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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Kratsios Lab Enhances Mind and Brain
Upper School Science students explored neurobiology in a pair of labs facilitated by University of Chicago doctoral studentsRead More -
New Location, Same 7th Grade Retreat Fun
The 7th Grade Retreat may have taken place at a new location, but fun, teamwork and new experiences were still the focusRead More -
Red Cross Club Sounds the Alarm
Prior to April Recess, students in the Upper School Red Cross Club gathered on a Saturday to install smoke detectors and provide home fire education in West Chicago as part of the Sound the Alarm eventRead More -
Second Grade Shares Cultural Knowledge
Second grade students showcased all they had learned about Brazil, Ghana and Thailand in a recent culminating eventRead More -
SK Explores Artificial Intelligence!
SK students have been learning about artificial intelligence by making connections with books, coding activities and different AI generatorsRead More -
Student Dances in Sold-Out Performance
Third grade student Nora Thompson’s passion for dance took center stage in a recent performanceRead More -
Upper School Spanish Students Immerse Themselves in Spanish Culture in Sevilla
Last month, 22 Upper School Spanish students traveled to Sevilla, Spain to participate in a linguistic and cultural exchange program with the Colegio Irlandesas de BamiRead More -
Vocal Students Attend Choral Festival
Upper School vocalists in Advanced Choral Ensemble visited Bradley University to share their talents in the John Davis Choral FestivalRead More -
Art and Spanish Team Up in 4th Grade
Read MoreWanting to showcase a broader view of curriculum that moves away from many Eurocentric plans, two Parker teachers worked together on a unit to help decolonize the curriculum that many schools teach across the nation. -
Eating the Rainbow in JK
Read MoreQuest Food Management Service Manager Zac Maness met with Parker’s youngest students to orchestrate a delicious matching activity welcoming spring.
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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.