Personalized Learning Stories

Students in the Historical Ancestry class at the high school used unique research tools to understand not only who came before them, but why their stories unfolded the way they did. The semester-long class began with students learning how to research family history and what resources to use. That foundation set the stage for the ambitious project of creating an Ancestry Helpline that would allow staff to request a student’s help with their own family’s story. 

Seventh and eighth graders at Pattonville Heights are learning an important lesson: their voices have value and with collaboration and creativity, they can shape the story of their school. This year, Digital Media II is allowing students to take the lead in informing and entertaining their peers through a student-run news and video production class.

Parkwood is amplifying student voice through Panther Production Pros, a new initiative that places students at the center of keeping families informed. The group consists of a small group of students who help brainstorm, script and film content for the Panther Peek videos series, a collection designed to give families a peek inside the school and showcase learning that happens every day.  

At Parkwood, earning and spending Panther Points is more than just a fun reward system — it’s a hands-on way for students to build real-world skills. Through the school’s Panther Point store, students learn responsibility, math, social interaction and decision-making while celebrating positive behavior.

Students have a variety of opportunities to work in different fields through Pattonville's partnership with Leonardo DRS.