The Guide
A guide to the 2024-2025 school year
OUR 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 .
OUR VISION
Our vision is to build engaging learning environments that nurture curiosity and prepare students with the skills and knowledge they need to embrace purposeful opportunities and live joyful lives .
OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
We believe that students learn best in an inclusive and interdependent community where they can thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and academically . Faculty create learning environments that support and challenge students to build their knowledge through interconnected and developmentally appropriate learning experiences .
This document was updated in June 2024. All information in this document is subject to change. Visit the Parker Portal for the most up-to-date information.
School Contacts
LOWER SCHOOL
Address
4201 Randolph Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Main Line
858/569-7900
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Address
6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111
Main Line
858/569-7900
UPPER SCHOOL
Address
6501 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111
Main Line
858/569-7900
Attendance
attendance@francisparker .org
Divisional Deans
Lower School Dean of Students
Daniella Marks-Koffler dmarkskoffler@francisparker.org
Divisional Deans
Middle School Dean of Students
Jeremy Howard jhoward@francisparker.org
Grade 6
Miguel Cooper mcooper@francisparker.org
Grade 7
Mary Ong-Dean mongdean@francisparker.org
Grade 8
Maggie Miller mmiller@francisparker.org
Divisional Deans
Upper School Dean of Students
Stacey Patsko spatsko@francisparker.org
Class of 2028
Rachel Krause rkrause@francisparker.org
Class of 2027
Sara Fraschetti Williams sfraschettiwilliams@francisparker.org
Class of 2026
Sarah Jensen sjensen@francisparker.org
Class of 2025
Katie Rosin krosin@francisparker.org
School Contacts
BILLING
Urgent Issues
858/569-7900 ext . 4129
Non-Urgent Messages studentbilling@francisparker .org
Extended Day and Summer billing questions should be sent to: extendedprograms@francisparker.org
EXTENDED DAY / SUMMER AT PARKER
Urgent Issues
Mission Hills Campus 619 / 669-5222
Linda Vista Campus 619 / 669-5143
SECURITY (24/7)
Urgent Issues
858/569-7900 ext 5555
TECHNOLOGY
Urgent Issues
858/569-7900 ext . 4444
TRANSPORTATION
After-Hours Issues
858/569-7900 ext 4125
Non-Urgent Messages extendedprograms@francisparker .org
Non-Urgent Messages security@francisparker org
Non-Urgent Messages support@francisparker .org
During School Hours transportation@francisparker org
Parents Association Contacts
PA EXECUTIVE BOARD
President pa-president@francisparker .org
President-Elect pa-presidentelect@francisparker .org
Secretary pa-secretary@francisparker .org
Treasurer pa-treasurer@francisparker .org
VP Communications pa-communications@francisparker.org
VP Fund Development pa-funddevelopment@francisparker.org
VP Parent Education pa-parented@francisparker .org
Immediate Past-President and Nominating Chair pa-nominating@francisparker .org
DIVISION VICE PRESIDENTS (VPs)
Division Vice Presidents represent and support grade-level representatives and room parents and oversee various School committees.
Lower School VPs pa-vpls@francisparker .org
Middle School VPs pa-vpms@francisparker .org
Upper School VPs pa-vpus@francisparker .org
Parent/Guardian Standards of Conduct
Francis Parker School believes that a constructive working relationship with all parents and guardians is essential to the fulfillment of its mission . Forming such a partnership requires mutual trust, understanding, and cooperation between you and Parker
Therefore, Parker reserves the right to remove your student at any time if Parker, in its sole judgment, determines that you (or any other parents or guardians of your student):
• Consistently act or behave in a manner that is deemed not to be in the best interests of Parker or its students;
• Fail to cooperate with members of Parker’s faculty and staff;
• Disregard or fail to abide by Parker’s rules and regulations; or
• Demonstrate an unwillingness or inability to be a positive and productive member of the Parker community
Dress Code Overview
PURPOSE
Parker maintains a commitment to standards of dress that are appropriate for the school day. The purpose of the School’s dress code is to:
• Improve student safety by making Parker students easily identifiable.
• Promote the equitable treatment of all students regardless of gender, race, religion, or socio-economic status.
• Create a distraction-free academic environment.
