TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO PARISH
Our Mission
Inspired by our values of Wisdom, Honor and Service, the mission of Parish Episcopal School’s inclusive Episcopal community is to guide young people to become creative learners and bold leaders, prepared to impact a complex global society.
TWO CAMPUSES, ONE COMMUNITY.
HILLCREST CAMPUS
PreK (3 years old) - 2nd Grade 14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75254
MIDWAY CAMPUS
3rd - 12th Grade 4101 Sigma Road, Dallas, TX 75244
Our vision is to evolve how students learn and succeed by realizing and fostering their passion in a warm and joyful environment.
ACADEMICS
Redefine the high-quality college preparatory experience
Engage students in a balanced learning environment
Challenge through our core curriculum
Develop and inspire through strategic programs
PreK (age 3+) - 12th grade
1,196+ students from 90+ ZIP codes
Average class size
Lower School - PK3, PK4, K & Primer 8:1
1st - 4th grade 16:1
Middle School & Upper School 16:1
Class of 2024 College Outcomes
116 graduates
100% applicants received acceptances
$10.1 Million in Scholarships
Honors, AP and dual credit offerings
ATHLETICS
ARTS
Building future leaders who inspire others Promoting teamwork and team unity
70+ athletic teams
22 sports (7th - 12th grade)
Empowering students to create, respond and perform Nurturing independent and creative young adults
50+ different courses of study
100+ performances and exhibitions integrated through PreK - 12th grade
COMMUNITY
Welcoming families from all faiths and backgrounds Cultivating integrity, leadership and service Promoting a positive, well balanced environment
Daily Chapel
32% ethnic diversity/26 faith backgrounds centerED program to develop social/emotional skills
PARISH PLUS
Developing and exploring passions Providing dynamic afterschool and summer programs
200+ unique experiences through Parish Extend
290 specialty and academic camps through Parish Summer
UNIQUELY PARISH
Parish engages students with bold programming relevant to our complex global society, while grounded in core values and academic principle in a balanced learning environment.
Honor student voice and choice in learning.
Meet students where they are, helping them reach new levels of mastery as they are ready.
Help students develop enduring habits of mind that are transferable to a lifetime of learning and excelling.
Create learning conditions that engage students in authentic, meaningful work.
Cultivating leaders and innovators of tomorrow through programs and environments that develop and inspire.
Parish STEM
With more than 16K square feet of dedicated space for STEM, robotics and design-thinking, all students get a rich array of interactive labs, enrichment classes and co-curricular opportunities.
ParishProfile & IMPACT Mindsets
The guiding practices that articulate the profile of a Parish student as they develop, preparing them to lead lives of meaning and impact.
Parish Extend
Students (and adults) develop their passions and explore new ones in dynamic afterschool classes and summer programs. Convenient academic support and extended-day options as well.
The Academy
Learning opportunities in a blended setting - online and face-to-face - challenge students through vigorous coursework in a wide range of content areas, preparing them to succeed at Parish and beyond.
ParishLeads
NE G A GEDLEARNING
UNIQUELY PARISH
MEANINGF
Curriculum woven throughout every grade teaches every student that they are positioned to lead. Students learn life is about more than titles, popularity and transcript-building. It’s about being a person of impact.
Parish Abroad
Middle and Upper School education program that seek to raise the global competency of Parish through purposeful and meaningful travel, providing opportunities for leadership, service, cultural exploration and language immersion.
Academy of Global Studies
An opportunity for Upper School students to direct their passion for global issues into generating meaningful solutions for the challenges facing the world.
BOLDEXPLORA
UNIQUELY PARISH & STRATEGIC PROGRAMS
ParishConnect
When graduates cross the commencement stage, it begins a new connection to Parish. We invite our alumni home to Parish for career service and networking opportunities that help them build their futures.
Pathways
Opportunities for the Parish community to promote belonging through cultural competence, civil dialogue and purposeful action. centerED
Developed in collaboration with Grant Halliburton Foundation, social and emotional programming reflects our commitment to the Parish community’s mental well-being. Our goal is to provide a positive, well-balanced learning environment and equip students and their families with the social/emotional skills needed to thrive.
ParishBridge
Seniors create a personalized learning experience that nurtures individual passions and prepares them for life beyond graduation through interdisciplinary learning, external internships and real-world applications.
BELONGING AT PARISH
BELONGING AT PARISH
Our Diversity Statement
As a school founded on the values of Wisdom, Honor and Service, Parish Episcopal School believes that embracing our inclusive community facilitates our social, spiritual and intellectual growth, and drives excellence in teaching and learning. We empower our students to be authentic and prepare them to lead by demonstrating knowledge of and respect for the rich variety of people and points of view that exist in our complex global society.
