Game guide · School
School
from first bell to final grade - Two enrollable schools, 17 subjects, a six-letter grade scale, and homework that takes up to three days. Here is how Parafolk education works, by the numbers.
2 schools
17 subjects
6 grades
The Two Schools
who goes where
Elementary School
Attends: Child, Pre-Teen
Schedule: Mon-Fri · 09:00-14:00
Core subjects (6)
- Science
- Parli
- Physical Education
- Art
- Music
- Math
Staff jobs on campus (5): Janitor, Music Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Principal, Teacher
High School
Attends: Teen
Schedule: Mon-Fri · 09:00-15:00
Core subjects (5)
- Parli
- Physical Education
- Math
- Biology
- History and Geography
Electives (6)
- Physics and Chemistry
- Tech Lab
- Economics
- Art
- Dance
- Music
Staff jobs on campus (7): Art Teacher, Janitor, Music Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Principal, Science Teacher, Teacher
The Grade Scale
six letters, one report card
Every subject is graded on a six-letter scale. New students start each subject at C and can work their way up to A. Doing homework raises subject grades; missed assignments and skipped days lower them.
- F
- E
- D
- C (starting grade)
- B
- A (best grade)
Homework
the daily grind
100%
Chance of homework per school day
3 in-game days
Time to finish an assignment
Student Upgrade Perks
Students earn upgrade points at school and can spend them on perks. All three homework perks stack the odds in your favor:
More Frequent Homework
+30% chance to get a homework assignment
More Homework per Day
+30% chance to get a 2nd homework assignment
Time Optimizer
+30% chance to do homework at school
Social Services
the F-word, twice
Falling to an F in two subjects triggers a warning letter. One more F after that, and social services remove the child from the household.
A message from the social services regarding your child, they have issues at school and their grades are starting to suffer. As you know, school is very important. Please rectify the situation, if they get another F, we will have to step in. Thank you.
If grades keep falling
“They're doing so badly in school, they need to be moved to a different environment...” - Related life goal objective: “Have at least one child with an average grade of B or more”
School FAQ
Frequently asked questions
At what age do Parafolk go to school?
Children and pre-teens attend Elementary School (Mon-Fri, 09:00-14:00). Teens attend High School (Mon-Fri, 09:00-15:00). Babies and toddlers stay home and are sent to daycare when left alone.
How do grades work in Paralives?
Each subject is graded F, E, D, C, B, A. Every subject starts at C. Completing homework raises the grade in that subject; failing to keep up lowers it. One life goal asks for a child with an average grade of B or better.
How does homework work?
Elementary students get a homework assignment every school day, and each assignment takes up to 3 in-game days before it expires. Three student perks each add +30%: more frequent homework, a second daily assignment, or finishing homework during school hours.
What happens if my child gets bad grades?
An F in two subjects triggers a School Warning letter from social services. If the child earns another F after the warning, they are taken away from the household. Keeping every subject at D or better avoids the letter entirely.