Panther Weekly

We want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to our 9th grade boys' basketball team on their hard-fought victory over Grayson in the county championship game. They showed incredible perseverance, coming back from a 10-point deficit with just four minutes to go, eventually forcing overtime and winning. It was truly a team effort and we couldn't be more proud. Congratulations to both Coach Casey and Coach Brown on a terrific season!

We’re excited to announce that Parkview High School has officially obtained RAMP designation for our School Counseling program from the American School Counselor Association. The RAMP designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary school counseling program. Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with the criteria in the ASCA National Model, a framework for data-informed school counseling programs. Research findings indicate fully implemented school counseling programs are associated with a range of positive student educational and behavioral outcomes. Congratulations Parkview School Counselors!!!

AP art Students, Lauren Blunck, Ayisha Shafi, Nic Park, and Reyona Walter worked collaboratively on the painting "Resilient Roots: Celebrating Black Culture, Family, and Empowerment" last month as part of the community outreach program at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration center. Four schools in Gwinnett county were invited to participate. We were honored to accept the invitation and the students did a beautiful job working together to bring their unique voice and perspective to the painting.

The Black History Month exhibit will be up for the month of February and the celebration, which will include dance, music and art will take place on February 20th.

Great news! Our JV girls soccer team defeated Peachtree Ridge on February 5th, with a score of 2-0! Ashley Cavander-Garcia and Olivia Barcenas both scored goals, with assists from Helena Bizu and Itzel Flores-Garcia. Congratulations Panthers!

We're thrilled to announce the Panther's win against Loganville HS on February 5th! Congratulations to Jahwid Haque, Nathaniel White, Justin Allen, Brian Nguyen, Josif Mathew, Grayson Mayhew – all key players in securing the team's victory.

The JV girls tennis team demonstrated their prowess on February 7th, with a commanding 5-0 triumph over Duluth. Noteworthy players for the Panthers in this victory were FeFe Boatin, Nel Samsan, Raey Henok, Kennedy Godwin, Emery Mangano, Amy Sanchez, and Anusha Hamid.

also on the 7th, the JB boys tennis team exhibited a strong performance, securing a 4-1 victory against Duluth. Leading the charge for the Panthers were Jahwid Haque, Brian Nguyen, Nathaniel White, Justin Allen, Kavan Patel, Ayub Abellera, and Josif Mathew.

Seniors, did you miss the deadline for Senior Portraits, but still want to be included in the yearbook? Want a chance to brag on your accomplishments throughout your time here at Parkview? You still have a chance to shine by purchasing a Senior Spotlight! Visit MyPaymentsPlus by February 20th to make your purchase for just $25.

PARKVIEW CLASS OF 2025 – NOW is the time to order your Official Parkview Senior Jersey at www.scholasticimages.com for it to be delivered in May before you take your senior pictures over the summer!

The online order form is ONLY open until Sunday, March 3rd at 11:59PM and then will not re-open until next year, so don’t miss out on the tradition of wearing it your senior year with your class!

These are NOT just another senior shirt; they are a durable fraternity/sorority style jersey with custom twill sewn on the front and back to show off your school pride, your senior pride, and your last name!

Please call our office at 770-614-9353 with any questions and we can’t wait to continue to celebrate you as a senior next year!!

Keep working on your behavior points! Our next PBIS event will be February 23rd. To participate, you will need 275 points by February 14th. Students who attend Maxwell, Grayson, or are in Dual Enrollment will need 140 points. Keep working on being on time; you are doing great!

We are pleased to announce that our security vestibule is now operational. Please bare with us as we make adjustments during this transitional period. To ensure the smoothest possible experience when entering through the main doors, please pay close attention to the following instructions:

• Ring the bell located on the outside of the main door.
• State your reason for visiting (e.g. attending a meeting, checking out a student, etc.).
• Proceed into the vestibule and place your ID into the card reader (do not push it down).
• Enter the building and collect your visitor badge from the desk.

These measures are intended to maintain a steady traffic flow and enhance the security of our building. Thank you for following the signage and instructions carefully.

Click here for information on Assessment dates.

