Park Tudor Admissions Brochure 2023

EXCELLENCE STARTS HERE

From junior kindergarten through high school, prepare for whatever comes next.

FIND YOUR PLACE HERE

We believe that every student forges a unique path. Through exceptional opportunities in academics, athletics, extracurriculars and the fine arts, students can explore every passion at our independent, private, college-preparatory school.

Our mission is to create an inspiring college-preparatory learning environment, with exceptional educators and extraordinary opportunities, that prepares and motivates students to become balanced, confident and resourceful lifelong learners.

A MISSION THAT MOTIVATES A VISION THAT INVIGORATES

Our vision follows three guiding principles:

• Ignite curiosity.

• Instill compassion.

• Inspire courage.

VALUES BRING US TOGETHER

INTEGRITY

We challenge our community to develop and practice honesty, moral courage and other elements of character.

INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT

We provide a broad and challenging academic program that inspires students and faculty through sustained engagement, to help them develop their passions and stretch themselves intellectually.

RESOURCEFULNESS

We foster persistence, imagination, problem-solving and intellectual agility to create confident and resilient lifelong learners.

RESPECT

We nurture self-respect and respect for others and encourage a diverse and inclusive community that has appreciation and consideration for all.

RESPONSIBILITY

We value personal accountability among all members of our community and challenge ourselves to develop ethical standards in our thought processes, decision-making and behavior.

VALUES DRIVE US FORWARD

Starting in junior kindergarten, we build on the foundation of our values with age-appropriate character education.

LOWER SCHOOL

• Begin learning about responsibility to the community.

• Discover how to share chores and hold responsive classroom meetings.

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL

• Experience a strong advisory program that provides opportunities to explore values and character in small groups of 15-17 students with a faculty advisor.

ALL GRADE LEVELS

• Work with classmates on various community service projects for local, national, and international organizations.

• Enjoy the only student-run Habitat for Humanity build in Indianapolis.

BUILT ON TRADITION. READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT.

Park Tudor’s story began more than 100 years ago, when two neighboring schools built a dynamic new learning community in Indianapolis. From the start, Tudor Hall School for Girls and Park School for boys have shared a common mission. In 1970, we united — and ever since, we have prepared students for success as compassionate citizens of the world.

1902

Tudor Hall School for Girls / When the community called for a private girls’ school, Miss Fredonia Allen and the Rev. James Cumming Smith answered. In 1902, they founded Tudor Hall at 16th and Meridian, launching a proud legacy of education in Indianapolis.

1914

Making room for the boys / In 1914, the Brooks School opened down the street at 1545 N. Central Avenue, building upon the exciting learning community that had begun a decade earlier.

1923

Park School / When financial challenges arose, seven Indianapolis businessmen bought the Brooks School and began operating it as Boys Preparatory School. In 1923, they moved it to Cold Spring Road on the former Carl Fisher estate. Six years later, with enrollment at a record high, it was renamed Park School.

1967

Moving to Lilly Orchard / In 1967, Park School moved to a new campus on the former Lilly Orchard, donated by Eli Lilly, Jr., and his brother, Josiah K. Lilly, Jr.

1970

Neighbors united / Tudor Hall and Park School merged in 1970 to become Park Tudor School.

The first combined class of 28 girls and 14 boys graduated the following spring.

TODAY AND BEYOND

Build Possibility / Every day, we continue to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the rigors of college and the opportunities of life beyond. As part of that effort, we are continuing to invest in new spaces centered around learning, wellness, and collaboration, including our state-ofthe-art Irsay Family Sports Center for Health and Wellness.

EXPERIENCE ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Students in junior kindergarten through grade 12 have extraordinary opportunities at their fingertips.

Sequential curriculum that builds throughout our 15-year program, with customized programming tailored to each student’s interests and abilities.

Unique all-day, multi-year junior kindergarten program that provides time to learn through hands-on activities, exploring individual interests.

Focused liberal arts program with dynamic world language and fine arts programs at every grade level.

Opportunities for all students to participate in extensive athletic and extracurricular programs.

Community service and other unique ways to connect our classrooms and campus with the larger community.

Signature Global Scholars Program for highly motivated juniors and seniors.

