Community Awareness and Service

One of the fundamental values of American society is that individual citizens care about and help others, and serve their community. Colonel Francis W. Parker believed that students should learn by doing and be encouraged to understand and fulfill their responsibilities as citizens of the community and the nation. 

All Parker students are given the opportunity to give back to the community and help those in need through service clubs and in the case of the Upper School, required community service hours. These enriching experiences help to develop leadership skills, caring for others, and strong character that stay with our students long after they leave Parker.

Questions? Contact Carol Jensen, Director of Community Programs at 858-569-7900, ext. 4112, or cjensen@francisparker.org

Students of the Month:

September

Annie Sager '14, turned a love of cooking into a 501c(3) charitable organization called ”Serving Spoons.” Annie, Dutra Brown and other volunteers gather to cook healthy meals for 3-4 families in need each month. Annie is Vice President of Activities for the Parker Community Service Board and a vital member of the leadership team. She will sell muffins at break each month to help fund the meal program.

October

Caroline Feeney '13, organized the AIDS Awareness week and all of the logistics for AIDS Walk. Parker had the largest team for the 15th year in a row. Caroline is the Events Chair for the Parker Community Service Board. 

Community Service News: