| Parkway South High School | |
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| Location | |
| 801 Hanna Road Manchester, MO |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1976 |
| Principal | Gary Mazzola |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,000 |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Blue
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| Mascot | Patriots |
| Information | 314-415-7700 |
| Website | School Website |
Parkway South High School (also known as Parkway South, Parkway South Senior High, PSouth, or PSH) is a fully accredited high school, serving students in grades 9-12 in the Parkway School District, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. Parkway South is the largest of the Parkway high schools. Its feeder schools are Parkway South Middle School and Parkway Southwest Middle School. The average annual enrollment is approximately 2,000 students.
Parkway South High School was established in 1976, the year of the 200th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. For this reason, the school mascot is the Patriot and the colors are blue, white, and red. It has also been called "The Bicentennial School". However, originally the school was supposed to be completed in 1974 and the mascot would have been the Rebels. The colors were going to be orange, blue, and black. The construction was delayed and the school opened in 1976, changing the colors and mascot to fit with the bicentennial theme.
Parkway South is a member of the Missouri High School Athletic Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Patriots". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs. Notable alumni of the school include the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event champion, Greg Raymer 2008 Olympian Sarah Haskins, and Adam Blind, guitar player from the Band "Okay Reckless"
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Parkway South has a system of block scheduling where students have four 90-minute classes each day. Students alternate between a 'Red Day' and a 'Blue Day' schedule. Red Days are Blocks 1, 3, 5, and 7, while Blue Days are 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Academic Lab (4th Block) is a time when students can visit teachers for various academic help, such as making up tests, checking homework, getting help, etc. During some Academic Lab periods, compulsory administrative tasks must be completed by students instead of the usual routine. They have recently changed it to be broken up into three parts: ACT time, Module 1, and Module 2. ACT time allows students to roam freely from teacher to teacher for fifteen minutes. Modules 1 and 2 are times where the students have to pick one area to stay in for 20 minutes each to complete work. If the student runs out of work in that time, they are expected to find something else to do without leaving that classroom. After the first module, the students can choose to leave and find another class to stay in for the second module or they can remain in their first module classroom. South uses the honors grading system in select classes where students have the opportunity to earn an 'H' grade (which earns 5.0 Grade Points). Earning an 'A' in an honors class is a 4.5, B: 3.5, C: 2.5, D: 1.5, F: 0. For most classes, the traditional 4.0 grading system is used where A: 4.0, B: 3.0, C: 2.0, D: 1.0, F:0.
South's elective opportunities include: Fine Arts, Business, Foreign Language, Technology, and Family and Consumer Science.
South, along with the other schools in the Parkway School District, currently file online student academic information including but not limited to grades, schedules, and transportation through Infinite Campus.
The music curriculum of Parkway School District is one recognized nationally. This curriculum, which starts students with music in elementary school, contributes to an excellent secondary-school music program. Locally, Parkway South has developed a reputation as a haven for young musicians over the years with many performances being done both during school events and outside of school.
The Parkway South Orchestra Program is divided into many separate orchestras based on the skill level of the individual musicians. They perform classical as well as contemporary orchestral music.
The choir program at Parkway South has much to offer a vocally-inclined student. There are many different performing ensembles, including chamber choir and show choir.
Parkway South's band has been recognized all over the country performing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Playing in the Disney parade in Orlando, Florida as well as at various bowl games, including the Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, Gator Bowl and Outback Bowl. The marching band is named Spirit of 76, due to the school being known for opening during the bicenntenial. The uniforms have white pants with a red stripe, with a blue uniform jacket with a silver sash across the front.
