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TH I S I S PA R K WAY
2015
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 .
tabl e of con tents Letter from the Superintendent
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Introduction to Parkway
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Our Mission
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Our Community
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Directory of Schools and Map
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Parkway at a Glance
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2014 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 2013–14 school year.
(ON THE COVER: SEAN CARTER , CYDNI GOODLETT & MARISSA ROMAN, NORTH HIGH
Greetings: The Parkway School District is truly one of the premier school districts in the Midwest and St. Louis region. I am proud to be superintendent of this high-achieving school district, a district rich in tradition and success. Parkway continues to be one of the top ranked school districts in Missouri and our academic performance continues to improve each year. Nearly 90 percent of our graduates attend postsecondary institutions with many attending prestigious colleges and universities across the country. Our faculty includes nationally board certified teachers, as well as many educators recognized nationally and regionally as outstanding instructors and leaders. Over 80 percent of our educators hold advanced degrees. Through a growing partnership initiative, Parkway boasts business, community and postsecondary partners that add value to classroom instruction and curriculum. A new experiential learning initiative provides mentors to students from a variety of businesses and corporate partners. Key partners include the Parkway Alumni Association whose 70,000 members have great pride and influence in our community. Active PTO organizations in each school give parents an opportunity to be engaged in their children’s education. Parkway prides itself in meeting the needs of ALL students, families and educators. Our road map to ensure we live out this commitment is Project Parkway. Through Project Parkway, hundreds of community members helped develop our strategic plan which continues to look into the future and challenges us to future excellence.
Parkway School District Board of Education Seated, left to right: Tom Appelbaum; Chris Jacob, Vice President; Sam Sciortino Standing, left to right: Beth Feldman, President; Dee Mogerman, Deborah Hopper, Kim Appelbaum
Our 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 part of an organization that lives its mission like Parkway in classrooms and schools each day. Our community supported a $94 million bond proposal in November 2014 that will provide the resources to update our 30 school buildings and improve safety features, technology and middle school science labs. Thank you for this ongoing support of our schools. We are grateful to live and work in a community that values its schools and a tradition of excellence for our children. I hope this report helps you learn more about our excellent students, staff and schools. You may also visit us 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.
TANEA CARR, CRAIG ELEMENTARY
O UR SCH OOLS Today, Parkway has 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools —
four traditional and one non-traditional — and an early childhood center. With more than 17,000 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 15 Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education from the U.S. Department of Education and 18 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. Just under 90 percent of graduates go on to attend colleges and universities. 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 MISSION 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.
HENRY ELEMENTARY AND MASON RIDGE ELEMENTARY WERE BOTH NAMED BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS IN 2014.
O UR COMM UNIT 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.
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE STUDENTS AT LUNCH
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.
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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: 141,073
Home prices: Most are in the $200,000 to $500,000 range; median value is $258,300
Number of households: 56,794
Educational status of Parkway residents 25 years of age and over shows: » 96.6% are high school graduates » 23.3% have some college or associate’s degree » 60.6% have a bachelor’s degree or higher » 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree
Racial makeup of residents: 81.8% White; 9.1% Asian; 5.7% AfricanAverage distance to business centers: American; 2.6% Multi-racial; .7% 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 85.3% English only; 14.7% Other languages/ » Clayton 13-16 miles multiple languages » Westport Plaza 9-12 miles » St. Peters 17-25 miles Average household income: $114,269
SOURCE: U.S. American Community Survey 2009–2013
DID YOU KNOW…
In 2013–14 Parkway’s Athletic Programs won 12 Conference Championships, 8 District Championships, and 3 individual state Championships (in Swimming). Parkway also won 2 State Titles - Co-ed Water polo (West High) and Boys Volleyball (Central High).
