Admissions
REQUIREMENTS
The Lower School application process varies by grade. Please be sure to follow the information for the specific grade that you are interested in for your child.
Age Requirement
Students applying to Junior Kindergarten must be 4-years-old by July 31, 2021 and students applying to Senior Kindergarten must be 5-years-old by July 31, 2021. The July 31, 2021 age requirement holds true for applicants for Grades 1 through 5.
Preliminary Application
Parent/Guardian Interview
Schedule an interview through your Ravenna account. Your child’s entire file does not need to be complete before scheduling the interview.
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Grade 1:
For JK, SK, and Grade 1 applicants, the interview includes a readiness assessment. We ask you to schedule interviews during the months of November, December, and January to allow your student the most amount of time to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Grades 2-5:
During the interview, applicants are required to complete a virtual reading exercise which will take approximately 15-20 minutes. This exercise assists in measuring your student’s reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Applicant Video Snapshot
For Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, and Grade 1 only
In January 2021, families will be asked to capture a snapshot of their student in video format. Ordinarily, we have the opportunity to meet applicants on campus, however, due to the unique nature of the school year, our Admissions Committee wants to be sure to get to know your child as much as possible. You will receive instructions on the video snapshot in January.
Writing Exercise and Group Meet
For Grades 2-5 only
Grades 2-5 applicants will meet other applicants via Zoom for a fun group activity followed by a 20-minute virtual writing exercise. This activity provides insight into your student's ability to craft a logical, organized, and comprehensive response to a prompt. To prepare, students should have ready a piece of lined paper and pencil. Further preparation instructions will be sent before the event.
Math Assessment
For Grades 4-5 only
Grades 4 and 5 applicants will complete a virtual math assessment to provide insight into their analytic skill, number sense and familiarity with mathematical concepts.
Admissions Assessment
Historically, Parker has required applicants to submit results from the ISEE or SSAT as assessment performance has been a reliable measure of a student's readiness for our academic program. However, due to economic hardship, limited access to testing facilities, potential exposure to COVID-19, and other confounding factors, Parker will not require or accept ISEE or SSAT results for Fall 2021.
File Completion
For priority consideration, submit the following documents through Ravenna by February 1, 2021:
- Applicant Information Form
- Teacher Recommendation(s)
- Administrator Recommendation
- Parent Questionnaire
- JK/SK/Grade 1 Video Snapshot submitted in January (*details will be shared in early January)
Please mail to Parker's Admissions Office (6501 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111) the following documents by February 1, 2021:
- Birth Certificate
- Child's Transcript
Request that the registrar at your child’s school mail your child’s transcript directly to Parker’s Admissions Office before February 1, 2021.
REQUIREMENTS
Please see the steps below for the Middle School application process.
Preliminary Application
Family Interview
Schedule an interview through your Ravenna account. Your child’s entire file does not need to be complete before scheduling the interview.
Admissions Assessment
Historically, Parker has required applicants to submit results from the ISEE or SSAT as assessment performance has been a reliable measure of a student's readiness for our academic program. However, due to economic hardship, limited access to testing facilities, potential exposure to COVID-19, and other confounding factors, Parker will not require or accept ISEE or SSAT results for Fall 2021.
Parker does request that families submit any standardized testing (e.g. CAASPP, STAR, CTP, WISC, etc.) taken in previous years at the child's current school.
Writing Assessment
Applicants will complete a 30-minute virtual writing exercise. This activity provides insight into your child’s ability to craft a logical, organized and comprehensive response to a prompt. Students may register after completing the applicant interview.
Math Assessment
Applicants will complete a virtual math assessment to provide insight into their analytical skill and familiarity with mathematical concepts.
File Completion
For priority consideration, submit the following documents through Ravenna by February 1, 2021:
- Applicant Information Form
- Administrator, English Teacher and Mathematics Teacher Recommendations; after December 1, 2020
- Student Questionnaire
- Parent Questionnaire
Request that the registrar at your child’s school submit your child’s transcript including:
- Report cards (prior two years and the first marking period of the current year)
- All standardized testing from the last three years
Documents may be uploaded here or mailed directly to Parker’s Admissions Office (6501 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111) before February 1, 2021.
Character Skills Snapshot
Grades and test scores only provide a partial picture of your student. Thus, we create multiple opportunities for students to reveal their personality and character. The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is a newly designed assessment tool that can help the Admissions Committee gain additional information on each applicant and highlight areas where we can help applicants grow if they enroll at Parker.
The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is optional for Fall 2021. If families wish to submit the CSS to provide greater insight into their child's character, Parker will accept the results if received by February 1, 2021.
Please click here for more information and to register for the CSS.
REQUIREMENTS
Please see the steps below for the Upper School application process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Chris Sanders, Director of Admissions.
Preliminary Application
Applicant Interview
Schedule an interview through your Ravenna account. Your child’s entire file does not need to be complete before scheduling the interview.
Admissions Assessment
Historically, Parker has required applicants to submit results from the ISEE or SSAT as assessment performance has been a reliable measure of a student's readiness for our academic program. However, due to economic hardship, limited access to testing facilities, potential exposure to COVID-19, and other confounding factors, Parker will not require or accept ISEE or SSAT results for Fall 2021.