45% of our students come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

We award more than $4.5 million in financial aid each year to over 30% of the student body.

LOOK AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE

We develop students’ skills today, so they’re prepared for whatever tomorrow holds.

Park Tudor School

Class of 2023 Achievements

3 Presidential Scholar Candidates

98-member class attending 56 colleges

More than $12 million offered in college merit scholarships

4 National Merit Finalists and 10 Commended Students

100% college acceptance

EXPLORE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

Transform education with a variety of international experiences for students in grades 4–12, including study-travel programs to a variety of countries and opportunities to host exchange students.

Enjoy a world language curriculum for all students beginning in junior kindergarten.

Lower School Exchange programs with schools in Uruguay

Middle School Exchange programs with schools in Uruguay; trips to Europe, Costa Rica, and Quebec; 6th grade trip to St. Louis, Missouri; 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.

Upper School Indiana University Honors Program - a competitive summer immersion program in France, Spain and Mexico; Model United Nations trips Chicago, Dayton, Georgetown University and The Hague, Netherlands; Spoleto Study Abroad Program - an arts and humanities program in Italy; summer and spring break trips to France, Greece and Taiwan; community service trips in the U.S. and abroad; Fine Arts trips to New York and London

Spanish integrated into Lower School curriculum; 100% of Middle and Upper School students study a world language.

LEARN WITH EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS

With an average of 20 years of teaching experience, our educators bring their expertise and dedication to every class.

Small class sizes and an 11:1 studentteacher ratio enable teachers to mentor their students in a supportive environment.

Our extensive professional development program provides faculty with ongoing opportunities for continual growth in their field of expertise.

School psychologists — experts in student learning styles — provide insights to students, teachers and parents on the latest research on cognition and learning.

Nearly 20% of Upper School teachers have PhDs.

60% of all teachers have master’s degrees.

OPEN NEW DOORS AT EVERY LEVEL

AGES 3–6

Hilbert Early Education Center, Junior & Senior Kindergarten

• A stellar foundation for cultivating lifelong learning skills and building confidence and motivation

• World-class experts in early childhood education

• Liberal arts approach

• Integrated Spanish instruction

• Complete arts experience – exposure to art, literature, and music throughout the day

• Unique all-day, multi-year junior kindergarten program

• Full-service after-school program with specialized classes

• Average class size of 15

GRADES 1–5

Lower School

• Experts in understanding how elementary school-aged children develop and learn

• Math in Focus program (the Singapore approach)

• Integrated Spanish program at every grade level

• Vocal music and visual arts at every grade level

• Travel opportunities to Uruguay and Spain

• Age-appropriate service learning opportunities

• Teaching assistants in every classroom

• Student Support Services: Lower School counselor, literary and math support specialists, school psychologists

• Full-service after-school program with clubs and enrichment classes

• Average class size of 17

GRADES 6–8

Middle School

• Developmentally responsive teaching and developmentally appropriate curriculum

• 100% of students participate in fine arts and study a world language

• More than 85% of students take part in after-school athletics; all students have the opportunity to participate

• Travel opportunities to Washington, D.C. and various locations abroad

• Extensive advisory program

• Academic coaching program and on-site tutoring

• Student Support Services: Middle School counselor, school psychologist and advisors

• After-school program

• Average class size of 15

GRADES 9–12

Upper School

• Teachers who are experts in their fields of study

• 100% of students participate in fine arts: music, theater, art and dance

• Extensive academic offerings tailored to students’ interests and talents

• Fine arts and athletics opportunities for all

• 100% of students study a world language

• Extensive foreign travel opportunities

• Strong advisory program with students assigned to a single advisor for all four years

• Student Support Services: Upper School counselor, psychologist, academic coach, and advisors

• Individualized four-year college counseling program

• Extensive extracurricular activities: 44 clubs; 21 varsity athletic teams; all-inclusive athletics policy; theatrical performances; competitions in computer science, speech and debate, robotics, mathematics, and business

• One of only nine schools in the country invited to the Model UN conference at The Hague every year

• Average class size of 14

Advanced Placement

In 2023, 261 students in Grades 9-12 took a total of 731 exams in the subjects listed below.

Enrollment in AP courses is largely by self-selection, although certain prerequisites may prevail.

