SCHOOL PROFILE Francis Parker School Mission Statement The School and Community Notable Changes to the Curriculum Admission Criteria Rank in Class

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1 Established 1912 SCHOOL PROFILE Francis Parker School Mission Statement To create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective, and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world. The School and Community Founded in 1912, Francis Parker School is San Diego s oldest and largest independent, nondenominational, coeducational day school. Parker draws a culturally and economically diverse student body from throughout San Diego County. Parker s two campuses serve 1,235 students in grades junior kindergarten through 12. Our students come from more than 70 zip codes in San Diego County. There are 430 students in the Lower School (Jk-5), 300 students in the Middle School (6-8), and 507 students in the Upper School (9-12), of which 123 form the class of Admission Criteria Students seeking admission to Parker are evaluated on past academic achievement and good citizenship records (as indicated on transcripts from the applicant s previous school and by letters of recommendation); ability (as evidenced through standardized achievement tests in reading and math), and a personal interview with the applicant and his or her parent(s). College Counseling Philosophy The philosophy of the College Counseling Office is an extension of the mission of Francis Parker School. Together with the Parker community, we support, encourage and celebrate the ongoing educational journey of each student. We believe the college search and selection to be a private and individualized process where students engage in selfreflection, and learn to make informed and educated decisions concerning their future. As counselors, we offer guidance to the students as they seek the appropriate fit for college based on personal criteria and interests. We encourage a healthy, student-led, educationally based, and family appropriate approach to the college search, ensuring a smooth transition to life after Parker. As students embark on the path to college and beyond, our goal is to provide a solid foundation upon which they can become self-reliant, empowered, confident, involved members of society, and engaged citizens of the world. Notable Changes to the Curriculum The English and Foreign Language departments opted to eliminate AP courses that had once been made available. Literature & Composition was eliminated from the English department s offerings in favor of six Honors level selections that allow teachers and their students to study topics in greater depth. Similarly, Spanish Language and Spanish Literature were dropped as AP offerings, granting teachers greater flexibility and creativity in designing an advanced curriculum. Rank in Class Francis Parker School does not rank students numerically because of our highly academic nature and small class size. Instead, individual, weighted grade point averages are reported. Grade point average is based on all courses (except Health & Fitness and Physical Education) taken at Parker from 9th grade through 12th grade. Courses taken for credit (Cr.) and Pass (P) are not computed in the grade point average. Graduation Requirements Students in grades 9-12 generally take five academic courses and an elective each term. Although students typically take four years each of English, foreign language, mathematics, science and social studies, the minimum requirements for graduation from Parker include the satisfactory completion of

2 four years of English, three successive years of the same foreign language, three years of mathematics (two years of algebra and one year of geometry), three years of science (biology, chemistry and physics), three years of social studies, twelve credits of physical education and athletics, five trimesters of art, and one trimester of Speech Communications. Academic Calendar In the Upper School shifted from a quarter system to a trimester system with only a final grade reported for each class. This re-drafting of the academic year allows additional balance in the lives of our students. It eliminated first semester exams and allowed for the introduction of an Interim Program. Faculty Francis Parker School employs 121 teaching faculty; 68 hold advanced degrees. On average, Parker faculty and staff have served in the field of education for 19 years apiece. The student - faculty ratio at Parker is 10:1. Accreditation/Memberships The school is accredited by or a member of the following organizations: California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) Grading Scale (for classes ) Letter Grade Percentile Regular Course AP & Honors Courses A A A B B B C C C D * D * D * F * We bring the World to Parker by: Building sustainable relationships with local businesses and universities, inviting visiting faculty and lecturers and designing web-based collaboration Taking meaningful, age-appropriate opportunities for experiential education, service learning, environmental awareness and character education This Year s Destinations Include: Ecuador India Philippines South Africa Vietnam Interim Program Slated for its fifth year this February, the Parker Interim Program uses the diverse talents, interests and experiences of our faculty to expose students to a variety of alternative learning experiences, including special interest projects, internships and travel abroad. A Sampling of Classes Include: Stained Glass Creation Digital Documentary Filmmaking Song Writing, Arranging & Recording The Business of Robots How 9/11 Changed the World Conservation, San Diego & You Diversity At Parker, a broad range of viewpoints, cultures and voices are critical to the students educational experience. The class of 2014, specifically, has a 34% diversity rate among its students. Community Service An integral part of the School s curriculum since 1912, Parker s Upper School students give back to the San Diego community with over 12,700 hours of community service annually. Global awareness is integrated in cross-curricular themes, activities and travel for our students, providing experiential and service learning opportunities locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Prior to graduation, each student completes a minimum of 70 hours of service that includes reflections on experiences, supervision and evaluation. *Not weighted Global Education Program Honors Courses

