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“What do I enjoy most about being a student at LFA? To be honest, about 50 things come to my mind, and picking one would just be lying because there is nothing that stands out more than the rest. I enjoy being a boarder and getting to know my peers, they’ve become my second family. I enjoy the lively discussions in the classroom that always keep my attention. I enjoy being a part of the theater tech program, learning not only about the theater, but leadership skills and learning to be quick on my feet in times of crisis. There is no one thing about LFA that outshines the rest, everything fits together to create an experience that is irreplaceable.”
lake forest academy Midwestern Heart. Global Mind. Lake Forest Academy attracts students who seek rich and rewarding learning experiences and relationships. We call this approach to life the LFA Way. LFA’s culture of participation is evident in every aspect of our vibrant boarding environment. Both day and boarding students are given the chance to meet new challenges with openness and curiosity, and develop the confidence to stretch beyond comfort zones. The student who embraces this open-minded nature holds a lifelong passport to new ideas and opportunities. LFA’s transformative boarding experience is characterized by rigorous academics, a global outlook, and Midwestern values. If you’re an open-minded explorer, we’re ready to help you chart your course.
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Way Ahead: Setting the Stage
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Greeting from the Head of School I would like to welcome you to Lake Forest Academy, a community of global citizens and educational excellence. At LFA, we focus on the growth and development of each and every student within a mission that emphasises character, scholarship, citizenship, and individual responsibility. Small classes allow our faculty not only to teach our students to the fullest, but also to inspire them to a love of learning. Supported by our dynamic and interactive classrooms, our teachers create an environment of learning and promote excellence in scholarship. LFA is also proud to be a community rich in diversity, educating students from across the country and around the world. Teachers and students alike work hard to ensure that LFA is a welcoming place and that each member of the community recognises the significance of others. We encourage the respect and celebration of all cultures as we teach students the importance of global pluralism. LFA also encourages all students to become involved in service learning and to develop their own individual sense of responsibility for those around them. LFA graduates are not only scholars who are citizens of the world, but they are also young adults who recognise the importance that their actions can play in making a difference in the lives of others. Our students demonstrate in their daily lives a sense of self as well as a sense of selflessness. LFA is a very special place, and I look forward to welcoming you into our community.
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Mission
Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility. n Character encompasses respect for others and their beliefs, dedication to honesty in every sphere of life, realization of moral clarity and conviction, and pursuit of virtue and value in life. n Scholarship encompasses acquisition of knowledge, development of critical thinking, enthusiasm for discovery and learning, and exercise of a powerful imagination. n Citizenship encompasses appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism, involvement in the LFA community, participation in service to others, and commitment to global awareness and understanding. n Responsibility encompasses development of self-reliance, ability to seek guidance, dedication to cooperation and teamwork, and action based upon informed decisions.
Vision
The vision for Lake Forest Academy is to secure its place as a national and international leader in secondary education. LFA is a mission-driven, college-preparatory school of 435 students with approximately equal numbers of boarding and day students. The school is respected for the exceptional quality and diversity of its student and faculty communities, who are drawn from across the globe, as well as for the depth and breadth of its academic and extracurricular programs. LFA is recognized as a liberal arts school that, in addition to academic excellence, develops character and changes its students’ lives through the efforts of great faculty and their commitment to outstanding teaching. Finally, LFA is committed to a high-caliber physical plant with state-of-the-art facilities for both program and residential needs and to a healthy financial position to secure the ongoing success of the school and its vision. VIEWBOOK 2015 - 16
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What’s a Caxy? The LFA mascot is the “Caxy,” which is essentially ancient Greek for “ribbet” – the croaking sound made by a frog. In the early 1900s, Aristophanes’ comedy, The Frogs, was the subject of a popular Greek literature class. The Frog Chorus croaked, “Caxy, caxy, caxy.”
History Snapshot Lake Forest Academy was founded in 1857 as an independent, all-boys, college-preparatory school. In 1869, the Young Ladies’ Seminary at Ferry Hall was established as an independent girls’ school in Lake Forest. The LFA campus was originally part of the Lake Forest College grounds. In 1948, LFA moved to its current location, the former J. Ogden Armour estate after a fire destroyed the Academy buildings. LFA merged with Ferry Hall in 1974 and has been co-educational ever since. The Head of School is Dr. John Strudwick, appointed in 2001 after a 17-year career at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. Lake Forest Academy is governed by a board of trustees and accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, the National Association of Independent Schools, and the State of Illinois. The Academy upholds many of the traditions established throughout the school’s 157-year history. For example, the Bowditch Bell (named for an esteemed former headmaster) was saved from LFA’s former campus after the fire and now sits proudly in front of Reid Hall. Sports teams returning to campus after an away victory ring the bell to share their good news; at graduation, the bell is rung as each graduate’s name is announced. Move-Up Day is a year-end ceremony that originated at Ferry Hall, celebrating student accomplishments and the promotion of each class.
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Academics LFA’s curriculum is designed to be challenging and to prepare you for college-level work. Teachers have high academic expectations and a strong desire to see students succeed. All courses are taught at what is considered “honors” level at most schools; the intent is to prepare students for Advanced Placement work. In fact, with 21 AP courses available, you can pursue this challenge whenever appropriate. The average class size is 12; students and teachers explore and discuss ideas in many formats across the disciplines such as handson experiments, seminar-style classes, and inquiry-based discussions. Our fouryear sequential program provides courses fundamental to a liberal arts education and to college-bound students. Teachers encourage students to meet for extra help whenever needed; most of them live on campus, so they’re available after school— even after dinner! LFA students quickly learn to manage their time. They can use free periods during the day to study, work on projects, get a head start on homework, or meet with teachers. How do you know you’re traveling in the right direction? Four times during the year—at each semester interim, and the end of each semester—teachers prepare formal grade reports, along with a narrative describing students’ work in each class; these grades are posted online for confidential student and parent access. Your advisor is in frequent contact with your family throughout the year. Course selections depend on: n pre-LFA preparation and achievement n success in courses while at LFA n personal intellectual interests n future academic goals
Diploma requirements: n 18.5 total credits over four years n English—four years n Mathematics—three years n History, Science, Language—three or more years in at least two of these disciplines, and two or more years in the third n Fine and Peforming Arts—1.5 credits over four years There are many course electives to delve into; all complement your core requirements. In fact, between core requirements and electives, more than 100 courses are offered each year. If you’re an inquisitive trailblazer, independent study courses give you an opportunity to seek more in-depth subject matter or to explore a subject not offered. Independent study topics in recent years include portrait drawing, constitutional law, women’s studies, and biochemistry research.
