Exceptional Educators • Extraordinary Opportunities

Welcome from the Head of School

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Park Tudor School! We invite you to experience our rich history, vibrant mission, exceptional educators and the extraordinary opportunities we offer students.

While Park Tudor offers a rigorous college-preparatory program and innovative teaching at every level, we are most proud of our educators’ commitment to know your children deeply and their demonstrated ability to help students fulfill their potential. We believe in achievement and excellence, but also understand that every child develops in unique ways and that they need mentors, advisors and support in this process.

The shared values of kindness, respect, honesty and character form the basis of the Park Tudor community. We are committed to reinforcing these values by using every opportunity – in the classroom, on the playing fields, or through the arts – to develop our students’ hearts and minds.

We also work carefully to ensure our students’ success as they move on to college. Under the careful guidance of our counselors and with great attention to fit, our graduates enjoy admission to a wide range of the nation’s most interesting and selective colleges and universities.

While you will learn much about our programs, people and history by exploring these pages and our website at www.parktudor.org, I hope you also will find time to visit us in person. I look forward to seeing you on campus!

Sincerely,

Dr. Matthew D. Miller Head of School

Park Tudor’s Mission

Park Tudor School’s exceptional educators and

extraordinary opportunities prepare students

to become confident and resourceful lifelong

learners. The school community creates

an inspiring college-preparatory learning

environment for highly motivated young people

in junior kindergarten through grade 12.

Park Tudor School:

• Serves students of good character who demonstrate the potential to succeed in an academically challenging environment.

• Provides a safe and supportive

learning environment. • Offers a wide range of

opportunities that enable students to develop their talents and explore their interests in athletics, fine arts and service learning.

• Establishes high standards of ethical behavior, personal responsibility and global citizenship.

• Partners with families to create

a strong school community that reflects and values cultural, socioeconomic, racial and religious diversity.

• Supports a significant financial

aid program that enables qualified students from all backgrounds to attend.

Our Core Values.

Exceptional Educators.

“Teachers at Park Tudor truly care about their students as both scholars and as people. They have always been willing to meet with me when I need help in a class and even spend time just getting to know me better and listen to my point of view. ”

– Josh Moore ’12

Great Teaching.

• Park Tudor teachers are highly qualified, master teachers with an

average 20 years of teaching experience.

• More than 20% of high school teachers have PhDs; 60% of all teachers have master’s degrees.

• One-third of Park Tudor teachers have taught at the college level.

• Small class sizes and a 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio enable teachers to mentor their students.

• Leaders in using brain research to support children who learn in a variety of ways.

• Teacher, parent and student are equal partners in each student’s education and development.

• Extensive professional development program provides faculty with ongoing opportunities for continual growth in their field of expertise.

• Park Tudor’s school psychologists – experts in student learning styles – provide insights to students, teachers and parents on the latest research on the brain and learning.

• 100% of Class of 2009 members* rated their Park Tudor education as good to excellent.

(*Respondents surveyed as college sophomores.)

Extraordinary Opportunities.

“I feel incredibly blessed to have attended Park Tudor. As a student, I never felt inhibited — I was able to try new things while enhancing skills that I had already acquired. I was always encouraged to be a part of all aspects in the school, specifically the music and athletic programs, while still acquiring an incomparable classroom education.”

– Ayana Lindsey ’12

Your Opportunities.• Junior Kindergarten-Grade 12

private college-preparatory school; sequential curriculum that builds throughout our 15-year program.

• Customized program tailored to each student’s interests and abilities.

• Unique all-day, multi-year Junior Kindergarten program provides time to learn through hands-on activities, exploring individual interests.

• Focused liberal arts program; dynamic world language and fine arts programs at every grade level, including junior kindergarten.

• Opportunities for all students to participate in extensive athletic, community-service and extracurricular programs.

• Signature Global Scholars Program for highly motivated juniors and seniors especially created for Park Tudor, based on the International Baccalaureate Program and the Alverno College model.

