Parkway Center City Middle College

Notes from the Principal

Principal Wallace would like to remind the Parkway community of the following:

• Dress Code Reminder

While PCCMC does not require uniforms, all students must follow the school’s Dress Code Policy. Please take time to review the policy with your child. The full policy is included below for your reference.

•  Attendance & Punctuality

Please make every effort to have your child arrive by 8:00 a.m. daily. Consistent, on-time attendance is vital for your child’s success

For the complete text of the most current issue, and back issues of the Principal Notes, please refer to this folder

Winter Keystone Exams

Many 9th and 10th grade students will be participating in the Keystone Examination, a state-mandated standardized assessment the week of January 5th.  The Biology, Algebra 1, and Literature exam will be on January 8th and 9th. All testing students should arrive at 8:00 am. Please follow the late arrival schedule provided for any 9th and 10th grader not testing. Scholars have been  provided with their test dates.

First Semester Conclusion

Please note the first semester of the 2025-26 school year concludes for Parkway on January 9. Please check with your scholars to ensure they are on target for quality credits in all of their classes.

Community Service Hours!

All Parkway scholars are required to perform 30 hours of community service per school year.  Please see the page for more details. Please note that all of your community service hours that have been reported and uploaded are represented on this page now. Check your progress!

School Calendar

PCCMC’s schedule does not always align with the School District of Philadelphia’s calendar. There may be days when the District is closed, but PCCMC and CCP are open. Please review and follow the PCCMC calendar closely. (see Spotlight bar)