Panther Weekly

January 20 - January 26
National Honors Society Application Open
Just checked your report card and realized you have a 93.00 average or higher? Parkview's National Honor Society is now currently accepting new members. Any junior with a 93.00 average may apply. Seniors can apply if they applied last year or recently obtained the 93.00 average. Applications are due February 11th. See Ms. Kimbro in 12.229 or Mrs. Mays in C1.125 for more information.
Parkview Tennis Tryouts
Parkview Tennis Tryouts
Attention Panthers, tennis tryouts will be held on January 27th from 2:30 - 4:30 at the Parkview tennis courts. Anyone interested in trying out must have their information updated in RankOne - no exceptions. Please be ready with your racquet, tennis shoes and positive attitude!
Parkview Pause is now accepting submissions!
The publishing team is looking for short stories, essays, memoirs, creative nonfiction, poetry, & art.
The theme for this year’s magazine is “Dream State: a reflection of our mind's endless creations, both positive and negative, which feed our emotions and motivate us to chase our dreams.”
Submissions are due by late February! Click here for the Google Form for submission.
Environmental Club Garner Creek Clean Up
Hello Parkview Panthers! Are you interested in learning about sustainability and improving the pond at Garner Creek? Our Environmental Club, along with Gwinnett County Water Resources, is planning a Bioretention pond clean up on Saturday, Jan 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. There will be a scientist and an outreach representative to teach us about sustainability while we clean and beautify the area of Garner Creek, which is right outside of our door. Please join us for a clean up day and wonderful act of environmental stewardship!
Ride the Bus
Tired of being late for your first period? Are you frustrated with getting stuck in afternoon traffic? 🕒🚗
We’ve got the solution: Ride the Bus! 🚌
It’s reliable, stress-free, and gets you where you need to be on time. Let’s make mornings and afternoons easier for everyone.
Student Drop-off and Pick-up Changes at Parkview
Please view the video below! These changes were implemented at the start of 2nd semester, thank you to all that have help us make this transition so smooth.
Prom Tickets are on Sale
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Prom 2025 Tickets are currently on sale at GoFan. Please make sure you buy them before the price increases on Feb. 1st. The last day to purchase tickets is May 2nd but the prices continue to increase the later you wait. Click Here for details!
Access Testing
We are preparing for ACCESS testing. Between January 21, 2025, and February 6, 2025, all Multilingual Learner students will take the ACCESS for ELLs Assessment. Students will test on four different domains/sections: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
ACCESS for ELLs Assessment will be given online. Student must bring their GCPS issued Chromebook (charged) and a charger.
Please be sure to attend school for these testing days.
Thank you,
Panther Assessment Office
Assessment Office Calendar
Reminders from the Attendance Office
As we begin the 2nd semester, here are a few reminders to help students finish the year strong:
- Check-Ins: Students must check in at the Attendance Office, not Tardy Stations. Parents/Guardians must come inside the building with proof of ID or send a note if unable to enter. Students are allowed five parent notes per semester.
- Checkouts: Parents/Guardians must come inside the building with proof of ID to check out students OR send in a note for checkout. This must be verified by the Attendance Office before school starts. No checkouts are allowed after 1:30 PM.
- Self-Checkouts: Only students registered as Self-Responsible can check themselves out. Being 18 years old does not automatically allow self-checkout; procedures must be followed.
- Excused Absences: Parents/Guardians must send a signed note with supporting documents for absences. Up to five handwritten notes are allowed per semester and must be submitted within five days of returning to school. *Exceptions: Medical notes or any circumstances that fall within the county guidelines. See the school website for more information.
- Tardies and Unexcused Check-ins: Parkview HS uses a progressive disciplinary approach when addressing excessive tardiness and unexcused check-ins.
- Important Information: No checkouts or excuse notes are accepted via phone or email. All notes must include the student's full name, student number, dates of absence, reason, parent name, phone number, and signature.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school website for detailed information on attendance policies and procedures.
End of Semester Information & 2nd Semester Schedules
1st Semester Report Cards/Transcripts
1st semester report cards/transcripts will be accessible to students and parents in StudentVue and ParentVue on January 10th. 1st semester report cards/transcripts will be printed and mailed from the GCPS district office to the student’s address in the student information system beginning January 10th.
2nd Semester Schedules
Students will be able to view their 2nd semester schedule through the student portal or the StudentVue app on January 5th. However, please understand that schedule changes are being made up until the first day of 2nd semester, January 6th, due to course failures and class leveling.
Some student schedules may shift due to the balancing of class sizes as well as faculty/staff changes. We guarantee students will have a total of six classes and an advisement, but we cannot guarantee that that the classes will be in the same period order or with the same teacher as first semester or that students will have the same lunch period.
Schedule Changes
The only changes being made to second semester schedules are for those students who have failed a class and cannot move to the 2nd semester course or for seniors who need a class to meet graduation requirements. Most of these changes have already been made. Schedule changes will NOT be made for the following reasons:
· Teacher or class period preference
· The student doesn’t like the elective and wants a different elective
· Level changes (AP to Honors, Honors to CP) because current level is impacting GPA
· GPA concerns
· The class is not needed for graduation
Students were advised during the registration process last Spring to choose wisely as their choices were yearlong choices and changes would not be made between semesters.
