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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Big Siblings Bring Winter Joy During Visit
Friendship, fun, learning and companionship were on display as senior Big Siblings joined their peers in the Lower, Intermediate and Middle SchoolsRead More -
Check out the Lower School Show in the Kupcinet Gallery
Students in 1st and 2nd grades were hard at work in Art class painting masterpieces, inspired by artists Natvar Bhavsar and Keltie FerrisRead More -
Civic Lab Group Makes Immediate Impact
The 10th grade Spanish-language Civic Lab group, which focuses on the theme of migration, just completed its third fieldwork dayRead More -
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza Visits Upper School Clubs
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza spoke with Upper School students from the Politics Club and Parker Democrats this weekRead More -
Woodshop Projects Move the 3rd Grade
Lower School Woodshop teacher Alexandra Harmel invites the Parker community to check out the completed Automatas by 3rd grade students in Woodshop class in the display cases across from the cafeteriaRead More -
Alum Returns to Discuss Book with Upper School
Jackson Antonow ’22 spoke to US students at Reorientation Day about the Enemy in Your Pocket and how to improve their mental statesRead More -
Chess Team Triumphs at St. Ignatius Tourney
The Upper School Chess team had an impressive showing at the Chicago Chess Conference Postseason Tournament at St. IgnatiusRead More -
Contribute Cans to a Lower and Intermediate School Service Project
Lower and Intermediate School students are collecting aluminum cans in a service project to benefit the Pilsen Food PantryRead More -
CSEJ Students Share Their Call-to-Action Journey with 6th Grade
Last week, members of the Upper School Climate Science and Environmental Justice class visited with 6th graders to share a special projectRead More -
First Grade Tackles Water Cleanup Project
Parker 1st graders recently dove into an inspiring, hands-on “Water Cleanup Project” that combines environmental stewardship with technology and maker skill developmentRead 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.