Originally, Parkway South was a member of the Suburban South Conference with the rest of the Parkway high schools, but switched in 2004 and currently competes in the Suburban West Conference, a conference of schools primarily from West County St. Louis. The Patriots are classified as a 5A school, the largest classification in Missouri according to the Missouri High School Athletic Association. Throughout its history, Parkway South has won fifteen state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics. Parkway South High posts their sports scores online with Prep Sports.[1]
Parkway South has won fifteen state championships in various sports. There have also been numerous individual state champions. Parkway South currently offers eleven sports during the fall season. These sports include boy's swimming, boy's soccer, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, girl's golf, girl's tennis, girl's softball, girl's volleyball, and poms. Parkway South High School students have the opportunity to play four sports during the winter season: boy's and girl's basketball, girl's swimming, and wrestling. There are eight sports offered Parkway South during the spring including baseball, boy's golf, boy's tennis, boy's volleyball, girl's soccer, lacrosse, track and field, and water polo.
Traditionally, basketball has not been a strong sport at South. But as of late, the team has shown improvement, especially in 2006. The team earned a No. 1 seed in districts. In 2007 and 2008 the boys team had strong seasons and lost both years in the state tournament in the quarterfinal round, gaining the team media recognition. The team is currently coached by Mitch Stevens.
South, for a number of years had a winning football team. They have had numerous players go on to play college ball. The teams shows promise. To know check out: http://www.parkwaysouthfootball.com/
Swimming has historically been South's most successful sports program. The boy's and girl's swimming teams boast a relatively long tradition of excellence.[2][3] The boy's swim team won the state championship three years in a row from 1999–2001 and finished runner-up twice in 2002 and 2003. In recent years the boy's team has remained a force in the Suburban West Conference. The girl's swim team has maintained a similar tradition of excellence, managing a top three finish at the state championship from 2005-2009.
South has a very accomplished wrestling team. They have had 3 first place state finishers: Greg Wiley, Patrick Byrne, and Nick Diefenbach. The team is currently coached by Jim Lake.
Parkway South High School is home to the Varsity and J.V Patriettes. These girls pump up the crowd at the basketball games, football games, and assemblies with their high-energy dance routines thoughout the year. The dance team holds yearly Pom Clinics to teach younger girls of Parkway School District fun routines and some skills needed to become a Patriette. Every summer these girls attend a dance summer camp where they learn new dances and build the team unity. During the Poms season the Patriettes compete at two major competitions against other local schools.[4]
Parkway South High has an excellent record of extracurricular activities and clubs, and boasts about having over 50 different clubs, with many more being added each year.
| Club Title | Club Description |
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| AFS (American Field Service) | American Field Service is an intercultural exchange organization founded in 1947 that provides opportunities for students to study abroad and opportunities for South High families to host students for the school year or for a single semester. |
| Amnesty International | Members focus on human rights issues around the world. The South High club has decided to work this year on learning as much as possible about countries where human rights are suffering the greatest such as the Congo and the Sudan. They write letters of concern on issues screened in advance (formal letters only). They offer speakers who have information or have experienced issues in other countries. |
| Art Club | The Art Club is for any student that is interested in art and willing to work on painting projects around the school. The club in the past has painted in the outdoor concession stand and the library. This art club is a service club and a club for the serious artist who needs time and direction for their work. |
| Aviation Club | Open to all students who are interested in careers in aviation or are interested in recreational flying. |
| Beach Volleyball Club | Students will play beach volleyball and have tournaments at local parks. |
| Beta Chi Pi | Beta Chi Pi is a nationally recognized Science Honor Society. Membership is determined by outstanding academic achievement in science coursework and individual research. |
| Book Club | Do you enjoy reading? Do you like to discuss with others what you’ve read? This club is for students to get together, read a book of their choosing and discuss its content. |
| Chess Club | The club is open to anyone with an interest in chess. Although members frequently compete in tournaments and league play, beginners are most welcome. |
| Dance Club | This club is open to anyone who enjoys Latin Dance Music. The dances of focus are Tango, Rumba, Salsa and Merengue. |
| DECA | An Association of Marketing Students, DECA is a national organization representing over 170,000 students. DECA provides avenues for personal and professional development in the areas of leadership, community service and career development through district, state and national competitions. The highlight of the year is a merchandising trip to New York City. |
