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
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The Power of Community Learning
“The school must be a genuine form of active community life, instead of a place set apart in which to learn lessons.” ~John Dewey Here at Parker, we believe that our school and community is one unit, and partnerships within our community are essential to helping children reach their maximum potential. As a school, we …
With Age Comes Wisdom: Excerpts from our Alumni Panel
Educational philosopher John Dewey once said, “We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.” Just before break, we at Parker were honored to practice some reflection of our own by welcoming back our Class of 2020 graduates to participate in a Transition to High School panel with our current 8th graders. This …
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Honoring Peace
This past week, Parker teachers and students spent time celebrating the immense accomplishments of the past few months of schooling by reflecting on PEACE and what it means to our community. Children arrived at school today full of wonder and anticipation, wide-eyed with excitement about the culminating day of an entire week dedicated to …
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