Exceptional Educators • Extraordinary Opportunities
Welcome from the Head of School It is a pleasure to welcome you to Park Tudor School! We invite you to experience our rich history, vibrant mission, exceptional educators and the extraordinary opportunities we offer students.
While Park Tudor offers a rigorous college-preparatory program and innovative teaching at every level, we are most proud of our educators’ commitment to know your children deeply and their demonstrated ability to help students fulfill their potential. We believe in achievement and excellence, but also understand that every child develops in unique ways and that they need mentors, advisors and support in this process. The shared values of kindness, respect, honesty and character form the basis of the Park Tudor community. We are committed to reinforcing these values by using every opportunity – in the classroom, on the playing fields, or through the arts – to develop our students’ hearts and minds. We also work carefully to ensure our students’ success as they move on to college. Under the careful guidance of our counselors and with great attention to fit, our graduates enjoy admission to a wide range of the nation’s most interesting and selective colleges and universities. While you will learn much about our programs, people and history by exploring these pages and our website at www.parktudor.org, I hope you also will find time to visit us in person. I look forward to seeing you on campus! Sincerely,
Dr. Matthew D. Miller Head of School
Park Tudor’s Mission Park Tudor School’s exceptional educators and extraordinary opportunities prepare students to become confident and resourceful lifelong learners. The school community creates an inspiring college-preparatory learning environment for highly motivated young people in junior kindergarten through grade 12.
Our Core Values. Park Tudor School: • Serves students of good character who demonstrate the potential to succeed in an academically challenging environment. • Provides a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Establishes high standards of ethical behavior, personal responsibility and global citizenship. • Partners with families to create a strong school community that reflects and values cultural, socioeconomic, racial and religious diversity.
• Offers a wide range of opportunities that enable students • Supports a significant financial aid program that enables qualified to develop their talents and explore students from all backgrounds to their interests in athletics, fine arts and service learning. attend.
Exceptional Educators.
Great Teaching. • Park Tudor teachers are highly qualified, master teachers with an average 20 years of teaching experience. • More than 20% of high school teachers have PhDs; 60% of all teachers have master’s degrees. • One-third of Park Tudor teachers have taught at the college level. • Small class sizes and a 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio enable teachers to mentor their students. • Leaders in using brain research to support children who learn in a variety of ways.
• Teacher, parent and student are equal partners in each student’s education and development. • Extensive professional development program provides faculty with ongoing opportunities for continual growth in their field of expertise. • Park Tudor’s school psychologists – experts in student learning styles – provide insights to students, teachers and parents on the latest research on the brain and learning. • 100% of Class of 2009 members* rated their Park Tudor education as good to excellent. (*Respondents surveyed as college sophomores.)
“Teachers at Park Tudor truly care about their students as both scholars and as people. They have always been willing to meet with me when I need help in a class and even spend time just getting to know me better and listen to my point of view. ” – Josh Moore ’12
Extraordinary Opportunities.
Your Opportunities. • Junior Kindergarten-Grade 12 private college-preparatory school; sequential curriculum that builds throughout our 15-year program. • Customized program tailored to each student’s interests and abilities.
• Signature Global Scholars Program for highly motivated juniors and seniors especially created for Park Tudor, based on the International Baccalaureate Program and the Alverno College model.
• International experiences for students in grades 4-12, including • Unique all-day, multi-year Junior study-travel programs to a wide Kindergarten program provides time variety of countries and opportunities to learn through hands-on activities, to host exchange students. exploring individual interests. • Focused liberal arts program; dynamic world language and fine arts programs at every grade level, including junior kindergarten. • Opportunities for all students to participate in extensive athletic, community-service and extracurricular programs.
• More than $3 million in financial aid awarded each year. • 26% of our students come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
“I feel incredibly blessed to have attended Park Tudor. As a student, I never felt inhibited — I was able to try new things while enhancing skills that I had already acquired. I was always encouraged to be a part of all aspects in the school, specifically the music and athletic programs, while still acquiring an incomparable classroom education.” – Ayana Lindsey ’12
Exciting Futures.
Your Future. • 98% of Park Tudor students attend one of their top three colleges of choice. • Students average the highest SAT scores in the state. • 98% of young alumni assert they were extremely well-prepared for college. • 96% of graduates of the Classes of 2008-2012 matriculated to colleges and universities classified as Very, Highly or Most Competitive in admission (Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges, 29th edition). Another 1-2% entered specialized art schools or conservatories. • 99-member Class of 2012 offered more than $10 million in college merit scholarships.
