Our Vision, Mission, and Beliefs
Our Vision
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.
Our Mission
The mission of Parkway West High School is to provide our students with a safe and nurturing learning environment thereby ensuring that all students achieve to their maximum academic and social potential and become productive citizens and lifelong learners. This will be achieved through a collegial bond among administration and staff, proficient teaching and learning, and collaboration with our families and community partners.
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 that are necessary for life-long learning.
- Preparing students to become responsible citizens is the shared responsibility of the school, student, parents/guardians, and community.
- Appreciation of religious and ethnic differences, culture, race, and gender is essential in today’s society.
- Every student has inherent worth and will have the opportunity to reach their personal goals.