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Academic Technology Sometimes your journey is virtual—you can travel far and wide via LFA’s Library Media Services, an ever-expanding collection of downloadable e-books, research databases such as JSTOR and ProQuest, a fluid set of mobile research apps, critical feature films and documentaries, and even video games. A traditional library reading room, located in historic Reid Hall, is reserved for quiet individual study and group work, and provides access to traditional media such as print books.
And for a little time-travel, an extensive and highly-used digital and physical archive collection reflects the Academy’s unique history. Each student receives a school-owned iPad for active learning. Desktop computers are available, and you’re welcome to bring your own laptop as well. Tech support is available throughout the academic day.
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ESL and Summer Program For some students, the LFA experience begins with the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Each year, 15 - 25 international students are enrolled in these classes, where they spend their class day in an intensive full-time English reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening program, in addition to taking courses from the regular LFA curriculum. ESL students are full members of the LFA community, living in campus dormitories, participating in school activities, and playing on school athletic teams. In addition, LFA offers an excellent comprehensive Summer Program that includes ESL. Established in 1979, the five-week program for students ages 13-19 begins in July and ends in August.
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The Arts Whether you feel like the stage is your second home, or you haven’t considered yourself an artist before, you’ll have every opportunity to explore the fine and performing arts at LFA. Don’t just take our word for it, hear what the students have to say about their arts experiences.
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“One of the most valuable experiences I have had at the Academy is the theater tech program. I joined stage crew my freshman year, and have been involved ever since. I am just completing the theater tech class, and am eager to apply my knowledge to more shows and events that occur in the auditorium. I have learned countless details of the theater as well as life skills such as delegation, leadership, and quick thinking. The program has definitely had an impact on me and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.”
“My favorite arts experiences are the chamber concerts. Even though I still get nervous before I go on stage, I think that they are helping me become a better player by providing me with multiple opportunities to share my talent.” “I love woodworking class. Mr. Koenig does a great job teaching us the skills we need to excel in the class.”
“There’s nothing like being in an LFA musical production. We’ve got great directors, choreographers, stage crew managers, and voices! It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been in 1 musical or 10; you will learn something new every time.” “I greatly enjoy being able to watch all of the wonderful performers and actors at LFA. All of the shows and performances are amazing and I’m proud to be able to say that these people go to my school.” “I like how many options are available, so it’s easy to find something you’re interested in.”
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You could try: n Fall Play n Winter Musical n One-Act Play Festival (student written and directed) n Stage crew n Set design/construction/lighting n Choir n Orchestra n Jazz Band n VOX (musical theater performance group) n Laptop Orchestra n Co-ax (student/faculty rock band) n 2D Art (Photography, Painting, Drawing) n 3D Art (Sculpture, Glass, Woodworking) n Digital production Are the arts more of a passion for you? You’ll want to consider our Arts Concentration Program, which offers the opportunity to further develop your talents. You might specialize in a particular area, create a portfolio, perform in senior recitals, or display your work in exhibitions. This program prepares studentartists for entry into prestigious arts colleges and university programs. Fine and Performing Arts space and equipment available: n Practice rooms with pianos n Recording studio n Proscenium theater n Photo darkrooms n Studio space for computer art, painting, drawing, pottery, photography n Gallery
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Athletics At LFA, a strong athletics program is an essential complement to our academic program and a fundamental aspect of your educational journey. “Physical well-being, along with the lessons in commitment, sportsmanship, selfdiscipline, and teamwork that come from athletic participation, are all part of the LFA experience,” notes Athletic Director Darrin Madeley. Here’s a road map to your athletic requirements: n All students: participation in at least one interscholastic team per year is required. A student may choose to be a team trainer or manager to fulfill this requirement. n Freshmen and sophomores: all three seasons (fall, winter, and spring) are required. This can be an interscholastic sport or a PE option. n Juniors and seniors: two seasons are required, but you are always welcome to participate in a third. With varsity and junior varsity teams available in most sports, there is an appropriate level of instruction and play for your ability and skill. Many LFA teams maintain a no-cut policy, offering all students the opportunity to enjoy the challenge of competition.
Good to Know: n LFA students are involved in games or practices every afternoon and sometimes on Saturdays. n Waivers are granted at the discretion of the Athletic Director for students who participate in a sport LFA does not offer. n Our certified full-time athletic trainer and our certified strength and conditioning instructor work with individual athletes and teams on fitness, nutrition, and strength programs. n LFA participates in Screens for Teens, which includes an EKG for all participants and an echocardiogram for certain students. n LFA student athletes undergo a preseason computerized baseline concussion test. “I like how close you get to your teammates after a long season. You experience the wins and the losses with them, hard practices and easy practices, and everyone is always encouraging you to do your best. It really makes the practices more fun.”