• In 2011-12, 99% of the senior class and 87% of the junior class enrolled in at least one AP class, with seniors averaging 5.1 AP courses. • 86% of students taking Advanced Placement exams in 2012 earned a score of 3 or higher, making them eligible for college credit. 60% earned scores of 4 or 5. • 11 National AP Scholars and two State Scholars in Indiana in 2012. • 45 National Merit Finalists from 2008-2012. • 12 Presidential Scholar Candidates, 4 Semifinalists and 3 Presidential Scholars in the past five years.
“The most significant aspect of the education I have received at Park Tudor is the readiness and curiosity it has given me to go explore everything else I can.” – Lillian Crabb ’12
Did You Know?
Unique Opportunities to Grow. • Park Tudor is one of only nine schools in the United States invited to participate each year in the International Model UN Conference in The Hague, Netherlands. • Park Tudor’s Upper School art and literary magazine, “The Artisan,” has won numerous national awards.
• Each year Park Tudor’s Dynamic Web Development class builds a website for an Indianapolis non-profit organization. In the past five years the class has created seven websites to support our community. • Students in Park Tudor’s Upper School Spanish classes tutor young native Spanish-speaking students at Nora Elementary School.
• Park Tudor has had a semifinalist, a regional finalist, a second-place • Park Tudor is one of only 10 schools winner and a grand-prize winner in the U.S. selected to participate in in the national Siemens Competition YA Galley, in which students read and in Math, Science & Technology in the review advance copies of young-adult past 12 years. books from major publishers. • Nationally renowned guest speakers, artists and authors visit campus every year to share their expertise.
“Because Park Tudor is a small and caring community, the school is able to recognize the importance of fostering growth in all areas of each student’s life.” – Jacob Baldwin ’12
Building Strong Values.
Where Character Matters. • Park Tudor offers age-appropriate character education focused on developing high standards of ethical behavior, personal responsibility and global citizenship.
• Service-based learning program at every grade level, with Lower, Middle and Upper School students completing thousands of hours of community service for local and international efforts.
• Beginning in Junior Kindergarten with sharing of chores and recycling, students learn responsibility to community.
• Park Tudor is the only school in the city to sponsor a student-run Habitat for Humanity home build.
• Lower School students focus on respect, responsibility and resourcefulness and participate in monthly community-service projects, including working in a local food pantry and a partnership with Indiana School for the Blind.
• Middle School students explore values of community, integrity and leadership with grade-specific themes in weekly advisories and activities, exploring the importance of compassion, empathy, honesty, humility and diligence.
• Strong advisory program for Middle and Upper School provides opportunities to explore values and character in small groups of 9-10 students with a faculty advisor.
• Upper School CAFÉ Club (Cultural Awareness for Everyone) sponsors multicultural events and student workshops.
“Community service is an integral part of our learning experience here at Park Tudor. It allows us to expand our horizons and fosters personal growth. It shows us that we should embrace people’s differences because everyone has something extraordinary to bring to the table.” – Caroline Tucker, Upper School student
Exploring the World.
Becoming Global Citizens. • World-language curriculum for all students beginning in Junior Kindergarten.
• Middle School travel opportunities: study-travel trips to Europe, Costa Rica, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis.
• Spanish integrated into Lower School curriculum; 100% of Middle and Upper School students study a world language.
• Lower School travel opportunities: study-travel trips to Uruguay, Spain, and Williamsburg, Virginia. • Course offerings provide global perspectives (World Civilizations, Chinese Studies and Global Scholars programs).
• Upper School travel opportunities: Spoleto, Italy; France and Spain; Germany; The Hague, Netherlands; study trips to China, South Africa, • Annual opportunities to host exchange Egypt/Jordan, Spain; community service trips in U.S. and abroad; literary students and international guests. trips to Boston and New York; Art • Global videoconference discussions History and French trips to Chicago. with students around the world.