Some examples of Parish’s community diversity:
• Ideas
• Interests
• Abilities
• Racial and ethnic ancestries
• Socio-economic backgrounds
• Family structures
• Sexual orientations
• Ages
• Genders
• Religious traditions
• Political affiliations
• US student affinity groups
• Parent affinity groups
• Belonging council
• Divisional liaisons
Belonging at Parish is a cornerstone to our community. We honor one another and share responsibility to create an inclusive community where everyone can feel safe, valued, and supported.
APPLICATION PROCESS
At Parish Episcopal School, our goal is to help our students uncover the unique passions and abilities that will not only serve as preparation for college, but also establish the foundation for a meaningful life.
During the admission process, we want to become acquainted with the individuality of each student – who they are and who they want to become. Our holistic review considers students’ grades, test scores, letters of recommendation, interests, talents, and goals. Parish is interested in all of this.
Inquire and Visit Parish
Join us on campus for one of our many events, including campus tours, our admission Open House (Parish Preview), or an arts or athletics event. You can also explore Parish through our Admission webpage or schedule a meeting with our Admission team. We invite you to deep dive into Parish to see if it is the right independent school for you.
Apply and Interview
Visit our Admission page at parish.org/admission to access our platform for submitting applications and for monitoring required items such as teacher recommendations, transcripts, observation visits, and standardized testing. As part of the application process, we’ll also schedule a parent/guardian conversation with families applying to Lower School. Students applying to Middle and Upper School will complete an interview with our faculty or staff. Affording Parish
Parish seeks to attract and maintain a talented student body, including students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. We are committed to making a Parish education both accessible and affordable. Tuition assistance is provided in the form of need-based grants. No family should assume that a Parish education is out of reach solely for financial reasons. For more information, please visit parish.org/admission/tuition-assistance.
Building a strong foundation in partnership with your family.
Lower School at Parish Episcopal School is a loving, supportive and enriching environment where children can start their joyful, educational journey.
In developing the whole-child in partnership with you –our families – we are committed to the individual academic success of our students, as well as the social and emotional well-being of each and every child.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING & STUDENT LIFE
Experiential learning and student life programming is built to give your child intentionally deep and impactful experiences.
From daily chapels designed for reflection and respite to grade-specific, project-based learning opportunities for in-depth exploration, the possibilities for students to gain knowledge, and emotional and cultural growth are extensive.
TRIP TO MIDWAY CAMPUS FOR A PLAY
ENDANGERED SPECIES
LEGACY GROUPS - 1ST & 2ND GRADE
DAILY CHAPEL
WAX MUSEUM
MEXICAN MERCADO HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
PEP RALLIES
LOVE OF LEARNING
Parish’s academically stimulating curriculum students with a solid foundational education that piques their curiosity and creative constitution and enhances a growth mindset for a life-long love of learning.
Core to the Parish classroom (in and outside of four-walls), our dedicated and passionate Lower School faculty focus on a student-centered, differentiated curriculum designed to engage each and every child in the arts, humanities and STEM, which is further emphasized in the Beasley STEM Center and enrichment programs through hands-on, interactive centers and activities.
As students move through the Lower School, and as developmentally appropriate, curriculum becomes more integrated and developed around students’ daily explorations that enable them to make connections across subject areas.
Likewise, for our older Lower School students, as they move to the Midway Campus an emphasis on organization and study habits is important as we promote independent, self-directed learning and service, guiding each student to lead and serve with integrity and helping them explore their possibilities and become a positive influence in the School community.
LEARN
• Multi-sensory phonics, spelling and writing
• Integrated grammar and conventions
• Guided reading & writing workshop
• Problem solving and conceptually based mathematics
• ParishLeads / Social Emotional Learning
• IMPACT Mindsets
Enrichment courses:
• STEM
• Kitchen & Garden
• Art
• Religion
• P.E./Motor Lab
• Spanish
• Technology
• Library
• Music
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
A time for growth, exploration and discovery
The Middle School years at Parish Episcopal School are about building and encouraging students’ abilities. Parish offers a challenging yet engaging Middle School curriculum with programs shaped by the needs and characteristics of adolescence.
In addition to core academics, students are exposed to extensive opportunities for enrichment, leadership, and experiential and service learning that teach valuable life skills as well as challenge them to explore, take risks, and discover talents and passions that they can build upon throughout their academic career and life.