• International experiences for students in grades 4-12, including study-travel programs to a wide variety of countries and opportunities to host exchange students.

• More than $3 million in financial aid awarded each year.

• 26% of our students come from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Exciting Futures.

“The most significant aspect of the education I have received at Park Tudor is the readiness and curiosity it has given me to go explore everything else I can.”

– Lillian Crabb ’12

Your Future.• 98% of Park Tudor students attend

one of their top three colleges of choice.

• Students average the highest SAT scores in the state.

• 98% of young alumni assert they were extremely well-prepared for college.

• 96% of graduates of the Classes of 2008-2012 matriculated to colleges and universities classified as Very, Highly or Most Competitive in admission (Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges, 29th edition). Another 1-2% entered specialized art schools or conservatories.

• 99-member Class of 2012 offered more than $10 million in college merit scholarships.

• In 2011-12, 99% of the senior class and 87% of the junior class enrolled in at least one AP class, with seniors averaging 5.1 AP courses.

• 86% of students taking Advanced Placement exams in 2012 earned a score of 3 or higher, making them eligible for college credit. 60% earned scores of 4 or 5.

• 11 National AP Scholars and two State Scholars in Indiana in 2012.

• 45 National Merit Finalists from 2008-2012.

• 12 Presidential Scholar Candidates, 4 Semifinalists and 3 Presidential

Scholars in the past five years.

Did You Know?

“Because Park Tudor is a small and caring community, the school is able to recognize the importance of fostering growth in all areas of each student’s life.”

– Jacob Baldwin ’12

Unique Opportunities to Grow.• Park Tudor is one of only nine

schools in the United States invited to participate each year in the International Model UN Conference in The Hague, Netherlands.

• Park Tudor’s Upper School art and literary magazine, “The Artisan,” has won numerous national awards.

• Park Tudor has had a semifinalist, a regional finalist, a second-place winner and a grand-prize winner in the national Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in the past 12 years.

• Nationally renowned guest speakers, artists and authors visit campus every year to share their expertise.

• Each year Park Tudor’s Dynamic Web Development class builds a website for an Indianapolis non-profit organization. In the past five years the class has created seven websites to support our community.

• Students in Park Tudor’s Upper School Spanish classes tutor young native Spanish-speaking students at Nora Elementary School.

• Park Tudor is one of only 10 schools in the U.S. selected to participate in YA Galley, in which students read and review advance copies of young-adult books from major publishers.

Building Strong Values.

“Community service is an integral part of our learning experience here at Park Tudor. It allows us to expand our horizons and fosters personal growth. It shows us that we should embrace people’s differences because everyone has something extraordinary to bring to the table.”

– Caroline Tucker, Upper School student

Where Character Matters.• Park Tudor offers age-appropriate

character education focused on developing high standards of ethical behavior, personal responsibility and global citizenship.

• Beginning in Junior Kindergarten with sharing of chores and recycling, students learn responsibility to community.

• Lower School students focus on respect, responsibility and resourcefulness and participate in monthly community-service projects, including working in a local food pantry and a partnership with Indiana School for the Blind.

• Strong advisory program for Middle and Upper School provides opportunities to explore values and character in small groups of 9-10 students with a faculty advisor.

• Service-based learning program at every grade level, with Lower, Middle and Upper School students completing thousands of hours of community service for local and international efforts.

• Park Tudor is the only school in the city to sponsor a student-run Habitat for Humanity home build.

• Middle School students explore values of community, integrity and leadership with grade-specific themes in weekly advisories and activities, exploring the importance of compassion, empathy, honesty, humility and diligence.

• Upper School CAFÉ Club (Cultural Awareness for Everyone) sponsors multicultural events and student workshops.

Exploring the World.

“Having the opportunity at Park Tudor to take part in overseas travel opened up a brand new world for me. It allowed me to experience cultures outside of the United States and discover that I have a passion for language.”

