable experiences. Being part of the Cowboy family is a unique and cherished experience. Each member of our community contributes to our legacy of High Expectations, a Tradition of Excellence, and an abiding Cowboy Community Pride. Our exceptional scholars, dedicated faculty and staff, engaged parents, and supportive community partners form the heart and soul of Cooper City High School. Our shared values and relationships are the foundation of our success.

Centered around our theme for this academic year, “Ready for the World…. Inspire One, Empower Many,” we honor our “A"chievements while eagerly embracing a bright future for our Cowboy Community. Our commitment to maintaining Tradition of Excellence remains steadfast, with a focus on providing exceptional academics and fostering a culture of inclusivity and compassion. Please view our course offerings and curriculum guide: https://www.browardschools.com/domain/17894. From AICE Cambridge, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Career and Technical to a vast choice of elective courses, sports, and clubs, there is something for everyone here at CCHS.

The Florida Department of Education released the 2023-2024 school grades, and I am delighted to share that Cooper City High School has achieved an “A” school grade rating once again. Our Cowboy scholars demonstrated an increase in proficiency across content areas, and I couldn't be prouder of our tireless efforts, motivation, and commitment to accelerating the advancement of our scholars. The CCHS graduation rate is 99%, one of the top in the county. 84% of the scholars scored proficiency in Social Studies. 73% of the scholars scored proficient in ELA. This is a 10% increase from the previous year. 64% of the scholars made learning gains in the ELA FAST PM3, and 62% of the lowest 25th percentile made learning gains in ELA. 73% of the scholars scored proficient in math, and we led the district in our Algebra 1 scores. This is an 8% increase from the previous year. 71% of the scholars scored proficient in science.  We are proud to announce that in the graduation class of 2024, 80% of the scholars took an accelerated course, such as AP, AICE Cambridge, and DE. Overall, our acceleration rate increased by 12% from the previous year.

In addition to our “A” rating, Cooper City High School was recognized earlier this year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2024 Best High Schools in the Nation and received the AP School Honor Roll with Access Award from College Board.  The Florida Department of Education designated Cooper City High School a School of Excellence. These outstanding accomplishments and prestigious honors are a true reflection of our collective effort and determination to continue to excel. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Cowboy scholars, teachers, staff, administrators, and the support of our parents and guardians. Congratulations! 

As always, at Cooper City High School, safety and security remain our top priority: if you see something, say something. We all play a role in safety here at CCHS, aiming to provide the highest-quality education in a safe and secure environment.

We will continue accelerating student achievement through innovative programs and pedagogical practices while nurturing a culture of kindness, care, and compassion in a safe and secure environment for all. 

As we step into this new school year together, let's remember that each day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a positive impact. Please review these important reminders to help you and your child have a successful school year here.
I am excited to witness the achievements and milestones that await each of our Cowboy scholars. Thank you for your continued support and trust in us. I appreciate and value your partnership and encourage you to contact me and my team anytime with questions, concerns, and ideas. We are collaborative partners in your child's educational journey, ensuring safety, well-being, and academic success. 

I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and working together to ensure a successful and enriching school year for all our scholars. 

Here's to an outstanding 2024-2025 school year!
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Vera Perkovic
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Cooper City High School
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Bio: Ms. Perkovic has been a Broward County Public Schools educator for the past 20 years. She served as a biology and chemistry teacher for seven years and an administrator for 13 years, 10 of which she has been serving the Cooper City High School community. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Oakland University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University. Both of her parents were educators, so she grew up in an environment where education was always held to a higher standard. Ms. Perkovic is a proud mom of two boys and enjoys spending time with her family.


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