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Pa r kway school dist rict CENTRAL AREA
9. Bellerive Elementary N 620 Rue de Fleur Dr. Creve Coeur 63141 (314) 415-6050
18. Hanna Woods Elementary N 720 Hanna Rd. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-6300
10. Craig Elementary 1492 Craig Rd. St. Louis 63146 (314) 415-6200
19. Oak Brook Elementary P 510 Big Bend Blvd. Ballwin 63021 (314) 415-6550
11. McKelvey Elementary 1751 McKelvey Rd. Maryland Heights 63043 (314) 415-6500
20. Sorrento Springs Elementary 390 Tumulty Dr. Ballwin 63021 (314) 415-6800
12. Ross Elementary N 1150 Ross Rd. St. Louis 63146 (314) 415-6700
21. Wren Hollow Elementary P 655 Wren Ave. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-6850
SOUTH AREA
WEST AREA
5. River Bend Elementary N 224 River Valley Dr. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-6650
13. Parkway South High N 801 Hanna Rd. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-7700
22. Parkway West High N 14653 Clayton Rd. Chesterfield 63011 (314) 415-7500
6. Shenandoah Valley Elementary 15399 Appalachian Trail Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-6750
14. Parkway South Middle 760 Woods Mill Rd. Manchester 63011 (314) 415-7200
23. Parkway West Middle 2312 Baxter Rd. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-7400
15. Parkway Southwest Middle 701 Wren Ave. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-7300
24. Claymont Elementary 405 Country Club Dr. Ballwin 63011 (314) 415-6150
16. Barretts Elementary NP 1780 Carman Rd. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-6000
25. Henry Elementary N 700 Henry Ave. Ballwin 63011 (314) 415-6350
17. Carman Trails Elementary P 555 Weidman Rd. S. Manchester 63021 (314) 415-6100
26. Mason Ridge Elementary N** 715 S. Mason Rd. Town & Country 63141 (314) 415-6450
1. Parkway Central High NP 369 N. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-7900 2. Parkway Central Middle N 471 N. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-7800 3. Green Trails Elementary N 170 Portico Dr. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-6250 4. Highcroft Ridge Elementary N* 15380 Highcroft Dr. Chesterfield 63017 (314) 415-6400
* Approximately 20% of Highcroft Ridge students attend West Middle & West High
NORTH AREA 7. Parkway North High N 12860 Fee Fee Rd. St. Louis 63146 (314) 415-7600 8. Parkway Northeast Middle N 181 Coeur DeVille Dr. Creve Coeur 63141 (314) 415-7100
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27. Pierremont Elementary 1215 Dauphine Ln. Manchester 63011 (314) 415-6600 ** Approximately 20% of Mason Ridge students attend Central Middle and Central High
DISTRICTWIDE 28. Early Childhood Center P 14605 Clayton Rd. Chesterfield 63011 (314) 415-6950 29. Fern Ridge High School 13157 N. Olive Spur Rd. Creve Coeur 63141 (314) 415-6900 30. Instructional Services Center P 12657 Fee Fee Rd. Creve Coeur 63146 (314) 415-5000
N = National Blue Ribbon Schools P = Preschool Sites
DID YOU KNOW‌
Parkway bus drivers won three trophies in the 2014 Missouri School Bus Safe Driving Competition. The Parkway Transportation Department has consistently been a top performer in this competition dating back to the 1980s.
For an interactive, detailed map of all boundary lines visit www.ParkwaySchools.net
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Pa r kway at a G lan c e Total Enrollment
Our Schools
» Students receiving gifted education services: 1,890 or 11% through the MOSAICS Gifted Education Program
» 18 Elementary Schools
» 17,148 Students
» School-age students receiving special education in Parkway: 2,787 or 16.3% » Students participating in early childhood: 3,761
» 15 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence » 5 Middle Schools » 4 High Schools » 1 non-traditional high school » 1 early childhood center
OGECHI OKPARA, LEFT, CENTRAL MIDDLE, AND ROBERT THOMPSON, WEST MIDDLE
Our Student Body* Caucasian African-American Asian Hispanic Multi-racial Other
64.3% 15.2% 11.1% 4.9% 4.3% 0.2%
* Includes voluntary transfer students from the City of St. Louis who are 6.3 percent of the total enrollment
2014 Average Class Sizes Elementary (K-5) Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12)
Graduation Rate
Parkway Missouri
Dropout Rate
Parkway Missouri
National Merit Scholars 2013-14 National Merit Awards:
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Graduates Going on to College Parkway Missouri
95.5% 88.1%
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89.3% 68%
State Testing
Parkway earned 96.4 percent on the 2014 report card released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, ranking among the top 10 percent of districts in the state.
