Engaged Learning
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.
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Alderman Shares Thoughts on Immigration and the 43rd Ward
Alderman Timmy Knudsen spoke with 10th grade students about his experience with immigration as an attorney and elected officialRead More -
Author Adds Color to Graphic Novels Class
Local author Jarrett Dapier visited with students in Mike Mahany’s Graphic Novels class to talk about his new releaseRead More -
Cultural Exchange Trip to China is Packed Full of Fun, Culture and Learning
Twenty-two students and two faculty members traveled together to China for a language and culture exchange tripRead More -
Food Prep Adds Fun to French Class
Upper School French students put their language and cooking skills to the test for a recent assignmentRead More -
Hansell Poet Tina Chang Shares Her Road to Poet Laureate
Parker welcomed Tina Chang as the 12th Annual Jeanne Harris Hansell Endowed Poet to share her work and her story from youth to Poet Laureate and beyondRead More -
Hot Dogs, Harmonicas and High-Rises: 3rd Grade Takes a Deep Dive into Chicago Culture
Each year, 3rd grade students immerse themselves in all the wonderful attributes of the great city of ChicagoRead More -
Parker Parent and Artistic Director Discusses Shakespeare with Freshmen
Parker welcomed Edward Hall, artistic director of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Parker parent to freshman Savannah Hall, to help supplement the freshman class’s recent study of ShakespeareRead More -
Second Grade Leads an Adventure Full of Learning
The 2nd grade invited their families and the community to travel the world with them and explore what they had learned in the 2nd Grade Country ShareRead More -
Senior is Amazon Future Engineer Scholar
Read MoreSenior Solena Ornelas Pagnucci has been awarded a $40K Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship -
“Weekly” Journalists Win Awards
The Parker Weekly began this year with impressive recognitionRead More
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Recent News
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Parker Perspectives
Parker Perspectives is an episodic video series featuring Parker community members sharing their experience with the school. -
A Beautiful Subject
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On Finding the Right Fit
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On Cultural Competence
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On Messing Up
Upcoming Events
By the Numbers
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940
total students -
6:1
student-to-teacher ratio -
46%
self-identify as students of color -
6 Acres
urban campus -
88%
faculty holding advanced degrees -
$5.9 million
awarded annually in financial assistance
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.