– Nick Hornedo, Upper School student

Becoming Global Citizens. • World-language curriculum for

all students beginning in Junior Kindergarten.

• Spanish integrated into Lower School curriculum; 100% of Middle and Upper School students study a world language.

• Upper School travel opportunities: Spoleto, Italy; France and Spain; Germany; The Hague, Netherlands; study trips to China, South Africa, Egypt/Jordan, Spain; community service trips in U.S. and abroad; literary trips to Boston and New York; Art History and French trips to Chicago.

• Middle School travel opportunities: study-travel trips to Europe, Costa Rica, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis.

• Lower School travel opportunities: study-travel trips to Uruguay, Spain, and Williamsburg, Virginia.

• Course offerings provide global perspectives (World Civilizations, Chinese Studies and Global Scholars programs).

• Annual opportunities to host exchange students and international guests.

• Global videoconference discussions with students around the world.

“In college, you discover pretty quickly that you learned a lot at PT.” – Park Tudor graduate, Class of 2009

Results of the Classes of 2008 to 2012Average Class Size – 103 Seniors

SAT Averages

Critical Reading Math Writing 624 625 625

SAT Subject Test Averages

Score # testedBiology 695 87Chem is try 697 52French 632 27Literature 658 99Math I 636 66Math II 709 92Physics 694 16Spanish 690 52U.S. History 688 97

ACT Averages English 28.0 Math 29.2 Reading 28.3 Science 26.5 Composite 27.4

Mid 50% Composite: 24 – 31

2008-12 National Merit Scholarship ProgramSemifinalists 48 Commended 49Finalists 45 Scholars 21

2008-12 National Achievement Scholarship ProgramFinalists: 3 Scholars: 3 Commended: 3

2008-12 National Hispanic Recognition Program1 Scholar

2008-12 Presidential Scholars ProgramCandidates: 12Semifinalists: 4Presidential Scholars: 3

Advanced Placement In 2012, 212 students in Grades 9-12 took a total of 535 exams in the subjects listed below. Enrollment in AP courses is largely by self-selection, although certain prerequisites may prevail.

Students wrote AP Exams in the following subjects:

Art HistoryBiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryComputer Science AComputer Science ABEnglish Lang/CompEnglish Lit/Comp

French LanguageLatin-LiteratureMusic TheoryPhysics C-E&MPhysics C-MechSpanish LanguageStatisticsU.S. HistoryWorld History

• 11 National AP Scholars • 2 State Scholars• 51 AP Scholars with Distinction • 25 AP Scholars with Honor • 108 Scholars with average score of 4.2

Exams earning score of 4 or 5: 60%Exams earning score of 3 or higher: 86%Scores of 3 or higher are eligible to earn college credit or advanced standing in college.

2013 National Merit Scholarship Program (98 Seniors)Semifinalists: 10Commended: 14

2013 National Achievement ProgramSemifinalists: 2Commended: 1

2013 National Hispanic Recognition ProgramScholars: 3

100% College Placement Rate100 percent attend four-year colleges. Colleges attended from 2008-2012 are listed.

Choices for the Class of 2012 (99 students) are listed in bold.+ Two or more students attending from the Class of 2012

EASTAmerican UniversityBarnard CollegeBoston CollegeBoston University Bowdoin College Brown UniversityColumbia UniversityCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDickinson CollegeEastman School of MusicFairfield UniversityGeorge Washington U. Georgetown University Hamilton CollegeHarvard University Haverford CollegeHobart CollegeJohns Hopkins UniversityLehigh UniversityManhattan CollegeMassachusetts Institute of Technology New York UniversityNortheastern University Penn State UniversityPrinceton UniversityRochester Institute of TechnologySmith CollegeSusquehanna University Temple University

Tufts UniversityU.S. Military AcademyU.S. Naval AcademyUniversity of Pennsylvania University of the SciencesUniversity of VermontWellesley CollegeWesleyan University Williams College Yale University