0.9% 2.5%
Parkway has consistently earned “Distinction in
HENRY Elementary STuDENTS
Performance for High
Our high ly qualified sta ff
Achievement” by the Missouri Department
Number of Employees
of Elementary and
Total Parkway employees 2,625 Certified classroom teachers 1,274
Secondary Education. This is the highest rating
Percentage of Certified Staff with Master’s Degrees or Above Parkway Missouri
81.2% 58.9%
Parkway Missouri
$63,951 $46,756
Average Years of E xperience (Professionals) Average Teacher Salaries
a school district can
Parkway Missouri
achieve on its annual
13.2 12.3
WEST MIDDLE TEACHER JASON LIEVANOS WITH STUDENT
performance reviews.
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2 0 1 4 hig h lig hts The Parkway School District is proud of our students, teachers and staff who were recognized with numerous awards and honors in 2014. 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
Janu ary
March
Februa ry
West High’s yearbook, PAHWESEHI, was featured in the 2014 Jostens Look Book. This publication celebrates the best-of-thebest in yearbook design and coverage.
A team of students at North High won first place in the Lexus Eco For the third year in a row, West Middle student, Gokul Challenge, a national environmental competition. Their project Venkatachalem, won the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee. Gokul focused on reducing landfill waste with the help of Parkway’s would later finish third overall at the National Scripps Spelling Bee. composting program. Barretts Elementary took part in the region-wide project Parkway earned an award for green cleaning. This award was “Cakeway to the West” celebrating St. Louis’ 250th birthday. secured through the efforts of the Parkway custodial staff to use Barretts received one of the STL250 birthday cakes, which were cleaning methods and materials that are environmentally friendly. part of a region-wide community scavenger hunt in 2014.
West High’s swim program was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, making West High the only St. Louis area high school South High students demonstrated their excellence in program to be inducted in the state of Missouri. mathematics with a 13th place finish in the 2014 Four-by-Four Competition, a national mathematics contest.
Under the direction of teacher Tara Stepanek, Central High’s student publications won outstanding awards at the St. Louis Sponsors of School Publications Conference and Contest.
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Central High seniors, Aiden McCarter and Emily Xu, earned Gold Key writing awards at the 2014 Scholastic Writing Awards Contest. PARKWAY HIGH SCHOOLS NAMED AMONG AMERICA’s BEST IN THE DAILY BEAST
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A team of North High students won the Mock Trial state championship, qualifying the school as the sole Missouri representative at the National Championship. It was North High’s first mock trial championship and Parkway’s first championship since the mid-90s.
West Middle seventh-grader Dani Fischer won first place for her poem, “Moving Past Autumn,” in the Seventh Grade Poetry Foundation’s annual contest. Parkway was awarded a “Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting” from the Association of School Business Officials.
Four Parkway students — Zachary Heiman and Elaine Reichert from Central High and Thomas Christensen and Laura Santangelo from West High — were named to the Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2014.
West, Central, and South High students brought home three of the 15 state championship titles at the state Speech and Debate Tournament at Mizzou.
May
June
South High student, Sophia Etling, was one of 15 students in Missouri to win a 2014 Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship Award.
Katherine Park, nurse at Oak Brook, won a national School Nurse Leader Award from the Healthy Schools Campaign. Only five nurses received the award across the country.
Central High student, Elaine Reichert, was among only eight Missouri students honored as semifinalists in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program for outstanding academic achievement.
McKelvey Elementary was named a National School of Character by The Character Education Partnership (CEP).
Ryan Boeckman, science teacher at Central Middle, won the 2014 Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics, an award given in partnership with the Saint Louis Science Center Parkway bus drivers won three trophies in the regional School Bus Safe Driving Competition. Two students, Julie Nguyen (Central High) and Sarah Shin (West High) received the National Council of Teachers of English and the Achievement (NCTE) Awards in Writing.
