Parkwood High School

We recently moved to NC from a big city and have now settled into Parkwood HS. We interviewed several schools prior to purchasing our home and Parkwood made our short list. This is certainly different from a metropolitan HS, but we are pleased with the learning environment, sports and club offerings. We have experienced caring teachers who are committed to our child's academic success and who have willingly communicated with us as parents. The guidance department was wonderful in helping us to acclimate to the school. Our principal and administration are accessible and hard working. Parents are involved and can be seen at games, plays and various other events. I was impressed to see the number of seniors who were awarded scholarships last semester. There are definitely newer, fancier schools in our county, but we are happy with the choice we made for our family. I am disappointed to see the low rating on this review, because it certainly does not reflect the experience we are having as we move into our second school year at Parkwood.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a 15 year old son at parkwood. I am a single parent (father) with 3 sons. I have found parkwood to be doing a good job with my son. He takes honors classes and is an excellent baseball player. He likes the rural atmosphere that can sometimes make it more friendly than a larger city based school .He especially likes his Bible History class.
--Submitted by a parent

My sons attended Parkwood High School - what a great school. They talk about 'Parkwood's Finest' - that would be the teachers - they absolutely go out of their way to teach these kids. They stay after for study groups - they tutor - whatever needs to be done, they are there for you. We had to move away from NC (job) - and the boys miss Parkwood terribly. The teachers had such an ability to reach out to kids. My oldest still uses techniques taught in his English III Honors class at his new high school -gotta love those sticky notes!! Don't hesitate to send your kids here - they will succeed.
--Submitted by a parent

Geometry Teachers rock. My son was having a difficult time in her class and she tutored him in the mornings and afternoons after class. This type of committed is hard to find. Thanks.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my boys went to Parkwood High School. The opportunities are there to succeed if you want them bad enough. The teachers are fair and they are there if your child needs extra help in any particular subject. Plenty of extra curriculative activities for everyone. Parkwood is a school that loves for parents to get involved. You too will fall in love with the school if you give it a chance.
--Submitted by a parent

Parkwood is an allright school...but it really depends on what teachers you get....things arnt really fair thats all I gotta say.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter transferred from a SC school where she had taken 3 9th grade classes in 8th grade. Unfortunately, NC doesn't recognize over-achievers as these classes do not count and therefore were done in vain. Now, the only options are to re-take these classes or she will be penalized by being REQUIRED to take AP classes in her senior year to be able to graduate. Had we stayed in SC, she would be elligible to graduate early. NC appears to put more effort into making under-achievers 'appear' better than they are and pass them even when they should be held back, than in rewarding students for their hard work and intelligence in Elementary and Middle School. NC should just tell students while they are in elem school - don't bother striving to work hard during your formative years as it will count for nothing in High School.
--Submitted by a parent

I just sent my daughter to Parkwood High! So far she loves it! She's going into the 10th grade and is having a great time! All of the teachers are wonderful and I'm so impressed with the facilities! The teachers really know what they're doing, and I'm just so please with the school and all of the curriculums! I can't tell you how thankful I am to PHS! Thank you so much to everyone at PHS!
--Submitted by Kathy Hill, a parent

I just sent my youngest daughter to PHS, and it is absolutely wonderful! She loves it- and all of the teachers are so well prepared for anything thrown their way. They all really know the curriculum (which I am very pleased with) which helps the students better grasp the information. I would just like to thank everyone at PHS for being so accomidating and keeping it a safe place for my daughter and others! Keep up the good work! I strongly recommend this school to anyone having second thoughts about sending their child there! Everyone I know of is just as pleased as me with PHS! Thank you so much for making high school one of my daughter's best experiences!
--Submitted by Kathy Hill, a parent

I have 2 children that attend, my son just graduated and my daughter is a rising Sr. The facility at PHS is wonderful and they challenge their students to strive above and beyond. The students have a strong foundation from PHS to help them with their futures whether it be college or straight into the work field. I highly recommend PHS. Thank you to all the everyone at PHS.
--Submitted by sue smuda, a parent