ROBERT C PARKER SCHOOL

Hosts monthly Open Houses from November to April and specialized info sessions, and conducts full-day child visits for applicants in grades 1 through 8 as part of the admissions process.

Offers specialist-taught, project-based science instruction in a dedicated lab and natural areas, including student-led experimentation and data analysis for elementary students.

Provides weekly instruction in visual and performing arts, physical education, health, Spanish, music, and library skills for all K-4 students, culminating in an annual “show of work” exhibition.

Involves students in weekly assemblies, campus recycling efforts, and peer-led educational events such as the annual Day in the Life of the Hudson trip where eighth graders teach younger students about water quality.

Organizes annual multi-day trips (e.g., to Boston) for eighth-grade students, hosts whole-community graduation ceremonies with student speeches, and conducts bi-monthly school assemblies led by students.

Ensures daily outdoor play (30–45 minutes) and incorporates outdoor exploration into science, physical education, arts, and engineering projects using a 77-acre campus with gardens, ponds, and natural habitats.

Runs a nine-week, full-day summer program (9:00AM–3:15PM with extended care) for students from preschool through rising eighth grade, featuring hands-on, nature-based learning and imaginative play on a 77-acre campus under the Planet Parker and Planeteers/Little Planeteers branding.

Provides a student-centered elementary program (Kindergarten–Grade 4) focused on critical thinking and collaboration, and a project-based middle school program (Grades 5–8) with an integrated curriculum and personal approach to learning.

Provides a fully outdoor educational program for children ages 18 months to 3 years, including mixed-age groups and caregiver participation, centered on exploration of woods, streams, and natural environments on a 77-acre campus.

Offers a structured preschool program for children ages 3 to 4 years with flexible attendance options, indoor-outdoor activities, and weekly enrichment in music, library, and Spanish through play-based instruction.

Implements collaborative, small-group, project-based learning in mixed-grade classrooms (1st–4th) and middle school (5th–8th), integrating writing, presentations, and project construction to foster critical thinking and collaboration.

Facilitates weekly buddy pairings between PreK students and older peers, as well as middle school and lower school students, to promote leadership, cross-age interaction, and community building through shared art, nature exploration, and reading.