Author: Linda West

On Saturday, June 13, 2020 we will welcome ten new members to the Park Academy Alumni!  The Class of 2020 has been offered a total of $338,800 in merit scholarships, includes one Trustee Award, two Presidential Awards AND a National Hispanic Recognition Award!! You can meet the Class of 2020 below.  Check out the Park Academy Facebook page for the […]
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We are settling into the “new normal”:  distance learning? Check! Social distancing? Check! Zoom for social get-togethers, religious worship, and Park Academy theater productions? Check!  Even Mr. Lowery’s Friday updates are on Youtube! Doesn’t this still make you laugh thinking about it? As the end of the year approaches, the Park Academy team is developing virtual events for both the […]
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As we settle into the second semester, everything appears to be continuing as normal in Dr. Mart’s 5th period pre-calculus class: students are deeply engaged in the work and exchange of ideas! But yesterday, the students went online and enrolled in Portland Community College (PCC) and that is not where these seniors will be attending next year.  Welcome to Park […]
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This year the Class of 2019 consisted of four seniors. We are so very proud of these young people and look forward to what the future holds for them.  Welcome to the Park Academy Alumni-stay in touch! Tyler Anderson  Tyler started at Park Academy in the 6th grade. Coming from a large, public school with hundreds of students, he remembers […]
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We are proud to share with you Park Academy’s Class of 2018! In alphabetical order:   Thalia Hastings     Having a passion for fashion, Lia’s favorite subject at Park Academy would be art, where she has learned new techniques and approaches to creating new designs. Lia will be pursuing a career in the fashion industry. She has been dreaming of becoming […]
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By Linda West, School Counselor Executive function challenges? Dyslexia? ADHD? Will my student ever go to college? The answer is a resounding “YES”! Will it take determination, resiliency, and perseverance? YES! Is it worth the extra time, effort and commitment? YES! Building the foundation for college success begins at Park! Park Academy’s focus on strengthening executive functioning skills, encouraging students’ […]
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By Linda West Back to school… but wait! We’ve had the family potluck, parent night and school pictures! Students are entering classes ready to learn, demonstrating good citizenship and learning new organizational tools… Most of the time! It’s common to hear comments such as “great start”, “best year ever” or “I’m so glad to be at Park” from students, parents […]
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