The F. W. Parker Elementary School, built in 1916
and renovated in 1995, was named for the first Superintendent
of Schools in Quincy, Col. Francis W. Parker. A neighborhood school in
the heart of North Quincy, Parker has students in grades Kindergarten
through Grade 5. The professional staff of full-time classroom teachers
and interventionists is highly educated, and continues to take
advantage of professional development opportunities. The faculty and
staff are supplemented by additional part-time individuals in order to
provide various support services.
The core curriculum includes up-to-date resource materials. Beyond
the core academic areas, our students participate in physical education,
music, art, and media classes. All third graders learn to read music
through playing the recorder. All fourth and fifth graders are invited
to learn to play an instrument, and to join the school band, as well as
the city-wide band. All fifth graders participate in chorus, and are a
part of our Peer Leader program, which offers monthly leadership
opportunities on a rotating basis, emphasizing social responsibility.
Our school community participates in Project Wisdom, a character
development program that teaches responsible behavior and good
citizenship.
We have a strong School Council, and a knowledgeable Assessment Team,
who lead the staff in annual goal-setting for continual school
improvement, as we strive to the meet the diverse needs of our students.
In addition, our PTO raises funds to provide resources for enrichment
and other projects.