Parent Notebook 2017-2018

PARKER PARENTS

PARENTS ASSOCIATION NOTEBOOK 2017-2018

PARKER'S WINDOW, LANCER AND COLORS

Parker's window, a distinctive barbed quatrefoil design, is a defining feature of the Mission Hills Campus' Szekely Auditorium (pictured on cover) and was the inspiration for the School's logo and tagline, “as far as the mind can see.�

Parker's fearless Lancer, introduced in the late 1960s when the Upper School was reestablished, has been reimagined to capture the sprit of Parker.

Parker's colors are brown, gold and teal.

The two original colors, brown and gold, were taken from the brown terraces and canyons with the yellow violets, our School flower. The teal color was added as a tertiary color in 2012 during the School's centennial year. By incorporating a blue tone, we truly look toward the limitless sky, "as far as the mind can see."

as far as the mind can see For questions about the School's logos or for permission to use them for School purposes, please contact the Communications Office by email to communications@francisparker.org.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Head of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 4 Mission and Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Get Connected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Message from the Parents Association President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 About the Parents Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Parents Association Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Parents Association Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Parents Association Activities and Volunteer Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Communications and Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Parker Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Test Your Knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Mission Hills Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Linda Vista Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Test Your Knowledge-Answers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 School Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2017-2018 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

ABOUT THIS NOTEBOOK Francis Parker School and the Parents Association (PA) are delighted to provide you with this short notebook highlighting the parent experience. This notebook serves as an overview of the School and PA activities.

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Parents, It is my pleasure to welcome you to a new school year at Parker. All of us share in your excitement about the upcoming school year and hope to exceed all of your expectations.

From the start, our commitment to your children— our students—is to inspire academic excellence, build strength of character and encourage global citizenship, preparing each student for a future in which they will make a meaningful difference in the world. However, we cannot reach these heights without the shared vision and commitment of each of our families. To this end, I ask the following of each Parker parent: Be Our Partner: Over the course of your child’s journey at Parker, we will work together to support, guide and motivate your child to seize various opportunities and discover new possibilities.

Be Engaged: One of Parker’s hallmarks is the commitment to building and sustaining a genuine community that provides our students a home away from home. Our goal is for every family to participate fully in the life of the School. We hope you will become an active volunteer with the Parents Association.

Prioritize Parker: Schools with healthy endowments and strong financial support are able to significantly enrich the student educational experience. Every year we ask each family to support Parker and help us reach 100% parent giving participation, ensuring the School’s financial health, access and affordability.

Thank you for committing to Parker and entrusting us with your child’s education.

All the best,

Kevin Yaley Head of School

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MISSION AND VISION Established in 1912, Parker is one of the premiere independent day schools on the West Coast, providing an exceptional college-preparatory education for students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.

MISSION

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.

VISION

Parker is committed to graduating students who embody those qualities essential for academic success and personal fulfillment—intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, passion for learning, ethical responsibility, self-reliance, community engagement, and global competence—by offering a balanced, challenging and integrated K-12 educational program in academics, athletics and the arts, all in a vibrant and diverse school community.

Day breaks over the barbed quatrefoil pathway on the Linda Vista Campus.

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ORGANIZATION

Head of School is the Board's only "employee" Supports and furthers Parker's mission and vision for the future; responsible for big picture (not daily) operations

Responsible for daily School operations and oversight of School finances; reports to the Board

Stewards of School finances with fiduciary oversight of Parker's budget and investments to ensure long-term viability

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Provides leadership and management expertise for various areas including admissions, advancement, curriculum, finance and strategic priorities

Partners with Board to articulate Parker's vision for the future

HEAD OF SCHOOL (CEO)

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

FACULTY AND STAFF

Assists Head of School in managing operational issues, achieving strategic goals and setting School climate

Brings expertise and energy to shape the academic program and the Parker experience

Partners with parents to ensure each child's success

PARENTS (each is a member of the Parents Association) Ambassadors for Parker in the broader San Diego community helping attract mission-appropriate and qualified students

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Actively participate in promoting parent fellowship, and supporting the School and its mission

