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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“Little Shop” was Big Fun
Upper School thespians thrilled audiences with a toe-tapping rendition of Little Shop of Horrors as this year’s Spring MusicalRead More -
A Primer on Meta-Oppression from a Philosopher
Read MoreLoyola University Chicago Associate Professor of Philosophy and Department Chair Jacqueline Scott, PhD recently visited the school to speak with juniors about the concept of “meta-oppression” -
Aldermanic Candidate Brian Comer Addresses Seniors
Forty-third Ward aldermanic candidate Brian Comer met with the senior class this week just ahead of the runoff election on April 4Read More -
Connections Made and Shared in Upper School French and the Lower School
Recently, Upper School French students and 2-C came together to share their knowledge of FranceRead More -
English Department Comes Together to Create in Advance of Hansell Poet Visit
The English Department put their creative talents to work to help celebrate poetry and the upcoming Hansell PoetRead More -
Paperartists in the House
In a recent study of work focusing on themes of power and social reform, Art teacher Caroline Gardner introduced her 6th graders to work by artists Laetitia Ky and Asya KozinaRead More -
Scholastic Bowl Shows Strong at State
Please help me congratulate our Upper School athletic teams as they continue their push for excellence throughout the IHSA State Championship Playoff SeriesRead More -
Sourdough Science in Chemistry of Cooking
Upper School students got some hands-on experience with the process of fermentation in their Chemistry of Cooking course when Food Service Manager and master baker Zac Maness combined forces with teacher Gigi Mathews to make bread from sourdough starterRead More -
United in Authenticity
Read MoreThe school community came together to share a full week's celebration of Pride 2023 based around the theme “United in Authenticity” -
US French Teacher Lorin Pritikin Discusses Travels and Language Activism at Morning Ex
Upper School French teacher Lorin Pritikin shared her passion for language activism at Morning Ex this weekRead 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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945
Total students -
8:1
Student to teacher ratio -
46%
Self-identify as students of color -
6 Acres
Urban campus -
86%
Faculty holding advanced degrees -
$5.6 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.