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LFA Sports by Season Fall Winter Spring Interscholastic Interscholastic Interscholastic n cheerleading n boys basketball n baseball n boys cross-country n girls basketball n boys lacrosse n girls cross-country n boys hockey n girls lacrosse n field hockey n girls hockey n girls soccer n football n prep hockey n softball n golf n squash n boys tennis n prep ice hockey n boys swimming n boys track and field n boys soccer n girls track and field n girls swimming n boys volleyball n girls tennis n girls badminton n girls volleyball PE Options PE Options PE Options n dance n strength and fitness n cycling n strength and fitness n jiu-jitsu n strength and fitness n yoga n yoga n bowling n boys badminton n ultimate frisbee
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College Counseling The entire LFA experience is transformative and prepares you well for college and a future global work environment. The college search is unique for everyone, so your college counselor meets with you individually beginning your junior year. Also, they are available to you throughout your entire LFA experience. Although punctuated by specific activities and time-driven deadlines, your search for the right college is a culmination of careful thought and serious reflection. What happens in the spring of your senior year—when a college choice is made—is the outcome of many decisions you’ve made along the way. This is when all your hard work and extracurricular activities pay off. Dean of College Counseling Andrew Poska says, “At LFA, students develop an ethic of participation that makes them more compelling candidates when they apply to college.”
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Popular college destinations for LFA students over the past four years include: n University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign n New York University n Cornell University n University of California at Los Angeles n Northwestern University n Bowdoin College n Stanford University
With a four-person counseling staff, students enjoy the advantage of a small student-tocounselor ratio, resulting in a meaningful and individualized search. Because each counselor is an active member of the LFA community, they will be able to get to know you well. The better your college counselor knows you, the better they are able to help you navigate the process and evaluate your options.
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Class of 2015 College Matriculation
123 students completed 1056 college applications RESULTING IN MATRICULATION AT
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American University Babson College (2) Ball State University Bates College Boston College (2) Bowdoin College (3) Bradley University Brandeis University Brigham Young University Brown University Claremont McKenna College Colby College Colgate University Cornell University (2) Creighton University DePauw University (2) Dickinson College Elmira College Elon University (2) Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Gettysburg College Hamline University Haverford College Hobart and William Smith Colleges (3) Indiana University at Bloomington Johns Hopkins University (4) 26
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Kenyon College (2) Knox College Lehigh University Louisiana State University Loyola University, New Orleans Miami University, Oxford (2) Michigan State University (2) Middlebury College (2) Monmouth University New York University (2) Northwestern University (5) Oberlin College Ohio University Purdue University (2) Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Southern Methodist University St. Lawrence University St. Olaf College Stanford University (3) Syracuse University Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The George Washington University (3) The University of Arizona
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The University of Tampa Tufts University United States Coast Guard Academy University of California, Los Angeles (2) University of Colorado at Boulder University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (10) University of Michigan (3) University of Missouri Columbia (2) University of Notre Dame (2) University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond (2) University of Rochester University of Southern California (3) University of Vermont (2) University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison (2) Vassar College Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University
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In a partnership between the Dean of Students Office and the Alumni Office, Student & Alumni Networking Night is an opportunity for current students to interact with young LFA alumni and learn about careers in a variety of industries, as well as ask questions about college majors, internships, and the typical day-in-the-life of young professionals.
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Service Learning
LFA students come from near and far—from Chicago’s suburbs, across the United States, and dozens of different countries around the globe. No matter where they call home, students at the Academy are committed to excellence, possess a curiosity about the world, and are excited about learning in a diverse school community. This year’s student body includes students from 18 states and 36 countries. Students of color comprise 26% of our community, international students make up 28%, and 48% of LFA students are boarders.
Service Learning is a combination of meaningful community service, instruction, and reflection. Both the students and the communities served benefit from the experience. You could say that this is where all four pillars of the LFA Mission Statement—Character, Scholarship, Citizenship, Responsibility—intersect. Through carefully coordinated service projects, students help meet the needs of others and experience first-hand how they can impact—and be impacted by—the world outside the school grounds. Service Learning allows students to apply classroom concepts directly to programs and activities that address social concerns. Head of School Symposium These experiences expand world views while developing initiative, compassion, and Each year, Dr. Strudwick chooses a topic for the entire school community to explore together commitment. through the Head of School Symposium. All students participate in the Service Learning During the academic year, there are outside Program at LFA. Opportunities include: speakers, trips off campus, and a school-wide n Individual class initiatives teach-in day, where all classes bring the topic into their lessons and discussions. Since 2002- n Seminar class projects n Individual volunteer activities 03, we’ve alternated between a theme and a n Community service clubs geographic area for the topic each year. The 2015-16 topic is “Immigration, Emigration, and n Interact (Rotary International student chapter) n Harvest Hope Project Migration: Culture, Citizenship, and Conflict.” n All-School Service Learning Day Previous topics include: n Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos: Culture, Conflict, and Commerce n Tomorrow’s World: The Power of Science and Technology n Brazil: Order and Progress
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Student Leadership LFA provides a wealth of meaningful student leadership opportunities so you can gain experience in managing groups, and organizing and planning events, activities, and projects. n Prefects work closely with students and faculty, assist with opening and closing of school and special curricular theme days, and run the Peer Mentor Program for new students. n Proctors provide leadership and guidance in the dorms, and oversee the Dorm Councils. n Dorm Councils plan and implement dorm activities. n Student Council is presided over by the All-School President. Each class has a president and three representatives who provide a forum for the school community, plan social events, and organize fundraising activities. n Discipline Committee includes a student chair and three student representatives. n Student clubs provide a variety of leadership roles and positions. n Masters of the Houses and House Captains supervise House Cup competitions.
Experiential Learning With an emphasis on developing global citizens, you’ll find LFA brings the world into your campus classrooms, and gives you opportunities to experience the world as your classroom. Through experiential learning on campus, participating in service activities, traveling with a class, or spending a year abroad, LFA students are encouraged to widen their horizons. Recent trip destinations include Amsterdam, California, Cambodia and Laos, China, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Minneapolis, New York City, Spain, United Kingdom, Yosemite National Park, and many more.
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Our Campus, Our Home What is it about the Midwest that makes LFA special? We’re down-to-earth, warm, and welcoming. This is a unique place where a student from the Chicago suburbs will build a lifelong friendship with a student from Europe, Asia, or Africa.
