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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Alum Advises Students About Dental Care
Read MoreAlum and pediatric dentist Rachel Vorwaller ’09 returned to Parker to talk about the importance of oral health with Lower School students -
Community Comes Together at “Winter Sing”
On Tuesday, February 10, nearly 200 Parker voices of all ages joined in song on the Auditorium stage to a packed audienceRead More -
Dance Enhances Drama Curriculum
Students in 8th grade drama have been adding elements of dance to their performance repertoireRead More -
Fifth Grader Celebrates Frederick Douglas
Fifth grader Yael Gustafson traveled to Washington, D.C. to share his oratory skills at Frederick Douglass’ birthday celebrationRead More -
FTC Robotics Ends Season on High Note on Valentine’s Day
The FTC Robotics teams started their February Recess a little later than most everyone else to host the Chicago League TournamentRead More -
Parker Students Medal at Academic Competition
Three students were recognized for their command of academic knowledge in a recent scholastic competitionRead More -
STEAM, LEGO and Problem-solving in 5th Grade Expo
Fifth grade students spent weeks building their software and hardware skills using LEGO kits as part of a STEAM Series projectRead More -
Students Enjoy a Culinary Civil Rights Celebration
Fourth grade students savored the flavors of the Civil Rights Movement before February RecessRead More -
Temple Grandin Speaks on Her Life and the Importance of Multiple Intelligences
Dr. Temple Grandin spoke to the community as the 8th Annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging SpeakerRead More -
Asian Alliance Brings Joy and Knowledge to Community at Lunar New Year MX
The Upper School Asian Alliance recently led the community through a fun and informative Morning Ex focusing on the Lunar New Year and its celebrations around the worldRead 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
List of 6 items.
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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.