Since 1912, Francis Parker School has been a leader in primary and secondary education in Southern California. Founded as a progressive alternative to the static educational methods of the early 20th century, Parker graduates students who embody those qualities essential for academic success and personal fulfillment — intellectual curiosity and passion, creative thinking, ethical responsibility, self-reliance, and community and global engagement. This is done by offering a balanced, challenging, diverse, and integrated K-12 program in academics, athletics, and the arts.

Parker cultivates students who strive for academic excellence while maintaining social and emotional well-being. This allows them to participate in the fundamental human conversation on what is right, fair, and good, by developing the necessary skills, aptitude, and imagination. Parker students also effectively integrate design, invention, leadership, and risk-taking with proficiency in purposeful research, persuasive writing and discourse, and traditional academic subjects.

As Parker’s Centennial approaches, it is proud to be San Diego's oldest and largest independent, coeducational day school and will continue with its commitment to providing a superior college preparatory education. (Grades 6-12 • 858/569-7900, Grades JK-5 • 619/298-9110, www.francisparker.org)