The Admissions Process

Mahalo for your interest in Parker School!

Priority applications for the 2024-25 school year will be available October 1, 2023.

For common admissions application questions, visit our Admissions FAQ. Please review the following process to apply:

1. Complete an online application form.
   • Click here to set up a Rediker  account to begin an application.
2. Submit the $75 application fee with the application.
3. Request two teacher references.
   • The request form and instructions are part of the online application.
4. Request records from the applicant’s current school (current year attending and the year prior).
   • Complete the Consent for Release of Records form found at the end of the online application and deliver it to the applicant’s current school.
5. Submit additional required documentation:
   • Photo of student
   • For kindergarten applicants only: copy of birth certificate
6. Schedule student and family interview.
   • The Admissions Office will call to schedule an interview once application is received.
7. Complete the required academic testing/assessment.
   • Academic assessments for Kindergarten to grade 5 and testing for grades 6 to 12 are scheduled between late January through February in the priority season.
8. Please note that your application will not be considered complete until all documents are received and interview, testing/assessments are completed.

For kindergarten applicants:  To be eligible for kindergarten, students must turn five by October 31 of their kindergarten year.

The Admissions Decision

Our admissions committee, made up of faculty and administrators, reviews each applicant to determine whether to admit. While academic ability is critical to success at Parker School, the committee also considers the composition of the class and the school’s ability to meet the individual student’s needs when making this determination. In the case that a student is denied admission to Parker, please note that it is our policy, based upon admissions best practices, not to disclose details about the decision.

Receiving Notification

Once all applications have been processed, Parker notifies applicant families of the admissions decision. Those who have applied for financial aid will receive their aid determination at the time of admissions notification. If the applicant is offered a place at Parker School, information will be provided at the time of notification about how to complete enrollment.

 Statement of Policy

Parker School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, national origin or sexual orientation in the administration of its admissions and educational policies, financial aid programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.