Living so close to Chicago—we’re about 30 miles north—means you get to experience big-city life. LFA offers trips to museums, beaches, theater, symphony, opera, and professional sporting events. If you’re coming from out of town, out of state, or even out of the country, O’Hare Airport is only 21 miles away; Academy Drive is one mile east of I-294, the Tri-State Tollway. Lake Forest has two train stations and we run daily shuttles to each one to make it easy for students to commute from Chicago and the suburbs.
gardens, and ponds. The campus is located on the former J. Ogden Armour estate and includes many of the estate’s original buildings. Most significant of these is Reid Hall, built in 1908 as the Amour family home and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside Reid Hall, you’ll find the library reading room, the English department, administrative offices and the Admission office. There’s a nice mix of old and new. Our newest building, the Student Union, is under construction, and scheduled to open in August 2016. You could be among the first students to enjoy this brand-new space that will house the dining hall, snack bar, campus store, mail room, and more.
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The LEED-compliant Reyes Family Science Center opened in fall 2013 and features seven lab-classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment, a robotics lab, a math lab, an environmental studies greenhouse, conference areas, and facilities for independent study and research.
Other campus buildings include: n Atlass Hall and Warner House - boys dorms n Ferry Hall, Field House, and McIntosh Cottage - girls dorms n Corbin and Korhumel academic buildings completely transformed during the summers of 2012, 2013, and 2014 n The Cressey Center for the Arts - new projection, lighting and sound systems installed during summer 2015 n Glore Memorial Gymnasium and Pool n MacKenzie Ice Arena n Crown Fitness and Wellness Center student athletic commons, multi purpose room, weight training, athletic hall of fame, athletic department offices n James P. Fitzsimmons Athletic Wing locker rooms, training room, team meeting room, concessions
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The Dorms Boarding students live in one of five single-sex dormitories. Most dorm rooms are doubles, but some returning juniors and seniors live in single rooms. If you are a boarder, you’ll be assigned to a dorm; we make every effort to match each student with a compatible roommate. Each dorm is supervised by a team of residential faculty members who live either in apartments attached to the dorm or elsewhere on campus. These are your “dorm parents”; they provide parental support for all aspects of your life as a boarder. They will really get to know you - and vice versa! Every night, at least one faculty member is on duty in each dorm, in the library, and in the media commons. They supervise evening study hours, organize weeknight and weekend activities, and are simply on hand whenever students need assistance or just want to chat. In addition, each dorm has Proctors, who are senior boarders, providing guidance and assistance to their fellow boarding students.
No two LFA dorms are exactly alike; they range in size from 9 to 70 students, and each has its own personality and traditions.
Examples of Dorm Traditions n Warner - Festivus n Atlass - Yale Cog n Field - Easter Egg Hunt n Ferry - High Tea with the Head of School
Examples of Dorm Activities n Foosball tournaments n Screenings of movies and TV shows n Dodgeball matches n Barbecues n Video game gatherings n Dorm “family dinners” n Super Bowl parties n “Feeds” on weeknights after study hours
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“Unlike many schools, LFA has so many people from different cultures and places around the world and there is such an advantage in that. If I need help with my Chinese home work, I can just go down the hall and ask one of my friends from China!”
“I love living with my peers because it creates a much deeper and closer relationship than just seeing them at school. I also feel fortunate for all of the support I get from the teachers on campus.”
“It is like a little family and no matter how big or small your dorm is everyone knows everyone and there’s always a nightly hangout where you can chat with your girlfriends who feel like sisters, or just relax in the commons and watch some TV.”
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How’s the Food? Hutchinson Commons (Hutch) serves three meals a day, Monday - Friday, and is open for brunch and dinner on the weekends. Meals include soup, salad bar, and a wide selection of entrÊes and desserts. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available at every meal. Both boarding and day students have the option to eat all meals on campus. From all-school picnics to daily lunches and dinners, our kitchen staff is always on the lookout for an opportunity to create special meals or treats centered around themes and school events.
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Every weekend, there are plenty of activities for both boarding and day students. All activities are supervised by a faculty member, and while participation in these activities is optional, Academy students are encouraged to take full advantage of them for fun and learning.
Basically, day students are boarding students who sleep at home! They spend a long day here, coming for breakfast, playing sports after school, and staying for dinner and study hours.
Popular Weekend Activities: n Home LFA sporting events n Shopping malls, restaurants, movie theaters n Trips to downtown Chicago - The Art Institute, Chinatown, Michigan Avenue n Cooking, cookie baking, roll-your-own sushi, pasta-making in faculty homes n Cubs, Brewers, Northwestern, Bulls games n Late-night breakfast runs to local diners n Movie marathons, Wii competitions, TV viewing parties in dorm commons n Study sessions at local coffeehouses or bookstores n Lake Forest Beach, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Six Flags
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There really is no separation between day and boarding students. All students enjoy weekend activities, meals, and access to teachers in the evenings. Day and boarding students quickly make friends with one another.
“I love to stay after school and use LFA’s amazing exercise facilities. They have almost every machine and setup imaginable, and their availability has played a major role in the success of my drive to be healthy and fit.” “I always like to stay late, even after dinner because there are so many after school activities, sports games, and much more. The library even opens and there is writing center, where you can have a teacher read over your essays or other papers.” “Make friends with boarders. Stay late after practice and study together. Those are the times when the best memories are made.” “Even though I live five minutes from school I feel like I’m a boarder! I’m always on campus! During hockey season I love coming to the prep hockey tournaments- that’s a big deal at LFA.”
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Advisory This is your family within the larger LFA community. With just seven or eight students in an advisory, it’s easy to bond with your new friends. Advisory meets regularly for announcements and to connect with one another. This is essentially a morning checkin session—a time when an advisor can greet each student face-to-face, share school news and announcements, and discuss any other topics of student interest. You will share group and individual experiences, growing with each other over your time at LFA. Advisory groups develop their own unique traditions and create memories. In addition, your advisor is your advocate, your sounding board, your guide, your confidant, and your head cheerleader, all rolled into one! Students will have longer, one-on-one sessions with their advisor as the need arises.
Seminar Program Student Seminar is a non-traditional class where students explore ideas about community, participation, leadership, wellness, and self. Seminar classes meet twice per cycle for freshmen and sophomores and once per cycle for juniors and seniors. Each grade level covers their own specific topics throughout the year.