EXPERIENTIAL & SERVICE LEARNING
Experiential and service learning for Middle School offers specific opportunities for students to enhance their learning beyond the classroom and to cultivate a sense of leadership and service through exploratory trips and purposeful activities.
DANCE
THEATRE
DAILY CHAPEL COMMUNITY SERVICE
5TH GRADE - ANNE FRANK GARDEN
8TH GRADE - COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF DALLAS
6TH GRADE - CIGARROA LITERACY
7TH GRADE - FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
SPORTS SPIRIT WEEK
GRADE LEVEL TRIPS - CATALINA
GRADE LEVEL TRIPS - D.C.
LEARN
Our broad curriculum for 5th – 8th grade encompasses core academic subjects as well as enrichment courses and independent learning designed to expand our students’ purview.
Operating on an A/B schedule like their Upper School peers, Middle School students begin to gain more independence and student-directed ownership in their learning, including the ability to select electives that are of interest to them, giving them more voice and choice in their project-based learning activities and overall academic journey.
• Humanities – Language Arts and Social Studies
• Math – a teacher-paced curriculum with whole group & small group direct instruction designed to meet the needs of individual students through real world application, enrichment, acceleration or reteaching
• Science – life, earth, physical, environmental – lab based
• Enrichments:
• Requirements: Choir or Band (for 5th & 6th grade), Parish Inc., Computer Technology, Ethics, Public Speaking, Health, P.E., Service Learning, Intro to Religions Studies
• STEM (Robotics, I C.A.N. Innovate, Civil Engineering, Reverse Engineering, Science of Scent)
• Arts (theatre, music, dance, visual arts)
• Digital Music and Digital Media
• Panther Tech
• World Languages – Spanish and Latin
It’s a place where
every individual’s
story and perspective are valued and encouraged
Upper School at Parish Episcopal School is a place where students begin their journey for life after graduation. The School’s constant aim is to equip students, regardless of their next steps, with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the complex global society in which they will live after stepping out on their own.
Parish Upper School is a place where students can engage their curiosity and deepen their talents. They are invited to dive into areas of interest to them, beyond core curricula, exploring a variety of programs and activities, including Parish’s signature programs.
SERVICE
& LEADERSHIP
Service and Leadership for Upper School students are key to the Parish experience. Our oldest students serve as inspiring role models for the entire Parish community. Within the framework of ParishLeads, the School empowers students to become globally-minded servant leaders. While the community service requirement for graduation is 60 hours, many students serve much more than that during their time at Parish as they begin to forge relationships with the local and broader community, and expand their responsibility as global citizens.
Freshman: Service Possibilities – 15 hours. May serve up to eight hours at Parish; must serve at least seven hours away from school with local agencies.
Junior: Servant Leadership – 15 hours of service and a project/event that is geared to benefit those whom they serve; also includes a presentation to the Upper School community.
Sophomore: Local Causes – 15 hours for Local Causes in the DFW area, outside of Parish.
Senior: Extending Beyond – 15 hours for the organization they supported through their Junior Servant Leadership experience.
EXPERIENCE
ADVISORY
Upper School advisories stay together all four years, giving students a core peer and adult mentor group (or family if you will) to rely on, discover alongside and share in the Upper School daily experience.
STUDENT LIFE & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
The Upper School has a challenging yet balanced program with diverse courses, including advanced programs in core subjects and co-curricular opportunities. It also has an array of Parish experiences that allow students the space to explore, reflect and become leaders in their own right.
PEP RALLIES
CLUBS
DAILY CHAPEL
UPPER SCHOOL RETREATS
US MUSICAL/PLAYS
LEARN
Required:
• English (4 years)
• Social Studies (3 years)
• Global Culture, World History, U.S. History
• Mathematics (3 years; must complete Algebra II)
• Science (3 years)
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• World Languages (3rd level; at least 2 years in US)
• Religious Studies
• Hebrew Bible or New Testament History and Literature, World Religions, Contemporary Religious Issues
• Health
• Arts (3 trimesters)
• Athletics (3 seasons)
Opportunities for expanded and advance learning:
• General interest (creative writing, psychology, etc.)
• Arts (visual arts, dance, theatre, public speaking)
• 20 AP courses
• Signature Programs
• Parish STEM
• Academy of Global Studies
• Leadership Institute
• ParishBridge
• Parish Abroad
• The Academy
46 Center for College and Life Planning (CCLP)
As students prepare for life after Parish, CCLP counselors are there to support them along the way, starting in their freshman year and even after they’ve left the halls of Parish. The degree of guidance increases and becomes more specialized as students advance from 9th through 12th grade. This extensive student-centered program is highly personalized and collaborative.
