Panther Weekly

Congratulations to Parkview VEX Robotics teams for their accomplishments at the NCCA Competition on Saturday, January 25th.

Team 1356X received the INNOVATE AWARD. Members that competed include:

• Sophia Vu

• Noah Padtha

• Layla Harris

• Partheeb Sutradhar

• Hurr Moazzaz

Team 1356B made it to Semi-finals, with a Top 4 placement. Members that competed include:

• Jaden Ha

• Zuhayr Mohammed

• Nethaniah Demissie

• Oliver Tempest

• Keith Eplett

• Nethaniah Demissie

Congratulations to Model UN officers Jenifer Venegas Castillo and Dileep Kunnath for winning the best paper award representing the Republic of the Sudan in the Legal committee at the 31st Model UN conference at UGA this past weekend.

Thank you to all the student and family volunteers who joined us on January 25 to help clean the Garner Creek Bioretention area. Parkview is fortunate to have this space as an outdoor classroom, and thanks to the collaboration with Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources and the Parkview Environmental Club, it will soon be ready for teachers to utilize again. The Garner Creek Project, initiated in 2018 in partnership with Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources and Parkview High School, aims to restore the Garner Creek area and manage stormwater runoff. This project features a grass channel, a constructed wetland, and three bioretention areas, all located right outside our door at Parkview High School. If you intend to visit this area, we kindly request that you show respect for the native plants and wildlife and leave no trace behind.

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week! Please stop by the counseling office and wish your counselor a Happy School Counseling Week or send a note of appreciation. Thank you, Parkview school counselors, for all that you do for our students and staff daily!

The EES Family Survey (opens Feb. 3) asks questions about families’ experiences with research-based characteristics of high-performing schools including: collaboration, communication, goals, leadership, standards, environment, teaching and learning, and involvement. Each year, to help improve our schools, Gwinnett County Public Schools collects feedback from our families and staff members about their school experience. The district will once again give the Educational Effectiveness Surveys (EES) to get feedback on nine Characteristics of High-Performing schools.

Families will receive a ParentSquare message with the anonymous link.

Parkview High School

Administrative Team

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. Due to the snow DLD the introductory meeting is now Wednesday, February 5th in the chorus room at 2:20. See Ms. Kimbro in 12.229 or Ms. Mays in C1.125 for more information.

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.

Scholastic Images will be in the cafeteria during all lunch periods taking orders and answering questions about class rings, letter jackets, and senior dues (cap & gown packages). Class of 2026 jerseys will also be available to order on this date. Jerseys will be delivered on May 12.

PARKVIEW CLASS OF 2026 - NOW is the time to order your Official Senior Jersey at www.scholasticimages.com or on campus during lunch on Monday, February 10th for it to be delivered in May before you take your senior pictures over the summer!

NOTE: Sizers will be available to try on/hold up during the on-campus order day!

Your online order form is ONLY open until Sunday, February 23rd at 11:59PM and will not re-open until next year, so don't miss out on the tradition of wearing it with your senior class!

These are NOT just another senior shirt; they are a durable fraternity/sorority style jersey with custom twill hand sewn on the front and back to show off your school pride, senior pride, and your last name!

Please call our office at 770-614-9353 with any questions and we can't wait to continue to celebrate you as a senior next year!!

GSA and the Cornerstone Bible Church have asked us to share with students and families that parking is not allowed on their property. Please do not park in these locations, signs are posted and violaters can be ticketed and/or towed.

If you do not have a parking pass, you should not be driving to school. Please ride the bus or use the carpool lane.

If you are parking on campus, you must have a valid parking permit that was issued to the car you are driving. You must only park in your assigned spot. Any violations can lead to a ticket or your vehicle being towed.

The 2024-2025 student parking is sold out. Parking for the 2025-2026 school year will be available at the end of May.

You will need a Certificate of Enrollment from the Main Office.

This can be ordered on MyPaymentsPlus - Under Events and Activities, search Certificate of Enrollment and place your order. You can pick up your certificate in the Main Office after 48 hours.

You will need a Certificate of Enrollment and your ADAP form from the Main Office.

These can be ordered on MyPaymentsPlus - Under Events and Activities, search Certificate of Enrollment/ADAP* Certificate and place your order. You can pick up your certificate in the Main Office after 48 hours.

*We only have the ADAP for students who took Health in person at Parkview HS. If you took Health online/over the summer/or at another school, you will need to access and print your own ADAP Certificate on the DDS website.

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!

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

Click here for information on Assessment dates.

Course registration for the 2025/26 school year will take place beginning January 31st and will end with students turning in their registration sheet by Monday, February 24th. Please take time to look over the Registration Hub on the Parkview website to view information about course offerings. This site contains all the information needed for course registration. It can be found under the Academics tab on the Parkview website. Below are some key parts and dates for the course registration process.

Please Click HERE for full instructions on Registration

Class Registration for the 2025-2026 School year is coming up. Here are our CTE Pathways to review.

