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2014
H I G H E R E X P E C TAT I O N S . B R I G H T E R F U T U R E S .
TABLE OF CONTENTS LET TER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
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INTRODUCTION TO PARKWAY
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OUR MISSION
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OUR COMMUNIT Y
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DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS AND MAP
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PARKWAY AT A GL ANCE
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2013 HIGHLIGHTS
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
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PROGRAMS
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CURRICULUM
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FINANCIALS
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CONTACT INFORMATION
INSIDE BACK COVER
VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
www.ParkwaySchools.net Most figures are based on the 2012–13 school year.
ON THE COVER, HUDSON RIBBLE AND SHEMAIAH SAUNDERS, CLAYMONT ELEMENTARY
Greetings: The Parkway School District is truly one of the premier school districts in the St. Louis area. Traditionally a high achieving school district, Parkway continued its history of excellence this year, ranking as the highest achieving school district among large Missouri districts. The Parkway School District prides itself in meeting the needs of all; students, families and educators. Our faculty includes National Board Certified Teachers, nationally and regionally recognized teachers, with nearly 80 percent holding advanced degrees. Another hallmark of Parkway is its diversity in both population and programs. Our early learning program meets the needs of hundreds of young people and families. Students throughout the district have access to gifted programming, AP courses, honors programs, a multitude of competitive sports and outstanding fine arts programs. Ninety percent of our graduates go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities across the country, and their college entrance exams are outstanding. Through a growing partnership initiative, the district boasts business and postsecondary partners that add value to classroom instruction and curriculum. A key partner is the Parkway Alumni Association whose 70,000 members have great pride and ongoing influence in our community.
PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated, left to right: Kim Appelbaum Dee Mogerman, Vice President Beth Feldman, President Standing, left to right: Chris Jacob Bruce Major Tom Appelbaum Sam Sciortino
It is vital that we also look in our future to continue our tradition of excellence. Our ambitious roadmap for the future is called Project Parkway. The Parkway mission is to ensure all students are capable, curious and confident learners who understand and respond to the challenges of an ever-changing world. I have never been a part of an organization who lives its mission each day more than members of the Parkway community. I hope this report helps you learn more about our excellent students, staff and schools. You may also visit us online at www.ParkwaySchools.net or call us at (314) 415-8100. Sincerely,
DID YOU KNOW… THE PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION IS COMPRISED OF CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS ELECTED BY THE COMMUNITY. THEY DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE MANAGEMENT OF ITS TAX DOLLARS.
Keith Marty Superintendent
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DID YOU KNOW… IN 1993, A GROUP OF GRADUATES FORMED THE PARKWAY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO RECONNECT ALUMNI AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT SERVE AND SUPPORT THE PARKWAY COMMUNITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.PARKWAYALUMNI.ORG.
JORDAN HARRIS, CRAIG ELEMENTARY
OUR SCHOOLS Today, Parkway has 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools — four traditional and one non-traditional — and an early childhood center. With about 17,300 students, it is one of the largest districts in St. Louis County and in Missouri. PARKWAY’S 28 SCHOOLS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER ARE RENOWNED for their achievements, with 14 Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education from the U.S. Department of Education and 17 Gold Star Awards from the State of Missouri. While each school is unique, collectively they make up one of the highest performing school districts in the country. STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED. Each year, students from every high school are honored for outstanding academic achievement by the National Merit and Achievement Scholarship programs. On Missouri’s achievement tests (MAP), students in every grade level in every subject area have scored above the state average each year.
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PARKWAY IS WELL KNOWN FOR PREPARING STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE. More than 90 percent of graduates go on to attend colleges, universities and professional schools. THROUGH MISSOURI’S A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM, Parkway graduates who qualify can receive two years tuition-free at any public community college or career technical school. Some four-year colleges also offer financial incentives.
O UR M I SSI ON THE MISSION OF THE PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS ARE CAPABLE, CURIOUS AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS WHO UNDERSTAND AND RESPOND TO THE CHALLENGES OF AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.
This is the mission of the Parkway School District as adopted through a community-wide effort of citizens and staff called Project Parkway. The yardstick of our success is a welldefined set of positive qualities and skills we expect each of our students and graduates to demonstrate. We believe that setting higher expectations creates brighter futures. Together with the efforts of involved parents, caring communities and every Parkway employee, we are passionately pursuing and achieving our mission and vision — one student at a time. To read more about Project Parkway, visit www.ParkwaySchools.net.
