2016-17 Lake Forest Academy Viewbook

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Midwestern Heart. Global Mind.

Midwestern Heart. Global Mind. “ At Lake Forest Academy, students are privileged with ample opportunities to better themselves both in and outside the classroom by challenging themselves to achieve academic success, cultural pluralism, and athletic excellence within a diverse and supportive community. ” —Eli Kuli ’17 LFA All-School President 2016-17

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 their comfort zones.

Students who embrace this open-minded nature hold 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.

Way Ahead.

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“ My favorite LFA tradition is the All-School Handshake, because it is a chance to introduce yourself to new students, as well as reconnect with old friends. It illustrates exactly what LFA is about: community.”

—Catherine Kvam ’16

Setting the Stage Mission Statement Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility.

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’s main building. LFA merged with Ferry Hall in 1974 and has been co-educational ever since.

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What’s a Caxy?

LFA traditions include:

The LFA mascot is the “Caxy,” 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.”

• All-School Handshake

• Prom

• House Cup Competitions • Fall, Winter, and Spring Spirit Weekends

• Faculty v. Seniors Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer Games

Beloved Traditions

• LFA Charter Day

• Head of School Day

• Ferry Hall Anniversary

• International Talent Show

The Academy upholds many of the traditions established throughout the school’s 159-year history. For example, the Bowditch Bell is one of the few items to survive the 1946 fire; it now sits proudly in front of Reid Hall. Sports teams returning 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. The school year opens with the All-School Handshake, where every single member of the LFA community—approximately 600-plus people, including students, faculty, and staff—gathers in the Formal Gardens in a large circle.

Flipping a coin to determine which direction they’ll begin, the Head of School and the All-School President start in the middle, and lead the entire group in individually greeting one another. Move-Up Day, a tradition that originated at Ferry Hall, closes the school year with a ceremony that celebrates student accomplishments, the promotion of each class, and the winner of the House Cup.

• Service Learning Day

• Senior Night

• Homecoming Chariot Races

• Move Up Day

• February Frog Hunt

Leadership 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.

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“ The technology at LFA makes classes and communication with teachers so much easier. You can access all of your courses and find out what homework is due, all in one app.” —Lauren Zengeler ’18

Academic Excellence and Variety • Academics • Academic Technology • E nglish Language Learning and Summer Program • The Arts • Athletics

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“ My tactic for completing work is using my free periods to finish assignments and get ahead on readings or math assignments on the weekends. If I know I have an especially busy week, I try to use every bit of my free time.”

—Marilou Cameron ’17

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Academics LFA’s four-year sequential program will challenge students and prepare them for college. Classes are small, so they can really connect, learn, discuss, and question during class. Our courses are fundamental to a college-preparatory, liberal arts education.

While the work is rigorous, no student is on this journey alone. 80% of the faculty and their families live on campus, which allows students to develop relationships with teachers beyond the classroom.

Over time, LFA teachers become respected mentors and friends.

Classroom teachers serve as coaches, dorm parents, advisors, and club sponsors—students can connect with faculty in many ways.

Learning is a personal experience at LFA.

Time management is key for LFA students; most use their free periods during the day to study, work on projects, get a head start on homework, or meet with teachers.

Our location gives us many opportunities to extend the classroom outside the school grounds, including field trips to museums and cultural resources in Chicago and Milwaukee. Proximity to O’Hare International Airport allows us to coordinate a variety of travel and service learning experiences during Spring Break.

Independent Study courses provide students an opportunity to seek more in-depth subject matter, partner with local experts, or explore a subject not offered. Recent topics include biochemistry research, constitutional law, women’s studies, and art history.