Partners with Faculty and Staff to ensure each child's success

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GET CONNECTED PARENT PORTAL

The parent portal is the online hub for School information. Getting connected to the portal early and using it often is important for seamless communication throughout the year. In the parent portal, you can: View the resource board—a bulletin board of information specific to your child’s School division View your student’s course schedule, progress, daily homework assignments and report cards View a detailed calendar of your student’s daily School activities View an archive of email messages sent to parents throughout the academic year Search the student, parent and faculty directories To watch a video tour of the parent portal visit www.francisparker.org/portaltour

LOGGING IN

Each parent has his or her own account and will need to go through the following steps to gain access to the portal: Visit the Parker website at www.francisparker.org and click the “Login” link at the top of the page Click the link at the bottom of the form that says “Need Your Login” Enter your email address, check the boxes for “Username” and “Password” and click the “Send” button You will receive an automated email immediately from the system with your username and password, which will direct you to create a new password If the system cannot find your email address, contact the School’s technology department at support@francisparker.org or call 858-569-7900 x 4444 for assistance.

To watch a video of how to log in visit www.francisparker.org/portallogin

Parent portal resource board

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MESSAGE FROM THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Dear Parker Parents, A warm welcome from the Parents Association (PA) to all our new families. As members of the Parker community, we are thrilled to welcome you to the PA. Regardless of when you joined Parker, we are an inclusive and welcoming organization and look forward to getting to know you and your family.

The PA organizes over 50 events throughout the year providing fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities that enhance the School community and connect you with other Parker parents. We encourage you to get involved to the extent you are able. Here are just a few of the ways to become involved: Attend our monthly general meetings with coffee socials and informative, educational guest speakers Volunteer to plan or support one of our beloved Parker events, serve as room/ grade level parent or help us show our appreciation to Parker’s wonderful faculty and staff Make new friends while you enjoy casual conversation at a grade-level parent mixer Take part in a parent and faculty book discussion or parent community service day Look for our weekly announcements in the PA section of the Parker Family Connection e-newsletter to learn about other volunteer opportunities and parent fellowship events Our goal is to enhance your parent community experience while supporting Parker’s mission and vision. Please join us, lend your time and talents, and feel the warmth and fellowship of our special Parker family.

Warmly,

Donna Sheridan Parents Association President

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ABOUT THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION Every Parker parent is a member of the Parents Association (PA). There are no dues or fees associated with PA membership; rather it is a part of the School’s commitment to the PA to support its efforts. As a nonprofit school, Parker holds 501(c)3 status and the PA is part of Parker's nonprofit status.

The School supports the PA’s efforts to engage parents and promote fellowship.

By getting involved, you make the most of the opportunities to meet other parents and become an active part of School life. As you get to know other parents, you will discover our shared belief that education is a priority with parents as partners in the educational journey. Long after graduation, enduring friends are likely to include you and the parents of your child’s classmates.

PURPOSE

Enhance the Parker community experience for students and families while supporting the mission of Parker.

MISSION

Promote fellowship within the School community by coordinating and supporting activities; arrange parent education opportunities regarding issues that affect our students; raise funds that enable Parker’s mission “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;” facilitate communication between families and the School; and provide a volunteer organization that reinforces the PA mission and vision.

AIMS

Support Parker’s mission and vision Enhance the parent experience Enhance the Parker experience Support every volunteer and recognize their commitment to the School Remain relevant to our members Celebrate the joys of participating in the life of the School Inspire parents to get involved on a variety of levels Encourage parents to speak directly to an administrative team member about their child’s academic growth and development as appropriate Help every parent share their time, talent and treasure with the School

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PARENTS ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP The PA is led by a Board of Directors who are guided by the PA bylaws: President: Donna Sheridan pa-president@francisparker.org President-Elect: Marilyn Tobin pa-presidentelect@francisparker.org Secretary: Peggy Duncan pa-secretary@francisparker.org

Division VPs: Division VPs represent and support grade-level and room parents and oversee various School committees.

