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Chicago, IL
Francis W. Parker School
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neighborhood: Lincoln Park · Telephone: (773) 353-3000 · Website: www.fwparker.org
Application Process
Applications are accepted: Contact school for details |
There is a wait list for upcoming school year. |
Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of small group setting |
Parent interview process: Admissions Director-parent |
Deadline for applications: December 15 |
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Admissions Process
| Acceptance criteria:
Selective based on certain criteria will be considered during the admission process.
overall factors, regardless of grade level, are as follows:
*the student?s ability to enhance the school community with his/her presence
*the student?s ability to flourish in parker?s progressive educational environment
social and behavioral maturity
admission interview and classroom visit
school records, test scores and recommendations
*the family?s commitment to support and participate in the parker community
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| Financial aid is available. |
Age/Child Requirements
Child must be 4 years to enroll.
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Savvy Source's Comments
Question to director: Please list anything you wish parents to be aware of with respect to the application process.
Admission decisions for JK start on March 22, 2007
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