Dear Parras Parents:
Nick G. Parras Middle School first opened its doors to Redondo Beach students in 1952. As many know, our school’s former name back then was Hillcrest Junior High School. Since 1952, we have been providing the finest education for the students who have attend our beautiful school.
Our school is over 50 years old; however, the facilities are unmatched in many ways. With the funds provided by the Redondo Beach community through the Measure C and E bonds, our school has undergone extensive renovations and construction. Our classrooms are equipped to meet the demands of an education in the 21st century. Additionally, we have a regulation artificial turf field for our students to enjoy, and soon we will have a new performing arts/gymnasium facility.
Parras Middle School is highly regarded for the rigorous education that is delivered by our outstanding teachers. Our students are taught higher level thinking skills so they may apply what they have learned to solve real life problems. Our teachers plan interdisciplinary units across their teams in order for students to see how concepts can be applied across the different subjects. At Parras, we offer a wide range of courses for our students to experience. In addition to mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts, our students may take classes such as woodshop, video technology, Spanish, home economics, student leadership, and many more.
At Parras Middle School, our focus is not only on providing our students with a strong academic education, but also ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. Our students are placed on a team of teachers who teach our students a rigorous academic curriculum. Having our students placed on teams allows our teachers the opportunity to work together to help support your child in achieving a first class education. If teachers feel other academic or social and emotional supports would be of benefit to your child, they are able to work with our experienced counseling department.
Through the partnership with the Redondo Beach community, parents, and our staff, Parras has been recognized as a high achieving middle school. Most recently, we earned the California Distinguished School award for the 2008-2009 school year. Our academic performance index score (API) of 883 puts Parras among a select group of middle schools in the state of California. At Parras, our staff is committed to providing your student the best education possible.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nygren
Principal