• Students will be received their course registration sheet on Monday, 2/5 with their core area recommendations pre-printed at the top. Some students will also have elective courses listed if they indicated to their teacher that they wanted to continue in a current course pathway. Students will work with their advisement teacher next week to choose their electives. An elective fair was held on Thursday, 2/1 so students could get a glimpse of the many electives we offer our students. Students may also view the registration hub on the Parkview website to view videos about the different electives.

• All students should have a total of 12 courses (six each semester) indicated on their registration sheet (either pre-printed or signed/circled by PHS Staff on the back of the form).

• Students applying to Maxwell HS of Technology, Grayson Tech, or Dual Enrollment should still register for a total of 12 courses (six each semester) at Parkview. The Parkview Curriculum Office will adjust the Parkview schedule once we have confirmation that the student has been accepted into one of the above programs.

• If a student/parent wants to request a change in placement or level of a course, they must fill out Step 2 of the form and their must be a parent signature for the change to be considered. As a reminder, students should be performing highly or in the A range at the current level before requesting to move up a level in course placement.

• The registration sheet should have been returned to the student's advisement teacher by Friday, 2/9. Students should complete Step 3 of the form and both student and the parent/guardian should sign.

• As are reminder, students are able to view their course requests for the 2024-25 school year through the StudentVue app or through eCLASS and this is how students/parents can verify if a requested change was made. Please understand that the Parkview Curriculum Office will be working on these requests as soon as registration forms are returned to the Advisement teachers by Friday, 2/9 and this may take a couple of weeks to complete!

• Thanks for supporting your student with the registration process so we can have them appropriately scheduled for the 2024-25 school year!

It is almost time to register for classes for the 2024-2025 School Year! Get a head start and review the courses offered for your grade level on the Parkview Website. Click here for the Course Registration Information page.

The week of Feb. 5th, students will be choosing their elective classes. Students should take time to look at the Course Registration Information page on the Parkview website and begin thinking about the electives they would like to take next year. Students currently in 9th and 10th grade who have not started a foreign language should strongly consider beginning their foreign language.

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Earn course credit and $$ while working or gain valuable experience in a paid or unpaid internship.

• No job? No worries. Mrs. Phillips will help you find a job or internship

• Participate 1-4 periods per day, leave school early or come in late-your choice

• You may work or intern anytime during the week to fit your schedule

• Work or intern wherever you choose
• Available to rising juniors and seniors

Want more information about Work Based Learning? Click here or scan the QR code.

Email Mrs. Phillips: Tammy.T.Phillips@gcpsk12.org

or stop by room 2.102 for information or to register.

Visit our Classrooms and labs to learn about exciting educational opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year! February 20, 2024 5 - 7pm. For the 2024-2025 school year apply online via eclass.

• Animation & Digital Media* Architectural Drawing & Design Carpentry (AM only)
• Collision Repair
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Care & Education
• Electronics
• General Automotive
• Technology
• Graphic Design
• HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration) PM only
• Law Enforcement Services/Forensics Manufacturing
• Personal Care Services (Cosmetology)
• Therapeutic Services (Allied Healthcare & CNA)
• *AP Computer Science Principles

Maxwell students earn Career Pathway credit in all programs, and advanced training in preparation for postsecondary education and the job market

1. Safety

2. Environmental Benefits

3. Traffic Congestion Reduction

4. Cost-Effective

5. Promotes Independence & Responsibility

6.Routine and Time Management

Overall, school buses are practical, safe, and an environmentally friendly transportation option. By ensuring Panthers arrive at school safely and on time, they play a vital role in supporting the education system. Riding the bus is an excellent way for your panther to be on time for school.

Bus stops are determined by the address that is on file with the school. You will only be able to ride the bus that is assigned to you at your address unless you have applied for a buss pass.

For transportation questions, please see the GCPS Transportation page.

On the Parent Portal select the student you want to view:

• Click on "ParentVue"
• Click on "Student information"
• There you will find the address of the assigned bus stop, the bus number for the AM and PM routes, and the estimated time of pickup and arrival

• Click on "Student information"
• Click "Additional Information"
• There you will find the address of the assigned bus stop, the bus number for the AM and PM routes, and the estimated time of pickup and arrival

To park on campus you must have already purchased a parking pass, have your vehicle registered with the school, and have your parking sticker visible in your car window. If you don't have a parking pass, you should not be parking on campus, you will be subject to being ticketed or towed.