Credit Recovery
Language Arts
9th Grade Literature
10th Grade Literature
11th Grade American Literature
12th Grade British Literature
Math
Algebra: Concepts and Connections
Geometry: Concepts and Connections
Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections
Advanced Financial Algebra
Science
Anatomy & Physiology
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Social Studies
American Government
Personal Finance and Economics
US History
World Geography
World History
Other
Health
Please make sure to check your email starting January 3rd if you think you qualify for Credit Recovery.
Helpful Information on the Counseling Site
- College Planning & Financial Aid Info
- Senior Information
- Counselor Request for Recommendation
- Recommendation Due Dates & Resources
- College Planning Timeline
- Naviance Videos: Recommender, College Apps, Transcript How-To Videos
- Junior Conference Booklet
U.S. Navy, "What is a Nuke" Presentation
January 23, 2025
Any student interested in getting more information about nuclear engineering in the Navy, focusing on high-level roles similar to those in nuclear power plants, can sign up for this event on their Advisement class page. A pass is required for this event.
Room 11.116
ASVAB Score Review
January 29, 2025
If you participated in the ASVAB testing last semester, there will be a representative from the Navy at Parkview to go over ASVAB scores with you. Sign up in your Advisement eclass - a pass is required for this event.
Room 11.116
Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair
February 1, 2025
9am-2pm
South Gwinnett High School
This is a free event
2025-2026 FASFA is Open!
Greetings, Class of 2025! The FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Students who will be college freshmen in 2025-2026 school year need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA (award year runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). Please visit fafsa.gov to fill out the form. As a reminder, completing the FAFSA ensures consideration for federal, state, and college financial aid, which includes scholarships, grants, work-study funds, and loans. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Counseling Office.
Common App and Naviance
Need Some Extra Help
Senior Information
Please check the Parkview website throughout the year for Senior updates and follow parkview.hs.seniors on Instagram
Senior Dues - Cap and Gown
Senior Dues can be paid through Scholastic Images. Scholastic Images will be on campus once a month starting August 19th for orders and questions.
Senior Packet
The Class of 2025 Senior Packet is now available! Click here to view the digital version or to download the PDF.
*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.
The Week at a Glance
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr Day
NO SCHOOL - This is a staff and student holiday
Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball vs. Norcross
Parkview Swim & Dive - Boys Swimming Prelims
January 22
Parkview Swim Boys@ 2:15pm
Location: West Gwinnett Aquatic Center,4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
Parkview Wrestling - Tri Duel
January 22
Wrestling State Duals @ 5:30pm
Location: PHS Gyms
Parkview Swim & Dive - Girls Swimming Prelims
January 23
Parkview Swim Girls @ 2:15pm
Location: West Gwinnett Aquatic Center,4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
Diamond Girl Interest Meeting
January 23
Diamond Girls Interest Meeting after school
Location: Room 3.107 E/F Bldg.
Do you want to be a Diamond Girl? Diamond Girls Volunteer for the Parkview Baseball games, by serving concession stand food & drinks. You will earn community service hours and earn a Parkview Letter. See Mrs. Irons (2.102), Mrs. Thomas (3.107) Mrs. Reynolds (3.175) for more information
Parkview Swim & Dive - County Meet
January 23
Parkview Swim & Dive County Meet
Location: West Gwinnett Aquatic Center,4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball vs. Meadowcreek
January 24
Varsity Girls @ 5:30pm
Varsity Boys @ 7:00pm
Location: Meadowcreek HS, 4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093
Environmental Club Garner Creek Clean Up
January 25
Bioretention pond clean up @ 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Garner Creek Next to Parkview HS
See the above information in the "News Update" section for details.
Wrestling - North Metro Individual Tournament
January 25
Parkview Wrestling @ 9:00am
Location: Brookwood HS, 1255 Dogwood Rd SW, Snellville, GA 30078
Parkview Swim & Dive County Swimming Finals
January 25
Parkview Swim & Dive County Finals @ 2:15pm
Location: West Gwinnett Aquatic Center,4488 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071
1st Annual PHS/TMS 18hour Play Festival Performance
January 25
1st Annual PHS/TMS 18hour Play Festival Performance @ 7:30pm
Location: PHS Theater
Purchase your yearbook on Jostens.com.
Yearbooks are currently on sale for $95.
Dear Parkview Families,
Parkview PTSA would like to welcome all of our new and returning families to the 2024-2025 school year. We want every family to have the opportunity to be involved with PTSA and feel connected. The Parkview PTSA provides a unique opportunity that brings everyone together as one community. Research shows students benefit from a strong school environment, with engaged teachers and involved parents.
This leads to higher grades, improved test scores and increased attendance. Current PTSA initiatives include:
- Community Event Parkview Day
- Grants to staff for educational initiatives
- Reflections, a national, PTA full range arts competition
- Staff appreciation luncheon
- Support of Parkview’s Care Team
- Baccalaureate Ceremony for graduating seniors
Your purchase of a Parkview PTSA Membership is what supports these and other Parkview initiatives.
Order Your PHS Spirit Wear
The PHS Care Team Launch Their Birthday Shoutout Fundraiser
Do you have a birthday coming up? Starting January 6th you can celebrate your birthday or another student or staff member with a special shoutout on the school's marquee for a $10 minimum donation. Proceeds benefit Parkview High School's Care Team and help our students in need. Shoutouts must be purchased at least 1 week before the birthday. https://www.successfund.com/birthday/
***You can also donate for our families in need without the shoutout; just indicate that in the text box at checkout.