If you have a question about a PAorganized event or opportunity, please talk with your Division VPs. Lower School VPs: Kim Kelley and Tara Del Gaizo pa-vpls@francisparker.org

Treasurer: Patty Williams pa-treasurer@francisparker.org VP Communications: Sharon Jassy pa-communications@francisparker.org VP Fund Development: Susan Davis pa-fundraising@francisparker.org VP Parent Education: Madeleine Nawrocki pa-parented@francisparker.org

Middle School VPs: Anne McManus and Erin Dunn pa-vpms@francisparker.org Upper School VPs: Christie Thoene and Ceri Keith pa-vpus@francisparker.org

Immediate Past-President and Nominating Chair: Kristie Diamond pa-nominating@francisparker.org

GRADE LEVEL CLASS YEARS Junior Kindergarten Senior Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 10

Class of 2031 Class of 2030 Class of 2029 Class of 2028 Class of 2027 Class of 2026 Class of 2025 Class of 2024 Class of 2023 Class of 2022 Class of 2021 Class of 2020 Class of 2019 Class of 2018

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PARENTS ASSOCIATION FELLOWSHIP When considering Parker for your child, you may have attended an open house, a community coffee, a student shadow day or a parent presentation. The PA organizes many activities to keep every parent involved in the life of the School. The PA will email communications about the events below and other activities.

SUMMER MONTHS

Welcome Events: Get-to-know-you gatherings, such as play dates or beach days, bring parents and students together by grade or division.

SCHOOL YEAR - ALL PARENTS WELCOME General Meetings: Monthly meetings which feature a coffee social, Parker speaker, committee updates and a parent education piece featuring experts on current topics relevant to parents of school-age children.

Evening Mixers: No agenda, parentonly mixers designed to bring parents together by grade level.

WeCare Events: Parent education events which feature renowned, worldclass speakers who address relevant social issues facing parents and children.

WeCare is a consortium of San Diego independent schools that promotes integrity, responsibility, ethical behavior and wellness in school communities through ongoing collaboration and education.

Community Service Days: Experience Parker’s Community Engagement Program by working alongside parents during parent-only public service projects.

Parent/Faculty Book Discussions: Parents gather for book discussions led

by Parker faculty members.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days: Opportunities to demonstrate parent appreciation for faculty and staff (i.e., home-cooked potlucks and flowers). Gifts made directly to individual faculty and staff members are discouraged.

Past PA Presidents at the Heart of Campus groundbreaking ceremony.

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PARENTS ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We encourage you to get involved and volunteer. The PA is 100% volunteer driven and your participation makes a difference. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your Division VPs.

LOWER SCHOOL

Book Fair Halloween Carnival Homecoming Day JK Pancake Breakfast Language and Culture Week Pet Day Room Parents Season of Giving

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade Level Representatives Homecoming Day Renaissance Faire* Ikidarod* Coming to America* * Led by teachers

UPPER SCHOOL

Grad Night Grade Level Representatives Homecoming Dance Homecoming Day Homecoming Float Building Dinner Memory Project

ALL DIVISIONS

Admissions Ambassadors Community Service Days D.A.D.S (Dads and Dad Surrogates) EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Faculty Appreciation Days Gala Gently-used Uniform Sale Parker Networking

Grade 5 parents dress the part for the Colonial Faire.

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COMMUNICATIONS AND CALENDARS There are a variety of communication vehicles and calendars to keep you current on School-related information. In a continuing effort to “go green,” most materials are shared electronically and available online.

PARENT PORTAL

The portal is the online hub for the most up-to-date School information. See page 7 for more information.

Visit www.francisparker.org, click "login"

COMMUNICATIONS

Parker Family Connection (PFC) – Every Sunday afternoon during the academic year, an e-newsletter is sent to all parents. The PFC contains important information about the week ahead and we recommend that you read it top to bottom. Additionally, it contains links to division blogs from the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, as well as the Head of School and Parents Association.

Summer PFC – Special editions of the PFC are sent three times during the summer months. They include Back to School information and relevant School updates.

Division Handbooks – Each division has a handbook outlining grade-level policies.

Handbooks are available on the parent portal.

Print Publication – The "Parker Magazine," published three times a year, highlights School life, core values, alumni news and the Parker experience through stories and pictures.

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CALENDARS

Academic Calendar – Provides important school dates, including the start of School, breaks, days when the School is closed and grading periods. The 20172018 academic calendar is included in this notebook.