THE WEST HIGH SWIM PROGRAM HAS BEEN INDUCTED INTO THE MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME. PHOTO BY LAUREN GIESEKING
O UR COM MU N I T Y All roads lead to Parkway. Parkway is conveniently located in west St. Louis County with easy access to services, shopping, businesses, churches and synagogues, parks, recreation and the arts. With 68 square miles of suburban living spaces, there are homes, apartments and condominiums in many price ranges and settings within Parkway.
Education in Parkway could not occur without the involvement and support of parents and the community. Citizens contribute to the district through more than 10 different advisory boards and organizations. These include Parkway’s Board of Education, parent teacher organizations, alumni association and the nearly 600 community members involved in district decisionmaking through Project Parkway.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER EZRA WHITE GIVES A HIGH FIVE TO A CRAIG ELEMENTARY STUDENT.
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THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SURROUNDING PARKWAY ARE:
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DEMOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS Parkway covers all or parts of cities such as Ballwin, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Des Peres, Manchester, Maryland Heights, Town and Country and Valley Park, as well as unincorporated west St. Louis County.
TOTAL POPULATION within the Parkway School District boundaries: 141,963
HOME PRICES: Most are in the $200,000 to $500,000 range; median value is $261,300
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS: 57,066
EDUCATIONAL STATUS of Parkway residents 25 years of age and over shows: » 96.0% are high school graduates » 23.3% have some college or associate’s degree » 60% have a bachelor’s degree or higher » 25.8% have a graduate or professional degree
RACIAL MAKEUP OF RESIDENTS: 82.1% White; 9.3% Asian; 5.2% AfricanAVERAGE DISTANCE TO BUSINESS CENTERS: American; 2.5% Multi-racial; .9% Other The average distance to major business centers from the center of the district is: LANGUAGES SPOKEN AT HOME: » Downtown St. Louis 20-23 miles 84.9% English only; 15.1% Other languages/ » Clayton 13-16 miles multiple languages » Westport Plaza 9-12 miles » St. Peters 17-25 miles AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $113,575
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2008–2012
DID YOU KNOW… IN 2012–13, PARKWAY’S ATHLETICS PROGRAMS WON 17 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS, 9 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND 11 INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (PRIMARILY IN SWIMMING).
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PARKWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT CENTRAL AREA 1.
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PARKWAY CENTRAL HIGH NP 369 N. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-7900, Fax (314) 415-7913 PARKWAY CENTRAL MIDDLE N 471 N. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-7800 Fax (314) 415-7834 GREEN TRAILS ELEMENTARY N 170 Portico Dr. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-6250 Fax (314) 415-6262 HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEMENTARY N* 15380 Highcroft Dr. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-6400 Fax (314) 415-6419
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BELLERIVE ELEMENTARY N 620 Rue de Fleur Dr. Creve Coeur 63141 (314) 415-6050 Fax (314) 415-6062
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HANNA WOODS ELEMENTARY N 720 Hanna Rd. Ballwin 63021 (314) 415-6300 Fax (314) 415-6312
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CRAIG ELEMENTARY 1492 Craig Rd. St. Louis 63146 (314) 415-6200 Fax (314) 415-6212
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OAK BROOK ELEMENTARY P 510 Big Bend Blvd. Ballwin 63021 (314) 415-6550 Fax (314) 415-6562
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MCKELVEY ELEMENTARY 1751 McKelvey Rd. Maryland Heights 63043 (314) 415-6500 Fax (314) 415-6512
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SORRENTO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY 390 Tumulty Dr. Ballwin 63021 (314) 415-6800 Fax (314) 415-6812
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ROSS ELEMENTARY N 1150 Ross Rd. St. Louis 63146 (314) 415-6700 Fax (314) 415-6712
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WREN HOLLOW ELEMENTARY P 655 Wren Ave. Ballwin 63021 (314) 415-6850 Fax (314) 415-6862
SOUTH AREA
WEST AREA
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RIVER BEND ELEMENTARY N 224 River Valley Dr. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-6650 Fax (314) 415-6669
