Global Learning - Francis Parker School
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Global Learning - Francis Parker School
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The world is more interconnected and interdependent than ever. And at Parker, Global Perspective is one of our core values.
Knowledge of the world and global competency promotes habits of critical thinking, effective collaboration, innovation, and empathy. By building awareness of cultural influences on individual behavior and world events, students are better equipped to become good citizens of their local and broader communities.
Globally Competent Students:
Understand community
Make connections between local and global community
Know geography (people and places)
Are open to other cultures
Are able to communicate in another language
Have knowledge of current events
Have strong problem-solving skills
Lower School
World Languages
The opportunity to reach beyond borders and become global citizens starts in the Lower School during
world language classes
. JK students start in Spanish class, and SK to Grade 5 students choose between continuing Spanish or taking Mandarin.
Language, Culture, and Identity Week
In the spring, the Lower School celebrates Language, Culture, and Identity Week, where friends of Parker share their globally diverse backgrounds through cultural performances (pictured), interactive lessons, and an international food festival.
Middle School
World Language
Continuing their required World Language studies from Lower School, Middle School students choose between Spanish, Mandarin, and French classes.
Discovery Week
During Discovery Week, students travel to a variety of locations where they participate in programs that foster
self-reliance and cultural awareness
, enhance
language skills
and
historical knowledge
, and provide opportunities for students to make
real-world connections
to what they have studied.
Preparation begins within advisory and language classes in the months prior to traveling, and students process their experiences through a series of journaling activities.
Previous Discovery Week destinations:
Costa Rica
China
France
New Zealand
Taiwan
Singapore
Upper School
World Language
Continuing their required World Language studies from Middle School, Upper School students choose between Spanish, Mandarin, and French classes.
Global Studies
Upper School students are encouraged to participate in unique, educational travel opportunities. The Global Studies program is designed to provide students with a variety of opportunities to experience other cultures and societies in unique ways that move beyond conventional sightseeing vacations and travel tours.
These 14-day programs are centered around
sustainable cultural exchange
,
global engagement
,
educational travel
, and
student leadership
.
Previous Global Trip Destinations
India
Cambodia
The Balkans
Colombia
South Africa
Fiji
China
Argentina
Ecuador
Kenya
Morocco
Spain
Got the travel bug?
Inquire to access
information sessions
on our curriculum, register for
campus tours
, and more.
Take The FIrst Step
inquire for more information on our programs
Skip To Main Content
The world is more interconnected and interdependent than ever. And at Parker, Global Perspective is one of our core values.
Knowledge of the world and global competency promotes habits of critical thinking, effective collaboration, innovation, and empathy. By building awareness of cultural influences on individual behavior and world events, students are better equipped to become good citizens of their local and broader communities.
Globally Competent Students:
Understand community
Make connections between local and global community
Know geography (people and places)
Are open to other cultures
Are able to communicate in another language
Have knowledge of current events
Have strong problem-solving skills
Lower School
World Languages
The opportunity to reach beyond borders and become global citizens starts in the Lower School during
world language classes
. JK students start in Spanish class, and SK to Grade 5 students choose between continuing Spanish or taking Mandarin.
Language, Culture, and Identity Week
In the spring, the Lower School celebrates Language, Culture, and Identity Week, where friends of Parker share their globally diverse backgrounds through cultural performances (pictured), interactive lessons, and an international food festival.
Middle School
World Language
Continuing their required World Language studies from Lower School, Middle School students choose between Spanish, Mandarin, and French classes.
Discovery Week
During Discovery Week, students travel to a variety of locations where they participate in programs that foster
self-reliance and cultural awareness
, enhance
language skills
and
historical knowledge
, and provide opportunities for students to make
real-world connections
to what they have studied.
Preparation begins within advisory and language classes in the months prior to traveling, and students process their experiences through a series of journaling activities.
Previous Discovery Week destinations:
Costa Rica
China
France
New Zealand
Taiwan
Singapore
Upper School
World Language
Continuing their required World Language studies from Middle School, Upper School students choose between Spanish, Mandarin, and French classes.
Global Studies
Upper School students are encouraged to participate in unique, educational travel opportunities. The Global Studies program is designed to provide students with a variety of opportunities to experience other cultures and societies in unique ways that move beyond conventional sightseeing vacations and travel tours.
These 14-day programs are centered around
sustainable cultural exchange
,
global engagement
,
educational travel
, and
student leadership
.
Previous Global Trip Destinations
India
Cambodia
The Balkans
Colombia
South Africa
Fiji
China
Argentina
Ecuador
Kenya
Morocco
Spain
Got the travel bug?
Inquire to access
information sessions
on our curriculum, register for
campus tours
, and more.
Take The FIrst Step
inquire for more information on our programs