Dear Parents,
As
Principal of Parkway High School, I would like to welcome you to the
Parkway Local Schools website. This website has been prepared in the
hope that it will become a valuable resource for you and provide you
with school news and information. This website has been developed to
enable everyone to become familiar with our school, its policies, and
other procedures.
Here
at Parkway High School, our staff set high academic standards for our
students. Our staff works diligently to ensure that each child is
working to his or her maximum ability. Parkway High School, the Parkway
Local School District and our Parkway community have a common goal to do
what is best for the students.
The
handbook contains information that is important and useful. I urge you
to read it thoroughly and thoughtfully. These guidelines are written in
order to createan environment conducive to learning and a school where
all feel safe andsecure. The expectations for behavior written in our
Code of Conduct are based on the essential value of respecting the
rights and dignity of each other. Our school can continue to be an
outstanding community when all adults treat all students with respect,
when all students treat all adults with respect and when all students
treat each other with respectful and responsible behavior. When all of
us work together with each individual doing his or her part, we can
truly make a difference. I will always encourage you to accept the
challenge to be a model of respectful behavior.
Your
high school years provide you with the wonderful opportunity to
discover your unique talents and gifts. One way to learn is through the
variety of clubs, organizations and teams that exist at Parkway High
School. There are outstanding athletic teams, musical programs, clubs,
drama and academic groups that will help you to learn more about
yourself and to develop friendships that may last a lifetime.
Take
a chance by getting involved and trying something new. High school is
unlike any other time in your life. Study hard, challenge yourself, set
high goals and enjoy yourself. We are very fortunate to have a great
school with great students and teachers. Make this time some of the most
important and productive years of your life.
The
adults who work here will offer you help along the journey. Please ask
for our assistance. We want to be a part of your success. Along with the
faculty and staff, I wish you an exciting and successful year.
Sincerely,
Brian Fortkamp