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PARKWAY SOUTH HIGH N 801 Hanna Rd. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-7700 Fax (314) 415-7712
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PARKWAY WEST HIGH N 14653 Clayton Rd. Ballwin 63011 (314) 415-7500 Fax (314) 415-7534
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELEMENTARY 15399 Appalachian Trail Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-6750 Fax (314) 415-6762
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PARKWAY SOUTH MIDDLE 760 Woods Mill Rd. Manchester 63011 (314) 415-7200 Fax (314) 415-7213
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PARKWAY WEST MIDDLE 2312 Baxter Rd. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-7400 Fax (314) 415-7409
*Approximately 20% of Highcroft Ridge students attend West Middle & West High
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PARKWAY SOUTHWEST MIDDLE 701 Wren Ave. Ballwin 63021 (314) 415-7300 Fax (314) 415-7334
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CLAYMONT ELEMENTARY 405 Country Club Dr. Ballwin 63011 (314) 415-6150 Fax (314) 415-6162
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BARRETTS ELEMENTARY NP 1780 Carman Rd. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-6000 Fax (314) 415-6012
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HENRY ELEMENTARY 700 Henry Ave. Ballwin 63011 (314) 415-6350 Fax (314) 415-6362
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CARMAN TRAILS ELEMENTARY P 555 Weidman Rd. S. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-6100 Fax (314) 415-6119
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MASON RIDGE ELEMENTARY N** 715 S. Mason Rd. Town & Country 63141 (314) 415-6450 Fax (314) 415-6462
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PARKWAY NORTH HIGH N 12860 Fee Fee Rd. St. Louis 63146 (314) 415-7600 Fax (314) 415-7634 PARKWAY NORTHEAST MIDDLE N 181 Coeur DeVille Dr. Creve Coeur 63141 (314) 415-7100 Fax (314) 415-7113
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PIERREMONT ELEMENTARY 1215 Dauphine Ln. Manchester 63011 (314) 415-6600 Fax (314) 415-6612
**Approximately 20% of Mason Ridge students attend Central Middle and Central High
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER P 14605 Clayton Rd. Ballwin 63011 (314) 415-6950 Fax (314) 415-6956
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FERN RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 13157 N. Olive Spur Rd. Creve Coeur 63141 (314) 415-6900 Fax (314) 415-6912
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INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES CENTER P 12657 Fee Fee Rd. Creve Coeur 63146 (314) 415-5000 Fax (314) 415-8004
N = Nationally Recognized Schools P = Preschool Sites
DID YOU KNOW… FOR THE 23RD YEAR IN A ROW, THE PARKWAY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WAS AWARDED THE EXCELLENT FLEET AWARD FROM THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL AND A CERTIFICATE FROM THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR AN OUTSTANDING SHOWING IN ITS ANNUAL SCHOOL BUS INSPECTION.
For an interactive, detailed map of all boundary lines visit www.ParkwaySchools.net
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PA R KWAY AT A G L AN C E TOTAL ENROLLMENT
OUR SCHOOLS
OUR STUDENT BODY*
» 17,274 Students
» 14 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
Caucasian African-American Asian Hispanic Multi-racial Other
» Students receiving gifted education services: 1,809 or 10.1%
» 18 Elementary Schools
» School-age students receiving special education in Parkway: 2,835 or 16.5%
» 5 Middle Schools
» Students participating in early childhood: 3,700
» 1 non-traditional high school
» 4 High Schools
» 1 early childhood center KLARISSA HENDERSON, LEFT, A WEST MIDDLE SUMMER STUDENT, AND ISAIAH GALVAN, CENTRAL MIDDLE
64.8% 14.9% 11.4% 4.6% 4.0% 0.2%
*Includes voluntary transfer students from the City of St. Louis who are 6.5 percent of the total enrollment
2012 AVERAGE CL ASS SIZES
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
Elementary (K-5) Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12)
2012-13 National Merit Awards:
20.3 19.5 21.7
GRADUATES GOING ON TO COLLEGE
GRADUATION RATE Parkway Missouri
Parkway Missouri
93.2% 85.6%
89.9% 69.7%
STATE TESTING
DROPOUT RATE Parkway Missouri
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Parkway earned the highest score in Missouri for large districts — 99.6 percent — on the 2013 Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) report card used to evaluate school districts across the state.
