On behalf of the Park Ridge Academic Magnet School (PRAMS) family, it is truly my pleasure to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to you as we begin our extraordinary journey into the 2012-2013 school year at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School. We had a successful and productive year and I am looking forward to progressing each year. Many and diverse learning experiences are in place for your child this year. I believe in the adage "It takes a village to raise a child”. Here at PRAMS it takes a village (faculty, staff, parents, and community) to educate our children. As we work TOGETHER we will achieve EXEMPLARY results.

I am excited about all of the wonderful changes that have been taking place here as we prepare for an awesome academic year. We have an excellent academic program taught by talented and dedicated faculty who are full of energy and who have a heart for education and our children.

Our goal is to nurture academic excellence. We will do so by providing quality education through creative and innovative methods of instruction. Another goal is to provide the academic rigor necessary for continued success. We will continue to provide a safe learning environment for our students.

We welcome your presence here at PRAMS. Please check the website often to view our calendar of events. If you have any questions, concerns or comments throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact me at 225-775-5924 or tarmand-golden@bakerschools.org.

I encourage each of you to join the PTO and work with us as we prepare our future leaders.

I would like to wish all of you a wonderful school year. Here at Park Ridge Academic Magnet School we are "Soaring to Success”.