Summer Program FAQs

The Summer at Parker team consists of passionate educators, counselors, and staff. Team members include Francis Parker School teachers, expert educators, and local community members. 

Specific course instructor information will be shared in June. 

Most of the Summer at Parker course options are offered on-campus, however, we also have limited virtual options to provide a Summer at Parker experience for students who prefer this platform, are traveling, or are not in the San Diego area. 

The platform the course is offered is found in the description. Due to the short duration of the program, we will not be offering a blended option (streaming classroom instruction).

Due to the short duration of the Summer program, courses and tracks will not be prorated.

The Parker Summer Program reserves the right to dismiss at any time, any student whose deportment or conduct is deemed inappropriate, unsafe, and/or counters the classroom experience or to the goals of the Summer Program. Under no circumstances will bullying or hazing be tolerated. In the instance of dismissal (or a student withdrawal once classes have begun), no refund of tuition will be issued.

“For academic credit” courses will be noted in the course descriptions. Please note, students who wish to enroll in a for-credit course must receive departmental approval prior to participation. 

No action is required following registration. The Summer Program Office will contact a family should approval due to academic requirements not be met prior to the start of the course. 

Academic credit for some courses offered during the Summer Program is applicable on the following basis:

• Full Year Credit: 6 weeks (120 hours of in-class instruction), 6 credits
• Trimester Credit: 2-3 weeks (40 hours of in-class instruction), 2 credits

Due to the short duration of the Summer Program, absences must be avoided. A student who is absent for more than two (2) scheduled classes in a six-week session or one (1) absence in a two-week session will prevent the student from meeting the classroom attendance requirement and being in compliance with University of California standards for courses earning academic credit. Absences may not take place during a final exam or lab practical. For Credit Recovery courses, absences are not permitted.

Should a student exceed the absence policy, the course will be considered for enrichment purposes only and will not be assigned formal academic credit. The only extenuating circumstance will be if a student is absent due to illness or a medical emergency; in that instance, provisions will be made to make up that class, bearing in mind the following:

1. A doctor’s note will be required to confirm the absence and presented to the teacher and the Summer Program office;
2. The student will work with the teacher and the Associate Head of Upper School to complete the make-up work and assessments in a timely manner. 

Please Note: For any absence, the student is responsible for making up all missed course work.

For Upper School for-credit courses, grades will be submitted by the course instructor to Parker Portal which is accessible to students and families at the end of each trimester. Grades are not recorded for Lower School or Middle School courses.

Email extendedprograms@francisparker.org for any course changes or questions. We will answer your email on a first come-first served basis and as soon as possible. Please allow 2 business days for an email response.

Students enrolling in Junior Kindergarten Junior Academy or Lancer Day Camp must be 4 years old before the start of the summer program. Required Junior Kindergarten forms must be completed and submitted to Dawn Murillo, Lower School Administrative Assistant at dmurillo@francisparker.org, prior to the first day of camp.

Rarely, Parker must cancel a class due to low enrollment. To avoid any inconvenience to participants and teachers we will ensure enrollment meets minimum levels two weeks in advance of the start date. In the event that a class is not offered, we will make our best efforts to provide priority registration to your second choice course.

All on-campus courses during Summer at Parker are subject to transitioning to virtual instruction. 

Summer at Parker will be abiding by the  vaccination policy outlined here.

It is important to keep your child home for the day if they are exhibiting any of the symptoms below and we encourage you to contact our School Nurse for Summer & Extended Programs. 

Yes, if public health conditions change, Parker is ready to make the appropriate adjustments to the summer program including transitioning to virtual instruction. The School prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of its community members above all else and will follow the guidelines and directives as defined by our State and local health departments.

Parker takes life-threatening food allergies seriously. Parents are asked to complete the required medical information during registration to inform the Summer Program Office. This information will be shared with staff as warranted to ensure student safety.

Additionally, parents are asked to provide at least one epinephrine autoinjectors to school in case of an anaphylactic episode. Please note that staff will do the following in case of an anaphylactic event: 

1. Administer the epinephrine to the student, 2. Call 9-1-1, 3. Notify parents of the situation.

Parents are asked to have their physician or specialist fill out a food allergy action plan and bring the completed plan to the school nurse prior to the start of the Summer Program or upon diagnosis of anaphylaxis. Click here for a sample food allergy action plan. Also, please have your provider or specialist fill out the Parent/Guardian and Physician Request for Medication Form, one for each medication to be administered at school.

Finally, if you would like your student to carry an epinephrine autoinjector on his person while at school, please complete a Permission to Carry an Epinephrine Autoinjector form and return the completed form to the Summer Program Office prior to the start of the school year.

Parents are asked to complete and submit the Request for Administration of Medication Form to the Summer Program Office if their child requires any prescription or over-the-counter medication during camp hours.

The registered nurse oversees and coordinates with the nurse aid for all medical services provided on campus, including administering any prescription or over-the-counter medications required by students during the school day.

Parker takes student safety very seriously. However, no matter how many precautions we take, accidents and illness may occur. Parents/guardians or emergency contacts will be contacted as soon as possible if their child becomes sick, hurt, or injured. 

During our summer program, we have an on-site nurse aide and a registered nurse available for consultation by faculty, staff, and parents/guardians. Additionally, our camp counselors and faculty/staff are trained in CPR and first-aid.