MIDWESTAlbion CollegeBall State University Bradley UniversityButler University +Carleton CollegeCarthage CollegeCase Western Reserve U.College of WoosterColumbia College ChicagoDenison UniversityDePaul University DePauw University +Earlham CollegeFranklin CollegeGoshen CollegeGrinnell CollegeHanover CollegeHerron School of Art (IUPUI)Indiana State UniversityIndiana University +IUPUI

Kent State UniversityKenyon College Knox College Lawrence University Loyola University ChicagoMiami University (OH) +Michigan State UniversityNorthwestern University Oberlin CollegeOhio Northern UniversityOhio State UniversityOlivet Nazarene UniversityPurdue University +Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologySchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of EvansvilleUniversity of FindlayUniversity of IndianapolisUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of LouisvilleUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MissouriUniversity of Notre Dame +University of Southern IndianaUniversity of WisconsinValparaiso UniversityWabash College +Washington U. - St. Louis +Wheaton College (IL)

Wittenberg UniversityXavier University

SOUTHAuburn UniversityBarry UniversityBaylor UniversityBelmont University Clark Atlanta UniversityCollege of William & Mary Davidson CollegeDuke University +Eckerd CollegeElon UniversityEmory University Furman UniversityHigh Point UniversityLynn UniversityOglethorpe UniversityOxford Coll. of Emory U.Queens UniversityRhodes College Samford UniversitySavannah College of Art & Design +SMUSpelman CollegeTulane University Tusculum CollegeUniversity of Miami (FL)University of MississippiUNC - Chapel HillUniversity of RichmondUniversity of TampaUniversity of Virginia

Vanderbilt University +Wake Forest UniversityWashington & Lee University

WESTAcademy of Art UniversityArizona State UniversityAzusa Pacific UniversityColorado CollegeLoyola Marymount U.Occidental CollegePepperdine UniversityReed CollegeScripps CollegeStanford University University of ArizonaUniversity of California at BerkeleyU. of Colorado at Boulder University of DenverUniversity of MontanaUniversity of San Diego University of San FranciscoUniversity of Southern California + Western Washington

INTERNATIONAL Richmond University (London)St. George’s University (Grenada)University of Edinburgh (Scotland)

Most Popular College Choices (Four or more students attending 2008-2012)

Ball State University Boston UniversityBowdoin CollegeBrown UniversityButler UniversityColumbia UniversityCornell UniversityDePaul UniversityDePauw UniversityDuke UniversityEmory UniversityGeorge Washington U.Georgetown UniversityHarvard UniversityIndiana University - BloomingtonKenyon CollegeMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMiami University (OH)New York University

Northwestern UniversityPurdue UniversitySavannah College of Art and DesignSMUStanford UniversityTulane UniversityUniversity of Colorado- BoulderUniversity of Miami (FL)University of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaVanderbilt UniversityWabash CollegeWashington University - St. LouisWesleyan University (CT)Xavier University (OH)

College Choices by Region

A Stellar Foundation for cultivating lifelong learning

skills and building confidence and motivation

World-class Experts in Early Childhood Education

» Experts in understanding how young children develop and learn

» Teachers specializing in early-childhood education, Spanish, music and physical education

» Incorporating the best practices of phonics, Reggio Emilio and Montessori

» Program focused on advancing at the student’s own pace

» Teachers participate annually in extensive professional development

» Average class size: 15-19

Liberal Arts Approach » Play-based learning: Purposeful

Teaching…Powerful Play» Rich literature-based language

program with strong emphasis on word-attack skills

» Integrated Spanish instruction» Visual Thinking Strategies:

Integrate Visual Arts, Vocabulary and Language

» Science and Technology emphasized in Sr. Kindergarten

» Complete arts experience – visual arts, music, Suzuki program; students are exposed to great works of art, literature and music throughout the day

