Parma City Schools
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The Parma City School District (PCSD) in Ohio offers a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum across all grade levels, designed to foster academic excellence and prepare students for future success. Here's an overview of the curriculum:
Elementary Education (Grades K–5)English Language Arts (ELA): PCSD is planning to adopt the Savvas myView Literacy program for grades K–5 starting in the 2025–2026 school year. This resource aims to enhance literacy instruction with a focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Home - Parma City School District
Middle School (Grades 5–8)Curriculum Focus: Students transition from concrete to abstract thinking, engaging in collaborative learning to develop problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Home - Parma City School District
High School (Grades 9–12)Advanced Academics: A variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available, along with College Credit Plus (CCP) opportunities, allowing students to earn college credits while in high school.
Career and Technical Education (CTE): PCSD offers 17 CTE programs, providing hands-on training aligned with industry standards to prepare students for various career paths. Home - Parma City School District
Specialized ProgramsGifted Education: The Parma Academy of Gifted Enrichment (PAGE) serves students in grades 3–6 who are identified as gifted in areas such as superior cognitive ability, reading, or math. The program offers an inquiry-based curriculum tailored to gifted learners.
Parma Virtual Learning Academy (PVLA): For students in grades 9–12 seeking a flexible learning environment, PVLA provides a tuition-free, online curriculum delivered by state-certified teachers.
Special Education: The A.C.E.S. Center for Education offers specialized programs for students in grades K–8 with a primary diagnosis of Autism, focusing on individualized, therapeutic-based instruction.
For more detailed information on specific curricula, course offerings, and program details, you can visit the PCSD Curriculum and Instruction page: LINKParma City Schools LINK
Elementary Education (Grades K–5)English Language Arts (ELA): PCSD is planning to adopt the Savvas myView Literacy program for grades K–5 starting in the 2025–2026 school year. This resource aims to enhance literacy instruction with a focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Home - Parma City School District
Middle School (Grades 5–8)Curriculum Focus: Students transition from concrete to abstract thinking, engaging in collaborative learning to develop problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Home - Parma City School District
High School (Grades 9–12)Advanced Academics: A variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available, along with College Credit Plus (CCP) opportunities, allowing students to earn college credits while in high school.
Career and Technical Education (CTE): PCSD offers 17 CTE programs, providing hands-on training aligned with industry standards to prepare students for various career paths. Home - Parma City School District
Specialized ProgramsGifted Education: The Parma Academy of Gifted Enrichment (PAGE) serves students in grades 3–6 who are identified as gifted in areas such as superior cognitive ability, reading, or math. The program offers an inquiry-based curriculum tailored to gifted learners.
Parma Virtual Learning Academy (PVLA): For students in grades 9–12 seeking a flexible learning environment, PVLA provides a tuition-free, online curriculum delivered by state-certified teachers.
Special Education: The A.C.E.S. Center for Education offers specialized programs for students in grades K–8 with a primary diagnosis of Autism, focusing on individualized, therapeutic-based instruction.
For more detailed information on specific curricula, course offerings, and program details, you can visit the PCSD Curriculum and Instruction page: LINKParma City Schools LINK
Parma City Schools Mental Health Organizations
LINK TO ORGANIZATIONS
Welcome to the Parma City School District's Mental Health Resources. You can also contact your school guidance counselor. You can send confidential emails with questions or concerns to: information@parmacityschools.org (this email is checked frequently, but not daily).
The Parma City School District has partnerships with local organizations that provide behavioral health counseling, therapy and services for students in our schools. All therapists are licensed and masters level clinicians specializing in child, adolescent, and family needs, including:
Peer Relationships, Problems, Teasing, Bullying, Social skillsActing out Behaviors, Anger Management, ADHDSelf-Esteem, Coping Skills, Self-Harm issuesAnxiety, Depression, and Mood issues, and TraumaFamily or Sibling problems, issues and concerns
The Parma City School District has partnerships with local organizations that provide behavioral health counseling, therapy and services for students in our schools. All therapists are licensed and masters level clinicians specializing in child, adolescent, and family needs, including:
Peer Relationships, Problems, Teasing, Bullying, Social skillsActing out Behaviors, Anger Management, ADHDSelf-Esteem, Coping Skills, Self-Harm issuesAnxiety, Depression, and Mood issues, and TraumaFamily or Sibling problems, issues and concerns
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Tip received 5/12/24 - This is Parma CSD Strategic Plan. Note #2 on mental health.
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Tip received 4/25/24: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) - PBIS in Parma
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September 13, 2023 Superintendent sets policy on gender ideology in Parma Schools.
Tip received 9-7-23:
Normandy high School. It's my son's first day of school and this is what I receive as an email on his very first day.
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Tip received 1-17-23. Special school board meeting for resignation:
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Tip Received 1-12-23: Parma City School District board member arrested on felony charge
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"My son is a 8th grader at parma senior high school this is a assignment they were suppose to complete in class. This class is referred to as high school readiness prep. The 8th graders have to take a 9 week course 1 quarter . They are REQUIRED to take this class in order to graduate ( is what i was told by the principal Mr. Suttell. From my understanding he was required to complete 1 of these kind of questionnaires a week."
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Parma City Schools has entered into a contract with the Northeast Ohio Diversity Center
Protect Ohio Children Coalition has obtained the contract between the NE Ohio Diversity Center and Parma City Schools
A PARMA WHISTLE-BLOWER HAS PROVIDED A TEACHER TRAINING DOCUMENT
FOR PARMA SCHOOLS FROM THE NE OHIO DIVERSITY CENTER
SEE Embrace All from the NE Ohio Diversity Center LINK
Parma City Schools is teaching Social Emotional Learning and Critical Race Theory