Parent Portal Calendar – Provides a detailed view of your student’s daily schedule, including assignments, athletic games and practices, class events and division-specific events. You can sync the parent portal calendar to your personal phone or email calendar for easy access to information.

Visit www.francisparker.org/calendarsync to watch a video of how to sync the parent portal calendar Month At-a-Glance Calendar – Provides key School dates, including Parents Association events, athletic home games, performances and other School events that families can attend.

Athletic Team Calendars – Game schedules are available online at the Parker website by clicking the “Athletics” tab and then navigating to “Team Schedules” under either the Middle School or Upper School Athletics section.

Practices and other athletic team related events will appear on your student’s calendar available through the parent portal.

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PARKER BASICS One School: Parker is one School located on two campuses with three divisions— Lower, Middle and Upper. Parker serves students from more than 80 zip codes across San Diego County.

Two Campuses: Parker has two campuses in the Mission Hills and Linda Vista neighborhoods.

Three Divisions: Parker has three School divisions: Lower (JK to Grade 5), Middle (Grades 6 to 8) and Upper (Grades 9 to 12). Each School has its own Head. Kevin Yaley, the Head of School, oversees all three divisions in addition to School-wide operations and finances.

Mission Hills (MH) Campus: The Lower School was established in 1912 by Clara Sturges Johnson and her husband, famed architect William Templeton Johnson.

They brought Col. Francis W. Parker’s educational ideals from Chicago to San Diego. The barbed quatrefoil on the Szekely Auditorium was Johnson's signature mark and that special window symbolizes Parker’s motto, “as far as the mind can see.”

Linda Vista (LV) Campus: The home of the Middle and Upper Schools. The School has been a proud member of the Linda Vista community since 1971 when Parker purchased the San Miguel School for Boys that previously occupied the property.

Heart of Campus (opening fall 2018): A strategic initiative that ensures students and faculty can park safely on the Linda Vista Campus. The Heart of Campus project also opens up a cascading set of benefits for the School, including a deepening of programs, enhancing students’ sense of pride and place, and serving as a central gathering space for Middle and Upper School students.

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GLOSSARY Annual Giving: Annual gifts advance Parker’s mission, support our culture of diversity and inclusion, ensure the best academic experience for each student, and help the School bridge the gap between tuition and cost of a Parker education. Tuition falls short of the true cost of a Parker education. Every student at Parker is subsidized, even students who do not receive financial assistance.

The gap between tuition revenues and full annual cost is approximately $1,000 per student. Our goal is 100% parent giving participation.

Back to School Night: All parents are invited to their child’s classes to meet the faculty and experience a shortened version of a day-in-the-life of their student.

Day of Giving: The Tuesday after Thanksgiving has come to be recognized as a global celebration of generosity.

Parker participates in this special day, with the PA's leadership and as part of the Gala efforts, to raise support for faculty professional development.

Financial Assistance: Parker provides aid to qualified families who submit financial information through School & Student Services (SSS). SSS is a nationally recognized program used by independent schools nationwide to assess a family’s demonstrated financial need. The School awards financial assistance to 18% of the student body for a total of $4.6 million. Even though many families at Parker make financial sacrifices to pay tuition, whether they receive financial assistance or not, it is crucial for every member of our community to participate in our annual giving campaign.

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Gala: The PA’s annual fundraising event, which raises support for student financial assistance, includes auctions, dinner and entertainment. In addition, there are two fundraising efforts to support the Gala, Day of Giving (which raises support for faculty professional development) and Lower School movie night.

Grandparent Council (GPC): A group open to all the grandparents of Parker students. The GPC hosts fun activities including Grandparent & Special Friends Days at the Lower School in the fall and at the Middle and Upper Schools in the spring. Visit francisparker.org/ grandparents for more information.

Head of School New Parent Dinner: A special evening event for new parents from all three divisions in the fall.

Homecoming: A fun-filled family day featuring a home football game at the Linda Vista Campus.

Intercampus Shuttle Service: A student shuttle service between the MH and LV Campuses in the morning and in the afternoon at no additional cost.