3 Computers Advanced Programming I Advanced Programming II Advanced Programming III Advanced Robotics Programming English The Art & Craft of Writing Modernism & The Novel Houses of Discontent Literature & the American West Literature as Moral Philosophy Shakespeare, Milton & The Bible Foreign Language French II French III French Language French Literature & Culture Latin II Latin III Latin IV Mandarin Chinese II Mandarin Chinese III Mandarin Chinese IV Mandarin Chinese Language & Culture Spanish II Spanish III Spanish Language Latin American Literature & Culture History World History American History Mathematics Geomety Algebra II Pre-Calculus Multivariate Calculus & Linear Algebra Science Physiology Advanced Placement Courses Arts Studio Art Computers Computer Science A English Language & Composition European History Government & Politics Economics Human Geography Art History Mathematics Calculus AB Calculus BC Statistics Science Chemistry Biology Physics B Physics C Environmental Science Test Results Means SAT Class 12 Class 13 Class 14* Critical Reading Math Writing ACT Class 12 Class 13 Class 14* English Math Reading Science Composite *Results for the Class of 2014 only include testing completed through the end of Junior year. AP Program ** # Students Testing # Exams Taken # Subject Area % Scoring 3 or Higher **103 members of the class of 2014 took 339 AP exams in 14 subject areas with 89% scoring a 3 or higher. Weighted Grade Points from the Junior Year Only for Class of 2014 Highest Achieved th Percentile th Percentile 3.47 Cumulative GPAs through Junior Year for Class of 2014 Highest Weighted GPA 4.91 Highest Unweighted GPA 4.19 History World History American History

