Panther Weekly

Good Luck!

The DECA Region Competition was held on Friday, December 6th and we came home with five first place winners and eleven overall placements and State qualifiers. Please congratulate the following students for winning or placing in their events:

Brandon McCall, 1st Place, Sports and Entertainment

Kevin Cruz, 1st Place, Quick Serve Restaurant

Zaynab Nadeem, 1st Place , Principles of Entrepreneurship

Chelsea Nguyen, 1st Place, Business Services Marketing

Abbi Omorogbe, 1st Place, Food Marketing

And the following students placed: Mehrin Charania, Dileep Kunnath. Augustus McCoy, Asma Naviwala, Khylee Walters, and Khyra Walters.

Thank you for your support of Parkview DECA as we prepare for State competition in January.

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!

The Georgia School Climate Survey is a state requirement that replaces the Georgia Health Survey. The survey is aligned with Georgia’s Systems of Continuous Improvement and is designed to provide more actionable data for the district and school leaders to make schools a safer and more engaging place to learn. Additionally, our School Climate Star Rating is dependent upon the participation and completion rate of this survey.

The Family Survey is brief and centers around family engagement and communication and engagement ideas.

Please complete the Georgia School Climate – Family Survey and we welcome your feedback.

Parkview High School

Administrative Team

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the December 6 PBIS celebration is being postponed until January. The PBIS team apologizes for this change and the disappointment that it may cause, but we look forward to celebrating with you in January. Please check your email for the new date in January. Your understanding in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Monday, 12/16 during lunch, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:

• Letter Jacket Orders for ANY student who has earned a letter!
• Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter, certificate, or note from your coach/sponsor) and a $150 deposit (cash, check, card, tap to pay) to get the order started!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
• Class Ring Orders for ALL juniors and seniors!
• Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.85)!
• Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
• Seniors, make sure to order your Cap & Gown package ASAP!
• Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card [$4.95 processing fee applies])

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

Attention all juniors and seniors: Parkview Prom 2025 tickets are now available for you to purchase on GoFan. Prom will be May 3rd at Cobb Energy Centre Ballroom. You may buy a ticket for you and 1 guest. Please see Ms. Farrow in Room 15.215 if you have any questions.

Check out the links to learn ALL ABOUT these trips- costs, excursions, itineraries & more! Sign up today to reserve your spot & lock in the price!

See Mrs. Campbell in the Media Center with questions.

2025: Japan (PRICE GOING UP JAN 1)

www.eftours.com/2527969SP

2026: Italy, Greece, & the Greek Isles

www.eftours.com/2623812ST

2027: South Africa

www.eftours.com/2744276uz

Please remember we do not interrupt class time to deliver items to students that were left at home. We will not deliver items to students and we will not call into classrooms to have students pick up items. If you leave something for a student they will need to pick it up between classes. Thank you for your help supporting a consistent learning environment.

From the Parkview High School Assessment Office:

We are preparing for Fall semester final exams. Students should take all final exams during the scheduled time based on the calendar below. Students with an excused absence who miss a final exam prior to December 20th should arrange a time with their teacher for a make up opportunity.

It is very important that students attend school during final exams. Students that miss final exams must have an excused and approved absence.

Fall Final Exam Schedules:

• Tuesday, December 17th – 1st period
• Wednesday, December 18th – 4th period & 2nd period
• Thursday, December 19th – 5th period & 3rd period
• Friday, December 20th – 6th period & 7th period

Final Exams 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.

Special Bell Schedule

1st period – Final Exam Testing Block

7:15 AM – 9:20 AM

2nd period

9:27 AM – 10:00 AM

3rd period

10:07 AM – 10:40 AM

4th Period

10:47 AM – 11:37 AM

4A: 10:47 AM – 11:09 AM

4B: 11:15 AM – 11:37 AM

5th Period

11:44 AM – 12:06 PM

5A: 11:44 AM – 12:34 PM

5B: 12:12 PM – 12:34 PM

6th Period

12:41 PM – 1:31 PM

6A: 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM

6B: 1:09 PM – 1:31 PM

7th Period

1:38 PM - 2:10 PM

Exam Block

7:15 AM – 9:25 AM

Break

9:25 AM – 9:35 AM

Exam Block

9:35 AM – 11:45 AM

Click here for information on Assessment dates.

