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Moving forward

Through difficult times, the Parker community remains steadfast. Scroll to learn more about how Parker is rising to the challenge of learning, teaching, working, and connecting remotely and in-person.

Covid-19 Updates and Resources

Read the latest communications from the School and explore trusted mental health and wellness resources.

Parker’s Roadmap to Remain on Campus

Maintaining safety, health, and wellness is paramount among the School’s priorities for the 2020-2021 school year. It will take a commitment from all members of the Parker community to continue following Parker’s Health & Safety F.I.R.S.T. guidelines in order to continue in-person learning and remain on campus.

Virtual Admissions Office

Applications for the 2021-2022 school year open on October 1. Learn more about our application process, take a virtual campus tour, and explore Parker’s robust academic and co-curricular programs.

Applications for the 2021-2022 school year open on October 1. Learn more about our application process, take a virtual campus tour, and explore Parker’s robust academic and co-curricular programs.

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We are an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.

TOTAL STUDENTS

1300

YEARS EDUCATING

108

BORING DAYS

0

Our mission is to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.

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These are unprecedented times, and now is when we need to look to our families, our friends, and our communities for support and for strength. And while Parker is fundamentally a school, at our core we are much more than a school. We are a community. We’re committed to staying connected and helping one another. If you need some help or you know someone who does, just ask.

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Francis Parker School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 from across San Diego County. Parker's mission is to inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Francis Parker School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  
 
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School’s non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy:
 

Name: Katharine Wardle
Title: CFO
Office Address: A114, Francis Parker School, 6501 Linda Vista St., San Diego, CA 92111
Telephone Number: 858 / 775-0430
Email Address: kwardle@francisparker.org

For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact OCR at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339.

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