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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Alicia Maule ’07 in the News
Read MoreListen to “A Conversation with Alicia Cepeda Maule: Championing Justice through Digital Engagement at The Innocence Project” from the Teacher’s Forum! -
Balloons Over Parker!
Junior Kindergarteners learned about the amazing balloons and the tradition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeRead More -
Dr. Pope Discusses New Book on WVON
Upper School History teacher Dr. Otis Eliot Pope Jr. was invited to participate in an interview to discuss his book, Forgotten Struggles: African-Americans Confront Racism During the Korean War Era with former Parker parent Rufus Williams on WVON 1690Read More -
Instrumental Students Share Sounds and Smiles
Student musicians treated the school community to a pair of instrumental performances that showcased a range of talent from the school and the city of ChicagoRead More -
Rocket Launches Propel Physics Learning
Upper School Physics students became familiar with the scientific concepts of force, velocity, acceleration, impulse, momentum, energy and more in their annual Rocket Launch labRead More -
Scholastic Bowl Season Off to a Great Start
Parker’s Upper School Scholastic Bowl season is off to an amazing start, as the team has reached new heights in each of its first two tournaments of the yearRead More -
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Apples, Fall and the Junior Kindergarten
During the past couple of weeks, students from all three Junior Kindergarten classes have been visiting Quest Food Management Food Service Director Chef Zac Maness to discuss a special fall classic: applesRead More -
Diwali Celebrations Light Up Parker
Students from across campus gathered to celebrate and learn more about DiwaliRead More -
Enjoy Photos of the Upper School Fall Play Morning Ex
Read MoreThe US Fall Play “The Wolves” wrapped last week to a packed house every night!
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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 -
$5.6 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.