Business Tech:

• Introduction to Business & Technology - Business & Technology - Business Communications (Office Interns)

• Introduction to Business & Technology - Financial Literacy - Banking & Investing

Audio-Video Tech & Film:

• Audio-Video Tech & Film I - Audio-Video Tech & Film II - Audio-Video Tech & Film III

Engineering & Technology:

• Foundations of Engineering & Technology - Engineering Concepts - Engineering Applications
• Foundations of Engineering & Technology - Intro to Graphics Design

(3DE) Marketing:

• (3DE) Marketing Principles - (3DE) Marketing & Entrepreneurship - (3DE) Marketing Management - 3DE Work Based Learning/School Store (Optional 4th year courses)

JROTC:

• JROTC I - JROTC II - JROTC III - JROTC IV

Health Science:

• Introduction to Health Science - Essentials of Healthcare & Anatomy (4th year Science) - Patient Care Fundamentals & Patient Care Technician (Students earn credit for both courses)

Computer Science:

• Intro to Software Technology - Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science Principles (* see below) - AP Computer Science (* see below)
• Intro to Software Technology - Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science Principles (* see below) - Game Design (* see below)

*Course meets 4th science requirement, or 2 comp sci courses will satisfy 2 years of foreign language courses.

Food, Nutrition & Wellness:

• Food, Nutrition & Wellness - Food for Life (4th year Science) - Food Science (4th year Science)

Examining the Teaching Profession:

• Examining the Teaching Profession

Work Based Learning:

• Work Based Learning is open to all rising 11th and 12th grade students.

Earn course credit and $$ while working or gain valuable experience in a paid or unpaid internship.

• Participate 1-4 periods per day, leave school early or come in late-your choice.
• No job? No worries. Mrs. Phillips will help you find a job or internship.
• You may work or intern anytime during the week to fit your schedule.
• Work or intern wherever you choose.
• Available to rising juniors and seniors.
• Want more information about Work Based Learning Click Here.

Email Mrs.Phillips @ Tammy.T.Phillips@gcpsk12.org or Tammy_T_Phillips@g.gcpsk12.org or stop by room 1.560 for information or to register.

Attention class of 2026 families! PHS' Counseling Department invites you to attend our virtual Junior Parent Night that will take place on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. We will discuss important academic and post-secondary topics. We hope to see everyone there! Please find the Zoom information below:

https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/j/92707094539

Meeting ID: 927 0709 4539

• 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

Click here to visit the PHS Counseling page.

On Monday, February 10, we’ll have a representative from Georgia Southwestern State University here to share information and answer your questions about their programs and admissions.

Event Times: During advisement periods:

• 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B
  Location: Theater Lobby

How to Attend:
Be sure to sign up through your e-Class Advisement page. A pass will be required for this event, so don’t forget to get yours!

Take this great opportunity to learn more about your future college options!

We know that preparing for college can feel overwhelming with so much to do. That’s why we’re here to help!

Join us on Monday, February 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a Financial Aid Presentation. This event is designed to help students and parents navigate the process of filling out the FAFSA form, making college financial aid a little less stressful.

Location:

Computer Lab Room (Cafeteria) 1.424 (Mr. Romero's Room)

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.

Seniors applying to colleges through Common App will need to match their Common App account and their Naviance account. Click here for Naviance & Common App directions.

Click here for PHS tutoring sessions.

There will be a Senior Breakfast for all graduating Seniors on February 12, during 2nd and 3rd periods. Breakfast will be available, you will receive a copy of the Senior Packet and review graduation information. If you are usually off campus at that time, please do your best to be at Parkview during those periods to attend the breakfast. Maxwell and Grayson have been notified of the event.

The Class of 2025 Senior Packet is now available! Click here to view the digital version or to download the PDF.

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

*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 or click here for the County RankONE Schedule. Students, please check with your club sponsor with questions about meeting times and locations.

Parkview school calendar

February 4

Swim & Dive State Diving @ 9:00am

Location: The Westminster Schools, 1424 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327, USA

February 4

Model UN meeting @ after school

Location: Ms Diamonds room Room 10.129 in building C

February 4

Varsity Girls @ 5:30pm

Varsity Boys @ 7:00pm

North Gwinnett High School, 20 Level Creek Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA

February 4

Rising 9th Grade (Current 8th Grade) with Last Names A-L Curriculum Night @ 6:30-8:30pm

Location: PHS

For current 8th grade students with last names A-L and their families

February 5

NHS Informational Meeting @ 2:20pm

Location: Chorus Room # 3.130 E/F

Parkview Juniors and Seniors with a GPA of 93.00 or higher. See Ms. Kimbro in 12.229 or Ms. Mays in C1.125 for more information.

February 6

Rising 9th Grade (Current 8th Grade) with Last Names M-Z Curriculum Night @ 6:30 – 8:00pm

Location: PHS

February 7

State Swimming Prelims @ 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center, 750 Ferst Dr, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA

February 8

Wrestling - Traditional Sectional @ 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: South Forsyth High School, 585 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041, USA

February 8

Swim & Dive State Swimming Finals @ 10:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center, 750 Ferst Dr, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA

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.

Join PTSA Here!

Click here to order PHS Spirit Wear!

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.