1.1% 2.5%
PARKWAY HAS CONSISTENTLY EARNED “DISTINCTION IN
KEVIN LI, BELLERIVE ELEMENTARY
PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH
OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF
ACHIEVEMENT” BY THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
OF ELEMENTARY AND
Total Parkway employees Certified classroom teachers
SECONDARY EDUCATION. THIS IS THE HIGHEST RATING
2,625 1,274
PERCENTAGE OF CERTIFIED STAFF WITH MASTER’S DEGREES OR ABOVE Parkway Missouri
79.4% 59.1%
Parkway Missouri
$61,616 $46,212
A SCHOOL DISTRICT CAN
AVERAGE YE ARS OF E XPERIENCE (PROFESSIONALS) AVERAGE TE ACHER SAL ARIES
ACHIEVE ON ITS ANNUAL
Parkway Missouri
13.1 12.4
SOUTH MIDDLE MATH TEACHER KELLY BETTLACH WITH STUDENTS
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS.
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2013 HIGHLIGHTS The Parkway School District is proud of our students, teachers and staff who were recognized with numerous awards and honors in 2013. The following achievements demonstrate why we believe Parkway is one of the best school districts in the country. Congratulations to our Parkway stars! ELAINE REICHERT, CENTRAL HIGH
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
South High’s 2012 yearbook staff received a superior rating from the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association — its highest rating in 10 years.
Parkway fourth grader, Surya Jaladi, won first place and ranked best in Missouri in the “InvestWrite” essay competition. Fifth grader, Bennett Davis, won second place in the region in the Missouri Stock Market Game. Both competitions were sponsored by the Missouri Council on Economic Education.
The West High boys’ varsity soccer team earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) High School Team award. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon visited Oak Brook Elementary to congratulate Parkway on its continued academic success, reputation for excellence and sound fiscal management noting that Parkway is one of just a handful of Missouri districts to achieve an AAA bond rating. He noted that Parkway schools are among the best in the state partly because of the district’s early childhood programs.
PARKWAY HIGH SCHOOLS NAMED AMONG AMERICA’S BEST IN NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE
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MARCH For the 11th consecutive year, Parkway was awarded a “Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting” from the Association of School Business Officials. Seven Parkway students were named to the Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2013.
APRIL Parkway Central Middle student, Ruimin Wu, became the only Missouri finalist in “Doodle 4 Google,” a competition that invited students to redesign Google’s homepage logo. Eight Parkway sophomores were named to the 2013 Missouri Scholars Academy, a three-week program held on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia for 330 of Missouri’s gifted students. North High Women’s A Cappella group, Powder Room, took third place in the international final competition of Varsity Vocals ICHSA, and the North High Men’s A Cappella group, Men’s Room, earned second place in the ICHSA St. Louis regional semi-final competition.
Greg Bergner, Central Middle, was named the St. Louis Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year for 2012-13 by The St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals. Rachel Zhang, South High, qualified for the U.S. Mathematical Olympiad, a nine-hour, six-question test. She was one of 500 out of 210,000 in the nation who qualified for the elite test. KATIE PARKS AT A NORTH HIGH PEP RALLY PHOTO BY AUTUMN SAUERS
MAY Parkway Central, North, South and West high schools were ranked among America’s Best High Schools by Newsweek Magazine! They all also ranked among the top 15 best high schools in Missouri in providing college-ready graduates.
Six Parkway schools — Barretts, Craig, McKelvey, River Bend, Ross and Southwest Middle — earned a Promising Practices award from the Character Education Partnership. Bridget Zimmermann, music teacher at Barretts, was named as a quarterfinalist for the Music Educator Award, sponsored by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Foundation.
West Middle student, Gokul Venkatachalam, made it to the Scripps The Parkway bus fleet earned more than a 90 percent passage National Spelling Bee semifinals for the second year in a row. rate on Missouri school bus regulations and safety standards from Zachary Heiman, Central High School junior, earned a perfect the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Parkway is the only 100+ bus score of 36 on the ACT college admissions and placement exam. fleet in Missouri with this excellent record. The St. Louis Symphony named Winifred Crock, Central High The Missouri Gateway Chapter of the US Green Building Council orchestra director, its 2013 Educator of the Year. selected Parkway to receive a 2013 Growing Green award in the Jennifer Wayland, Parkway Central, beat 18,700 other entrants category of Operational Excellence. to win the Major League Baseball and Scholastic Publishing’s Mason Ridge and Shenandoah Valley elementary schools were “Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life” essay contest honoring honored by state education officials for successful adoption Jackie Robinson. and implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS), a comprehensive approach for improving student behavior and academic performance. Three West Middle teachers, Debbie Difani, Kristin Ruzicka and Deanna Murrel, were awarded a $10,000 Emerson Gold Star Grant to fund a new video space.
