Welcome to the
Robert C. Parker School
Setting The Stage For A
Boundless Future
Robert C. Parker School
Parker practices a progressive model of education. We begin with the student’s own experiences, and use active learning to promote deep thinking. We encourage students to experience, not just learn by rote memorization.
Why Parker?
We believe there’s no limit to how far a Parker education can take your child. We believe that successful learners are confident, caring and creative, capable of defining their own place in the world.
We are an independent school for boys and girls from toddlers to pre-school through 8th grade, 10 minutes from downtown Albany. Parker students cultivate critical thinking and purposeful action through a challenging learning process.
Inspiring Curiosity and a Passion for Learning
Attitudes and dispositions about learning are established when students are young. By giving students individual attention from caring adults, engaging hands-on projects, and time to play and connect with peers, our graduates leave Parker prepared for high school because they know themselves as learners.
Nurturing Confidence and Community
Students who learn in the same school from preK to grade 8 have a strong sense of community. Parker students take on new leadership and responsibilities as they advance through the grades. They are well known and this fosters a sense of confidence and leadership in each one.
Cultivating Purposeful Action
We believe that by giving students a chance to take action as they learn about the world, they will grow into adults who take responsibility for their communities. We know that our graduates will be among the most highly educated members of society, and their active participation will contribute to a better world.
ParkerMission
Robert C. Parker School engages each student in a thoughtful and challenging learning process that inspires curiosity and a passion to achieve, nurtures confidence and community, and cultivates purposeful action.
ParkerPrepares
Success in life is about more than just taking tests.
Portrait of a Parker Graduate
Parker Graduates...
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Are confident in his or her independent thought and voice
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Possess self-knowledge and self-direction as a learner
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Are passionate about learning and committed to academic and intellectual integrity
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Are flexible, critical thinkers
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Communicate effectively and clearly
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Works collaboratively
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Demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility with respect, kindness, understanding, and engagement in a diverse world
Parker Snapshots
Learn more about Parker through our newsletters and blog posts below...
Learning About Ourselves and Our Classroom
*This week’s Snapshot is guest authored by Sara Schomaker, who recently completed her student teaching in our Kindergarten classroom Throughout my time in the room, my focus with the children has been on building their self-identity and sense of community. We started this journey by zooming in on each child and their own personal world through activities …
Celebrating our Graduating Seniors- Parker Class of 2017
Every year, Parker graduates students that are confident and well prepared for higher education, both as advanced intellectual learners and involved, caring citizens. Parker students are seen by their future teachers as analytical thinkers, capable participants, student leaders, and confident presenters. Thanks to the close relationships formed with teachers during their time at Parker, …
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The Power of Purposeful Action
One hallmark of a Parker education is our belief that all students benefit from an education that is rooted in purposeful action. Our core values of ethical awareness and social responsibility often guide this learning in the direction of service projects that encourage our students to explore the world outside their classrooms. We believe that …
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