Academics at a glance

Course selections depend on:

Diploma requirements (Minimum)

• 21 AP Courses

• Pre-LFA preparation and achievement

• 18.5 total credits over four years

• Average class size is 12

• Success in courses while at LFA

• English—four years

• 4-year sequential program

• Personal intellectual interests

• Mathematics—three years

• L iberal arts foundation, college prep focus

• Future academic goals

• H istory, Science, Language—three or more years in at least two of these disciplines, and two or more years in the third

• M ore than 100 courses offered • Independent study programs available

• F ine and Performing Arts—1.5 credits over four years

Get the details: www.lfanet.org/academics

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Academic Technology “ I can turn in my assignments and see my results on that specific homework. This is really useful in science classes, as I can download my labs, fill them out, and submit them without ever having to print anything. Apple TV allows us to have a much more dynamic classroom that encourages participation. Playing review games as a class, such as Kahoot, creates friendly competition and can be done entirely on our iPads.” —Marilou Cameron ’17

LFA’s Library Media Services offers an ever-expanding collection of digital resources—e-books, research databases, apps, and films.

Each student receives a school-owned iPad for active learning, and tech support is available throughout the academic day.

The state-of-the-art J.C. Cowart Media Commons is where you’ll find: • P owerful desktop tools for multi-media design and production • Video/audio recording and production facilities • 3-D Printers • Interactive video monitors At the same time, the Library Reading Room, located in historic Reid Hall, is reserved for quiet individual study and group work, and provides access to traditional print media. An extensive digital and physical archive collection reflects the Academy’s unique history.

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English Language Learning and Summer Program “ The ESL program helped me to prepare for taking regular classes. I learned how to write an essay in American style and used advanced grammar to write higher level papers. I also practiced giving an oral speech in English, developing my presentation skills.” —Yubin Pak ’19

For some students, the LFA experience begins here. Each year, 15-25 international students spend their academic day in an intensive full-time English reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and listening program, while also taking classes from the LFA curriculum.

These students are full members of the LFA community, living in campus dorms, participating in school activities, and playing on school athletic teams.

In addition, LFA offers a comprehensive Summer Program focused on English Language Learning. Established in 1979, the five-week program for students ages 13-19 begins in July and ends in August.

The program features regular visits to the city of Chicago and a variety of student activities outside the classroom.

Get the details: www.lfanet.org/admissions/summer

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The Arts “ Participating in winter musicals like Godspell and Grease was truly been a great opportunity. It provided a great way to meet new people, while also having fun singing, dancing, and acting.”

—Erin Snoddy ’17

Whether the stage is their second home, or your student hasn’t really considered the arts before, there is every opportunity to explore the fine and performing arts at LFA. Students are required to take a minimum of three arts courses to fulfill their arts requirement for graduation. However, all are encouraged to participate in as many arts opportunities as they choose.

Arts offerings include • Fall Play

“ Over the past three years, I’ve been part of the musical, fall play, and one-act festival. I really enjoy trying to understand different emotions and how to communicate them.” —Nick Lin ’17

• Winter Musical • One-Act Play Festival (student written and directed) • Stage Crew • Set Design/Construction/Lighting • Choir

“ I had the opportunity to take unique classes like Glass, and learn a new style of art I wouldn’t have been exposed to in other schools.”

—Grace Kilborn ’18

• Orchestra • Jazz Band • VOX (musical theater performance group) • Laptop Orchestra • Co-ax (student/faculty rock band) • 2D Art (Photography, Painting, Drawing) • 3D Art (Sculpture, Glass, Woodworking) • Digital Production

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“ When I took photography, I learned an immense amount of information. I’ve really enjoyed the amount of self-expression and creativity; it has definitely shaped my LFA experience.”

—Lauren Zengeler ’18

If the arts are a passion, the Arts Concentration Program offers the opportunity to further develop one’s talents. Students may specialize in a particular area, create a portfolio, perform in senior recitals, or display their work in exhibitions. This program prepares student-artists for entry into prestigious arts colleges and university programs.