College Matriculation by Region

*99+% College Entrance Rate. *99+% of our graduates matriculate at fouryear colleges and universities, well prepared to succeed. Colleges attended from 2019-2023 are listed. Choices for the Class of 2023 (98 students) are listed in bold. Data represent enrolled students, not simply offers of admission. + Two or more students attending from the Class of 2023.

EAST

• American Musical and Dramatic Academy

• American University

• Amherst College

• Anna Maria College

• Boston College

Students wrote AP Exams in the following subjects:

• Art History

• Biology

• Calculus AB

• Calculus BC

• Chemistry

• Computer Science A

• Computer Science Principles

• English Lang/Comp

• English Lit/Comp

• French Language

• Latin

• Physics C-EM

• Physics C-Mech

• Spanish Language

• Statistics

• U.S. History

• World History: Modern By independent study:

• Chinese Language

• Environmental Science

• Macroeconomics

• Microeconomics

• Physics I

• Psychology

• U.S. Government

60% – Exams earning a score of 4 or 5

84% – Exams earning a score 3 or higher

84 – AP Scholars with Distinction

23 – AP Scholars with Honor

46 – AP Scholars

153 – Scholars with an average score of 3.89

• Brown University

• Carnegie Mellon University

• Colby College

• Colgate University

MIDWEST

• Anderson University

• Ball State University

• Bethel University

• Bluffton University

• Butler University+

• Case Western Reserve U.

• The College of Wooster

• Columbia College

• Denison University

• DePaul University

• DePauw University +

• Earlham College

• Eastern Illinois University

• Franklin College

• Hillsdale College

SOUTH

• Alabama A&M University

• Auburn University

• Baylor University

• Belmont University+

• Clemson University

• Duke University

• Elon University

• Emory University

• Florida Gulf Coast U.

• George Mason University

WEST

• California Polytechnic State U.

• Chapman University

• Colorado State University

• Harvey Mudd College

• Loyola Marymount

• College of the Holy Cross

• Columbia University

• Cornell University

• Fashion Institute of Technology

• Georgetown University

• Harvard University

• Haverford College

• Howard University

• Johns Hopkins University

• Lehigh University

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Middlebury College

• New York University

• Northeastern University

• Princeton University

• Smith College

• St. John’s University

• Syracuse University

• Temple University

• The New School

• Tufts University

• U. of Pennsylvania

• U. of Rochester

• U.S. Naval Academy

• Vassar College

• Wesleyan University

• Wheaton College

• Yale University

• Hope College

• Illinois Wesleyan University

• Indiana State University

• Indiana University +

• Indiana University Southeast

• IUPUI

• Kentucky State University

• Manchester University

• Marian University

• Miami University (OH)+

• Monmouth College

• Northwestern

University

• Purdue University+

• Purdue University

• Fort Wayne

• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

• St. Louis University

• Southwestern Illinois College

• Taylor University

• University of Chicago

• U. of Cincinnati+

• University of Dayton

• University of Evansville

• University of Illinois

• University of Kentucky

• University of Michigan+

• U. of Notre Dame+

• U. of Southern Indiana

• University of Wisconsin

• Wabash College

• Washington U. – St. Louis

• Western Illinois University

• Wheaton College

• Wilmington College

• Wittenberg University

• Xavier University

• Youngstown State U.

• Georgia Institute of Technology

• Hampton U.

• High Point University

• Lees-McRae College

• Liberty University Morehouse College

• Rhodes College

• Rollins College

• Savannah College of Art & Design

• Southern Methodist U.

• Texas Christian University+

• Thomas Moore U.

• Tulane University+

• The University of Alabama

• U. of Georgia

• University of Miami

• University of Mississippi

• University of Richmond

• U. of West Georgia

• U. of South Carolina

• U. of Tennessee

• University of Virginia+

• Vanderbilt University

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

• Wake Forest U.+

• Washington & Lee University

University

• San Diego State University

• Santa Clara University

• Seattle University

• Stanford University

• University of Arizona

• UC – Los Angeles

• UC – San Diego

• UC – Santa Barbara

• U. of Colorado at Boulder

• University of Denver

• U. of Hawaii, Manoa

• University of Montana

• University of Oregon

• University of Southern California

• U. of Washington

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