Park Hill HS Parent Newsletter
Home of the Trojans
December 10, 2021
School Information
7:50 a.m. - 2:58 p.m.
Principal
Dr. Brad Kincheloe
Assistant Principals
Dr. Deborah Miller
Dr. Corey Willich
Dr. Shiloh Dutton
Ms. Elisha Smith
Mr. Tom Garth
Website: https://phhs.parkhill.k12.mo.us/
Location: 7701 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-359-4110
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/High-School/Park-Hill-High-School-113591368674760/
Twitter: @WeAreParkhill
Message from the Principal
Upcoming Dates
EOC Testing
In the upcoming weeks, December 10-20, your child will be taking the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) End of Course Assessment (EOC). During this time frame, the district will be administering tests to students who have completed the courses of Algebra IB, English Language Arts II, Biology, and Government. The specific tests taken by your student will depend on his/her enrolled course.
The EOC test will be given to students who have completed requisite courses and will be administered in-person completely online. The EOCs are challenging tests that measure whether students are learning what is expected of them in the defined courses. Performance on the EOC is used by the state and federal government to determine if schools are making progress toward their achievement goals, but state accountability is not the only reason Park Hill administers these assessments. It is our aim to ensure that the education we provide results in high achievement for each of our students and schools. Teachers and administrators use results from these tests to help your child learn and to make critical classroom, school, and districtwide decisions that are intended to increase achievement for all students.
Park Hill High School will be testing the following days:
Health Reminder
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, contact a PHHS nurse as soon as possible.
PHHS Nurse Line: 816 - 359 - 4114
Snow Days/AMI Days
District procedure is standard for all buildings to have AMI from 8:00 – 3:40. We will be following the following framework. The AMI day would be the color day being missed.
Ex. Monday is a RED day with clear weather and a full day of school. However, Monday night is a snowstorm so Tuesday (a WHITE day) is AMI. When the roads are clear and school attendance returns on Wednesday, it is a RED day just as called for in the long-range calendar.
Late Start Days
The district might announce a two-hour delayed start for students if there are dangerous weather, temperature, or road conditions in the morning that are forecasted to improve later in the day.
If the district announces a delayed start for students, the school will start at 9:50 AM. The school will end at its normal time, and afternoon bus drop-off times will be the same as usual. Please see the attachment for the 2021-2022 PHHS Late Start Bell Schedule.
No early drop-off:
Students must be dropped off at school two hours later on delayed-start days.
Professional Studies programs:
Morning Professional Studies programs will be canceled. This includes the Northland Career Center, Northland CAPS, Metropolitan Community College’s Business and Technology program, and all Park Hill Professional Studies courses. Afternoon Professional Studies programs will still take place.
Nutrition:
Lunch will be provided on late start days. Breakfast will be a grab-and-go option.
Early release days:
If we have a delayed start on a day scheduled for early release, there will be no early release that day.
No Outside Food Deliveries for Students
Please remember that we do not allow outside food to be delivered to students. This is not just a Covid policy, but something we do to help our processes run more efficiently. In the past, we've been overrun with food deliveries, which can be difficult when our front office is dealing with more pressing matters.
Bright Flight Scholarship
You may have already seen this information but if you have not, starting with the class of 2023 the ACT score requirement for Bright Flight will increase to 32 starting with the class of 2023. Furthermore, they will accept the student’s super score for Bright Flight starting with the class of 2023.
WE ARE HIRING
Are you or someone you know looking for a well-paying job that allows you to make a difference for students? If so, join our team of dedicated Park Hill School District staff members. We have full-time and part-time support staff positions open, including nutrition services, childcare and substitute teacher positions.
We recently increased the pay for these positions, and our Adventure Club school-age childcare program and nutrition services positions will get a $1-an-hour bonus twice a year, paid on January 15 and July 30.
If you know of someone who would make a great addition to our Park Hill School District family, please let them know about these opportunities.
Apply here: https://parkhill.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Department of Workforce Development
Each year the Department of Workforce Development provides DESE with a list of high-demand occupations that require more than a high school diploma and less than a bachelor’s degree. Many of these programs are provided at local high schools and area career centers as well as at the community college level.
Career centers across the state provide training on a variety of occupations, including those occupations in which a critical need or shortage of trained personnel exists in the labor market of Missouri. Training in most of these occupations results in industry-recognized credentials and certificates that are valued by employers. Park Hill School District partners with the Northland Career Center (NCC). Interested individuals are encouraged to contact their high school counselor to determine what occupational training is available and to get information on licensing requirements.
- Information on how to obtain industry-recognized certificates and credentials
- Information on how to obtain a license and the requirements for a license when licensure is required for an occupation
Additionally, the following information may be found in Naviance. To learn more, please speak with your school counselor.
- Access to assessments and interest inventories that provide insight into the types of careers that would be suitable for students
- Resources that describe the types of skills and occupations most in-demand in the current job market and those skills and occupations likely to be in high demand in future years
- Resources that describe the typical salaries for occupations and salary trends
- Information on how to obtain financial assistance for postsecondary education
- Information on how to choose a college, school, or apprenticeship that aligns with the student's career goals and values
- Information on self-employment
- Resources related to creating a resume, interviewing, networking, and finding job opportunities
- Information on the skills and traits necessary to succeed in various careers
Additional Resources:
MERIC Occupations Studies Several resources can be found on the MERIC site including occupational data, career resources, target industry real-time briefs, and workforce studies are found.
MERIC Industry Studies Resources including information on employment and projections, industry and business in Missouri, industry clusters, target industry briefs, information on exports, and various special projects can be found here.
Critical Shortage Areas: MERIC 2016-2026 Statewide Industry Projections
Severe Latex Allergy Alert
COFFEE WITH DR. KINCHELOE
TIME: 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
WHERE: PHHS Lobby Conference Room
Join Dr. Kincheloe in the lobby conference room for an informal discussion about Park Hill High School. This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions about our school philosophy, how class sections are formed, technology, testing, community connections, or whatever is on your mind. Drop by and share your thoughts and concerns. We’ll keep the coffee hot for you.
Mark your calendars! No R.S.V.P. needed.
2021-2022 Dates
January 5, 2022
February 2, 2022
March 2, 2022
April 6, 2022
May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022
Counselor's Corner
Park Hill Activities
Park Hill Activities would like to announce that we will have livestreaming at our home sporting events. This link will take you to our Park Hill Livestreaming Page, and you will choose which sport you want to watch. You can even watch games you may have missed! You can also follow us on Twitter for in game updates. @WeAreParkhill
Technology Information
Parent Schoology Access Video Tutorial
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Video Tutorial
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Log-in
District staff and students can call or chat with the Help Desk Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also submit a Help Desk ticket online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 816-359-5000