a great k-12 school. although it lacks diversity, it has a very progressive atmosphere. Teachers and students have great relationships throughout your Francis Parker experience. I have teachers I remember from lower school that I still know and say hi to. Parker also does a great job with combining the
... Read more high school, middle school, and lower school. Parker also has a lovely assembly every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday where all students are brought together to see a speaker or student put on what we call a Morning Ex. Overall Parker has a very unique teaching style that can create, not only intelligent students, but great people. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/16/09
As a parent of a couple Parker children I too agree that the education is good - but is it worth $25,00 a year per child with a need to give $2500 more per child (donation) annually - NO! The pressure to give give give is insane. And the demands to do do in this rough economy is disturbing. The tuition
... Read more soars each year minimum of 6% with the care or end in sight. The principal has no concerns about where parents will find this extra money to pay. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
As a parent of a child at Parker, new parents have a right to a more balanced view of the school than the brochure-postings placed previously. Yes, the education is great but not the best - I have visited other private schools to check out the competition - others are good too. Parker also comes at
... Read more a price. Parents have to constantly 'jump hoops' to stay part of the 'community'. There is a constant pressure to be active in the 'community', to constantly donate to various fund-raising efforts. Every week, there are requests for donations. There is also the indoctrination of both kids and parents that I find mildly disturbing - that there is nowhere like Parker, no where is as good, no where as wonderful. An almost mindless ra-ra-ra of self-congratulation that we have attained nirvana. Come on - we all need to get real. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
I attended Parker for 14 years from Junior-K through the end of high-school and I feel confident in saying it is an excellent place to learn. At Parker, a child gets more than the chance to learn from great teachers in a comfortable and challenging environment... at Parker, a child gets a chance to develop
... Read more gradually and naturally into a confident, hard-working and unique individual. Read less
Posted by a other on 02/15/09
i love my school. it is a great open,relaxed atmosphere. the classes are great, the teachers are fun. And i am truly excited to going to school and learning.
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Posted by a student on 08/30/08
Throughout their time at Parker my children have been challenged to maximize their potential. Academic discipline coupled with engagement in the curricula motivates them to achieve a depth of understanding far exceeding grade level expectations. Not insignificant to their education is the daily work
... Read more of the Parker community in building character and citizenship in students. Alumni remain engaged and open worlds to current students. Faculty is accessible and accomplished. They really know who your child is and how they learn! My children have become skilled communicators and agile thinkers at Parker. Parents are a strong presence. Volunteer opportunities abound. As a parent, that is how you see firsthand the Parker educational values at work! Outstanding! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/07
My child was a student at this school for more than two years. In my opinoin the school was focused on issues they could not control. As an example, some feel that a child should not have a television in his/her bedroom. Well that decision is the decision of the parent not school administrators.
... Read more The school attempts to control what happens outside of 330 W. Webster and it is not their right or decision to make. The schools focus should be on educating the child especially when the child is a good kid that is not disruptive or malice. Read less
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Chicago schools — Francis W Parker School is located at 330 W Webster Ave, Chicago IL 60614. 330 W Webster Ave is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and 60614 ZIP code in Chicago, IL Francis W Parker School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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