Fine and Performing Arts space and equipment available: • Practice rooms with pianos • Recording studio • Proscenium theater

“ I joined choir and VOX for the first time with no previous singing experience and really enjoyed getting to know new people.” —Elizabeth Christoph ’18

• Photo darkrooms • S tudio space for computer art, painting, drawing, pottery, photography • N eal/Cellmer Art Gallery, Lillard Family Lobby display areas, and other designated spaces throughout campus for student art exhibition

Get the details: www.lfanet.org/Arts

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Athletics “ I’ve enjoyed the relationships formed with teammates and coaches. One of my favorite LFA memories is going up to Canada for a basketball tournament.” —Andrew Ivinjack ’19

At LFA, a strong athletics program is a fundamental aspect of the educational journey.

“Physical well-being, along with the lesson in commitment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and teamwork that come from athletic participation are all part of the LFA experience,” notes Athletic Director Darrin Madeley.

Athletic Requirements:

“ I really enjoy the coaches and their enthusiasm for helping us grow as an athlete and a person.”

—Camille Pastrana ’19

• All students—at least one interscholastic team sport per year.

• F reshmen and sophomores—all three seasons (fall, winter, and spring). This can be an interscholastic sport or a PE option.

• J uniors and seniors—two seasons are required, participation in a third season is optional.

With varsity and junior varsity teams available in most sports, there is an appropriate level of instruction, coaching, and competition for each player’s ability and skill. Many LFA teams maintain a no-cut policy, ensuring all students the opportunity to enjoy the challenge of interscholastic play.

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Good to Know: • D uring the season, students are involved in games or practices every afternoon and sometimes on Saturdays.

“ The best part of any sports season at LFA is Senior Night; you come together as a team and celebrate the seniors and your season together.”

—Maya Lieberman ’18

• W aivers are granted at the discretion of the Athletic Director for students who participate in a sport LFA does not offer.

• O ur certified full-time athletic trainer and our certified strength and conditioning instructor work with individual student-athletes and teams on fitness, nutrition, and strength programs.

• L FA participates in Screens for Teens, which includes an EKG for all participants and an echocardiogram for certain students.

• L FA student-athletes undergo a preseason computerized baseline concussion test.

LFA Sports by Season FALL Interscholastic cheerleading (co-ed) boys cross-country girls cross-country girls field hockey football golf (co-ed) prep hockey

WINTER boys soccer girls swimming girls tennis girls volleyball PE Options fall play strength + fitness

Interscholastic boys basketball girls basketball boys hockey girls hockey prep hockey squash (co-ed) boys swimming

SPRING PE Options bowling jiu-jitsu strength + fitness yoga winter musical

Interscholastic girls badminton baseball boys lacrosse girls lacrosse girls soccer softball boys tennis

boys track and field girls track and field boys volleyball PE Options cycling strength + fitness

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“ At LFA, students develop an ethic of participation that makes them more compelling candidates when they apply to college.”

—Andrew Poska, Dean of College Counseling

A Network for Life LFA’s transformative experience prepares students well for college and their future global work environment.

As the college search is unique for everyone, college counselors meet with students individually beginning in junior year. With a four-person counseling staff, students enjoy the advantage of a small student-to-counselor ratio. Each counselor lives on campus and is an active member of the LFA community, so they know the students well. As a result, counselors are able to guide students through the process successfully, ensuring each has options that match their needs and interests.

Although punctuated by specific activities and time-driven deadlines, the search for the right college is a culmination of careful thought, serious reflection, and the outcome of many decisions made throughout high school. This is when all the hard work and extracurricular activities pay off.

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Class of 2016 College Matriculation

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Students

INSTITUTIONS

CA 11

NY 13

MI 6

TOP STATES IL 10

MA 11

PA 9

IN 6

TN 6

27 Total States

18% PUBLIC

82%

19 members of the class of 2016 committed to play Div I and Div III schools in 9 different sports

will attend a PRIVATE college or university

The annual STUDENT AND 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 of young professionals.

