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...
COVID Vaccine Clinic- In the News!
Our children have shared so many difficult experiences these past two years in school together — from wearing masks to learning online, giving up social traditions to remembering to physically distance while playing. This past Tuesday, many of our Parker 5-11 year olds finally got to share another difficult but hopeful milestone as they were …
The Magic of Middle School
Snapshot | October 28, 2021 When you look back on your experience as a middle schooler, what do you remember? For most of us, memories of middle school are a mixed bag of very big emotions. The middle school years are primarily marked by change — changes in schedules, changes in bodies, changes in …
Introducing Our Forest Toddlers- An Interview with Leiana
This fall, we celebrated the launch of our brand new Forest Toddler program here at Parker. Forest Toddlers is designed for children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers, giving both the opportunity to connect, explore, and learn together outdoors on our beautiful, 77-acre campus. There was no question that the right teacher to pioneer this …
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