We would like to inform you about the upcoming 1st semester final exams schedule. Please take note of the following important dates and details:

December 17th:

• Students will take their 1st period final exam from 7:15 AM to 9:20 AM.

• After the exam, students will attend the rest of their classes, but the schedule will be modified.

• This is still a traditional school day, and we encourage parents to support students in preparing for their remaining finals.

December 18th-20th:

• We will follow a block schedule for final exams (two exams per day).

• Students will take all final exams during the scheduled times based on the exam schedule.

• Students will not be allowed to take any exams early.

• Students who miss their finals before December 20th should arrange with their teachers to make them up. After December 20th, students with excused or approved absences will need to schedule their final exam make ups in early January.

• Students will be released from school at 11:45 AM on these days. We appreciate families planning appointments for after this time.

Important Reminders:

• There will be no check-outs from December 18th-20th.

• Students who arrive late for exams will be admitted to class, but their exam time will remain as scheduled.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility and hope this information helps you plan accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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.

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.

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.

We hope everyone has a restful winter break and we look forward to student’s return to school on Monday, January 6th.

Learn about the different options to earn college credit while enrolled in High School during the 2025-2026 school year. We will be covering Advanced Placement(AP) and Dual Enrollment.

• 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

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.

Click here for PHS tutoring sessions.

Please check the Parkview website throughout the year for Senior updates and follow parkview.hs.seniors on Instagram

Seniors, you must book your senior session at CADY.com.

The deadline to appear in the yearbook has passed.

Need help paying the sitting fee? If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, you can obtain a voucher. Email sara.spring-kinsey@gcpsk12.org for more information.

Dear Parkview Senior –

This is a reminder to care of your Senior Dues (which includes your cap and gown)! Scholastic Images, our cap and gown provider, is placing the PARKVIEW order in January, so if you have not already done so, we need you to either pay for a package or reserve one today!

To ensure you receive a Cap & Gown that fits you, you MUST complete one of the following 2 options no later than 11:59pm on Tuesday, December 31st.

1. Order your Cap & Gown Package now! The fee is at the lowest amount it will be for the remainder of the year, so take advantage and order your cap & gown today!

2. RESERVE your Cap & Gown Package now, pay LATER. If needed, you can RESERVE your cap & gown now and then use the link emailed to you to pay later.

- Please note while you are reserving your gown, you are NOT reserving the fee amount. Therefore, you will have to pay whatever the current amount is at the time you make payment (i.e. any additional late fees). Choosing this option ensures that you will receive a Cap & Gown that fits you and it will be delivered with the rest of the class IF paid prior to Sunday, March 2nd at 11:59pm.

If you do not complete one of the 2 options, we are not able to guarantee your size, or that a gown will be available for you. All students planning to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must order a Cap & Gown Package!

Take care of this today by going to www.scholasticimages.com, then:

1. Choose your school

2. Click on the Cap & Tassel Icon

3. Pick you package

4. Select Pay Now (there is an option for a payment plan through AfterPay on the next screen) OR Reserve Now & Pay Later*

Senior Dues can be paid through Scholastic Images. Scholastic Images will be on campus once a month starting August 19th for orders and questions.

*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.

Parkview school calendar

December 16

Location: PHS Cafeteria

December 16

Boys and Girls @ 4:30pm

Varsity Girls @ 5:30pm

Varsity Boys @ 7:00pm

Location: PHS: Gym

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 17

Special Bell Schedule for 1st Period Final Exams

See above for detailed schedule

December 18-20

Final Exams and Early Release

See the above schedule for details

Remember - There are no checkouts the 18-20

December 20

Parkview Swim & Dive @ 7:20pm

Location: Mountain Park Aquatic Center, 1063 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

December 21

Girls @ 4:30pm

Location: Providence Christian Academy, 4575 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn, GA 30047

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 21

Parkview Wrestling @ 9:00am

Location: Mountain View HS, 2351 Sunny Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Tickets on GoFan.co

Purchase your yearbook on Jostens.com.

Yearbooks are currently on sale for $90.

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.

Join PTSA Here!

Click here to order PHS Spirit Wear!

Parkview MCJROTC is now collecting donations for their annual Toys for Tots drive. Please consider giving at one of their collection locations. We also have a donation box in the Main Lobby at Parkview