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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Faculty Mega Fan Profiled by New Zealand Team
Middle School Mathematics teacher Tim O’Connor was recently profiled for his fierce devotion to one of his passionsRead More -
Junior Civic Lab Group Participates in Annual Backpack Drive
Each year, the Junior Civic Lab, Creating Alliances, visits the Broadway Youth Center in Irving Park to learn about a day shelter serving young people ages 18 through 24 who are experiencing homelessnessRead More -
Juniors Skate into the Holidays
The juniors spent time before December Recess skating at the Chicago Blackhawks’ practice arenaRead More -
Lower and Intermediate Schools Dazzle and Dance at Winter Program
Lower and Intermediate School students welcomed December Recess with the annual Winter ProgramRead More -
Parker Thanks the Community for December Donations
The Parker community came together to support three local organizations during the December holiday seasonRead More -
US “Everything” Photo Gallery Graces 4th Floor
A new gallery on the 4th floor showcases work from Upper School Visual Arts teacher Caroline Gardner’s Photography 1 and Advanced Photo classesRead More -
Congressional Candidate Jason Friedman Visits Parker Politics
Candidate for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District and Parker parent Jason Friedman met with Upper School students in the Parker Politics ClubRead More -
Disco Dancing, Disco Balls Created Disco Fun
The weather may be cooling down but the dance floor was heating up! Students in SK teacher Kirkland La Rue’s class took part in the 3rd annual SK Kirk Disco Dance to culminate Disco WeekRead More -
Eighth Grade Shares Drama Scenes
Students in 8th grade recently performed dramatic scenes featuring costumes, props, lighting and sounds selected by each groupRead More -
First Grade Explores “6-7”
A pair of 1st grade teachers embraced students’ fascination with the “6-7” meme by creating novel curriculumRead 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.