| Drama Club | Drama Club is for any student interested in theater and production.And just to make some new friends |
| EIEIO (Environmental Improvement Educational Information Organization) | Our mandate is to both physically improve our natural environment (recycling, litter pick up, fund raising), and to educate our peers on how to conserve energy and improve our surroundings. |
| EXCEL | Excel is an experience in leadership. Students will develop skills through activities such as low and high ropes, conflict resolution, True Colors, and character education workshops. It is expected that skills learned in Excel will be applied to school activities. |
| Five Finger Discount - Improvisational Acting Team | Students are selected by a rigorous audition process. Team members compete in both Parkway and citywide tournaments. Several exhibitions at South are also part of the experience. |
| FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) | FBLA is an opportunity for members to develop vocational and career competency in the business field as well as promote civic and personal responsibilities. |
| FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) | FCCLA is a dynamic national student organization that helps young men and women become strong leaders and address personal, family, work and societal issues through family & consumer sciences education. |
| FOCUS | This program is a component of Focus St. Louis, a leadership program for education leaders in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. FOCUS is composed of student leaders from the private and public high schools. |
| Foosball Club | This is a private casual club to play and teach the game of Foosball based on Regulations. The club was started in 2009 and is currently trying to organize meets and competition with local schools. |
| German Club | Students currently enrolled in German can further their understanding of the German culture, host German students, and travel to Germany as a member of this organization. |
| Hip-Hop Dance Club/ Step Team | The Hip Hop Dance Club is a club to learn different hip hop moves and develop hip hop dance routines. The Step Team is a disciplined team dedicated to the act of stepping, or a dance style better known to produce rhythmic sound with clapping and stomping. The Step Team currently competes in local competitions. |
| International Club | If you enjoy leaning about different about different cultures and trying food from different countries, join this club. We are very interested in helping other people and always find time for fun. |
| ITS (International Thespian Society) | The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the serious drama student’s honorary society where students can further their commitment to the art form. ITS attends productions of other troupes and socials with other ITS troupes, as well as attending the state and national conventions. |
| Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) | Exposes kids to the wonderful world of engineering. We meet on an irregular schedule and more frequently as the annual TEAMS competition approaches. |
| Key Club | An international community service organization built around the concept of caring. We sponsor two blood drives in conjunction with the Red Cross, the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, and several other service projects which can include canned food drives, teddy bear drives, Hugs for Kids (blankets to hospitals), and making sandwiches for food pantries. |
| Literary Magazine | Members publish the school’s literary magazine during second semester. Love of writing and desire to become a part of a fine school tradition is a must. |
| Math Club (Mu Alpha Theta) | Math Club is composed of a group of people who enjoy math. Its purpose is to provide students interested in math the opportunity to compete in local, state, and national math competitions. Mu Alpha Theta is a national math honor organization to recognize students for mathematical achievement. |
| Meat Club | Hungry? Like meat? Come join us! We’re an unconventional and social club at South High where students meet once a month at various restaurants in the area. |
| Minutemen Honor Guard | In keeping with our school mascot the Patriot Honor Guard is a group of 6 to 10 highly motivated South High Patriots that present the U.S. flag at school functions, games, and parades. They wear the uniforms of Minutemen, and women of our Revolutionary War period 1775-1783. Membership in the Honor Guard is open to all South High students that want to show their “Patriot Pride”. |
| Minutemen Mascots | Student mascots support Parkway South at varsity football games, homecoming parades, pep assemblies and any other school spirit activity or event. (Different from the Honor Guard.) |
| Movie Club | Students will watch classic and well known movies such as “Star Wars”, “Singing in the Rain” and “Casablanca”. |
| Music Appreciation Club | Students listen to a wide variety of music and discuss it. They also set up battle of the bands. |
| NAHS (National Art Honor Society) | This club is for art students that have been recommended based on art scholarship, service, and charter. The students participate in service projects for the school and the community. Students also take field trips to artist’s studios, galleries and exhibits. |
