Parkwood's instructional opportunities include lowered class sizes in kindergarten through 3rd grades, looping, team teaching, support programs in English proficiency, reading and special education, enhancement programs in visual arts, physical education, media, technology, and music, as well as a science lab and science resource teacher. In our classrooms expect to see quality literacy instruction, cooperative learning, computer assisted instruction, centered-based activity learning stations, interdisciplinary theme instruction, and adult and peer volunteer tutors. Our teachers are ready and willing to create learning opportunities outside of the classroom through varied field trip experiences. Some examples are the N.C. Zoo, Biltmore House, Tryon Palace, Pine Knoll Shores, Pilot Mountain, fossil digs, ore panning, Duke Gardens, Bennett Place, the State Capitol, Old Salem, Washington, D.C. and many others. AIG teachers also provide resources and consulations to assist the regular classroom teachers in meeting the needs of these students.
All schools have school nurses, counselors, psychologists, and social workers to assist students.
Built in 1965. Renovated and increased the number of classrooms on three occasions. Latest building opened in 1994. Turn right on Hwy 55. At the second traffic light, turn right on Hwy 54, going west toward Chapel Hill.