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School Uniforms
Tommy Hilfiger School Uniforms
Parnassus Preparatory School students are expected to dress in a way that aligns with our philosophy of maintaining a learning environment that focuses on the development of each student’s academic potential, personal character, and leadership skills. The uniform policy and dress code seek to create a safe learning environment with a formal and unique look for each school that highlights and emphasizes the academic culture and seriousness of learning at Parnassus. Students and parents are asked to commit to this idea as well.
The uniform guidelines at Parnassus are not meant to be financially prohibitive for any student’s ability to attend our school. Families that qualify for the free lunch program may also request assistance with uniform requirements. Assistance will be handled confidentially by contacting School Administration at kasowicz@parnassusprep.com.
School Uniforms by School
School Lunch
Parnassus Preparatory School has contracted catering services with CKC Good Food as our school lunch vendor. CKC Good Food focuses on fresh, wholesome, made-from-scratch, nutritious food. Our lunch program offers different daily options, including a salad, vegetables, fruit, and milk.
Free School Meals for Kids Program, all breakfasts and lunches are free of charge.
Lunch
It is the goal of Parnassus Preparatory School to serve meals with dignity. It is the policy and practice of the school that, once a meal has been placed on a student’s tray or otherwise served to a student, the meal may not be subsequently withdrawn from the student by the cashier or any other school official, regardless of whether or not the student has an outstanding school meals balance.
Additional Items Available for Purchase
Extra lunch- $4.25
Extra milk- $0.59
*Students who qualify for Educational Benefits and purchase an extra milk or purchase a milk to go with their lunch from home (not as part of a meal) are charged for that milk*
Application for Free/Reduced Lunch
You can now apply for Educational Benefits (Free or Reduced Lunch) online using NutriLink, a secure provider approved by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Dismissal & Transportation
Parnassus offers bus service to families who reside within the District 279 boundaries.
Daily Dismissal Procedures
School of Grammar End-of-Day Dismissal:
At the end of the school day at 3:30pm, all students will be dismissed to their appropriate method of transportation. Students utilizing busing will exit to the buses, with Prima students being escorted by school staff. Prima-4G students who are parent/guardian pick-up will be brought outside to the Quad where they will meet their families.
To keep all of our students safe, and to ensure that teachers can confirm the identity of the adults picking up the children, we ask that parents wait to collect their children until the teachers have finished escorting students to their designated space on the Quad. We appreciate your patience and thank you for helping to keep our scholars safe and secure!
In the event of rain, parents should pick their children up in the main entrance of the School of Grammar. Staff members will direct you to where your child’s pick-up area is located in the building.
School of Logic End-of-Day Dismissal:
At the end of the school day at 3:30pm, all students will be dismissed to their appropriate method of transportation. Students utilizing busing will exit to the buses and students utilizing parent/guardian pick-up will exit through the Quad to the parking lot. If SOL/SOR scholars have a sibling in the SOG, they may pick them up outside in the Quad.
School of Rhetoric End-of-Day Dismissal:
At the end of the school day at 3:30pm, all students will be dismissed to their appropriate method of transportation. Students utilizing busing will exit to the buses and students utilizing parent/guardian pick-up will exit through the Quad to the parking lot. If SOL/SOR scholars have a sibling in the SOG, they may pick them up outside in the Quad.
Northstar Bus Lines (Bus Company)
Contact Information
Northstar Bus Lines provides busing services for Parnassus Preparatory School. They can be contacted via phone at 763.425.2542.
Afternoon Transportation Changes
Dismissal and transportation change requests should be sent to dismissalchanges@parnassusprep.com.
All requests must be submitted by email or voicemail by 12:00pm each school day. This allows us to safely ensure all students have the correct dismissal change information. Please note: This is meant for occasional changes to your child’s normal end-of-day routine. If you need to make a permanent or long-term change to your child’s dismissal plan, please see your child’s school main office for a change form.
When emailing changes to the school, please list the following:
Your child’s name, school level/grade, homeroom teacher (for SOG), the desired change (e.g. bus, parent pickup), and the date.
Example:
John Smith
4G/Ms. Rose
My child will have parent pick up today, Wednesday, MM/DD/YYYY
If you have multiple children at Parnassus, you may make changes for all children in one email, but please list the appropriate information for each child. There will be an option to leave a voicemail via the main office number as well.
Before/After School Program Registration
Here is the link through Procare, for our registration. This seamless process will expedite our management of this program. If you have questions during the registration process, please email: animus@parnassusprep.com
Program Hours
Before School: 7:00 am – 7:45 am
After School: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Program Fees
Annual Registration Fee: $25 per family
Late Payment Fee: $25 per month
Late Pick-Up Fee: $1 per minute per child after 6:00pm
Before School Program: $5 per day
After School Program: $17 per day
Program Policies for 2025-2026
*Please expect a week to process registrations made during the school year. You will receive a confirmation notice once your request has been processed.*
The Animus & Accendo before and after-school programs provide a structured environment in which students complete homework. Please note that students work on homework independently and tutoring is not provided.
There are 7 days that school is in session, but the after-school program is not offered:
There are 7 days that school is in session, but the after-school program is not offered: Thursday, October 2; Friday, October 10; Tuesday, November 25; Friday, December 19; Thursday, February 12; Friday, March 27; and Thursday, June 4. Note: On these 7 days, before school program WILL be offered.
Student Health Services
Below are some links to health related items. If you have any questions, please contact one of our nurses.
E-Learning Day Information
What is an E-Learning Day?
In 2017, Minnesota passed legislation. E-Learning Days are intended to help make up for lost instructional time on days when students are unable to attend school in-person due to inclement weather.
How will families be notified of an E-Learning Day?
Families will receive an automated phone call, email, and — if they have opted-in — a text message from Parnassus informing them of the school closure and E-Learning Day.
To opt-in to receive text message alerts from Parnassus, text YES to 67-587. Please note that standard messaging rates for your wireless carrier may apply.
Messages will also be posted on the school website, Infinite Campus portal, and social media, and will appear on Parnassus designated local media outlet, WCCO.
These messages and alerts will be sent to families at least two hours before the normal school start time of 8:00am. Every effort will be made to provide notice to families with as much advance notice as possible.
E-Learning assignments and activities will be posted by 8:00am.
What are the expectations for students?
Earlier this year, students received paper copies of their E-Learning Day assignments and were instructed to keep these in a safe place at home. Digital copies will also be available in Infinite Campus and will be posted on the E-Learning Day in the event one is called.
Students will turn in their completed paper-based work to teachers when they return to school. Students will have up to five school days after a designated E-Learning Day to turn in the assignments.
When will teachers and staff be available for questions and support?
Parnassus faculty will be available between 10:00-11:30am and 12:30-3:00pm for questions and support. If you leave a voicemail message for a teacher, they will receive an electronic copy in their email inbox.