Parker does request that families submit any standardized testing (e.g. CAASPP, STAR, CTP, WISC, etc.) taken in previous years at the child's current school.
Writing Assessment
Applicants will complete a 30-minute virtual writing exercise. This activity provides insight into your child’s ability to craft a logical, organized, and comprehensive response to a prompt. Students may register after completing the applicant interview.
Math Assessment
Applicants will complete a virtual math assessment to provide insight into their analytical skill and familiarity with mathematical concepts.
File Completion
For priority consideration, submit the following documents through Ravenna by February 1, 2021:
- Applicant Information Form
- Administrator, English Teacher and Mathematics Teacher Recommendations - after December 1, 2020
- Student Questionnaire
- Parent Questionnaire
Request that the registrar at your child’s school submit your child’s transcript including:
- Report cards (prior two years and the first marking period of the current year)
- All standardized testing from the last three years
Documents may be uploaded here or mailed directly to Parker’s Admissions Office (6501 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111) before February 1, 2021.
Character Skills Snapshot
Grades and test scores only provide a partial picture of your student. Thus, we create multiple opportunities for students to reveal their personality and character. The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is a newly designed assessment tool that can help the Admissions Committee gain additional information on each applicant and highlight areas where we can help applicants grow if they enroll at Parker.
The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is optional for Fall 2021. If families wish to submit the CSS to provide greater insight into their child's character, Parker will accept the results if received by February 1, 2021.
Please click here for more information and to register for the CSS.
Welcome to Parker, where
every student is known and valued,
classrooms and are alive with wonder and discovery,
theaters, design labs, art workshops, and fields breed new passions and strengths,
and every child can dream as far as the mind can see.
Thank you for your interest in learning more about Francis Parker School.
At Parker, our students are known for their joyful desire to learn, grow, and master their passions; the positive relationships they build with their peers, teachers, and community; and their ability to creatively tackle problems and effectively collaborate.
Our website contains valuable information about Parker. In this section, we have included material on the application process, tuition, financial assistance and transportation. However, the best way for you to gain insight into Parker’s unique role within the San Diego community is to visit. We look forward to seeing you on campus in the fall!
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APPLYING TO PARKER
OCTOBER
Start application on Ravenna
OCT. - JAN.
Schedule interview and visit campus
OCT. - JAN.
Schedule assessment test
FEBRUARY 1
All application materials due
MARCH 13
Decisions released
START THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
2019-2020 ADMISSIONS EVENTS
PARKER ADMISSIONS TEAM
Marsha Gygax
Assistant to the Head of School and Admissions
858 / 569-7900 x 4107
ready to join us?
REQUIREMENTS
The Lower School application process varies by grade. Please be sure to follow the information for the specific grade that you are interested in for your child.
Age Requirement
Students applying to Junior Kindergarten must be 4-years-old by July 31, 2021 and students applying to Senior Kindergarten must be 5-years-old by July 31, 2021. The July 31, 2021 age requirement holds true for applicants for Grades 1 through 5.
Preliminary Application
Parent/Guardian Interview
Schedule an interview through your Ravenna account. Your child’s entire file does not need to be complete before scheduling the interview.
Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten and Grade 1:
For JK, SK, and Grade 1 applicants, the interview includes a readiness assessment. We ask you to schedule interviews during the months of November, December, and January to allow your student the most amount of time to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Grades 2-5:
During the interview, applicants are required to complete a virtual reading exercise which will take approximately 15-20 minutes. This exercise assists in measuring your student’s reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Applicant Video Snapshot
For Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, and Grade 1 only
In January 2021, families will be asked to capture a snapshot of their student in video format. Ordinarily, we have the opportunity to meet applicants on campus, however, due to the unique nature of the school year, our Admissions Committee wants to be sure to get to know your child as much as possible. You will receive instructions on the video snapshot in January.
Writing Exercise and Group Meet
For Grades 2-5 only
Grades 2-5 applicants will meet other applicants via Zoom for a fun group activity followed by a 20-minute virtual writing exercise. This activity provides insight into your student's ability to craft a logical, organized, and comprehensive response to a prompt. To prepare, students should have ready a piece of lined paper and pencil. Further preparation instructions will be sent before the event.
Math Assessment
For Grades 4-5 only
Grades 4 and 5 applicants will complete a virtual math assessment to provide insight into their analytic skill, number sense and familiarity with mathematical concepts.
Admissions Assessment
Historically, Parker has required applicants to submit results from the ISEE or SSAT as assessment performance has been a reliable measure of a student's readiness for our academic program. However, due to economic hardship, limited access to testing facilities, potential exposure to COVID-19, and other confounding factors, Parker will not require or accept ISEE or SSAT results for Fall 2021.
File Completion
For priority consideration, submit the following documents through Ravenna by February 1, 2021:
- Applicant Information Form
- Teacher Recommendation(s)
- Administrator Recommendation
- Parent Questionnaire
- JK/SK/Grade 1 Video Snapshot submitted in January (*details will be shared in early January)
Please mail to Parker's Admissions Office (6501 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111) the following documents by February 1, 2021:
- Birth Certificate
- Child's Transcript
Request that the registrar at your child’s school mail your child’s transcript directly to Parker’s Admissions Office before February 1, 2021.
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