“Having the opportunity at Park Tudor to take part in overseas travel opened up a brand new world for me. It allowed me to experience cultures outside of the United States and discover that I have a passion for language.” – Nick Hornedo, Upper School student
“In college, you discover pretty quickly that you learned a lot at PT.” – Park Tudor graduate, Class of 2009
Results of the Classes of 2008 to 2012 Average Class Size – 103 Seniors SAT Averages Critical Reading 624
Advanced Placement Math 625
Writing 625
SAT Subject Test Averages Biology Chemistry French Literature Math I Math II Physics Spanish U.S. History
Score 695 697 632 658 636 709 694 690 688
# tested 87 52 27 99 66 92 16 52 97
ACT Averages
Mid 50% Composite: 24 – 31
2008-12 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended 49 Scholars 21
2008-12 National Achievement Scholarship Program Finalists: 3
Scholars: 3
Students wrote AP Exams in the following subjects: Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science A Computer Science AB English Lang/Comp English Lit/Comp
French Language Latin-Literature Music Theory Physics C-E&M Physics C-Mech Spanish Language Statistics U.S. History World History
• 11 National AP Scholars • 2 State Scholars • 51 AP Scholars with Distinction • 25 AP Scholars with Honor • 108 Scholars with average score of 4.2
English 28.0 Math 29.2 Reading 28.3 Science 26.5 Composite 27.4
Semifinalists 48 Finalists 45
In 2012, 212 students in Grades 9-12 took a total of 535 exams in the subjects listed below. Enrollment in AP courses is largely by self-selection, although certain prerequisites may prevail.
Commended: 3
2008-12 National Hispanic Recognition Program
Exams earning score of 4 or 5: 60% Exams earning score of 3 or higher: 86% Scores of 3 or higher are eligible to earn college credit or advanced standing in college.
2013 National Merit Scholarship Program (98 Seniors) Semifinalists: 10 Commended: 14
2013 National Achievement Program Semifinalists: 2 Commended: 1
1 Scholar
2008-12 Presidential Scholars Program Candidates: 12 Semifinalists: 4 Presidential Scholars: 3
2013 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars: 3
100% College Placement Rate
100 percent attend four-year colleges. Colleges attended from 2008-2012 are listed.
Choices for the Class of 2012 (99 students) are listed in bold. + Two or more students attending from the Class of 2012 EAST American University Barnard College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College Dickinson College Eastman School of Music Fairfield University George Washington U. Georgetown University Hamilton College Harvard University Haverford College Hobart College Johns Hopkins University Lehigh University Manhattan College Massachusetts Institute of Technology New York University Northeastern University Penn State University Princeton University Rochester Institute of Technology Smith College Susquehanna University Temple University
Tufts University U.S. Military Academy U.S. Naval Academy University of Pennsylvania University of the Sciences University of Vermont Wellesley College Wesleyan University Williams College Yale University MIDWEST Albion College Ball State University Bradley University Butler University + Carleton College Carthage College Case Western Reserve U. College of Wooster Columbia College Chicago Denison University DePaul University DePauw University + Earlham College Franklin College Goshen College Grinnell College Hanover College Herron School of Art (IUPUI) Indiana State University Indiana University + IUPUI
Kent State University Kenyon College Knox College Lawrence University Loyola University Chicago Miami University (OH) + Michigan State University Northwestern University Oberlin College Ohio Northern University Ohio State University Olivet Nazarene University Purdue University + Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology School of the Art Institute of Chicago University of Chicago University of Evansville University of Findlay University of Indianapolis University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Michigan University of Missouri University of Notre Dame + University of Southern Indiana University of Wisconsin Valparaiso University Wabash College + Washington U. - St. Louis + Wheaton College (IL)
Wittenberg University Xavier University SOUTH Auburn University Barry University Baylor University Belmont University Clark Atlanta University College of William & Mary Davidson College Duke University + Eckerd College Elon University Emory University Furman University High Point University Lynn University Oglethorpe University Oxford Coll. of Emory U. Queens University Rhodes College Samford University Savannah College of Art & Design + SMU Spelman College Tulane University Tusculum College University of Miami (FL) University of Mississippi UNC - Chapel Hill University of Richmond University of Tampa University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University + Wake Forest University Washington & Lee University WEST Academy of Art University Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Colorado College Loyola Marymount U. Occidental College Pepperdine University Reed College Scripps College Stanford University University of Arizona University of California at Berkeley U. of Colorado at Boulder University of Denver University of Montana University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California + Western Washington INTERNATIONAL Richmond University (London) St. George’s University (Grenada) University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
Most Popular College Choices (Four or more students attending 2008-2012)
Ball State University Boston University Bowdoin College Brown University Butler University Columbia University Cornell University DePaul University DePauw University Duke University Emory University George Washington U. Georgetown University Harvard University Indiana University Bloomington Kenyon College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Miami University (OH) New York University
Northwestern University Purdue University Savannah College of Art and Design SMU Stanford University Tulane University University of Colorado Boulder University of Miami (FL) University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of San Diego University of Southern California Vanderbilt University Wabash College Washington University St. Louis Wesleyan University (CT) Xavier University (OH)
College Choices by Region
Hilbert Early Education Center
Junior & Senior Kindergarten: Ages 3-6