At Parish, we believe no student should have to make the transition from high school to college unsupported. With our specialized preparation, we help students cultivate impactful relationships with college counselors who understand that each student’s particular life journey will be different from their peers.
Our approach is a student-specific process that supports and encourages future graduates to forge a path toward their individual brand of success. Counselors ensure both parents and students are knowledgeable about the unique intricacies of preparing for college, the college search process, completing applications and, ultimately, selecting a college or choosing an alternative plan in some cases.
COLLEGE SIGNING DAY
CLASS OF 2024
ARTS
The arts permeate through all disciplines at Parish Episcopal School, from PreK through 12th grade.
At the Midway and Hillcrest campuses, Parish Arts are indeed everywhere!
Even when Parish students are not seated in an arts class, they are immersed in the discipline as it touches all programming across the School, including athletics. Whether it’s the set and costume designs by six year olds for the annual Primer play, a focus on the role of music during the Arab Spring for Academy of Global Studies, an online art history course in The Academy through Parish Plus, a dance class for athletes, a theatre performance that benefits a local charity, or an independent study in an advanced technique, the influence and importance of the arts shows up everywhere at Parish in ways that are intentional and unintentional, required and voluntary.
50 ARTS PROGRAMS
Parish offers 50+ arts programs, including Advanced Placement programs, during the school day, as extracurricular, as well as during our afterschool Parish Extend program.
At Parish, all students have the opportunity to explore their talents through the arts.
VOCAL MUSIC
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
VISUAL/STUDIO ARTS
NOBLE FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER
PARISHarts operates across many facilities on campus, with the core of its programs found in the Noble Family Performing Arts Center. The 55,000 square-foot state of the art facility, designed by BOKA Powell, houses Eller Hall, DB2 Black Box Theater, Margaret Jonnson Family Foundation Gallery and more. The Noble, which opened to the community in fall of 2021, is intended to elevate the arts at Parish and provide a stage for campus events and milestones, bringing our School together like never before.
Features of the Noble:
• Eller Hall/Auditorium with a permanent, proscenium stage and flexible seating for 600 people. Alternate configurations will provide space for a seated dinner or reception.
• Professional-Grade Technical Features, including optimized acoustics, a control room with the latest light and sound equipment, a scene shop and storage.
• Backstage spaces, including Dressing Rooms and a Tailoring Studio.
• A new Black Box Theater, DB 2, for hosting intimate performances for smaller audiences – seating for 100 people.
• Two dedicated Dance Studios, Rogers & 6980 Studio, equipped to enhance practice and performance.
• Fleeger Film Room, with seating for 50, is a space for various community groups to meet and collaborate, whether it’s teaching from a film, learning from past performances, viewing a special presentation or so much more.
• A Lobby to welcome guests from both exterior and interior entrances to the Center.
• Newly-relocated Jonnson Gallery to display students’ and visiting artists’ visual art works.
• PARISHarts Alumni Wall featuring Parish graduates who have gone on to collegiate or professional endeavors in an arts field.
• New Administrative and Faculty offices for PARISHarts faculty.
JONNSON GALLERY & ELLER HALL MAIN LOBBY
FLEEGER FILM ROOM
DANCE STUDIO (ROGERS)
BLACK BOX THEATER (DB2)
DANCE STUDIO (6980 STUDIO)
PARISH ARTS ALUMNI WALL COHEN SCENE SHOP
ATHLETICS
The Athletic Department at Parish Episcopal School is designed to further the mission of the School using Athletics to build future leaders with an emphasis on excellence.
It is Parish Athletics’ goal to be a model program that provides a high quality, well-rounded experience, exemplifying principles and practices that emphasize:
• Academics
• Athletics
• Student-Athlete Welfare
• Diversity
• Equity
• Advocacy
• School Relations
PARISH ATHLETICS
Parish Athletics spans from Lower School through 12th grade, with well over 50 teams participating through an array of athletic programming:
• Varsity & Junior Varsity
• Sports Medicine
• Alternative (off-campus) athletics
• 7th & 8th Grade, school-led teams
• PreK - 6th Grade, parent-led fellowship teams
• Parish Extend Athletic Academy
For Varsity and Junior Varsity athletics, Parish has 22 sports (12 girls’, 10 boys’) with 65% student-athlete participation in the Upper School. Many Parish graduates go on to compete at the collegiate level each year.
