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 of School Assessment (PSSA) tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Behavior
- Behavior ratings of 1 and 2 each of the four reporting periods on the 7th grade report card, as well as the first reporting period on their 8th grade report card.
- No documented Level II SDP Code of Conduct violations or outofschool suspensions during the preceding two academic years.
Attendance
- No unexcused absences; no more than five excused absences and ten tardies.
Other Requirements
- Submission of required writing sample.
- Positive letters of recommendation from a 7th/8th grade major subject teacher and the principal of the elementary/middle school you currently attend.
- Favorable interview with the Parkway West Admission Committee, which is a mandatory component in the process and by invitation only.
Graduation and Promotion Requirements
In order to meet graduation requirements, students must do the following:
∙ Earn 23.5 credits
∙ Complete a Multidisciplinary/Service Learning project.
∙ Complete 120 hours of community service and earn 1.0 for “institutional” credit
Students who are unable to complete the institutional credit due to extenuating circumstances may be given a waiver and will graduate with completion of highlighted 23.5 credits and multidisciplinary/service learning project.
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | English 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Math | (3) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 |
| Math Elective | (1) PreCalculus |
| Science | (3) Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry |
| Science Elective | (1) Physics. Environmental Science |
| Social Studies | (4) World History, African American History, American History, Social Science |
| Social Studies Elective | (1) (120 hours Community/Institutional Service) |
| World Languages | (2) Credits |
| Physical Education | (1) Credit |
| Arts and Humanities Electives | (2) Credits |
| CTE | (8) Credits |
| Health | (.5) Credits |