Barretts, Carman Trails, Craig, McKelvey, Oak Brook, Ross, Southwest Middle, and Sorrento Springs were nationally recognized for their character in education practices. Parkway School District as a whole was also recognized. South High student Madison Applegate sang her way to first place in a national talent competition, “The Big Break.”
MADISON APPLEGATE, SOUTH HIGH
Parkway School District was selected as a Top 10 Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The list included 90 of the best places to work in the St. Louis area. West Middle social studies teacher, Jason Lievanos, was selected as the Gary K. Wright Scholarship winner for the 2013–14 school year. Each year this scholarship is given to assist deserving teachers in continuing their professional development. A fifth grader at Shenandoah Valley, Kautilya Jammalamadaka, had his book, “The Warriors of Wridor-the Doomed Quest” published, which is available for purchase on Amazon. GOKUL VENKATACHALAM, WEST MIDDLE
5th-grade author, Kautilya Jammalamadaka
July
Aug ust
Winifred Crock, orchestra director at Central High School, was named the Art Educator of the Year by the Arts and Education Council. Last year, Crock was named 2013 Educator of the Year by the St. Louis Symphony. All four traditional Parkway high schools — Central, North, South and West — made the Daily Beast 2014 list of “America’s Top High Schools.” This is the second year in a row all four schools made the list. South High students took second place in the regional Scholar Bowl competition in Washington, Mo. WEST High Football team
September
Thirty-six Parkway students were named National Merit Semifinalists or Commended in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Student information was made accessible on the Parkway Schools mobile app, giving students and parents access to information including grades, assignments, attendance and more. Four aspiring scientists — Eesha Sabherwal, Danielle Eve Serota, Clara Sun, and Kevin Zheng — were recognized for their work in the Students and Teachers as Research Scientist (STARS) Program.
October
The U.S. Department of Education named Henry Elementary and Mason Ridge Elementary 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Parkway now has 15 Blue Ribbon Schools. Fern Ridge High School counselor, Shelly Farinella, and West Middle teacher, Jason Lievanos, won Peabody Energy Leaders in Education awards.
November
Central High graduate (2011), Anisha Gururaj, was named one of the country’s 32 Rhodes Scholars. Students at West High raised over $30,000 for their custodian Ollie who is battling cancer.
Dec ember
Laura Beckmann, PE Teacher at Shenandoah Elementary, was named the Missouri Elementary PE Teacher of the year. Parkway announced the introduction of virtual learning for the 2015–2016 school year. Six online courses will be offered with more coming in the future. Parkway received a 2014 Outstanding Local Government Achievement Award for Exemplary Intergovernmental Collaboration as part of its Community Education partnership with Rockwood. Kelli Moreton, principal at Barretts Elementary, was selected as the 2014–15 Missouri Distinguished Principal by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP).
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St u dent Achievement 2014 College Entrance E x ams
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 1916
Parkway
23.1
96.2%
Missouri
21.8
68.4%
1771
U.S.A.
21
57%
1497
Content Area
Grade
Parkway
Missouri
3
58.5
42.3
4
62.2
46.2
All Parkway juniors may take the official ACT during a regular school day in April at no cost to their families.
2014 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.
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Science
Social Studies
5
67.3
50.6
6
67
48.1
7
72.7
56
8
68.7
51
Eng 1
74.6
60
Eng 2
87.3
74.7 50.8
3
63
4
58.7
42.9
5
71.1
52.8
6
71.6
56.2
7
75.7
58.1
8
63.8
43.5
Algebra I
74.9
54.9
5
66.3
48
8
65.7
52.5
Biology
79.9
67.1
U.S. History
53.6
48
Government
75.8
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DID YOU KNOW…
Parkway offers the ACT to all Juniors at no cost each Spring. With a participation rate of more than 96%, which is one of the highest in the state, more than 60% of Parkway graduates scored above the national average.