Linking-in Lancers: Host a student intern. Connect with Parker’s Community Engagement Program and partner with other Parker parents to expand the internship sponsor pool.

Parent Portal: The online hub for the most up-to-date School information.

Students may refer to it as "On Campus" or "My School App." Rebate Programs: An easy way to indirectly support Parker. There is no cost to you or the School. Simply register and shop with AmazonSmile or download the Benefit app.

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Report on Philanthropy: Annual report which details gifts from parents, faculty and staff, grandparents, alumni and parents of alumni to the School for the endowment and current priorities.

Senior Class Directory: Senior class parents receive a printable parent directory (via email) once their student graduates.

Smugmug: Online catalog of Parker photos of various student and parent activities and events. Parents may upload photos by going to http://francisparker. org.smugmug.com and logging in. The Smugmug username and password are found on the parent portal.

Student Fundraisers: Events such as bake sales, book drives and collections raise support for School clubs or outside charitable organizations.

Summer Program: Now in its 58th year, the Program offers a variety of learning, grade-level "bridging" and advancement opportunities set in a fun and relaxed environment.

Transportation: Simplify your daily commute and take advantage of Parker's bus service flat rate pricing. Parker’s bus fleet is equipped with the latest safety features, including well-padded, highback seats and three-point lap/shoulder seat belts offering stops located across San Diego County.

Uniforms: Parker is committed to a standard of dress that reinforces the values of our School, ensures consistency and allows students and faculty to focus on teaching and learning. Visit www. landsend.com and use code 900147620 to access Parker's uniform catalog.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Learn more about Parker! Circle the correct answer; some questions may have more than one correct response.

1. Francis Parker School was founded in: a. 1953 b. 1912 c. 1971 d. 1901 2. Francis Parker School is: a. An accredited institution b. A member of the Parker

Parents Association c. A nonprofit organization d. A member of the

California Association of

Independent Schools (CAIS)

5. What percentage of the 1,260 students attending Parker receive financial assistance? a. 10% b. 16% c. 18% d. 15%

3. Who founded the Francis Parker School in San Diego? a. John Dewey b. Clara Sturges Johnson and

William Templeton Johnson c. Col. Francis W. Parker d. Randolph Stockton

Parents are welcome chaperones for class field trips.

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4. What words are in Parker’s mission? a. Diverse community b. Academic excellence c. Global perspective d. Character e. All of the above

6. How much total financial assistance will be awarded to students in the 20172018 academic year? a. $2,500,000 b. $4,600,000 c. $1,800,000 d. $3,900,000

Parents are an important part of School traditions like the Middle School Ikidarod.

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7. What is Parker’s operating budget for the 2017-2018 academic year? a. $38,700,000 b. $32,500,000 c. $41,200,000 8. Tuition alone does not cover the entire cost of a Parker education. Which of the following provides the balance to ensure the one-of-a-kind Parker experience? a. Annual giving b. Lower School hot chocolate sales c. Government funding d. A capital campaign e. All of the above 9. What percentage of Parker parents are asked to make a gift to support the School each and every year? a. 80% b. 65% c. 100% d. 75%

13. Parker’s endowment has more than doubled in the past six years. a. True b. False 14. Francis Parker School meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of all its qualifying families. a. True b. False 15. Annual giving supports: a. Instructional materials b. Faculty professional development c. Enrichment programs d. Technology e. Student financial assistance 16. What is a gift to Parker? a. Investment in the School's mission b. Fully tax deductible c. A financial donation in any amount in which no goods or services are received d. All of the above

10. Parker participates in the Day of Giving (#GivingTuesday), a national day of giving after Thanksgiving, to support faculty professional development. a. True b. False 11. Only large annual gifts are beneficial to Parker. a. True b. False 12. Annual giving contributions come from: a. Parents b. Parents of alumni c. Alumni d. Grandparents e. Faculty and staff

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Lower School students always enjoy parent classroom visits.

