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.
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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
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Parker Snapshots
Learn more about Parker through our newsletters and blog posts below...
The Gift of Reading
Last week, we were delighted to feature the creative stylings and imaginative projects presented during Parker’s annual Read Across America Day (RAAD) celebration. For our lower school students, however, the fun was just beginning. Thanks to the creative and thoughtful efforts of our incredible Parker teachers, this year our lower school extended their RAAD celebration …
Celebrating a Community of Diverse Readers
We traditionally send students to school so they can learn to read, write and do arithmetic. But rarely do we stop and examine “What is the real value of reading?” Of course, reading enables our students to grow up and pursue careers in their chosen fields of interest. However, here at Parker we believe that …
Honoring the Legacy of David Driskell
Parker is incredibly fortunate to have teachers that are not only masters in their fields, but also bring their individual passions and experiences to bear on their work with students. Because Parker teachers craft their own curriculums, our students get to benefit from the personally meaningful connections that each teacher brings to their work. This …
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