• Create a sense of community and equality among the student body.
• Ensure students’ comfort during the many activities they may participate in throughout the school day.
GENERAL RULES
In addition to the specific dress code rules for each division listed in this document, the following rules apply to all clothing:
• All clothing must be free of rips, tears, frayed edges, and fading
• All clothing must be free of logos, words, and designs.
• All clothing must be free of unacceptable modifications.
• Tops must be long enough to fully cover the torso from shoulders to waist.
• Tops must have a minimum of 1 inch covering the shoulder.
• Bottoms must be long enough to reach the bottom of a student’s fingertips when the arm is fully extended.
• All clothing must cover all undergarments.
The School reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of a student’s attire even if such is not specifically delineated in the dress code guidelines.
Accommodations for religious and cultural observances are always allowed.
WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED?
The following list is not exhaustive.
• Tank tops
• Jeans
• Athletic shorts or pants
• Cargo pants
• Loungewear shorts or pants
• Sweatpants
• Sleepwear
• Leggings
• Slippers
• House shoes
• Athletic uniforms are not allowed during the academic day.
• Swimwear is only allowed in the pool area.
Dress Code Overview
UNIFORM COLORS
Parker maintains a consistent color selection within the Lands’ End uniform catalog. To view the list of colors, visit francisparker.org/dresscode.
WHEN DRESS CODE APPLIES
Dress code rules apply to all students who are on campus during the academic day and during extended day.
PARTNERSHIP
Students in JK to Grade 12 are checked for dress code compliance daily; this check starts at home. We appreciate the partnership with each parent/ guardian to ensure that students arrive at the School in dress code.
IF A STUDENT IS OUT OF DRESS CODE
Lower School
Students who are out of dress code will be sent to the office to meet dress code guidelines and a parent/guardian will be notified. Further dress code incidents will be addressed and communicated.
Middle School
Students who are out of dress code will be sent to the office to meet dress code guidelines and a parent/guardian will be notified. Further dress code incidents are recorded as citizenship reminders in the Parker Portal and communicated to families.
Upper School
Students who are out of dress code cannot attend class, their attendance will be marked unexcused, and the incident will be recorded as an infraction in the Parker Portal. A parent/guardian will be notified. Students may return to class when they are in dress code.
Any borrowed clothing from the office must be returned clean within one week.
QUESTIONS
If you have dress code questions, contact your division’s Dean of Students (see School Contacts on page 1).
Lower School Dress Code
Tops
Students must wear polos or oxford shirts embroidered with the Parker logo purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit.com. Students should purchase at least one solid red polo to be worn on field trip days.
Bottoms
Students must wear solid color chino-style pants or shorts in khaki, navy blue, or black. Jumpers and skorts in khaki, navy blue, pink and brown plaid, or black may also be worn. The School prefers that items are purchased from the Lands’ End uniform catalog; however, bottoms can be purchased from other vendors (e.g. Target or Old Navy) as long as the items are very similar to those available from Lands’ End.
Outerwear (Sweatshirts, Sweaters, and Jackets)
Students may wear outerwear purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog. A solid color jacket from any brand may also be worn if it adheres to the general rules on page 4.
Shoes
Students must wear closed-toed shoes suitable for physical activity. Athletic shoes are preferred.
Hats
Students may wear headwear purchased from ParkerSpirit.com. Solid color hats from any brand may also be worn.
Hats must be worn brim forward and only outdoors.
General Rules and What’s Not Allowed
See Overview on page 4.
Don’t forget to buy a red polo shirt for field trips!
Short Sleeve Polo Shirt with Parker logo
Short Sleeve Polo Shirt without Parker logo
T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit com
Khaki Chino Shorts
Off-Color Chino Shorts
Leggings/Yoga Pants
Khaki Stretch Pencil Pants Plaid Jumper
Solid Color Hat without logo or graphics
Logo Hat
Athletic Shoes Sweatshirt with graphics
Sandals
Performance Polo from ParkerSpirit .com
Solid Color Jacket without logo or graphics
Solid Color Jacket with brand logo
Middle School Dress Code
Tops
Students must wear polos or oxford shirts embroidered with the Parker logo purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit.com.
