Welcome to Parkway Middle School – Home of the Patriots!
Parkway is a comprehensive middle school in La Mesa for grades 6-7-8. Our 1250 students are known as Parkway Patriots. We have a strong tradition of academic excellence coupled with an integrated character education program. Together, they provide many activities to promote the social and emotional growth of all students. Our school is divided into four small learning communities which we call Houses (Earth, Wind, Water and Fire). Each House is comprised of a team of ten teachers and one counselor. They stay together with the students for the three years they are here at Parkway. Each House promotes student connection to a team and offers immediate intervention and enrichment opportunities. Additionally, each team of content specialists works in a Professional Learning Community to provide multiple opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices to encourage individual success. The core content areas (math, English, history and science) are supported by physical education, yearlong electives (Band, Spanish, Yearbook, and Media), and 12-week cycles classes (technology, art, and music appreciation). A strong GATE Program includes cluster classes in Language Arts and history and leveled math classes challenging students as needed. The Patriot Center provides additional enrichment activities for students seeking a challenge and new learning. Intervention classes in Language Arts and math offer support for students needing extra time to learn. Counselors provide additional class lessons in social skills, study skills and organization. Students enjoy participating in our many clubs and learn lifelong skills through our ASB leadership class.
Parkway Middle School Mission:
To address the unique needs of the early adolescent, Parkway Middle School provides high standards of academic and behavioral excellence in settings that promote personal connectedness.
Contact me anytime you have a question,
Dr. Cyndi Sutton
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Feb. 2010
Looking Ahead in March 2010
Looking Ahead in April 2010
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PARKWAY CAMPUS TOUR 2010
Reminder & Change of Date
We invite you to join us for a Campus Orientation of Parkway Middle School.
Dates: Thursday, February 11, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
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Thursday, February 18, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
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PLEASE NOTE THE BELOW CHANGE OF DATE ~
Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (A Virtual Tour)
Place: Auditorium at Parkway Middle School
9009 Park Plaza Drive, La Mesa, 668-5810
You will meet the Principal, Vice Principal and Counselors. A general overview of Parkway, the curriculum and standards, as well as discipline, will be followed by a tour of the campus. There will be time for questions and answers. We will have lots of hand-outs.
If you choose the daytime tour, because students are actively engaged in learning, you will not enter any classrooms, but can “take a peek” as you walk through the halls.
If you choose the evening tour, you will see a virtual, video tour of the campus.
We are very proud of our students and the educational programs we provide. We encourage strong participation by parents and community. We welcome your questions and concerns. In order to best meet your needs, please make other arrangements for your toddlers.
All incoming families are invited to be our special guests at the Open House BBQ on Thursday, May 27, at 5:00 p.m. Classrooms will be open, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
We look forward to meeting with you!
Cyndi Sutton, Ph. D.
Principal
A Special Invitation . . .
OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
| 5:00 p.m. |
BBQ in the lunch area by Kiwanis and Builders Club:
Hot Dog, Chips, Drink for $2.50
Ice Cream for $1 |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Welcome in the Patriot Center
Dr. Cyndi Sutton, Principal |
| 6:10 p.m. |
PTSA Meeting in the Patriot Center
Presentation of Honorary Service Awards |
| 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Classrooms will be open
Club activities displayed in the Patriot center |
Flower Show in the Quad to benefit the Kenn Hopballe Scholarship fund. |
New School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for 2009-2010
California public schools annually provide information about themselves to the community allowing the public to evaluate and compare schools for student achievement, environment, resources and demographics.
Click here to download SARC_Report for 2009-2010
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Promotion And 8th Grade Dance
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DRESS CODE AND EXPECTATIONS
As we near the end of the school year, many students are getting ready to buy dresses and attire for promotion ceremonies and the 8th grade dance. Before you make any purchases, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of dress code requirements. Clothing must follow District and school dress code regulations. School dress code policy will be enforced. Caution: You don’t want to be wearing “orange uglies” at promotion or at the dance – so be careful that you make appropriate choices. Spaghetti straps, tank tops, halter tops, see-throughs, and clothing that expose the bare-midriff are not allowed. Pants may not sag below the waist. No tuxedos and no prom- style dresses. Shoes should be comfortable. You must be able to walk up and down stairs.
We know this is a very special event. We want each of you to be comfortable. Last note: Limousines are not appropriate and may not park on school property.
8th Grade Promotion - Frequently Asked Questions
8th Grade End-of-Year Information
Wed, 6/9
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5:00-7:00pm |
8th Gr. Dance |
Auditorium |
Fri. 6/11 |
8:30-11:30 |
8th Gr. Bowling Party |
Parkway Bowl |
Mon., 6/14 |
8:55-3:30 |
Promotion Rehearsal |
Auditorium |
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12:00-1:30 |
Yearbook Distribution |
To All Students/ Outside APE |
Tues, 6/15 |
9:15-11:00 |
Wind House Promotion |
Auditorium |
Wed, 6/16 |
9:15-11:00 |
Earth House Promotion |
Auditorium |
Thurs, 6/17 |
9:15-11:00 |
Fire House Promotion |
Auditorium |
Fri, 6/18 |
7:15-9:00 |
Water House Promotion |
Auditorium |
Fri., 6/18 |
7:00-11:30 |
Minimum Day / Last Day |
All Students |
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11:00-11:30 |
Yearbook Signing |
Quad |
Online Grade Permission
2009-2010
Dear Parent/ Guardian:
Many of the teachers at Parkway Middle School have the capability of posting their students grades on the Internet. This is done in a way so that each student has to enter a password in order to see his or her grades. Only people that know the password will be able to see their grades. Parents and students can check grades at home, with Internet access, or anywhere Internet is accessible. Students can also check grades at school. If you would like to have grades accessible online, please download and printout the form below. Please sign and return this form to your History teacher to give the teachers permission to post the grades securely online.
Click here to download
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Can my child receive free/reduced lunch?
Did you know that you could apply for the Federal Free/Reduced Lunch Program ANY time of the school year? Well you can, and the lunch applications are always available in the school office.
If you have applied in the past or recently applied and didn't qualify you may reapply at any time during the school year. If your household size goes up, income goes down, if you start receiving Food Stamps, FIP, FDPIR or other benefits, or if there is a job loss you should consider re-applying. Please see the information provided for your assistance.
If you have additional questions regarding this Federal Program please don’t hesitate to contact Child Nutrition Services at 619-668-5764.
Extended School Services (ESS)
Safe, Affordable, Quality
Before- & After-School Student Care
From 6:00am - 6:00pm
We offer an extended-hours program for a fee. Information is in the office. You will need to complete an application in the office for your child to participate.
Click here for more information
Forms of Communication with Parents
Parent Survey Form
Dress Code, Policy, FAQ, etc . . .
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