Parker’s Commitment

In the spirit of doing everything to help and nothing to hinder, Parker is committed to delivering a Parker education to the highest degree possible given the restrictions dictated by the pandemic. Parker will do everything possible to mitigate risk with health and safety as a top priority for students, employees and families. Flexibility and adaptability will be necessary for all in our community as Parker will look different, and the model is ever-evolving.

Plan Grounded in Medical Science According to the Following Guiding Principles

  1. The educational environment should prioritize safety and the well-being of the community, and be a prudent balance that considers questions of physical health, social-emotional health, academic health and the economic health of families and employees.

  2. We recognize that some members of our community are at increased risk from COVID-19, and that the virus has taken a disproportionate toll on communities of color, particularly African American and Latinx communities, and we are particularly empathetic to all affected.

  3. Recommendations must be grounded in science, and take into account the reality of local conditions, and be in line with—or exceed—guidance from health agencies and other applicable entities. 

  4. Recommendations will change as scientific knowledge increases, the local situation evolves and guidelines from health agencies change.
 
 
 
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.