Class T-Shirts
Parker will provide each student with one class T-shirt to wear on field trips or class T-shirt days. Class T-shirts may not be worn outside of designated days.
Bottoms
Students must wear solid color chino-style pants or shorts in khaki, navy blue, or black. The School prefers that items are purchased from the Lands’ End uniform catalog; however, bottoms can be purchased from other vendors (e.g. Target or Old Navy) as long as the items are very similar to those available from Lands’ End.
PE Uniforms
During PE class, students must wear PE uniforms purchased from ParkerSpirit.com. PE uniforms may not be worn outside of PE class.
Outerwear (Sweatshirts, Sweaters, and Jackets)
Students may wear outerwear purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit.com. A solid black jacket from any brand may also be worn if it adheres to the general rules on page 4.
Shoes
Students must wear closed-toed shoes suitable for physical activity. Athletic shoes are preferred. Sturdy sandals with a closed toe and heel strap may also be worn.
Hats
Students may wear headwear purchased from ParkerSpirit.com. Solid color hats from any brand may also be worn.
Hats must be worn brim forward and only outdoors.
General Rules and What’s Not Allowed
See Overview on page 4.
Short Sleeve Polo Shirt with Parker logo
Short Sleeve Polo Shirt without Parker logo
Spiritwear T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit .com
Khaki Chino Shorts
Off-Color Chino Shorts
Leggings/Yoga Pants
Khaki Stretch Pencil Pants Sturdy Closed Toe Sandals with heel strap
Parker Logo hat from ParkerSpirit .com
Logo Hat not from ParkerSpirit .com
Athletic Shoes
Sweatshirt with graphics
Open Toe Sandals without heel strap
Performance Polo from ParkerSpirit .com
Solid Black Jacket without logo or graphics
Solid Color Jacket with brand logo
Upper School Dress Code
Tops
Students may wear polos or oxford shirts embroidered with the Parker logo purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit.com. Students may also wear spiritwear tops purchased from ParkerSpirit.com or from a Parker athletic team.
Bottoms
Students must wear solid color chino-style pants or shorts in khaki, navy blue, or black. The School prefers that items are purchased from the Lands’ End uniform catalog; however, bottoms can be purchased from other vendors (e.g. Target or Old Navy) as long as the items are very similar to those available from Lands’ End.
Outerwear (Sweatshirts, Sweaters, and Jackets)
Students may wear outerwear purchased from the School’s Lands’ End uniform catalog or ParkerSpirit.com. An official Parker letterman jacket sold by Jostens or a solid black jacket from any brand may also be worn if it adheres to the general rules on page 4. Grade 12 students may wear college or university sweatshirts or jackets.
Shoes
Students must wear closed-toed shoes suitable for physical activity. Athletic shoes are preferred. Sturdy sandals with a closed toe and heel strap may also be worn.
Hats
Students may wear headwear purchased from ParkerSpirit.com.
Hats must be worn brim forward and only outdoors.
Class T-Shirts
Students may wear class T-shirts from the 2023–24 and 2024–25 school years.
General Rules and What’s Not Allowed
See Overview on page 4.
Student Organization Apparel
Students may wear school organization apparel from the 2023–24 and 2024–25 school years. All school organization apparel must be approved by the Dean of Students and Creative Director and purchased from ParkerSpirit.com.
Student organization apparel made before the 2023–24 school year may only be worn on Fridays; see Friday Dress Days on page 12.
Parker T-Shirt from ParkerSpirit .com
Club
from 2023-2024 or later
Short Sleeve Polo Shirt with Parker logo
Short Sleeve Polo Shirt without Parker logo
Parker Sweatshirt not from ParkerSpirit .com
Khaki Chino Shorts
Off-Color Chino Shorts
Leggings/Yoga Pants
Khaki Stretch Pencil Pants
Parker Logo hat from ParkerSpirit .com
Athletic Shorts
Athletic Shoes
House Shoes/Slippers with no heel covering
Open Toe Sandals without heel strap
Sweatshirt
Solid Black Jacket without logo or graphics
Solid Color Jacket with brand logo
Alternate Dress
On occasion, students may be permitted to attend school in alternate dress. These days will be designated in the ways listed below and communicated in advance, and students must abide by the alternate dress rules as specified.