Unfortunately at this time, there are no parking spots available.

• Urgent Messages can be delivered to the Attendance Office.
• The school does not accept flowers, balloons and other non-school items for delivery to students. No outside food is allowed except packed lunches from home. That means... NO DELIVERIES OF FOOD ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS FROM PARENTS OR DELIVERY SERVICES.

Please remember YOU are responsible for your attendance.

Did You Know?

The Attendance Office is where you can pick up your ADAP certificate(if you took PE/Health in person at Parkview) and your Certificate of Enrollment after you order them on MyPaymentsPlus.

Click here for College Fair information!

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, is an optional aptitude test offered to our juniors and seniors each year. This test is designed to help you discover special skills and potential abilities you may have.

What does the future hold for you?

What types of careers match your interests, skills, and values?

What kind of education do you need to enter an occupation?

These are all important questions, and you can begin taking steps now to find the career that's right for you. Your test results, along with an exploration guide, will help you explore careers and plan your future.

Although the Department of Defense administers this test, you are under no obligation to the military, in any way, to take the ASVAB.

Students will be required to sign up to take the test.

Parkview ASVAB Exam: Spring2024 /Feb. 22

STUDENT SIGN UP IS REQUIRED

ASVAB Student Sign Up

College & Career Center: Book Appointments

For college visits, scholarships & workshops & more: College & Career Calendar

Testing Fee Waivers: Testing Fee Waiver Request

• February 13 - Lab C-131 during all lunch/advisement (4th, 5th, 6th)
• February 29 - Lab C-131 during all lunch/advisement (4th, 5th, 6th)
• March 13 - Lab C-131 during all lunch/advisement (4th, 5th, 6th)
• March 27 - Lab C-131 during all lunch/advisement (4th, 5th, 6th)

The advisement/lunch sessions will take the entire lunch & advisement period, so please bring your lunch with you to the session.

Attention Parents of the Graduating Class of 2025:

If you have a junior who will graduate in May of 2025 then you are invited to attend the Virtual Junior Parent Night Meeting on February 13th at 6:30 PM. The event is sponsored by the PHS Counselors. We will talk about meeting graduation requirements. We will also go over the next steps in preparing students for college and careers. This meeting is a parents’ meeting so parents can help support their students.

Scan QR or click here to Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 914 6809 1025

Passcode: 871383

Each student is assigned a specific counselor. Please see our website to learn about your counselor.

Please click here for information on scheduling an appointment.

Students can schedule an appointment online with their counselor by following this link.

Parkview students, do you need help in Language Arts, Math or Science? Please click on the link below for a schedule of times and locations where you can get help from teachers and peers.

Academic Resources

*Please note that times and dates of athletic events are subject to change. Please check the Parkview Athletics calendar on the Parkview website for updates. Students, please check with your club sponsor with questions about meeting times and locations.

February 12

Varsity Tennis @ 3:30pm

Location: Peachtree Ridge HS, 1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024

February 12

Girls JV @ 5:30pm

Boys JV @ 7:00 pm

Location: North Gwinnett HS, 20 Level Creek Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 12

JV Tennis @ 3:30pm

Location: PHS Tennis Courts

February 13

Dual Enrollment Mandatory Info Sessions - During Advisement Periods

Location: Lab C - 131

Dual Enrollment is available to Juniors and Seniors only

February 13

Varsity Baseball @ 6:00pm

Location: PHS Baseball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 13

Junior Parent Meeting @ 6:30

Location: Zoom

click here to Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 914 6809 1025

Passcode: 871383

February 13

Varsity Tennis @ 3:30pm

Location: PHS Tennis Courts

February 13

Girls Varsity @ 5:30pm

Boys Varsity @ 7:30 pm

Location: PHS Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 14

JV Tennis @ 3:30pm

Location: Norcross HS, 5300 Spalding Dr., Norcross, GA 30092

February 14

Track & Field @ 4:00pm

Location: Parkview Track

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 15-19

Mid-Winter Break Student/Teacher Holidays

All school offices will be closed.

Enjoy your break!