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JULY
AUGUST
West High teacher, Ruth Knop, was selected as a state finalist for the 2013 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Parkway received the highest score in Missouri for large districts – earning nearly a perfect score of 99.6 percent – on the 2013 report card released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Central High student, Elaine Reichert, was the only Missouri student selected to attend the prestigious Research Science Institute at MIT. Parkway North High teacher, Chad Little, received the 2013 Inspirational Theatre Educator Award from the Educational Theatre Association. North High student, Erin Gaubatz, nominated Little for the award.
LAILA JONES, GREEN TRAILS ELEMENTARY, WITH PARKWAY CHEF DAN FLICK
Parkway launched a new mobile app for parents and students, which ranked among the top 100 education apps in the Apple App Store.
SEPTEMBER Ross Elementary celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Parkway and Rockwood school boards approved a Community Education partnership beginning July 1, 2014. The partnership will offer a broader scope of programs/services, including before and after care, adult learning and recreation for residents of both districts. Claire Ji, Central High; Sumrah Khan, South High; Alexander Mesnier, Central High; Benjamin Ratliff, West High; and Ellen Wang, North High, were named winners of the LMI Aerospace Inc./D3 Technologies Award for Excellence in Research program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
OCTOBER Parkway received the Missouri Recycling Association “Outstanding Small Organics Diversion Program” award and a proclamation from the Missouri Senate for its food composting program. Missouri State Treasurer, Clint Zweifel, visited student Tiana He at Pierremont Elementary to award her $529 for her winning entry in the MOST-Missouri 529 College Savings Plan poster contest. The Parkway Board of Education was selected as a Missouri Outstanding Board of Education for 2013. Ross Elementary teacher, Amy Snydor, was selected as the Missouri Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
NOVEMBER West High’s swim program was selected for induction to the into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mo., making West High one of only four high school programs inducted in the state of Missouri.
CENTRAL HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM (IN BLACK) GOES TO PLAYOFFS PHOTO BY EMILY SCHENBERG , CENTRAL HIGH JUNIOR
Forty-five Parkway students were named National Merit Semifinalists or Commended in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Central High students Melinda Lai, Matthew Wallach and Joshua Zeid earned a perfect score of 36 on their ACT college admissions exam.
West High’s 2013 yearbook staff earned a first class rating with marks of distinction at the Journalism Education Association conference in Boston. North High student, Autumn Sauer, also received superior ranking in first-year photo at the conference. Teachers Sam Skibbe, Craig Elementary, and James Craven, Special School District at Sorrento Springs Elementary, both received the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.
DECEMBER Seven Parkway teachers Amy Goldman, West Middle; Emily Lemonds, Barretts Elementary; Catherine Marshall, Barretts Elementary; Liz Morrison, Parkway Professional Learning Coordinator; Teresa Waters, Barretts Elementary; Julie Weis, Barretts Elementary; and Bridget Zimmermann, Barretts Elementary, earned National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Jennifer Dieken-Buchek, administrative intern at Barretts Elementary, received the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association award for Outstanding Assistant Principal.
The Central High Colts varsity football team advanced to the 2013 Missouri State Championship Show Me-Bowl.
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STUDEN T ACHI E V E ME N T 2013 COLLEGE ENTRANCE E XAMS The American College Test (ACT) and Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) are the college entrance exams used to determine whether students can enter certain universities and qualify for scholarships. Scores on the ACT range from 1 to 36. The highest total score on the SAT is 2400 points.
Location
ACT Composite Scores
% Taking Test
SAT Combined Scores
Parkway
22.8
94.8%
1887
Missouri
21.6
74%
1773
U.S.A.
20.9
54%
1498
Content Area
Grade
Parkway
Missouri
3
66.4
48.5
4
70.2
53.5
All Parkway juniors may take the official ACT during a regular school day in April at no cost to their families.
2013 MISSOURI ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP) TESTS
English Language Arts
MAP tests are state-required assessments used to evaluate school districts for state annual performance reviews and for measuring academic progress as required for state accreditation. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that Missouri’s academic performance standards in reading and mathematics are among the most rigorous in the nation.
Mathematics
Find more details about test scores at www.ParkwaySchools.net » About Us » District Report Card. MAP scores are reported on a four-point rating scale, ranging from “Below Basic” to “Advanced.” The table on the right compares the percentage of Parkway students scoring in the top two levels “Proficient” and “Advanced” with their peers across the state.
