The admission process is designed to enable prospective parents and children to get to know the school, and the school to get to know new families. We work with parents in the admissions process to discover whether Parker School will be the best match for both the child and school.

• The admission process begins with a parent visit. Parents can attend an Open House or Visit Day, or schedule a private visit by calling the Admission Office.
• Interested families then submit an application and application fee. (Download an application form at right.)
• The next step is a child visit to the school. Call the Admission Office to schedule the visit. Pre-K children spend about 30 minutes in a classroom with parents close by. Older children typically visit for a full school day.
• Next, you will submit a Records Release to your child’s current school to allow them to directly send us copies of progress reports and school records.  You will give a Recommendation form to your child’s current teacher, and he or she will send it back to us.
• Once all admission elements are completed (parent visit, application, child visit, records, recommendation), the Admission Committee will consider the application and notify parents of its recommendation with a phone call and letter.

To arrange a visit and request an admission packet, please call or email:
Laura Mandelson, Director of Admission
518-286-3449
lmandelson@parkerschool.org

Age Requirements

Inquire about our Discovery Days Program for children who are 2 years, 6 months

• Pre-K 3 applicants must be 3 years old by December 1
• Pre-K 4 applicants must be 4 years old by December 1
• Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by December 1 of the year they enter

Application Deadline: February 15

Equal Opportunity

Robert C. Parker School is deeply committed to maintaining and strengthening a diverse student population. Parker encourages students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to apply. All members of the school community are accorded equal rights, privileges, programs and activities. Robert C. Parker School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, and athletic or other school-related programs.