4 College Counselors Parker s College Counselors spend significant time getting to know each Upper School student throughout the college process. Parker students produce phenomenal work in the classroom, on the playing fields, on the stage, in the studio and in the community at large. Parker is proud of their achievements and celebrates their individual choices to further their education at the college level and beyond. College Counseling Staff Terri Devine has worked in the field of College Admission Counseling for 20 years. Prior to joining Francis Parker School, she served as the Director of College Counseling at Villanova Preparatory in Ojai, CA, and worked in college admissions as Directorof Mainland Admission for Hawaii Pacific University. Terri is a past President of the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC), and a past chief delegate for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). She has served on the Government Relations and the Admissions Practices Committees of WACAC, and has presented at numerous professional conferences. Terri currently serves on the Regional Executive Council of the College Board, and on the San Diego National College Fair committee. She graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. This year marks Bob Hurley s 21st in the field of college admissions and his twelfth on the high school side of the process. Bob started his career at Fairfield University, then served as Director of College Guidance at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CT. He is active in professional development organizations both regionally and nationally. Bob holds a BA in Psychology from Holy Cross and an MEd in Counseling from University of San Diego. Prior to joining Parker this fall, Jasmin Taylor spent four years as Associate Director of College Counseling at The Bishop s School, five years in college admissions at Pitzer College, and four years working for a statefunded non-profit organization guiding underrepresented, first-generation college-bound students through the college process. She is an active member in both regional and national professional organizations, most recently serving as Assembly Delegate for the last three years. Jasmin holds a BA in Liberal Studies from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. Class Deans Class Deans for all Upper School Classes join with the College Counselors to oversee and advise students on course selection and monitor graduation requirements. Along with the student s Faculty Advisor, they connect with students and support their navigation of the Upper School experience. Faculty Advisors keep an eye on academic performance, emotional and social issues, and know advisees well, so as to serve as informed and encouraging mentors. Class Dean Members Carrie Dilmore is the Freshman Class Dean and teaches Algebra. She began teaching math and coaching boys volleyball at Parker in 2003, and served as a Freshman Class Advisor from 2004 to Prior to joining the faculty at Parker, she taught and coached at University High School in Orlando, FL, and University City High School here in San Diego. Carrie graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rollins College with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Education. She attended Rollins on a volleyball scholarship, and has a successful coaching record at both the high school and club levels. Sophomore Class Dean Nancy Anderson is in her 10th year with Parker, her 19th as an educator. While at Parker, she has taught British Literature, World Literature, Rhetoric, and Journalism, coached JV girls golf, and served as sophomore class advisor. Currently, in addition to serving as Class Dean, she continues teaching World Literature. Nancy holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism and English from San Diego State University and an MA in Multi-Cultural and Gifted Education from National University. Junior Class Dean Paul Esch grew up in Grand Haven, MI. He attended the United States Naval Academy, then flight school in Pensacola, FL. Upon receiving his wings, he was stationed in San Diego. Having always intended to teach, Esch started night classes and began student teaching when he left the Navy, first at USDHS, and then Parker in He also serves as chair of the Math Department. Prior to joining Parker in 2008, Senior Class Dean Michelle Adelman lived in New York City, where she taught undergraduate writing at Columbia University and tutored in the school s Writing Center. Before teaching, she worked in journalism, editing and writing for publications ranging from Time Out New York to The Sunday Business Post in Dublin, Ireland. Adelman graduated from Northwestern University with a BS and an MS in Journalism, and earned her MFA in Writing from Columbia University. She is an English teacher and advisor to the School newspaper, The Scribe.

5 Amherst College Arizona State University Barnard College Bates College Baylor University Berklee College of Music Bethany College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brown University Bryant University Bucknell University California Institute of Technology California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo California State University, Channel Islands Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Catawba College Catholic University of America Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Colby College Colgate University Colorado College Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Cornell University Culinary Institute of America Dartmouth College Davidson College Dominican University Drake University Drexel University Duke University Elon University Emory University Fairfield University Florida State University Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College Gonzaga University Grossmont College Harvard College Harvey Mudd College Haverford College Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Indiana University Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey College Matriculation 4 Year Total Parker graduates from the classes of are enrolled in 156 different colleges and universities across 31 states, Washington, DC and around the world. James Madison University Kansas State University Kenyon College Lafayette College Lewis & Clark College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Marymount California University Marymount Manhattan College Massachusetts Institute of Tech McGill University Miami University Michigan State University Middlebury College Montana State University, Billings Mount Holyoke College New York University Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Occidental College Ohio State University Oregon State University Palomar College Parsons New School for Design Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine Pitzer College Point Loma Nazarene University Pomona College Pratt Institute Princeton University Reed College Rhode Island School of Design Rice University Rocky Mountain College Saint John s University New York Saint Mary s College, CA San Diego Mesa College San Diego State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University School of the Art Institute, Chicago Scripps College Seattle University Skidmore College Smith College Soka University of America Sonoma State University Southern Methodist University Southwestern College Stanford University Syracuse University Texas Christian University Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University United States Military Academy University of Arizona University of California Berkeley University of California Davis University of California Irvine University of California Los Angeles University of California Merced University of California Riverside University of California San Diego University of California Santa Barbara University of California Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Colorado Boulder University of Dayton University of Denver University of Edinburgh University of Hawaii Manoa University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Miami University of Michigan University of Missouri Columbia University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of Richmond University of Saint Andrews University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Virginia University of Washington Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Wake Forest University Washington & Lee University Washington University St. Louis Wellesley College Wesleyan University Wheaton College Illinois Willamette University Williams College Yale University