Extracurricular Opportunities » Full-service after-school program with specialized classes: Crouching Tiger, Chess Club, Gardening Club, Knitting Club » Suzuki Violin beginning at age 3 » Piano lessons
A Stellar Foundation for cultivating lifelong learning skills and building confidence and motivation World-class Experts in Early Childhood Education » Experts in understanding how young children develop and learn » Teachers specializing in earlychildhood education, Spanish, music and physical education » Incorporating the best practices of phonics, Reggio Emilio and Montessori » Program focused on advancing at the student’s own pace » Teachers participate annually in extensive professional development » Average class size: 15-19 Liberal Arts Approach » Play-based learning: Purposeful Teaching…Powerful Play » Rich literature-based language program with strong emphasis on word-attack skills » Integrated Spanish instruction » Visual Thinking Strategies: Integrate Visual Arts, Vocabulary and Language » Science and Technology emphasized in Sr. Kindergarten » Complete arts experience – visual arts, music, Suzuki program; students are exposed to great works of art, literature and music throughout the day - Visits to museums and educational field trips - Partnership with Indianapolis Museum of Art
Unique All-day, Multi-year Junior Kindergarten Program provides students with time to learn through hands-on activities, exploring individual interests Junior Kindergarten Multiage Grouping provides opportunities for children to lead and learn from their peers Wide Variety of State-of-the-art Technology used by teachers and students throughout the day to enhance instruction; iPads and ActivBoards in every classroom Parent Education Program Helping parents learn from expert educators and share experiences with each other
Dedicated Facilities Tailored to Early Childhood Education » Designed to facilitate small group, large group and individual instruction » Art studio, reading corners, physical education (large motor) room » Natural Science butterfly, vegetable and cutting gardens, bird sanctuary » Use of other campus facilities such as athletic fields, auditorium Community Building Students learn responsibilities to self, family and school » Assist with serving lunch » Classroom chores, recycling » Weekly community meetings to share school experiences » Monthly community-based field trips » Third grade/Sr. kindergarten “book buddies” program
Liberal Arts Approach: wideranging opportunities, integrated curriculum » State-of-the art math program: Math in Focus: the American version of Singapore Math » Integrated Spanish program at every grade level » Inquiry-based science program for grades 1-5 » Lab Sciences in grades 4 and 5 » Introduction to Engineering for grades 3-5 » Vocal Music and Visual Arts at each grade level » Differentiated reading program for all grade levels » Physical education at every grade level » Extracurricular activities – Lower School developmental sports program, Williamsburg trip, extended field trips to Camp Crosley, Camp Tecumseh
Grades 1-5
Lower School
Experts in understanding how elementary-school age children develop and learn » Bi-weekly strategy meetings with School Director, teacher, counselor and school psychologist to review individual student learning styles and develop optimal instructional strategies for each student » Teachers participate annually in extensive professional development program » Average class size: 15-19
Character Development » Age-appropriate servicelearning program – learning how to be good citizens by helping others in the school community and in the city » Monthly service-learning opportunities for grades 4 and 5 » Student leadership – Student Council » Public speaking opportunities at every grade level » Weekly student-led assemblies » Family-style lunch builds community by grouping students in senior kindergarten through grade 5 Global Citizenship – learning to be global citizens through curriculum integration
» Exchange trips to Spanishspeaking countries – Uruguay, Spain » Study of world cultures » Community-based field trips Extensive Resources » Experienced faculty with teaching assistants in every classroom » Student Support Services – Lower School counselor, literary and math support specialists, school psychologists » Integration of technology to enhance instruction; iPads and ActivBoards in every classroom » Nutritious, delicious lunch! Extracurricular Opportunities » Full-service after-school program with clubs and enrichment opportunities » Science on Saturday program » Young Strings Program; on-campus private music and dance classes Specialized Facilities » Outstanding campus facilities geared toward elementary education » Outdoor nature study areas » Extensive athletic facilities, fine arts building, etc. Wide Range of Family Activities » Quiz Bowl, Park Tudor Challenge educational scavenger hunt, Carnival, picnics
Middle School
Grades 6-8
Character Development Program » Advisory program for all grade levels that emphasizes character development and focuses on the concepts of Community, Scholarship and Integrity (CSI) » Safe, inclusive environment to learn, take risks » Extensive service-based learning and advisory programs » A variety of student leadership opportunities, including Student Council » Regular community meetings with outside speakers
Experts in understanding how pre-adolescent children develop and learn » Developmentally responsive teaching and developmentally appropriate curriculum » Educators who understand preadolescent development » Teachers who are mentors to their students, developing strong one-on-one relationships in the classroom, as advisors, on the athletic fields and in extracurricular programs » 6th grade has dedicated gradelevel wing » Average class size: 14 Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Approach » Academically rigorous program with high expectations for student performance » Wide range of opportunities in world languages, math, arts, physical education » 100% of students participate in fine arts and study a world language » Grade-level research projects, including comprehensive 8thgrade “Hot Topics” research project » 85% of students take part in after-school athletics; all have the opportunity to participate » Annual class trips
Global Awareness and Cultural Competency » Global themes and cultural perspectives woven throughout the curriculum » Travel opportunities to foreign countries » Model UN program for students in grade 8 Specialized Campus Facilities » Middle School building with library and separate 6th-grade wing » Athletic facilities, fine arts building, etc.
