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Upper School Summer To-Do List

This is an online version of the handout provided at the New Family Barbecue. It is meant to be a guide for items that you can do ahead of the start of school, however, it is not exhaustive. Please continue to monitor your email regarding additional updates and further instructions to ensure your family is fully prepared for the start of the school year. If you have any questions, please email info@fwparker.org. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
 
Please note, items are listed chronologically, and those with asterisks (*) are optional.

July

  • Review your Profile in the Portal and update information as
    needed (available Monday, July 15).

  • Subscribe to the Blue Calendar (available Monday, July 15).*

  • Submit your tuition payment via Blackbaud Tuition
    Management by Monday, July 15.

  • Learn how to use the Parker Portal with Director of
    Communications Nick Saracino and Director of Technology
    Pete Evans at Parker Portal 101 on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30
    p.m. via Zoom.*

  • Submit your Magnus Health Requirements through the
    Portal by Saturday, July 20.

  • Set up a food service account (additional information will be
    available in July).*

August

  • Attend the first day of Upper School Fall Athletics on Monday, August 12.*

  • Review Start of School Information to be sent via email the week of August 12, including:
    • Submit the digital Technology Use Agreement form before
      Friday, August 30.
    • Items to be reviewed before the first day of school, Wednesday, September 4:
      • Upper School Schedule and Student’s Individual Schedule
      • Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
      • Planned Absence Process
      • Early Dismissal and Late Arrival Process

  • Attend the Upper School Bridge Program for New to Parker 9th Grade Students on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 15.

  • Attend the 9th Grade Retreat on Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20.

  • Attend the Upper School Bridge Program for New to Parker 10–12th Grade Students on Wednesday, August 21.

  • Attend the all 9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22.

  • Attend Upper School Family/Advisor Conferences on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29.

  • Attend Welcome BBQ for All 9th Grade Families on Wednesday, August 28 from 5:30–7 p.m.

  • Attend US Family Information Session on August 28 at 7 p.m.

  • Schedule intake conference on Wednesday, August 28 or Thursday, August 29.

September

  • Attend the 9th–12th Grade Welcome and Orientation on Tuesday, September 3.

  • Attend the First Day of School on Wednesday, September 4.

  • Sign Up for a New Parent Meeting: Parker Community Overview with the Development and Alumni Office.

  • Attend US Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 26 at 6 p.m.
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