Science
Social Studies
5
75.4
53
6
68.4
51.6
7
71.7
55.4
8
68.9
54.5
Eng II
85.3
69.1
3
60.7
51.4
4
63.1
50.7
5
71.9
54.5
6
70.4
56.9
7
74.4
58.6
8
50.6*
41.7
5
68.7
51.9
8
70.7
50.8
Biology
83.2
74.7
Govt
68.7
54.1
*Accelerated students were removed from this number in 2013 and took the Algebra 1 EOC in place of the 8th grade MAP.
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DID YOU KNOW… PARKWAY OFFERS THE ACT TO ALL JUNIORS AT NO COST EACH SPRING. WITH A PARTICIPATION RATE OF NEARLY 95%, WHICH IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE STATE, MORE THAN 60% OF PARKWAY GRADUATES SCORED ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
2013 PL AN TEST The PLAN is a “pre-ACT” test given to 10th graders to predict how well students will perform in college. Scores range from 1 to 32. Parkway students outscored the nation in every subject area.
Location
English
Math
Reading
Science
Composite
Parkway
19.3
20.3
19.1
21.1
20.1
U.S.A.
16.2
17.6
16.7
17.8
17.2
WREN HOLLOW ELEMENTARY STUDENTS INTERVIEW TEACHING CANDIDATE.
P RO GRAM S
COMMUNIT Y EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION » Parents as Teachers » Parent Education » Parent-Child Interaction » Early Childhood Special Education » Preschool » Information (314) 415-6950
» Student must be 5 years old by August 1 to enter kindergarten. » Registration for kindergarten begins in January. It is a full-day, tuition-free program for all students. » For more information, call (314) 415-9900 or “Enrolling a Student” at www.ParkwaySchools.net.
The Parkway and Rockwood school districts established a ten-year community education partnership beginning in the 2014-15 school year. Parkway-Rockwood Community Education allows a broader scope of services and programs for its West County patrons including recreation, after school student enrichment, adult education and school-age child care. For more information call (314) 415-8175.
SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE GIF TED EDUCATION (MOSAICS) » Four levels of service, from daily classroom enrichment to a model, innovative district-wide academy for exceptionally gifted students » Programs strengthen students’ higher order thinking skills while nurturing their creative abilities. » At each school, a certified gifted education specialist works with formally identified students. » Information (314) 415-7052
SPECIAL EDUCATION » Students with disabilities under the IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) in accordance with their individualized needs/plans. » For students with educational disabilities under the IDEA, services are provided in partnership with the Special School District (SSD) of St. Louis County. » For more information or assistance related to disabilities, call (314) 415-5002.
OASIS TUTORING » Older adults work weekly with elementary students on reading skills. (314) 415-8121
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WEST HIGH RUNNERS JAMES MORSE, LEFT, AND EVAN WRIGHT
Before and after-school programs are offered at every Parkway elementary school in partnership with both the West County YMCA and the Parkway-Rockwood Adventure Club. For information on programs at your school, visit www.ParkwaySchools.net
STUDENT SUPPORT, SAFET Y AND WELLNESS » Nutritious lunch and breakfast programs with online payment options » Counselors and nurses at every school » Social workers/psychologists on staff
ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES » More than 60 percent of high school students take part in at least one of approximately 25 competitive sports for boys and girls. » 74% of athletic teams maintain overall grade point averages above 3.0.
» 24-hour district security
» High schools offer more than 50 special interest clubs, as well as instrumental and vocal music groups, and speech, debate and drama activities. » School resource officers serve every school » Security cameras on buses and extensive coverage inside/outside every school
» Wellness programs for students and staff
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY » In 2013, Parkway expanded its Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) effort to cover all grade levels. » Parkway adopted tablets and Chromebooks as supported equipment. » Efforts to prepare students to take the MAP test and other assessments online began in 2013.
ENGLISH FOR SPE AKERS OF OTHER L ANGUAGES (ESOL) » K-12 instruction for students whose native language is not English » Students from more than 50 countries speaking 40 different languages » Adult education offered for adults who want to learn English or pass the U.S. citizenship test
SARAH MCLAUGHLIN, SOUTH HIGH
SOUTH HIGH CHEERLEADERS
C U R RI CULUM By providing a guaranteed, viable and rigorous district curriculum, and using strategies such as data-driven progress monitoring, academic interventions and evidence-based instruction, Parkway is committed to promoting high achievement for all students.