- Visits to museums and educational field trips

- Partnership with Indianapolis Museum of Art

Unique All-day, Multi-year Junior Kindergarten Program provides students with time to learn through hands-on activities, exploring individual interests

Junior Kindergarten Multi-age Grouping provides opportunities for children to lead and learn from their peers

Wide Variety of State-of-the-art Technology used by teachers and students throughout the day to enhance instruction; iPads and ActivBoards in every classroom

Parent Education Program Helping parents learn from expert educators and share experiences with each other

Extracurricular Opportunities» Full-service after-school

program with specialized classes: Crouching Tiger, Chess Club, Gardening Club, Knitting Club

» Suzuki Violin beginning at age 3» Piano lessons

Dedicated Facilities Tailored to Early Childhood Education» Designed to facilitate small

group, large group and individual instruction

» Art studio, reading corners, physical education (large motor) room

» Natural Science butterfly, vegetable and cutting gardens, bird sanctuary

» Use of other campus facilities such as athletic fields, auditorium

Community Building Students learn responsibilities to

self, family and school» Assist with serving lunch» Classroom chores, recycling» Weekly community meetings to

share school experiences» Monthly community-based field

trips» Third grade/Sr. kindergarten

“book buddies” program

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Experts in understanding how elementary-school age children develop and learn» Bi-weekly strategy meetings

with School Director, teacher, counselor and school psychologist to review individual student learning styles and develop optimal instructional strategies for each student

» Teachers participate annually in extensive professional development program

» Average class size: 15-19

Liberal Arts Approach: wide-ranging opportunities, integrated curriculum» State-of-the art math program:

Math in Focus: the American version of Singapore Math

» Integrated Spanish program at every grade level

» Inquiry-based science program for grades 1-5

» Lab Sciences in grades 4 and 5 » Introduction to Engineering for

grades 3-5» Vocal Music and Visual Arts at

each grade level» Differentiated reading program

for all grade levels» Physical education at every

grade level» Extracurricular activities –

Lower School developmental sports program, Williamsburg trip, extended field trips to Camp Crosley, Camp Tecumseh

Character Development» Age-appropriate service-

learning program – learning how to be good citizens by helping others in the school community and in the city

» Monthly service-learning opportunities for grades 4 and 5

» Student leadership – Student Council

» Public speaking opportunities at every grade level

» Weekly student-led assemblies» Family-style lunch builds

community by grouping students in senior kindergarten through grade 5

Global Citizenship – learning to be global citizens through curriculum integration

» Exchange trips to Spanish-speaking countries – Uruguay, Spain

» Study of world cultures» Community-based field trips

Extensive Resources» Experienced faculty with

teaching assistants in every classroom

» Student Support Services – Lower School counselor, literary and math support specialists, school psychologists

» Integration of technology to enhance instruction; iPads and ActivBoards in every classroom

» Nutritious, delicious lunch!

Extracurricular Opportunities» Full-service after-school

program with clubs and enrichment opportunities

» Science on Saturday program» Young Strings Program; on-campus private music and

dance classes

Specialized Facilities » Outstanding campus facilities

geared toward elementary education

» Outdoor nature study areas» Extensive athletic facilities, fine

arts building, etc.

Wide Range of Family Activities» Quiz Bowl, Park Tudor

Challenge educational scavenger hunt, Carnival, picnics

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Experts in understanding how pre-adolescent children develop and learn» Developmentally responsive

teaching and developmentally appropriate curriculum

» Educators who understand pre-adolescent development

» Teachers who are mentors to their students, developing strong one-on-one relationships in the classroom, as advisors, on the athletic fields and in extracurricular programs

» 6th grade has dedicated grade-level wing

» Average class size: 14

Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Approach» Academically rigorous program

with high expectations for student performance

» Wide range of opportunities in world languages, math, arts, physical education

» 100% of students participate in fine arts and study a world language

» Grade-level research projects, including comprehensive 8th-grade “Hot Topics” research project

» 85% of students take part in after-school athletics; all have the opportunity to participate

» Annual class trips

Global Awareness and Cultural Competency» Global themes and cultural

perspectives woven throughout the curriculum

» Travel opportunities to foreign countries

» Model UN program for students in grade 8

Specialized Campus Facilities » Middle School building with

library and separate 6th-grade wing

» Athletic facilities, fine arts building, etc.