2014 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
MORGAN GLENN, LEFT, AND MELODY WALKENHORST, SOUTH MIDDLE
P rogr ams Community Education
School-Age Child Care
The Parkway and Rockwood school districts established a 10-year community education partnership which began in 2014-15. ParkwayRockwood Community Education allows a broader scope of programs for its West County patrons including recreation, after school student enrichment, adult education and school-age child care. For more information call (636) 891-6644.
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
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
» Parents as Teachers » Parent Education » Parent-Child Interaction » Early Childhood Special Education » Preschool » Information (314) 415-6950
New Student Registration » Student must be 5 years old by August 1 to enter kindergarten. » Registration for kindergarten begins in January. It is a full-day, tuitionfree program for all students.
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. » Students with disabilities that do not require special education have rights/ protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. » For more information or assistance related to disabilities, call (314) 415-5002.
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Early Childhood Programs
Madelyn Manning, Early Childhood Center. Madelyn’s parents participate in Parents as Teachers.
» For more information, call (314) 415-9900 or “Enrolling a Student” at www.ParkwaySchools.net.
Student Support, Safety and Wellness
Athletics and Activities
» Nutritious lunch and breakfast programs with online payment options » Counselors and nurses at every school » Social workers/psychologists on staff » 24-hour district security
» More than 60 percent of high school students take part in at least one of approximately 23 competitive sports for boys and girls. » 72 percent of athletic teams maintain overall grade point averages above 3.0.
» High schools offer more than 50 special interest clubs, as well as instructional and vocal music groups, along with 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 » Implemented Google Apps for Education in the fall, 2014. » Students scheduled for virtual learning classes for fall, 2015.
English for Speakers 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
CEMTRA:L-WEST MIDDLE SUMMER STUDENT
WEST HIGH WATER POLO TEAM. PHOTO BY LAUREN GIESEKING
C u r ricu lum 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 65 percent of the class of 2014 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 Areas 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
» Experiential Learning
» Personal Finance
» Family & Consumer Science/ Culinary Arts
» Science
» Fine Arts » Gifted Education
» Technology & Engineering/ Project Lead the Way
» Health & PE
» Virtual Learning
ANISHA GURURAJ, CENTRAL HIGH GRAD AND 2014 RHODES SCHOLAR
» Social Studies
DID YOU KNOW…
You can view this report as a digital magazine with video and many additional features online at www.ThisIsParkway.com.
OWEN GILL, MCKELVEY ELEMENTARY
Par ent Commu ni cations 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 free mobile app offers information personalized for families and schools. With more than 14,000 downloads, the Parkway Schools mobile app ranked in the Top 100 Education Apps in the Apple App Store.
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F I N A NC IALS Parkway is funded primarily through local sources, and has a current expenditure per average daily attendance (ADA) of $12,092 per year. Parkway’s 2014 residential tax rate of 4.2789 is third 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.
2013–14 Actual Operating Revenue $219,07 7,302 Local State Desegregation Federal County Other
86.16% 4.95% 3.36% 2.31% 1.65% 1.56%
Local 86.16% 4.95% 3.36% 2.31% 1.65% 1.56%
2013–14 Actual Operating E xpenditures $215,961,206 Instruction Facilities/Grounds Business Services Transportation Food Service Community Services and Adult Education Executive Admin.
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74.25% 10.15% 5.18% 4.22% 2.72% 2.50% 0.99%
10.15% Instruction 74.25%
5.18% 4.22% 2.72% 2.50% 0.99%
co ntact i nformation Administrative Offices
(314) 415-8100
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
(314) 415-7056
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Accountability
(314) 415-5090
Athletics and Activities
(314) 415-8110
Board of Education
(314) 415-8002
Communications
(314) 415-8077
Curriculum
(314) 415-5090
For more contact info use our Mobile app.
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) 415-7055
Health Services
(314) 415-5066
Human Resources
(314) 415-8018
Safety & Security
(314) 415-8200
Special Services
(314) 415-5002
Staff Development
(314) 415-5093
Student Assessment
(314) 415-7047
Superintendent
(314) 415-8002
Technology
(314) 415-8101
Transportation
(314) 415-8400
www.ParkwaySchools.net