Dress Code The way you dress reflects the way you feel about yourself and your work. LFA expects the guys to dress in shirt and tie, and the girls to dress modestly in a skirt, dress, or nice pants. Once school is over, you are welcome to slip into your favorite pair of jeans! VIEWBOOK 2015 - 16
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Clubs and Activities You will love the clubs at LFA! It’s easy to get involved in as many clubs as you want. You can even create your own club; all you need is a teacher to sponsor your idea. Meeting times vary, but the Academy’s schedule allows for lots of opportunities to meet during the school day. Some clubs are traditions like Cultural Diversity Club, Co-ax, and Interact.
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“I would tell new students to try to do as many things as possible, because your time here isn’t endless but the activities are.” “Honestly, my freshman year I threw myself at things I had no idea existed. I signed myself up for clubs and athletics that I had no experience with whatsoever. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The newfound interests I found in joining new things have completely changed what I want to major in when I get to college.”
Examples of LFA Clubs include: n Amnesty International n Art & Design Club n Asian Exploration n Badminton Club n Black Student Union (BSU) n Caxy Keys (Student Ambassadors) n Cultural Diversity Club n Debate Club n Foreign Film Club n Forensics Club n Future Business Leaders of America n Gay Straight Alliance n Global Awareness Club n History Club n Interact n Interfaith Club n International Dance Club n Jazz Club n Laptop Orchestra n Literary Magazine n Mahjong Club n Math Team n Mock Trial n Photography Club n Ping Pong Club n Playwriting n Poets & Writers n Robotics n Sailing n Salsa n Ski Club n Unidos
House Competitions Remember the house cup competitions in Harry Potter? LFA has them, too! When you arrive on campus, you’ll be placed in one of four houses: Bird, Lewis, Sargent, or Welch. Each House is named for esteemed former LFA Heads of School or Ferry Hall Principals. All year long we compete for house points. You might earn points for your house by winning in a game show, acing a trivia contest, or performing a random act of kindness. You even get points for showing school spirit! The winning house gets their color on the next year’s Student Handbook and Planner.
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Will my teachers know me? It’s important to know that you’re not on this journey alone. Most faculty and their families live on campus, so students are able to develop relationships with teachers beyond the classrooms. Over time, LFA teachers become respected mentors and friends. With classroom teachers also serving as coaches, dorm parents, advisors, and club sponsors, LFA students are able to connect with faculty in many ways. In this close-knit school community, learning is a personal experience.
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“Your teachers will know you better than some of your friends know you. They are trustworthy, dependable and respectful. Teachers at LFA are wise and want to see you do the best that you can, in school and out. They will be there for you in the classroom, or when you are stressed and at your worst. They will be there on the sidelines cheering when you score a goal. They’re there for you always and want you to achieve success.”
Can I handle the work? LFA will challenge you and prepare you for college. Classes are small, typically 12 students, so you can really connect, learn, and question during class. Teachers are even available during free periods and in the evenings for extra help. True—the work is rigorous. But you have all the help you’ll ever need to be successful!
“I just thought I’d inform you about the workload of college, and how I think LFA prepared me really well. I have these friends, who a week in, are already working into the late hours and complaining about work, etc. I haven’t had that problem yet, and I guess I can only attribute it to and thank LFA for doing a great job and teaching me to be responsible and to work hard during free periods, so I just thought I’d pass that on to you!”
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Health Services
Counseling
What happens if you get sick? Our infirmary is staffed seven days a week with nurses from nearby Lake Forest Hospital. They’re here to treat sick students and supply over-the-counter medications. They dispense prescription medication to students on a long- or short-term basis. They can also take you to any medical appointments you need, like the dentist or doctor.
At times, a student may need the help of a professional counselor to explore and resolve personal difficulties. The counselors at LFA are available to provide clinical assessments, short-term therapy, group therapy, educational resources, and referrals to outside agencies or therapists. Counseling is available to all LFA students and can be initiated by parents, faculty, or students themselves.
Boarders who are too sick to attend classes are cared for in the infirmary; if you become ill after school hours, your dorm parents will look after you, or take you to Lake Forest Hospital if necessary.