February 15 - 17

Varsity Boys & Girls Wrestling @ 11am

Location: Macon Centreplex, 200 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 15

JV Baseball @ 4:30pm

Freshmen Baseball @ 7:00pm

Location: PHS Baseball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 15

Girls Varsity @ 5:30pm

Boys Varsity @ 7:30 pm

Location: Marist School, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 16

JV Baseball @ 4:30pm

Freshmen Baseball @ 7:00pm

Location: Brookwood HS, 1255 Dogwood Rd SW, Snellville, GA 30078

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 17

Boys JV @ 2:00 pm

Boys Varsity @ 6:00pm

Location: Walton HS,1590 Bill Murdock Rd, Marietta, GA 30062

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 17

Freshmen Baseball @ 11:00am

Location: Dacula HS, 123 Broad St, Dacula, GA 30019

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 17

Varsity Baseball @ 3:00pm

Location: PHS Baseball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

Yearbook prices increase to $99 on January 27th. The book is currently on sale for $94, and is available on Jostens.com or MyPaymentsPlus. Books are selling fast, so secure your copy today!

Location: Delta Flight Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30354

​Time: April 13, 7:30pm to 11pm. You will not be allowed to enter prior to 7:30pm and all students and their dates must leave at 11pm. Please be sure that you have transportation to pick you up no later than 11pm.

Parking: More information will be shared closer to the date of the event.

Tickets / IDs: There are no official tickets for prom. Your name will be on a list at the front door. The list is made from those students that purchased tickets through GoFan. All students and their dates must show a picture ID to enter. You may use your driver's license, your school ID, or the Student Vue App. You cannot enter the prom without an ID. Guests must also enter with the Parkview student that purchased the date ticket.

Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co.

• December 1, 2023 thru January 31, 2024 = $70
• February 1, 2024 thru March 31, 2024 = $85
• April 1, 2024 thru April 12, 2024 = $100

Desserts and beverages will be served free of charge throughout the evening.

All GCPS and CDC current guidelines will be followed concerning masks.

Please email Amy.farrow@gcpsk12.org with any questions concerning prom.

Click here for all of the Senior information: https://www.gcpsk12.org/parkviewseniors

Click here to pay Senior Dues (order your cap and gown)

Seniors you can book your Senior Portrait Session at cady.com. The deadline to appear in the yearbook has passed.

To order the official Graduation Announcements from Scholastic Images, click here!

Date: March 9, 2024

Where: PHS Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Who: Senior Class Only

What: Join us for dinner, games, dancing and community with your classmates for one last senior party

The Parkview PTSA will host the 2nd annual Parkview Day on March 9th. This even features an artist market with crafters creators ad people with fun stuff for sale! There also will be food trucks, music groups and a Chili Cook-off! Parkview's student clubs will also be there to volunteer and for you to find out more about what they offer.

The Parkview Day annual fundraiser benefits the Parkview HS community and allows the PTSA to continue its great work. This day helps to unify the community raise money to continue the PTSA programs like grants for teachers, school gifts, teacher/staff hospitality activities, Baccalaureate program, Reflections and student advocacy.

See below if you are interested in being a vendor (you keep 100% of your profit).

Reserve 1 regular vendor spot for just :

$40 - Jan. 1 - Jan 31 (2 spots for $70)

$50 - Feb. 1 - Feb 29 ( 2 spots for $90)

$60 - March 1 - March 5 ( 2 spots for $110)

All Food Vendor Spots are $60

Each dedicated vendor parking spot is approximately 9'x18'

Bring your own setup(tent, tables, chair, cash/change, power, etc. )

Setup is at 8am

*Absolutely no Alcohol or CBD products allowed.*

This event is rain or shine

Email: pkvwptsa@gmail.com or visit ParkviewPTSA.org

Do you need spirit wear? Shop our store and show your school spirit!

Ms. Reyes, our Parent Liaison, our ESOL students, and the ESOL club have been working on a Care Closet and Pantry that will soon be available to our Panthers in need. Ms. Reyes has put together a wonderful list of items needed and our ESOL club and students have prepared collection boxes around the school for these items!

Please consider looking at home for any items on our list for the pantry. Boxes can be found in the following places:

1. 3DE office
2. G building - Tolmich's room
3. E/F/J Building - Clinic and Dr. Edward's office
4. Main Office
5. Media Center
6. A Building - Counseling office and Mrs. Queen's office