At the secondary level, there is a strong emphasis on college preparatory, advanced placement and honors courses. More than 68 percent of the class of 2013 participated in AP or dual credit courses. A comprehensive online curriculum guide with details for each course by grade level and 14 subject areas help parents to be active partners in their child’s education. The guide can be found by clicking on Curriculum under the Parents tab at www.ParkwaySchools.net.
CURRICULUM CONTENT ARE AS Curriculum coordinators develop district curriculum and support classroom teachers in each content area. » Business Education
» Library Media
» English Language Arts
» Mathematics
» ESOL
» Modern & Classical Languages
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DID YOU KNOW… YOU CAN VIEW THIS REPORT AS A DIGITAL MAGAZINE WITH VIDEO AND MANY ADDITIONAL FEATURES ONLINE AT www.ThisIsParkway.com.
SURYA JALADI, LEFT, AND BENNETT DAVIS, PARKWAY MOSAICS ACADEMY
PA R E NT COMMU N I CATI O N S Parkway believes effective communication with parents that includes the use of up-to-date technology can enhance student success. Some of these valuable tools include:
AN ONLINE CURRICULUM GUIDE is searchable by subject or grade and provides course descriptions, resources, expectations and objectives as related to Missouri standards. A WEB-BASED STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM called Infinite Campus is accessible with password protection to parents and provides confidential information about students’ school attendance, grades, class assignments and more. COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITES AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS convey district, school and classroom news and information in a timely, efficient and convenient manner. FOOD SERVICES WEBSITE offers monthly menus, student account information and online payment capabilities, nutritional analysis and allergy/ingredient information. A RAPID COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM provides parent voice, text and email communications messaging in the event of school closings and for other important announcements. PARKWAY NEWS IS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES such as Facebook and Twitter. A NEW, FREE MOBILE APP offers information personalized for families and schools. With nearly 9,000 downloads in a few months, the Parkway Schools mobile app ranked in the Top 100 Education Apps in the Apple App Store in 2013.
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FI N A N CI ALS Parkway is funded primarily through local sources, and has a current expenditure per average daily attendance (ADA) of $11,833 per year. Parkway’s 2013 total residential tax rate of $4.07 is fourth lowest among 23 county districts. The district operates with a sound, balanced budget and consistently earns exceptional ratings and national awards for financial management and reporting. The independent rating agency Standard & Poor’s has rated Parkway’s bonds at AAA, the highest available for school districts. Parkway is one of only four school districts in Missouri to earn the S&P AAA status.
2012–13 ACTUAL OPERATING REVENUE $211.23 MILLION Local State Desegregation Federal County Other
86.6% 5.1% 3.2% 2.4% 1.5% 1.2%
Local 86.6% 5.1% 3.2% 2.4% 1.5% 1.2%
2012–13 ACTUAL OPERATING E XPENDITURES $212 .1 MILLION Instruction Facilities/ Grounds School Support Business Services Transportation Food Service Executive Admin.
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67.8% 11.1% 9.6% 5.5% 4.2% 3.0% 1.2%
11.1% Instruction 67.8%
9.6% 5.5% 4.2% 3.0% 1.2%
CON TACT I N F O RMATI O N Administrative Offices
(314) 415-8100
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
(314) 415-7057
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Accountability
(314) 415-5091
Athletics and Activities
(314) 415-7049
Board of Education
(314) 415-8002
Communications
(314) 415-8077
Curriculum
(314) 415-5090
Deputy Superintendent
(314) 415-8029
Facilities
(314) 415-8268
Finances
(314) 415-8006
Food Service
(314) 415-8248
Gifted Education
(314) 415-7052
Guidance and Counseling
(314) 415-5061
Health Services
(314) 415-5064
Human Resources
(314) 415-8018
Safety & Security
(314) 415-8200
Special Services
(314) 415-8071
Staff Development
(314) 415-5093
Student Assessment
(314) 415-7047
Superintendent
(314) 415-8002
Technology
(314) 415-8101
Transportation
(314) 415-8400
FOR MORE CONTACT INFO USE OUR MOBILE APP.
www.ParkwaySchools.net
455 N. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 TEL: (314) 415-8100 FAX: (314) 415-8009 www.ParkwaySchools.net © 2014 by Parkway Schools