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SCIENCE

SCRIPPS DESIGN LAB

CONSIDINE LIBRARY

SCIENCE

ART

GOODING FAMILY COURTYARD

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GRADE 3 GRADE 2

HAZARD FAMILY TOWER

GRADE 5 GRADE 4

DRAMA

SZEKELY AUDITORIUM FRONT OFFICE

TECH

RANDOLPH STREET

HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

COURTYARD

MULTI PURPOSE ROOM

CAFETERIA

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CANYON PLAYGROUND

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J. CRIVELLO FIELD AND PLAYGROUND

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MISSION HILLS CAMPUS 4201 Randolph Street San Diego, CA 92103 619 / 298-9110

BLUE PLAYGROUND

NORTH

SPORT COURT

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MONTECITO STREET

GREENBERG BASEBALL FIELD

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PETERS FAMILY BUILDING

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TEMPORARY CAFETERIA

VITERBI SCIENCE CENTER UPPER SCHOOL OFFICES

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SPORT COURT

GILDRED MATH BUILDING

LANCER LAWN

TCHANG SCIENCE BUILDING

MIDDLE SCHOOL QUAD

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MIDDLE SCHOOL OFF & CLASSROOMS

MOSLEY SOUTH POINT

ANKLESARIA BUILDING

VASSILIADIS BUILDING

UPPER SCHOOL MATH & WORLD LANGUAGE BUILDING

UPPER SCHOOL LAWN

NICHOLAS COMMONS

LINDA VISTA CAMPUS 6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111 858 / 569-7900

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE-ANSWERS 1.

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10. A, True - Parker had 690 gifts in one day last year! Please mark your calendars for November 28, 2017.

2. A, C, D - The PA is part of the School’s 501(c)3 status. Parker is a registered nonprofit organization.

3.

11. B, False - EVERY annual gift, of any amount, makes a difference for each student’s Parker experience. All gifts to Parker are tax-deductible.

B

4. E 5.

C

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6. B - As part of the School’s Strategic Plan, Parker designates 15% of tuition revenue towards financial assistance and tuition remission.

7. A - Investing in Parker’s people, students, and faculty and staff is the School’s top priority.

8. A - Philanthropy keeps the Parker education accessible to a broad range of families and enriches the student experience far more than Schools that are tuition-dependent.

12. A, B, C, D, E - It takes the whole community—and their generosity—to ensure the Parker experience for all.

13. A, True - The School’s endowment has grown from $10 million to over $24 million in the past six years. A stable and growing source of annual endowment income enables the School to sustain exceptional programs.

14. A, True 15. A, B, C, D, E 16. D

Parents play an important role in Parker's Athletics program.

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SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION Linda Vista Campus Main Line 858 / 569-7900 Middle School 858 / 874-3376 Upper School 858 / 874-3375 Mission Hills Campus Main Line 619 / 298-9110 Linda Vista Security 858 / 569-7900 X 5555 Head of School Kevin Yaley 858 / 569-7900 X 4103 kyaley@francisparker.org Head of Lower School Bob Gillingham, Ph.D. 619 / 298-9110 X 6202 bgillingham@francisparker.org Head of Middle School Dan Lang 858 / 569-7900 X 4123 dlang@francisparker.org Head of Upper School Monica Gillespie, Ph.D. 858 / 569-7900 X 4120 mgillespie@francisparker.org (as of July 1, 2017) Head of Advancement Shara Freeman 858 / 569-7900 X 4106 sfreeman@francisparker.org

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Head of Finance and Operations Dan Krall 858 / 569-7900 X 4228 dkrall@francisparker.org Director of Athletics Phil Hunt 858 / 569-7900 X 4147 phunt@francisparker.org Director of Communications Lori Foote 858 / 569-7900 X 4403 lfoote@francisparker.org Director of Enrollment Jacquie Wilson 858 / 569-7900 X 4405 jwilson@francisparker.org Director of Food Service Jose Santiago 858 / 569-7900 X 4180 jsantiago@francisparker.org Director of Summer and Extended Day Programs Tim Katzman 858 / 569-7900 X 4236 tkatzman@francisparker.org Director of Technology Quoc Vo 858 / 569-7900 X 4130 qvo@francisparker.org Director of Transportation Debbi Burzynski 858 / 569-7900 X 4125 dburzynski@francisaprker.org Search the online faculty directory in the parent portal for the contact information of all Parker faculty and staff members.

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