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Come join us for a tour, or schedule a Shadow Day, and see what a day in the life of a Francis Parker student is like.

Schedule a Tour

Come join us for a tour, or schedule a Shadow Day, and see what a day in the life of a Francis Parker student is like.

What’s a Francis Parker Wyvern?

Once voted the best school mascot in the country, the mythical and enigmatic Wyvern is admittedly hard to define. Is it a dragon? Does it have arms? What does it symbolize? Through interviews with Francis Parker faculty, staff, and students, this short film explores the question: What’s a Wyvern?

Our Progressive education model is articulated distinctively within each Division.

Francis Parker Louisville High School Students

HIGH SCHOOL

The downtown location allows students to interact on a regular basis with the urban community, and the open campus teaches students to balance freedom with responsibility. Coming to know and negotiate their environment, our students develop self-reliance and sophistication.

Francis Parker Private School Middle School Student

MIDDLE SCHOOL

At Francis Parker’s Middle School (grades 5 – 8), our goal is to inspire a true love of learning in our students. Our open classroom environment, coupled with our pastoral, rural setting, creates an idyllic educational experience that is positive and joyful.

Francis Parker Lower School Student

LOWER SCHOOL

In Francis Parker’s Lower School (grades JK – 4), our goal is to inspire a true love of learning in our students. Our open classroom environment, coupled with our pastoral, rural setting, creates a positive, joyful educational experience for children.

Francis Parker Louisville PreSchool Students

PRESCHOOL

The Francis Parker Preschool is a joyful place that seeks to foster curiosity and wonder. We believe that allowing students to explore, investigate, and create is the perfect medium for motivating learning.

HIGH SCHOOL
Francis Parker Louisville High School Students

HIGH SCHOOL

The downtown location allows students to interact on a regular basis with the urban community, and the open campus teaches students to balance freedom with responsibility. Coming to know and negotiate their environment, our students develop self-reliance and sophistication.

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Francis Parker Private School Middle School Student

MIDDLE SCHOOL

At Francis Parker’s Middle School (grades 5 – 8), our goal is to inspire a true love of learning in our students. Our open classroom environment, coupled with our pastoral, rural setting, creates an idyllic educational experience that is positive and joyful.

LOWER SCHOOL
Francis Parker Lower School Student

LOWER SCHOOL

In Francis Parker’s Lower School (grades JK – 4), our goal is to inspire a true love of learning in our students. Our open classroom environment, coupled with our pastoral, rural setting, creates a positive, joyful educational experience for children.

PRESCHOOL
Francis Parker Louisville PreSchool Students

PRESCHOOL

The Francis Parker Preschool is a joyful place that seeks to foster curiosity and wonder. We believe that allowing students to explore, investigate, and create is the perfect medium for motivating learning.

Wyvern News & Events

Sep
2
High School Back-to-School Night
September 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

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Francis Parker, The School of Thought, is rooted in our Core Values:

Our Core Values are our compass. They guide us, reminding us who we are and what we believe in.

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Intellectual Curiosity + Critical Thinking

Our questioning is purposeful. Finding answers is important, but it’s the process
that opens and grows our minds.
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Equity + Cultural Competency

We are active listeners, always inviting diverse perspectives to the table. Empathy informs our teaching and our learning to help individuals thrive.
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Individuality + Responsibility

Our thoughts, ideas, and unique selves come together to create an inclusive,
interdependent, and collaborative place. Together, we make a community committed to doing good.
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Creativity + Expression

Safe spaces cultivate joy and freedom. We create an environment of sharing —
thoughts, feelings, ideas — so that everyone feels at ease to be who they are.
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Kindness + Belonging

We choose compassion. To listen and help each other. And as a result, we all feel
a sense of community rooted in respect, support, and trust.

You belong here.

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We would love to host you for a tour of our unique facilities where you can meet some of our exceptional staff of educators. Let’s see how we can partner together to prepare your student to thrive at Francis Parker.

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Start an application and schedule a placement test for your child today. We’ll be with you for every step. We look forward to stewarding your child through their educational journey at Francis Parker School of Louisville.