Character Development Program» Advisory program for all grade

levels that emphasizes character development and focuses on the concepts of Community, Scholarship and Integrity (CSI)

» Safe, inclusive environment to learn, take risks

» Extensive service-based learning and advisory programs

» A variety of student leadership opportunities, including Student Council

» Regular community meetings with outside speakers

Extensive Resources» Student Support Services –

Middle School counselor, psychologist, advisors

» Digital access for all students; ActivBoard technology

» On-site tutoring; supervised homework help

» Academic Coaching program» After-school program» Extensive summer program

offerings» Nutritious, delicious lunch!

Middle School

Grades 6-8

Experts in understanding how teens develop and learn

» Teachers who are experts in their fields of study

» Teachers who are mentors to their students, developing strong one-on-one relationships in the classroom, as advisors, on the athletic fields and in extracurricular programs

» Average class size: 13

Liberal Arts Approach » Rigorous college preparatory

program» 30% of students participate in

our signature Global Scholars program for highly motivated juniors and seniors

» Development of critical-thinking and analysis skills

» Extensive academic offerings tailored to student’s interests and talents

» Complete fine-arts program; 80% of students participate in Music, Theatre, Art and Dance

» Exceptional preparation for college; 99% of all seniors and 87% of all juniors enrolled in one or more of 16 Advanced Placement classes offered; 86% of those taking AP exams in 2012 were in line to receive college credit with AP scores of 3 or higher

» Extracurricular activities – everyone can participate in fine arts and athletics

» 100% of students receive the state’s Core-40 diploma; 87% qualify for the state’s Academic Honors diploma that makes them eligible for scholarship opportunities at state universities

Global Citizenship and Cultural Competency» Course offerings provide

global perspectives (World Civilizations, Chinese Studies and Global Scholars programs)

» 100% of students study a world language

» Videoconference discussions with students in other countries

» Extensive travel opportunities: Spoleto, Italy; IU Honors program in Foreign Languages; Model UN; study trips to China, South Africa, Egypt/Jordan, Spain, France, Germany; literary trips to Boston and New York; community service trips in U.S. and abroad

» CAFÉ Club (Cultural Awareness for Everyone)

Character Development Program» Service-based learning

program, many opportunities for community service; only school in city to sponsor a student-run Habitat for Humanity home build

» Student leadership – Student Council, Honor Council

» Strong advisory program, groups of 9-10 students meet with advisor for 50 minutes twice a week and at beginning of every school day

» All students have the opportunity to participate in class, on the playing field, and in extracurricular activities

» Safe, inclusive environment in which to learn

College Counseling and Placement» Exceptional college admission

results – 70% of our students have direct admission to specialized college programs such as IU’s Honors Program

» Strong, individualized four-year college guidance program – four counselors for 100 students

» Four-year student-centered college evaluation process with parent participation

Specialized Campus Facilities » Upper School building with

library and collaborative study/discussion areas

» Extensive athletic facilities, fine arts building

Extracurricular Opportunities» 44 Activity Clubs» Full participation policy in

sports; 15 varsity athletic teams» Renaissance String Ensemble,

Jazz Combos and Park Tudor Madrigal Singers public performing groups

» Two major theatrical performances annually

» Trips to national competitions in computer science, speech and debate, mathematics, business

Extensive Resources» Student Support Services:

Upper School counselor, psychologist, academic dean, advisors

» Laptop computer access for all students; ActivBoard technology

» On-site tutoring and private music and dance lessons

» Extensive summer program with for-credit high-school classes

» Nutritious, delicious lunch!

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