SPORTS MEDICINE
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL - BOYS
BASKETBALL - GIRLS
FIELD
GOLF - BOYS
LACROSSE - BOYS
LACROSSE - GIRLS
GOLF - GIRLS
SWIMMING - BOYS
TENNIS - BOYS
TRACK AND FIELD - BOYS
SWIMMING - GIRLS
TENNIS - GIRLS
PARISH ATHLETICS
Student-athletes have the chance to be selected for Parish’s Captain’s Athletic Leadership programming as well as opportunities to participate in Parish Arts Dance for Athletes classes. Additionally, on game-day, the teams enjoy co-curricular support from Parish Arts’ Drumline and Rosettes’ drill team.
ROSETTES
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Parish Athletics boasts the first and only blue fields in Texas for its turf in Fleeger Field at Gloria H. Snyder Stadium, Carter Field at Fleeger Stadium and Whitaker Field at Tadewald Park. These three fields, along with two additional multi-use grass fields, three gymnasiums (two at Midway, one at Hillcrest), a putting green, track & field event areas and pro-worthy weight and training facilities, student-athletes at Parish have the chance to train and compete in some of the best athletic facilities in the Metroplex.
FLEEGER FIELD AT GLORIA H. SNYDER STADIUM
CARTER FIELD AT FLEEGER STADIUM WHITAKER FIELD AT TADEWALD PARK
KEITH GYMNASIUM AT HILLCREST
MULTI-USE GRASS FIELDS
COACH SCULLY’S WEIGHT ROOM
MORE LEARNING & ACTIVITIES SPACES
HILLCREST:
PLAYGROUND
FLEEGER FAMILY KITCHEN
NAUSLAR FAMILY GARDEN
COMPUTER LAB
GREAT HALL PLAYGROUND
DESIGN DEN
VR LAB
PARISH PLUS
Expands upon the school day, providing opportunties for our community to explore passions and discover new interests.
Our programs are built for students finding their way in the world, alumni returning to their Parish roots or adults wishing to develop new skills. We strive to ignite passions, promote creativity and build confidence within the Parish community and beyond to the broader, local community.
Parish Extend is a comprehensive after-school program that seamlessly extends your child’s day and enriches their curriculum. With offerings tailored to students of all ages and interests, Parish Extend provides a vibrant space for discovery, creativity, and growth. Whether it’s after-school care, Exploration classes in STEM, Arts, Athletics, and Lifestyle, or specialized programs like the Dance Academy and private music lessons, there’s something to inspire every passion.
Parish Summer offers more than 250 camps in academics, arts, athletics, languages and STEM, allowing you to create a summer your child won’t forget. Our summer programming is designed for students from the ages of 3 to 18 and includes a day camp, as well as specialty camps that appeal to a wide range of interests.
The Academy encompasses all academic programming offered beyond the regular school day, including summer sessions. It’s designed to invigorate minds, broaden perspectives, and boost classroom confidence. From academic workshops for all grade levels and Upper School for-credit courses to convenient driving instruction and study abroad opportunities, The Academy provides a diverse array of enriching experiences.
Parish Abroad is an educational program designed to enhance global competency in Parish students through intentional and impactful travel, equipping them with the skills for critical, ethical, and global thinking. Abroad programs are designed for students 6th-12th grade.
Located on the Midway campus, The Gilman Study (The Study) supports Parish’s core academic programs by providing a physical space where people can develop new skills, explore new interests and have access to the help they need, when they need it. The Study consists of Parish Lab which offers programs designed to support students who learn differently, and Parish Link for those who seek academic coaching to boost success. Future plans involve opportunities for further confidence-building and supportive programming for the entire community.
Parish Lab is a resource for 3rd through 12th grade students to develop their learning styles, strengths and practice study skills. Led by a team of learning specialists, Parish Lab is geared toward each student’s individual needs.
Parish Link assists families by connecting parents and students to qualified, fully screened academic coaches and therapists (i.e., dyslexia, speech-language, occupational). We appreciate that students learn differently and at times may require additional academic or specialized support.
PAWS Spirit Store is your one-stop shop for all required uniform apparel, accessories and school-approved outerwear. PAWS is also the perfect place for students to pick up a drink or healthy snack or to replace a lost pencil or pen during the school day.
POSSIBILITIES AWAIT YOU AT PARISH.
HILLCREST CAMPUS
PreK (3 years old) - 2nd Grade 14115 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75254
MIDWAY CAMPUS
3rd - 12th Grade 4101 Sigma Road, Dallas, TX 75244
PARISH.ORG
972.239.8011
Parish Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity or other applicable protected classification in the administration of its admission and education policies, financial aid programs, athletic programs and other administered activities.