| NFL (National Forensic League)/ Speech and Debate Team | Members compete with other schools under national NFL regulations for Oratorial, Acting, and Debating skills; however, the focus centers on performance skills and the thrill of participation. Participation is open to all eligible through MSHSAA guidelines and membership in the national honorary is earned through tournament participation. The Team currently shows an annual expectation to participate in Districts, with a confident expectation to qualify for State, Regional, and National tournaments. |
| NHS (National Honor Society) | An organization that creates enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulates a desire to render service, promotes leadership, and develops character in students. |
| Newspaper | South’s number one publication, The Treaty, is created and published by students who have an interest and aptitude in writing, photography, art, and business. (Note: This is a class.) |
| PC911 Computer Club | PC911 is short for PC emergency help. The purpose of PC911 is to provide students with an opportunity to work on computers, troubleshoot problems and fix those problems. The service is free and is open to students at South, their families and in general to the community as a whole. |
| Peer Teaching Program | This program is a Parkway School District prevention program. High school Junior and Senior students are trained to introduce topics about decision making and self-esteem to seventh grade classrooms. |
| Quiz Bowl (Academic Team) | Quiz Bowl students will compete in contests that emphasize all areas of trivia. Anyone who enjoys Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit would love Quiz Bowl! Open to all grades and all levels of experience and knowledge. |
| Renaissance | Patriot Renaissance is a student organization that works to acknowledge the educational achievements, outstanding contributions, and citizenship of students and staff members through a process of recognition, reinforcement and reward. |
| Robotics Team | The robotics club competes in the national FIRST robotics competition, designing a robot for that year’s major game. The robot must be constructed from prescribed parts, much like the MIT Engineering competition. In addition, students compete in designing their website and the 3D visualization and animation competitions. Headed by the Science Wing, the team is highly disciplined with an expectation to meet proper deadlines and induce the greatest and most efficient production out of members. Currently recognized as a strong team, the Robotics Team competes in the First Tech Challenge (FTC), and the First Robotics Challenge (FRC), where they have managed to seed within the top 6, and rank as quarterfinalists or above, including a 2nd place alliance finish in the local FTC competition for the second year running. All students are welcome to participate. |
| SEEK (South Ethnicity and Educational Klub) | A student organization at South High that commits itself to educating its members on culture and providing community service opportunities. The club is open to any South High student. |
| Sign Language Club | This club is open to anyone who wants to learn sign language. Beginners are welcome. |
| Sixth Grade Outdoor School Counselor | South students recommended by the faculty serve as counselors for sixth graders at a week-long camp experience. |
| Ski/Snowboard Club | This club is open to novices and experts alike. When the slopes open at Hidden Valley, this group makes a trip once a week for the entirety of the ski season. |
| SLAC (Superintendent's Leadership Advisory Council) | An organization of leadership council members from the Parkway South student body representing racial/cultural diversity, academic class, and gender. This group meets monthly with the Superintendent to discuss issues that impact student life in the Parkway School. |
| Solar Bike Team | Nationally recognized bike team assembles and competes with a bike run on solar power. |
| South Service Corps | This is a nationally recognized service organization that works to build homes for the needy. |
| Spanish Club | If you enjoy eating out at Mexican restaurants, going to Spanish films and festivals, tutoring in Spanish or volunteering at La Clinica, join the Spanish Club. |
| Student Council | Class officers are elected by students in their respective class; Executive officers are elected at large. Special projects include Homecoming, Mr. Patriot, freshmen and new student orientations, student and teacher appreciation, open forum and much more. |
| TSA (Technology Student Association) | Interested in computer repair and computer dating, or perhaps you see yourself as the next Bill Gates? This is the club for you. |
| Team Spirit | A student leadership program that promotes healthy decisions and a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. |
| Yearbook | The Declaration staff captures the memories at South High in pictures and words and publishes them in a book. (Note: This is a class.) |
| YIG (Youth In Government) | Missouri YMCA Youth In Government (YIG) is a statewide educational program that prepares young people for responsible leadership in the American democratic process by providing guidance, training, and experience in the theory and practice of determining public policy. |
All clubs are teacher sponsored and students have the ability to start their own clubs with permission of the administration and the written consent of a teacher sponsor.
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