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Faculty James Abbott B.A., Grinnell College M.S., University of Iowa Mathematics Rebecca Arrowood B.A., Eckerd College M.S., Western Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director Noëlle Balson B.S., Université de Valenciennes Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish) Jeffery Bateman B.S., Albion College Chair of Mathematics Department
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Tameka Carter-Richardson B.A., Stetson University M.A., National-Louis University Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish)
Abby Croft B.S., Ball State University M.A., Ball State University M.S., Indiana State University Assistant Dean of College Counseling
Kerry Cedergren B.S., Illinois State University M.S., Illinois State University Ph.D., Michigan State University Science
William Dolbee B.A., Michigan State University M.A., University of North Carolina Associate Head of School, History
Yue Chen B.A., Tsinghua University M.A., Tsinghua University M.F.A., Kansas State University Fine and Performing Arts, Modern and Classical Languages (Chinese)
Margaret Boomgaarden B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish)
Sarah Collins B.F.A., Boston University School for the Arts M.S., National-Louis University Director of Service Learning, School Counselor, Seminar
Robin Bowkett B.A., Nichols College Assistant Dean of Admission
Diane Cooper B.S., Northwestern University History
Amanda Byron B.A., New York University M.S., Concordia University, Wisconsin English
Christian Dozois ’84 B.A., Miami University, Ohio M.Ed., National-Louis University Chair of History Department Mark Dryfoos B.A., Gettysburg College M.A.L.S., Dartmouth College Director of Performing Arts Paul Dunlop B.A., Wagner College M.Ed., Rutgers University Dean of Summer Session Gathia Dunn B.B.A., Robert Morris College Assistant Athletic Director Patrick Duré B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago M.Ed., National-Louis University Modern and Classical Languages (French) VIEWBOOK 2015 - 16
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Kimberly Graham B.A., Bradley University M.A., University of Michigan English Ardelle Hagar B.A., Pomona College M.S., Montana State University Assistant Dean of Faculty, Mathematics
Lynn Lazzeretti B.S., Illinois State University Mathematics
Kevin Hagen B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Science
Rita MacAyeal ’87 B.A., Catholic University of America M.P.P., Georgetown University Director of Library, Archivist
Wilbert Hampton B.A., Northwestern University Assistant Dean of Admission
Darrin Madeley B.S., Saginaw Valley State University Athletic Director, Director of Hockey Operations
Susan Hoagland B.A., Case Western Reserve University Dean of External Relations Patrick Finnessy B.A., University of Northern Iowa M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chair of English Department Lauren Fowler B.F.A., Bowling Green State University M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design Fine and Performing Arts Jonathan Freeman B.A., Yale University M.A., Middlebury College Assistant Dean of Students-Director of Residential Life, English Adam Gerber B.S., Miami University, Ohio M.Ed., National-Louis University Associate Dean of Admission, Director of Global Outreach
Yuan (Ivy) Jiang B.A., Central China Normal University M.A., Western Illinois University M.S., Western Illinois University Modern and Classical Languages (Chinese) Mathias Kerr B.S., Northern Arizona University Science Ruth Keyso B.A., University of Notre Dame M.A., University of Michigan M.S.J., Northwestern University Director of Alumni Relations Grace Kim B.S., New York University Assistant Dean of Communications Jason Koenig B.A., Millikin University Fine and Performing Arts
Jessica Gimbel B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison History
Ashley Kolovitz B.A., DePaul University M.L.I.S., Dominican University Assistant Director of Academic Technology
Carolyn Gorowski B.A., Muhlenberg College M.Ed., Loyola University Chicago Dean of Admission, College Counselor
Christopher Kozlov B.A., Eastern Illinois University Director of Information Technology
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Stephanie Ramirez Krych B.S., St. Louis University M.A., Washington University, St. Louis Chair of Science Department
Jennifer Madeley B.S., Lake Superior State University M.S.W., Dominican University School Counselor, Seminar Susan Mahoney B.S., Eastern Illinois University Comptroller Paul Makovec B.S., University of Indianapolis Mathematics Lusanda Mayikana B.A., University of South Africa B.Ed., University of South Africa M.A., University of Witwatersrand S.A. M.A., Middlebury College Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs, English Constance McCabe B.S., University of Vermont M.A., New York University Chair of English as a Second Language Department Sheila Moller B.A., Western Illinois University Director of Parent Relations Catherine Morrison B.A., Purdue University M.S., Purdue University Dean of Communications
William Murphy B.A., University of Notre Dame M.S., New York University M.A., National-Louis University English Kristin Paisley B.A., University of Iowa M.B.A., Lake Forest Graduate School of Management Director of Business Services and Human Resources Monica Palmer B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara M.F.A., Columbia University M.Ed., Columbia University Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania Director of Fine and Performing Arts Peg Cleveland Plambeck B.A.M., University of Washington B.M., University of Washington Professional Studies Diploma in Opera, Cleveland Institute of Music M.M.A., Kent State University Adjunct Voice Instructor Timothy Plambeck B.A., St. Olaf College M.M., University of Michigan Director of Music Andrew Poska B.A., Bowdoin College Dean of College Counseling Olivia Poska A.B., Bowdoin College M.A., Williams College Fine and Performing Arts, English
Michael Rogan B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Science Christine Ryder B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Assistant Dean of External RelationsDirector of Annual Giving Stephen Ryder B.A., Cambridge University M.A., Cambridge University Modern and Classical Languages (French) Julia Sagraves B.A., Yale University M.A., Norwestern University M.S.Ed., Northwestern University Ph.D., Northwestern University History Jeremy Sands B.A., Kenyon College M.A.Ed., Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore Director of Academic Technology Natalie Schawel B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign English Adam Schlipmann B.M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Director of Instrumental Music
