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Guiding Principles
Parker’s Commitment
In the spirit of doing everything to help and nothing to hinder, Parker is committed to delivering a Parker education to the highest degree possible given the restrictions dictated by the pandemic. Parker will do everything possible to mitigate risk with health and safety as a top priority for students, employees and families. Flexibility and adaptability will be necessary for all in our community as Parker will look different, and the model is ever-evolving.
Plan Grounded in Medical Science According to the Following Guiding Principles
- The educational environment should prioritize safety and the well-being of the community, and be a prudent balance that considers questions of physical health, social-emotional health, academic health and the economic health of families and employees.
- We recognize that some members of our community are at increased risk from COVID-19, and that the virus has taken a disproportionate toll on communities of color, particularly African American and Latinx communities, and we are particularly empathetic to all affected.
- Recommendations must be grounded in science, and take into account the reality of local conditions, and be in line with—or exceed—guidance from health agencies and other applicable entities.
- Recommendations will change as scientific knowledge increases, the local situation evolves and guidelines from health agencies change.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Education
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Operations
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Facilities
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Human Resources
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Financial
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Communications
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Parker Trustees
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Administrators
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Faculty
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Parents
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Students
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Various school and local government boards and agencies
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.