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Upper School
Upper School Summer To-Do List
This is an online version of the handout provided at the New Family Barbecue. It is meant to be a guide for items that you can do ahead of the start of school, however, it is not exhaustive. Please continue to monitor your email regarding additional updates and further instructions to ensure your family is fully prepared for the start of the school year. If you have any questions, please email info@fwparker.org. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Please note, items are listed chronologically, and those with asterisks (*) are optional.
July
- Submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate to the Registrar at registrar@fwparker.org.
- Review your Profile in the Portal, update information as needed and subscribe to the Blue Calendar (available Friday, July 14).
Click here for more. - Learn how to use the Parker Portal with Director of Communications Nick Saracino and Director of Technology Pete Evans at Parker Portal 101 on Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.*
Click here for more. - Submit your Magnus Health Requirements through the Portal by Saturday, July 22.
Click here for more. - Set up a Food Service account (additional information will be available in July).*
August
- Attend the first day of Upper School Fall Athletics Preseason Practice on Monday, August 7 (more information is forthcoming).*
- Review Start of School Information the week of August 14—An email will be sent with several materials needed before the start of school:
- Submit the digital Technology Use Agreement form before Friday, September 1.
- Submit the digital Handbook Receipt before Friday, September 1.
- Items to be reviewed before the first day of school, Wednesday, September 6:
- Upper School Schedule and Student’s Individual Schedule
- Health and Safety Protocols
- Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
- Planned Absence Process
- Early Dismissal and Late Arrival Process
- Attend the Upper School Bridge Program for New to Parker 9th Grade Students on Wednesday, August 16 and Thursday, August 17.
- Attend the 9th Grade Retreat on Monday, August 21 and Tuesday August 22.
- Attend the Upper School Bridge Program for New to Parker 10–12th Grade Students on Wednesday, August 23.
- Attend the all 9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24.
- Attend the Parents’ Association Welcome Gathering for Upper School Families on Thursday, August 24 from 5:30–7 p.m.*
- Attend Upper School Family/Advisor Conferences on Wednesday, August 30 or Thursday, August 31.
September
- Submit the digital Technology Use Agreement form before Friday, September 1.
- Submit the digital Handbook Receipt before Friday, September 1.
- Attend the 9th–12th Grade Welcome and Orientation on Tuesday, September 5.
- Attend the First Day of School on Wednesday, September 6.
- Sign Up for a New Parent Meeting: Parker Community Overview with Development & Alumni Office.
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