Philip Schwartz B.A., Elmhurst College M.S., Illinois Benedictine University Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, Computer Science (Fine and Performing Arts) Edward Shaughnessy B.S., Fairfield University M.S., University of Minnesota Science Brian Sheu B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.Ed., DePaul University Mathematics Nickolas Smith B.F.A., Bowling Green State University Fine and Performing Arts Ruth Smith B.S., Kansas State University M.A., National-Louis University Ph.D., University of Missouri Science Valerie Sorenson B.A., Cornell University M.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison Chair of Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish) John Strudwick B.Sc. (Economics), London School of Economics M.A., Queen’s University Ph.D., University of Toronto Head of School, History
Katie Press B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison M.Ed., Marquette University Learning Resources Specialist, Mathematics Caroline Pugliese B.A., Lake Forest College Senior Associate Dean of AdmissionOperations, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Michael Reidy B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chief Financial Officer, Director of Financial Aid VIEWBOOK 2015 - 16
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Loring Strudwick B.S., St. Lawrence University M.S.T., University of New Hampshire Mathematics
Kristine Von Ogden B.A., University of Chicago M.A., New York University Assistant Dean of Curriculum, Modern and Classical Languages (French)
Christopher Tennyson B.A., College of the Holy Cross M.A., University of Scranton Dean of Students, Chair of Seminar Department, Mathematics
Emily Wagner B.A., John Carroll University M.A., John Carroll University Assistant Dean of Admission
Margaret Tennyson B.A., Middlebury College M.A., DePaul University Mathematics
Joel Ward B.A., St. Olaf College M.Ed., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Mathematics
Michele Vaca B.A., St. Ambrose University B.Ed., St. Ambrose University English as a Second Language
Lydia Wells B.A., Lake Forest College English
Matthew Vaughn B.A., Trinity College, Connecticut History Suzanne Vaughn B.A., Trinity College, Connecticut M.A., Northwestern University History
Samuel Wold B.A., Carleton College M.A., Hamline University History Erica Wood B.A., Lake Forest College M.A., Concordia University, Chicago Science Yan (Joy) Zhou B.A., Beijing Science Technology and Management University M.S., University of Houston Assistant Director of Global Outreach
Ben Wetherbee B.A., Knox College Assistant Dean of College Counseling David Wick B.A., Grinnell College M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Modern and Classical Languages (Latin), English
Board of Trustees Zaid I.S. Abdul-Aleem ’90 Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Rachel E. Goshgarian ’93 Easton, Pennsylvania
Ben Malek ’91 Tampa, Florida
Dr. Makola A. Abdullah ’86 Daytona Beach, Florida
Gloria W. Harper Chicago, Illinois
John S. Marlatt ’65 Lake Forest, Illinois
Samuel E. Adam Jr. ’91 Chicago, Illinois
William J. Hayes Lake Forest, Illinois
Katherine Gray Pollock ’70 Chicago, Illinois
Sylvia de M. Barros ’90 São Paulo, Brazil
Maurice L. Holmes ’83 Golden Bridge, New York
Judith Reid-Anderson Lake Forest, Illinois
Dr. Kenny Bozorgi Antioch, Illinois
Michelle Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89 Lake Forest, Illinois
Patrick J. Carroll II ’87 Winnetka, Illinois
Ned Jessen Lake Bluff, Illinois
J. Michael Schell ’65 Chair, Board of Trustees New York, New York
Charles T. Cooper ’96 Lake Forest, Illinois
Gregory K. Jones Lake Forest, Illinois
J. Patrick Corsiglia Lake Forest, Illinois
Erik S. Kimble ’85 Mount Vernon, Wisconsin
Jim C. Cowart ’69 Laguna Niguel, California
Rumi Kuli ’93 Frankfort, Illinois
Christopher E. Freeburg ’90 Chicago, Illinois
Michael P. Leonard ’66 Winnetka, Illinois
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Marianne Silver Lake Bluff, Illinois Mark S. Simonian ’77 New York, New York Richard L. Zhao ’04 Houston, Texas
Life Trustees
A. John Huss, Jr. ’58 Saint Paul, Minnesota
Bruce W. Anderson ’70 Naperville, Illinois
Howard L. Isenberg Chicago, Illinois
Thomas S. Bagley Chicago, Illinois
Richard R. Jaros ’70 Wickenberg, Arizona
Jacob J. Barker ’88 Cape Charles, Virginia
Ned Jessen* Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lawrence S. Benjamin Lake Forest, Illinois
Allan M. Kaplan ’72 Northfield, Illinois
Stephen J. Brewster Chicago, Illinois
Loretta Kalnow Kaplan ’73 Northfield, Illinois
Muriel A. Burnet ’40 Chicago, Illinois
Dennis J. Keller Oak Brook, Illinois
Denis H. Carroll ’57 Deerfield, Illinois
Thomas B. Kelley ’65 Denver, Colorado
Patrick J. Carroll II ’87* Winnetka, Illinois
Mee Kim Seoul, Republic of Korea
Dr. Chinni Chilamkurti Gurnee, Illinois
Lee A. Korhumel ’59 Lake Forest, Illinois
Susan E. Coburn Lake Bluff, Illinois
Charlene Vala Laughlin ’64 Rye, New York
Bryan C. Cressey Barrington Hills, Illinois
Peter C. Lee ’70 Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nancy C. Crown Winnetka, Illinois
Albert O. Louer ’63 Williamsburg, Virginia
Thomas J. Duckworth Lake Forest, Illinois
Susan Pike Lovejoy ’64 North Palm Beach, Florida
Thompson A. Dyke Naples, Florida
Monique Pittman-Lui Topeka, Kansas
Merrill J. Ferguson ’72 Greenwood, Minnesota
David O. MacKenzie ’50 Lake Forest, Illinois
William B. Friedeman ’65 Lake Forest, Illinois
Barry L. MacLean Mettawa, Illinois
Karl R. Gedge ’69 Charleston, South Carolina
Michael S. McCarthy ’71 Winnetka, Illinois
Alan D. Gordon Winnetka, Illinois
John S. Mengel Winnetka, Illinois
Lauren A. Gorter Lake Forest, Illinois
Gerald Miller Boca Raton, Florida
Peter V. Hall ’53 San Francisco, California
Susan E. Morrison Lake Forest, Illinois
Mary Ann B. Hodgkins Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Jeffrey C. Neal Winnetka, Illinois
Thomas D. Hodgkins ’53 Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
J. Christopher Reyes Lake Forest, Illinois
Betsy B. Rosenfield Lake Forest, Illinois J. Michael Schell ’65* New York, New York Robert A. Schoellhorn Coburg, Oregon Jeffrey L. Silver Lake Bluff, Illinois Nancy How Speer ’59 Scandia, Minnesota Roger W. Stone ’53 Northbrook, Illinois James M. Stuart ’59 Winnetka, Illinois William F. Vernon, Jr. ’50 Newton, Iowa Catherine M. Waddell Wilmette, Illinois Robin G. Zafirovski Lake Forest, Illinois * Currently re-elected to Board of Trustees
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Visiting LFA
Admission Details and Deadlines
Whether you visit for an open house, campus tour, or a Shadow Day, when you come to campus, you’ll find a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community.
Each year, LFA welcomes approximately 130 new students into the community. Typically this includes 90 freshmen, 25 new sophomores, and 10-15 new juniors and seniors.
