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# Parkway West High School

The School District of Philadelphia

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- [Parkway West High School - Home](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/) - Welcome! Parkway West High School is proud of its history and legacy as one of Philadelphia's criteria-based high schools (formerly referred to as "special admission" high schools). Students who attend Parkway West come from many different backgrounds and represent a range of diverse perspectives. Our students are critical and creative thinkers and problem solvers who are
- [Current Students](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/students-2/) - Goals for Students A – Attendance – Our goal is for students to have 95% or better attendance; therefore, students are expected not to miss more than nine (9) school days this year. B – Behavior – Our goal is for students to have zero (0) out-of-school suspensions; in view of this, students are expected to observe and adhere to the Student Code
- [Dress Code](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/students-2/dress-code/) - Dress Code: Although PWHS does not have an uniform, students are expected to dress as future educators. Jeans and shorts are allowed, but no excessive rips or tears that expose skin or undergarments. Pants should also be worn at the waist to keep underwear covered. Shorts and skirts should be long enough to keep underwear
- [Student and Family Information Guide](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/student-and-parent-handbook/) - We have prepared and are providing our students and families with the Parkway West Student & Family Information Guide so that they can be aware of our school’s current policies, procedures, expectations, standards, and guidelines. It is our hope that everyone will take the time to review and discuss them as they support us in
- [The Team](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/the-team/) - Instructional Staff English and Social Studies Department Mr. William Cohen Mr. Cohen grew up in Fishtown and attended college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1998 with a double major in English Literature and English Education. Mr. Cohen received his Master of Education degree from Gratz College in 2009. In addition, he is
- [](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/at-a-glance/) - PARKWAY WEST HIGH SCHOOLAt a Glance Principal William Brown | E-mail Phone: 215-400-7710 Fax: 215-400-7711 Student Enrollment: 220 Address: 4725 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19139 SEPTA Routes: 15 Trolley, 64, Market-Frankford Line Mission & Approach to Learning Parkway West is a small special admission college prep high school. Our mission is to ensure that all
- [Parents](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/parents/) - Attention families: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that a school with certain exceptions obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, a school may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the school
- [Prospective Students](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/prospective-students/)
- [Student Attendance](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/student-attendance/) - Students at Parkway West High School are AIMING HIGH AND STRIVING FOR 95… Parkway West Students do not miss more than nine because they want to learn and not fall behind! Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law and Board of Education policy (in Board Policy #204) require that all children of “compulsory school age” who reside
- [Our Administrators](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/about-us/our-administrators/) - Principal Will Brown Many children dream of being a teacher when they grow up. For fun, those children line up their stuffed animals in rows and pretend to teach them to recite the alphabet and count. Will Brown was not one of those children. When he was younger, he often thought, “You have to be
- [Hoya Athletics](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/hoya-athletics/) - All players must have a PIAA Physical Form on file to participate in high school sports. Parkway West students play alongside West Philadelphia High School for several sports. Fall Sports Cheer (West Philly HS) Cross Country Volleyball-Girls (Var & JV) Football (West Philly HS) Soccer (West Philly HS) Tennis-Girls (West Philly HS) Winter Sports Basketball-Boys
- [Contact Us](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/home/contact-us/) - [table id=3 /]
- [School Calendar](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/home/school-calendar/)
- [Bell Schedule](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/bell-schedule/) - [table id=1 /]
- [News and Events](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/news-and-events/) - Draft 1 of the School Improvement Plan is now open for public comment. . . Parkway West HS https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJxSp_ZEfuoQ4RrSSE9fwZ0zZef6dbvqTIIiA01jx3MEEBZg/viewform
- [Counselor's Corner](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/home/counselors-corner/) - Your counselor is a vital member of your school success team. They can help you with everything from college and career to social-emotional assistance. The counselors provide the following services: Short term individual and group counseling, referrals for long-term counseling and support, social and emotional support, classroom guidance, individual student planning and goal setting, post-secondary planning
- [Message from Principal Will Brown](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/principals-message/) - Thank you for visiting Parkway West (virtually)! Parkway West is a special admissions high school in West Philly. PWHS has a long history of helping Philadelphia's youth to become college and career ready. Through the partnership and efforts of our staff, families, and the community, Parkway West has been able to offer our students a
- [Our Vision, Mission, and Beliefs](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/our-vision-mission-and-beliefs/) - Our Beliefs A safe and nurturing environment is essential for student learning. Learning transpires at different rates and in different ways. Graduation is achievable in four years with students performing at either the advanced or proficient level across the curriculum. The opportunity to explore varied careers and learn by performing service provides knowledge and skills
- [Our History](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/our-history/) - Distinguished by an educational philosophy and approach to learning that differed from that of the “traditional” education of the day in the time in which the program was established, the Parkway Program was a pioneer in alternative education in the United States. On loan to the Board of Education from Temple University and assigned as
- [About Us](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/about-us/) - Vision Statement A school in which administrators, staff, students, and partners, collaborate to inspire and prepare a new generation of leaders in education. A learning community designed to support creative, innovative and committed teachers, whose effective practice encourages students to consider teaching as a career. Mission Statement The mission of Parkway West High School is
- [Policies](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/policies/) - ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Academics Final grades of A and B on the 7th grade report card in the major subjects (Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies). Students who have earned a final grade of C in one of the above subjects will also be considered. Scores of Proficient and/or Advanced on the 7th grade Pennsylvania System
- [Cell Phones/Electronic Devices, Laser Pointers](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/cell-phones-electronic-devices-laser-pointers/) - As specified in the School District of Philadelphia's "Student Code of Conduct", article 6.5; "If a student brings a beeper, cell phone or telephonic device to school it will be confiscated and returned only to the parent or guardian of the student. However, upon a second violation or if the device is used during the
- [Early Dismissal of Students](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/earlydismissal/) - Early dismissals may be granted for extenuating circumstances. Parents/Guardians who are on file are expected to come to school with proper identification to pick up the student for early dismissals. Students leaving the building must be signed out of school by their parent or guardian. Students shall bring a note from a parent or guardian
- [Faculty and Staff](https://parkwaywest.philasd.org/faculty-and-staff/) - Table goes here
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