Panther Weekly

Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 school year. At Parkview High School we are committed to supporting our mission of pursuing excellence in academic knowledge, skills and behavior by providing our students with meaningful learning opportunities that prepare them for success as life-long learners and contributing members of society.

We strive to balance academics, fine arts, and athletics with a strong sense of school and community pride. The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report have recognized Parkview as one of the highest ranked and most challenging schools in Georgia. Our athletic programs have won 60 state championships over the past 46 years, most recently the 2022 boy's swim title. Our fine arts programs continually receive superior ratings and awards at region and state competitions.

We encourage our students and their families to carry on the tradition of Parkview Pride by engaging in and supporting our academics, fine arts, clubs, and athletics. With over 100 sports teams, clubs, and student organizations, there is something for everyone at Parkview.

As we begin the new school year, we encourage all students to get involved and become part of the Tradition, Pride, and Success that makes Parkview the best high school in the nation.

Registered students will be able to view their schedule of classes with teachers and room numbers through the student portal or StudentVue App. Students may visit Parkview during their scheduled open house time to walk their schedule, meet their teachers, obtain their locker, check bus route information, and purchase spirit wear.

Fees and donations can be paid through the MyPaymentsPlus.com program (linked on the school web site).

Bus Transportation information, including student bus numbers and estimated pick up and drop off times will be posted in the Auxiliary Gym at Open House, but can also be found in the Parent Portal under Student Info.

• Update your student's personal and emergency information online in the parent portal under my account.
• If updating your student's address, you will need to submit an updated lease or mortgage statement along with a bill and photo ID to the school via email to: julie.whritenour@gcpsk12.org or drop it off in the counseling office. Only the enrolling guardian can make an address change.
• Transportation must have your correct address.
• If you have moved and no longer live in the Parkview attendance district, please contact us so your child can be withdrawn and enrolled in their new school.
• If your student has specific medical needs, visit the clinic page on our website and click on medical forms. Complete the form you need and email it to Sonia.Garcia@gcpsk12.org.
• Log onto MyPayments Plus and sign any required documents.

A student's appearance should not be a distraction/disruption to the learning environment of any other student. Instruction is interrupted when a student has to be seen by an administrator because of inappropriate clothing. The guidelines for student dress are not intended to be punitive, but to promote academic success. The administration may have to address students whose clothing is disruptive to the learning environment.

The following guidelines are to promote a positive learning environment for Parkview Students:

Avoid any attire that includes, but is not limited to, the following

• Attire in which undergarments are visible.
• Attire that exposes the buttocks, midriff area, or with low or revealing necklines.
• No headgear is to be worn inside. (Exceptions are granted by the administration).
• Any attire that depicts, promotes, or advertises gang affiliation, illegal activity, illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco, sexual references, and offensive words or designs.
• Jewelry or accessories that could be deemed unsafe or injurious to self or others.
• No blankets or pillows.
• No sunglasses.

When students come to school in clothing that is considered inappropriate by the school staff, they will be subject to the following consequences:

• 1st offense: Students will be asked to call home for a change of clothes.
  • Students will be provided the choice of wearing a “suitable cover,” as available, if clothes cannot be brought from home.
  • Headgear/blankets/pillows/ sunglasses will be confiscated.
• 2nd offense: Same as above.
• 3rd offense: Student reports to the grade level administrator and the parents are notified. If the student continues with dress code violations, the parent and administrator will discuss future consequences.

A parking pass is required for all students who plan to park on campus. Please do not park on campus unless you have purchased a parking decal. These passes are non-transferable and must be visible in the driver side front windshield. Students parked on campus without a pass will receive a warning and after multiple violations, are subject to being towed at the vehicle owners expense.

You can pay for parking now on MyPayments Plus: Go to your student - Events and Activities - then search "parking"

Parking will close at 11:59 pm on 7/23 and re-open again after the first week of school.

Any student who is interested in starting a club for the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out a request form. You will need to be logged into your GCPS Google Account to access the form.

Deadline is Aug 11

If you missed one or more of your final exams, please see below for important information:

What: Make Ups for Final Exams (May 2023)

When: Wednesday, July 26th OR Thursday, July 27th

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: Parkview High School – Arrive and enter at the Main Office

Rooms: 9.031 and 9.032

If you are unable to attend one of these Make Up sessions, please schedule a make up with the Assessment Office (Room 1.225) early August.

Click here for information about schedule changes.

• If you completed a course over the summer and it is not reflected on your transcript (see your transcript on ParentVue or StudentVue under "Documents") or you are registered for that course in the fall, please contact the Curriculum Office.

You may email the Curriculum Office staff: leigh.wach@gcpsk12.org , amy.phillips@gcpsk12.org, luann.poteete@gcpsk12.org

Welcome to the new school year! In the attendance office we want to make the process of checking your student out as seamless as possible. We can do this by following these simple steps:

• Prior to 7:15 am, the student should provide the Attendance Office with a note from the parent or guardian stating the date, parent contact number, the time requested for the check-out, and the reason.
• The student's absence due to checking out will only be excused if it meets one of the approved reasons(please see the GCPS Handbook).
• The student is then provided with a check-out pass to be shown to the classroom teacher at the time of the check-out. This pass should be brought to the Attendance Office to complete the checkout process.
• If the parent cannot be contacted, the student may not be allowed to check out. A parent or guardian must be contacted to grant permission before a student is allowed to leave campus. Students will only be dismissed to the parent or guardian or the emergency contact listed in the Parent Portal. Students who leave campus without following the check-out procedures will be considered AWOL from school and disciplined accordingly.
• Or a parent must come in and show ID to check-out student.
• For security reasons, we do not permit call-in or email parent check-outs. If a student is sick or has an emergency, the school clinic or attendance office will contact a parent/guardian or emergency contact. Students will only be released to parents/guardians, or emergency contacts that are listed on their account.

If a student arrives between 7:15 and 7:30 they must go to a designated tardy station to check in.

If a student arrives after 7:30 am, the student must check in to school at the attendance office.

To check-in, the student must do the following:

• Provide a written note from a parent/guardian. If no note is provided, the check-in will be considered an unexcused.
• The tardy will be classified as excused or unexcused according to the same guidelines applied to student absences.
• Present the admit note to the teacher upon arrival to class.

The Attendance Office is where you can pick up your ADAP certificate and your Certificate of Enrollment after you order them on MyPaymentsPlus.

Did you know that the Community School has Driving Only Instruction and we offer Online Driver Education, Anytime, Anywhere and on Any device? To get more information about these options click here.

See the Community School Page on the Parkview website for summer programs that include: Summer School, Basketball, and Driving Instruction.

Please click here for information on scheduling an appointment.

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

*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.

July 24, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Parkview staff return to school for pre-planning.

We will be working hard getting ready to welcome our students back to school.

Come walk your schedule and meet your teachers.

Last Name A-L 8:00am - 11:00am

Last Name M-Z 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Please note that the building will be cleared of all parents and students between 11-12:30 for staff lunch

August 2, 2023

1st day of Semester 1 @ 7:15am

Welcome Back!

If you are interested in serving on a PTSA committee please email PKVWPTSA@gmail.com . We are always looking for parents/guardians and community members who are willing to support our teaches, students, and school community.

If you have not yet joined the PTSA, we can always use your support! The Parkview PTSA gives grants to teachers, scholarships to students and puts on events throughout the year.

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