LFA offers Campus Tours, led by current students. To schedule your tour, call us at 847.615.3267 or email admissions@lfanet.org
How do I apply? n Complete the online application: www.lfanet.org/admissions/applyonline n Submit your teacher and school recommendations n Download your student essay questions and Submit your completed essays n Login to your account regularly to see what items are still needed. n Complete this process by Feb. 1, 2016
While not required, a Shadow Day is offered to students interested in the Academy. You should plan to spend a full morning with us. You’ll take a tour, attend morning classes, and have lunch with an LFA student. You’ll also interview with the Admission Office and have the opportunity to meet with coaches and faculty members of particular interest to you. Your parents may also meet with the Admission Office and have a campus tour. Register for a shadow day online: www.lfanet.org/Shadow You’re invited to join us for the fall and spring Open Houses on November 15, 2015, and April 24, 2016. Arrive at 1 p.m. for a student-led tour and informative program. Register online: www.lfanet.org/OpenHouse. Is LFA Coming to My Town? Our admission counselors are visiting middle schools and communities across the country and around the world. Check out our travel plans to see where we’re going. We’d love to meet you! www.lfanet.org/Admissions/My_ Town n n n n n
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The Admission Committee meets in February to review applications from approximately 600 students, so you must have your file complete by February 1. Decision letters are mailed the first of March. Application decisions are also available online the day after the letters are mailed. Successful applicants demonstrate: n exceptional academic ability n good citizenship n varied extra-curricular accomplishments n an eagerness to be part of a diverse school community Our goal is to build a community of students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and interests, as well as particular commitments to athletics, the arts, and more. Once a class is fully enrolled, LFA creates a waiting list of students. Applicants are notified of their waiting list status and offered admission should a space become available.
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Testing
Financial Aid
Applicants to grades 9 or 10 should take the October, November, or January Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). The SSAT is an international exam and is offered worldwide.
At LFA, we believe an economically diverse student body makes us a better community. We assist qualified students whose families are unable to meet the full cost of an education at the Academy by offering more than $4.5 million in financial aid grants each year.
LFA is a testing site and offers the following dates: n November 14, 2015 n December 12, 2015 n January 9, 2016 n February 6, 2016 n March 5, 2016 n April 23, 2016 n June11, 2016 SSAT Flex Dates at LFA: n October 10, 2015 n November 29, 2015
Lake Forest Academy awards a small number of Headmaster’s Scholarships ($7,000 - $10,000) to recognize students of high academic achievement regardless of financial need. Recipients of these awards are selected by the Dean of Admission and the Head of School. Lake Forest Academy does not award athletic scholarships or any other non-needbased extracurricular scholarships.
Online Financial Aid Application 1. Beginning November 2, 2015, go to www. sss.nais.org (the deadline is Jan. 15, 2016). 2. Click on the prompt to begin the financial aid application (also known as the Parents’ Financial Statement or PFS). Applicants to grades 11, 12, and post-graduate 3. You will need to create a username and password that will allow you to return to students should forward the results of their your PFS at a later date before submitting. PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT to the Academy. 4. You will receive instructions about submitting additional supporting documents. At Lake Forest Academy, we require that you provide a complete copy of your most recent 1040 tax return, including all schedules and W-2 forms, directly to School and Student Services (SSS). Register for the SSAT: www.ssat.org. SSAT test results should be submitted to Lake Forest Academy using our school code: 4450. Spots fill up quickly, so register early!
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To be eligible for financial aid at LFA, you must complete your application and submit all supporting documents by January 15, 2016. Decisions about financial aid are sent with admission decisions in early March. Although your eligibility for enrollment is considered separately from your financial aid application, the school will offer admission only to those financial aid candidates to whom we can also offer an adequate aid package. A small number of students will be placed on a waitlist.
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Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 school year will be set by the Lake Forest Academy Board of Trustees in January 2016. The tuition increases each year by a small percentage. Lake Forest Academy estimates tuition for 2016-2017 will be: Day Students Tuition (includes meals): $41,500 (estimate) Boarding Students Tuition, room and board: $55,500 (estimate)
Tuition Payment Plans Lake Forest Academy offers several options for payment of tuition. These options include full payment by the end of June as well as a 60/40 payment plan, in which 60 percent of the tuition is due in early April, with the remaining 40 percent due at the end of October. For parents who wish to pay monthly, Lake Forest Academy offers a 10-month payment plan through FACTS Tuition Management. LFA accepts payments through Your Tuition Solution, a loan program that offers a lowcost loan payable over 2-10 years to qualified families. For more information, go to: www.TuitionSolution.com
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Additional Expenses Expenses normally incurred by all families include textbooks/ebooks ($400–$800 per year), snack bar (about $25 per month), and SAT/ACT/AP testing fees (varies according to student). Boarding students will need to cover the travel costs of three round trips each year and pay for their laundry. The cost of athletic uniforms is included in tuition, but specialized equipment may be necessary for some sports.
Charitable Giving As an independent school, Lake Forest Academy relies on and benefits from extensive and ongoing charitable support to help sustain its mission of excellence. Like other independent schools, tuition revenue at LFA does not fully cover all of the school’s operating expenses; in fact, tuition covers approximately 75% of the cost of educating each student. Generations of loyal LFA and Ferry Hall supporters have created the educational legacy we enjoy today. LFA prides itself on being a community of givers, and there are many ways to contribute your time, talent, and treasure. Parents will be invited and encouraged to participate in the Academy Fund, LFA’s annual fund, which helps fill the yearly gap between tuition and the actual cost of operating the school, as well as the spring Gala, LFA’s largest fundraiser, which uses a Dutch auction to provide the funds for specific, budget-offsetting projects each summer. For further information, please contact: Susan Hoagland Dean of External Relations (847) 615-3276 shoagland@lfanet.org 58
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Admission Contact Information Office of Admission 847-615-3267 admissions@lfanet.org Carolyn Gorowski Dean of Admission 847-615-3288 cgorowski@lfanet.org
Financial Aid Contact Information Caroline Pugliese Assistant Director of Financial Aid (847) 615-3265 cpugliese@lfanet.org Mike Reidy Chief Financial Officer, Director of Financial Aid (847) 615-3213 mreidy@lfanet.org
Apply to Lake Forest Academy online: www.lfanet.org/Admissions/Applyonline Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/LFAAdmissions About Lake Forest Academy • A coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 9–12 • 50% boarding, 50% day • Founded in 1857 • 30 miles from Chicago • Students from 36 countries and 18 states • Average class size of 12 • 7–1 student-teacher ratio • 30% of students receive financial aid • 21 Advanced Placement courses • 27 varsity sports
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