Extensive Resources » Student Support Services – Middle School counselor, psychologist, advisors » Digital access for all students; ActivBoard technology » On-site tutoring; supervised homework help » Academic Coaching program » After-school program » Extensive summer program offerings » Nutritious, delicious lunch!
Liberal Arts Approach » Rigorous college preparatory program » 30% of students participate in our signature Global Scholars program for highly motivated juniors and seniors » Development of criticalthinking and analysis skills » Extensive academic offerings tailored to student’s interests and talents » Complete fine-arts program; 80% of students participate in Music, Theatre, Art and Dance » Exceptional preparation for college; 99% of all seniors and 87% of all juniors enrolled in one or more of 16 Advanced Placement classes offered; 86% of those taking AP exams in 2012 were in line to receive college credit with AP scores of 3 or higher » Extracurricular activities – everyone can participate in fine arts and athletics » 100% of students receive the state’s Core-40 diploma; 87% qualify for the state’s Academic Honors diploma that makes them eligible for scholarship opportunities at state universities Global Citizenship and Cultural Competency » Course offerings provide global perspectives (World Civilizations, Chinese Studies and Global Scholars programs) » 100% of students study a world language » Videoconference discussions with students in other countries
Character Development Program » Service-based learning program, many opportunities for community service; only school in city to sponsor a student-run Habitat for Humanity home build » Student leadership – Student Council, Honor Council » Strong advisory program, groups of 9-10 students meet with advisor for 50 minutes twice a week and at beginning of every school day » All students have the opportunity to participate in class, on the playing field, and in extracurricular activities » Safe, inclusive environment in which to learn College Counseling and Placement » Exceptional college admission results – 70% of our students have direct admission to specialized college programs such as IU’s Honors Program » Strong, individualized fouryear college guidance program – four counselors for 100 students » Four-year student-centered college evaluation process with parent participation Specialized Campus Facilities » Upper School building with library and collaborative study/ discussion areas » Extensive athletic facilities, fine arts building
Grades 9-12
» Extensive travel opportunities: Spoleto, Italy; IU Honors program in Foreign Languages; Model UN; study trips to China, South Africa, Egypt/Jordan, Spain, France, Germany; literary trips to Boston and New York; community service trips in U.S. and abroad » CAFÉ Club (Cultural Awareness for Everyone)
Upper School
Experts in understanding how teens develop and learn » Teachers who are experts in their fields of study » Teachers who are mentors to their students, developing strong one-on-one relationships in the classroom, as advisors, on the athletic fields and in extracurricular programs » Average class size: 13
Extracurricular Opportunities » 44 Activity Clubs » Full participation policy in sports; 15 varsity athletic teams » Renaissance String Ensemble, Jazz Combos and Park Tudor Madrigal Singers public performing groups » Two major theatrical performances annually » Trips to national competitions in computer science, speech and debate, mathematics, business Extensive Resources » Student Support Services: Upper School counselor, psychologist, academic dean, advisors » Laptop computer access for all students; ActivBoard technology » On-site tutoring and private music and dance lessons » Extensive summer program with for-credit high-school classes » Nutritious, delicious lunch!
7200 North College Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46240 317/415-2700 parktudor.org