Concert Attire
Students are expected to wear dress-up clothing for performing arts events (e.g. a white dress shirt and black chino-style pants or a solid black skirt or dress). Teachers will provide specific instructions.
Spirit Days
Students may dress to the theme or guidelines given for that day (e.g. Spirit Day, Halloween, Homecoming, Class T-Shirt Day, etc.).
Students who choose not to participate must attend school in dress code attire.
Friday Dress Days (Upper School)
On Fridays, Upper School students may wear class T-shirts and student organization apparel from any school year, including school years prior to 2023–2024.
Free Dress Days
Students may dress in clothes of their choosing (e.g. T-shirts, jeans, athletic shorts, athletic pants, cargo pants, sweatpants, and leggings).
Free dress clothing must adhere to the general rules on page 4, except: clothing may have school-appropriate logos, words, or designs. Be mindful of our community standards and values when choosing free dress clothing.
Free dress clothing may not include any of the following:
• Loungewear shorts or pants
• Sleepwear
• Slippers
• House shoes
• Swimwear
Students who choose not to participate must attend school in dress code attire.
Where to Buy
Lands’ End
The Parker Lands’ End catalog can be accessed at francisparker.org/landsend, or by scanning the QR code to the right.
Our Lands’ End school code is 900147620.
If you have any questions, call the Lands’ End customer service line at 800/469-2222.
ParkerSpirit.com
Athletic tops, spiritwear, PE uniforms, hats, and more can be purchased online at www.ParkerSpirit.com, or or by scanning the QR code to the right.
Not all Parker Spirit items are dress code approved for all divisions. Check your student’s divisional dress code for details.
If you have any questions, call the Parker Spirit customer service line at 619/843-6776.
Sales and Promotions
Both Lands’ End and Parker Spirit run periodic sales, promotions, and other limited-time deals throughout the year.
Read the Weekly Newsletter every week to stay updated on these sales!
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
6/24–8/3 Horizons at Parker 2024
6/24–8/16 Summer at Parker 2024
8/19–8/20 New Employee Orientation
8/22–8/30 Professional Work Days, No School
9/25–9/27 Grade 6 and 7 Camp SEPTEMBER 2024
16 17 18 19 20 21
9/2 Labor Day, No School
9/3 First Day of Classes
9/12 Middle School Back to School Night
9/17 Upper School Back to School Night
9/19 Lower School Back to School Night
10/11 Professional Work Day, No School
10/11 Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown
10/12 Yom Kippur
10/14 Fall Break, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, No School 10/18 Homecoming OCTOBER
21 22 23 24 25 26
28 29 30 31
Important academic date
Professional work day No school
Important event date
Holiday or break no school, no homework, no assessments
Italicized dates follow the regular academic schedule, except for indicated groups
11/1 Diwali, No School
11/22 All-School End of First Trimester
11/25–11/29 Thanksgiving Break, No School
12/2 Professional Work Day, No School
12/3 Day of Giving
12 / 13 Lower School Conferences
12/23–1/3 December Break, No School
1/6 Professional Work Day, No School
1/20 Martin Luther King Jr . Day, No School 1/29 Lunar New Year, No School
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
2/17 Presidents Day, No School 2/28 All-School End of Second Trimester
3/3–3/7 Mid-Winter Break, No School
3/ 10–3/ 14 Upper School Interim Week
3/17 Professional Work Day, No School
3/28 Lower School Conferences
3/28–4/6 Grade 8 Discovery Week
4/7–4/11 Spring Break, No School
Important academic date
Professional work day No school
Important event date
Holiday or break no school, no homework, no assessments
Italicized dates follow the regular academic schedule, except for indicated groups
5/2 Professional Work Day, No School
5/5–5/ 16 AP Exams (estimated)
5/26 Memorial Day, No School
5/31 Commencement
6/11 Last Day of Classes, JK-Grade 12 (early dismissal at the Lower School)
6/12 Middle School Promotion
6/13 Lower School Promotion
6/16–6/20 Professional Work Days, No School
6/19 Juneteenth, No School
6/23–8/2 Horizons at Parker 2025
6/23–8/15 Summer at Parker 2025
7/4 Independence Day, No Summer Program
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