Student voice is an essential aspect of progressive education, and while this exists in numerous informal ways throughout Francis Parker, it is codified by student government in 2nd – 12th grades.
High School
Ninth through 12th graders are elected as class representatives and form the School Committee, which has an annual start-of-school retreat followed by monthly meetings with the Head of School and Head of Campus at which reps plan events and weigh in on school policies. Class reps also lead fundraising for their grades each year, with proceeds going toward prom in their senior year.
Middle School
The Middle School Student Council (6th – 8th grader) meets weekly, runs the Middle School Morning Meeting three times a week, makes plans for school dances, and brainstorms ways to raise money for their annual Class Gift.
Lower School
Second, 3rd and 4th graders are elected as representatives of their classes and form the Lower School Student Council. They meet weekly to discuss student concerns and run the weekly Lower School Morning Meeting.