Francis W Parker School

Francis W. Parker School, founded in 1901, is a day high school located in Illinois. Parker's timeless and transformative educational approach teaches students to think and act with empathy, courage, and clarity, becoming responsible citizens and leaders. Parker students excel at exploring and mastering their learning.

School Advantages:

1. **Emphasis on Community Service:** The High School Community Connections program aims to help students understand and play a direct role in social justice work around the city through diverse experiences and continuous reflection and dialogue.
2. **Learning Resource Department:** Parker's Learning Resource Department provides support to students across the school. The school encourages students to become active, independent learners, helping them understand and communicate their learning styles, and teaching them strategies best suited for them.
3. **Excellent Arts Program:** To provide students with opportunities to showcase their talents, the school hosts multiple performances and gallery exhibitions throughout the year.
4. **Outstanding Robotics Program:** Students from the Robotic Colonels team collaborate with professional engineers, becoming science and technology leaders through the process of designing and manufacturing robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
5. **Focus on Learning Habits:** The school emphasizes cultivating students' learning habits such as concentration, adventurous spirit, and learning from mistakes.