Park View Middle School is a school where "Teaching and Caring go Hand in Hand". Our theme this year is "Building Relationships: Staff, Students, Parents and Community".
Ms. Faye Bruce – Principal
365 Dockery Road
South Hill, Va. 23970
Tel: 434-447-3761
Fax: 434- 447-4920
MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCHEDULING FOR 2012-2013
We are excited that students at the middle school level will be introduced to a new scheduling approach for the 2012-2013 school year! After much research and careful thought, we realize that this new approach will allow our students to become more involved in the learning process and have greater exposure to a variety of learning experiences. We are looking forward to the following advantages with this change:
*Improved teaching and learning! There will be 80 minutes devoted to language arts and mathematics daily. This allows teachers and students more time to develop critical concepts in these subject areas, become more actively engaged in a variety of learning activities, and encourage critical as well as creative thinking skills.
*Less disruption to the instructional day! With increased class time, students will not lose as much time transitioning from one class to the next. An added bonus is that research shows that fewer disruptions to an instructional day also brings fewer discipline concerns. Students will not be pulled out of any classes for remediation due to the new X Block described below.
*Greater opportunities for extended learning! With the implementation of two to one ratio of netbooks and our new high speed wireless connection, students will be exposed to greater opportunities to research and explore new ideas. In addition to technology, teachers will be incorporating more hands on learning and collaborative learning activities that will increase students ability to work together to problem solve.
*Greater opportunites for Career and Technical Education! Sixth grade students will be given exploratory classes for six weeks or 40 hours in Agriculture, Art, Business Technology, Construction Technology, Foreign Culture, Physical Education, and a new outdoor curriculum for physical education. Students will also be able to take band during X Block.
Seventh grade students will select three of the above choices as they start to develop their interests in certain careers. Eighth grade students will select two of the above choices.
*X Block! This is a period during the middle of the day that students will receive remediation or enrichment opportunities. All teachers will be available to work with students who have special interests that are in common with their teachers such as chorus, computer programming, gardening etc. Also during this time, any students needing extra assistance will be able to receive additional instruction.
PARK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Park View Middle School’s mission is to provide a challenging program of studies to guide all students for growth academically, socially, physically, and emotionally in an increasingly technological and global society.
PARK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT
Park View Middle School will promote high academic standards to equip students with the skills necessary for a successful transition from middle school to high school.
