During their Division III career, students choose semester and year-long courses based on their interests but such that they are well exposed across the essential skills of:
Reading | Scientific Investigation |
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Research | Mathematical Problem-Solving |
Writing | Oral Presentation |
Technology | Technical Communication |
Systems Thinking | Artistic Expression |
Spanish | Listening and Media Analysis |
The Graduation Portfolio contains work from these courses and demonstrates the student’s accomplishments in at least 9 of the 12 skill areas as outlined by the Criteria for Excellence.
Division III students at Parker will culminate their studies with a capstone Senior Project, a topic or project they choose to explore independently with the guidance of an outside mentor, sometimes in a workplace internship. Presented to a public audience as part of a student’s Graduation Exhibition, the Senior Project makes an intellectual and personal bridge between high school and the world beyond.
During this project they must:
All Division III students commit two hours per week to school service. Students are paired with a faculty mentor to perform a variety of school-related functions from tutoring to custodial assistance to research assisting to office work.
All seniors are given the opportunity to speak during their graduation ceremony. Insights from their Parker experience highlight their rich educational experience. Graduation speeches from June 2022 start at minute 17.
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