Francis W. Parker School

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Francis W. Parker School is a progressive, college-preparatory independent school in Chicago known for its emphasis on experiential learning and notable alumni such as actress Daryl Hannah.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf college-preparatory school
day school
educational institution in Chicago
independent school
private school
progressive school
accreditation Independent Schools Association of the Central States
campusType urban campus
city Chicago, Illinois, United States
surface form: Chicago
colors blue
white
country United States of America
surface form: United States
educationalApproach experiential learning
project-based learning
educationalPhilosophy progressive education
emphasis civic engagement
liberal arts education
social responsibility
focus arts education
community involvement
humanities education
whole-child education
foundedBy Anita McCormick Blaine
foundedIn 1901
governance independent board of trustees
gradesOffered Elementary school grades
High school grades
Junior kindergarten
Kindergarten
Middle school grades
hasNotableAlumnus Alexander Payne
Aline Barnsdall
Daryl Hannah
David Mamet
Harrison Ford
Joan Cusack
John Cusack
Sara Paretsky
languageOfInstruction English
locatedIn Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lincoln Park, Chicago
mascot Colonel
memberOf National Association of Independent Schools
namedAfter Francis Wayland Parker
preparesFor college
schoolType co-educational
sector nonprofit
state Illinois

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Daryl Hannah education Francis W. Parker School
Edward Gorey educatedAt Francis W. Parker School
Jennifer Beals educatedAt Francis W. Parker School