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“ My college counseling experience was great because I was able to have a personal relationship with my counselor, who got to know me and therefore was able to help me with narrowing down my college options because she understood what I was looking for in a school.” —Nadia Basave ’16 American University

Point Park University

Amherst College

Princeton University

Augustana College

Purdue University (3)

Babson College (2)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Ball State University

Rhodes College (2)

Barnard College (2)

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bates College

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Bentley University

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Boston College

St. Olaf College (3)

Boston University (4)

Santa Clara University

Bradley University

Sewanee: The University of the South

Brandeis University

Stanford University (2)

Bucknell University (2)

Stevens Institute of Technology

Butler University

Swarthmore College

Carleton College

Trinity College

Case Western Reserve University (3)

Tulane University (2)

Chapman University The Chinese University of Hong Kong

University at Buffalo The State University of New York

Colgate University

University of California, Davis

Colorado College

University of Colorado at Boulder

Dartmouth College

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (3)

Elon University

University of Maryland, College Park

Emory University (2)

University of Michigan (5)

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles

University of New Mexico

Franklin University Switzerland

University of Richmond

The George Washington University

University of Southern California (3)

Georgetown University

Vanderbilt University (3)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Vassar College

Johns Hopkins University

Washington University in St. Louis (2)

Kenyon College

Williams College

Lake Forest College

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Lehigh University

Yale University

University of Pennsylvania

Loyola University Chicago Lynn University Marquette University McGill University Michigan Technological University Middlebury College Montana State University, Bozeman

Popular college destinations for LFA students over the past four years include: • U niversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • New York University

Muhlenberg College

• Johns Hopkins University

The New School—All Divisions

• University of Southern California

New York University (4)

• Northwestern University

Northwestern University (2) Olivet Nazarene University Pennsylvania State University (2)

• Bowdoin College • Stanford University

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“ I really enjoy all of the opportunities to succeed and try new things. Because of the immense diversity at LFA, I have become a lot more culturally aware and knowledgeable about the outside world.” —Erin Snoddy ’17

Global Outlook and Experiences A Pluralistic Student Body LFA students come from near and far—from Chicago’s suburbs and across the United States, to many 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 to learn in a diverse school community. This year’s student body includes students from 14 states and 37 countries and territories. Students of color comprise 30% of our community, and international students make up 26%.

Head of School, Dr. John Strudwick, points out, “LFA is committed to the education of character, ethics, and a value system based in community, empathy, and support. The term ‘Midwestern Heart’ embodies cooperation, diligence, and an authentic approach to life. LFA is also committed to being a global educational community that embraces a diverse group of students and faculty from around the world, and, through its curricular and extra-curricular programs, encourages the development of a ‘Global Mind.’

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Head of School Symposium Each year, Dr. Strudwick selects a topic for the entire school community to explore through the Head of School Symposium. There are outside speakers, trips off campus, and a teach-in day, where all classes incorporate the topic into their lessons and discussions.

In addition, a spring break travel opportunity is associated with the HOS Symposium. Since 2002-03, the topic alternates each year between a theme and a geographic region. The 2016-17 topic is “The Caribbean: Climate, Commerce, and Culture.”

Previous topics include: • I mmigration, Emigration, and Migration: Culture, Citizenship, and Conflict • V ietnam, Cambodia, and Laos: Culture, Conflict, and Commerce • Tomorrow’s World: The Power of Science and Technology • B razil: Order and Progress

“ It was extremely well chosen for this year, considering the immigration crisis that occurred.

I learned a lot from various meetings and presenters.” —Charlie Shattock ’19

“ I enjoyed volunteering at Nuestro Center, a Spanish-speaking tutoring center; it’s a place where I can apply what I’ve learned in my Spanish classes to real-life situations and help kids with their math and reading skills.”—Matt Pugliese ’16

Service Learning Meaningful community service, instruction, and reflection are the key elements of our Service Learning Program. Through carefully coordinated service projects, students 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. These experiences expand world views while developing initiative, compassion, and commitment. All students participate in the Service Learning Program at LFA. For the 2016 All-School Service Learning Day, 435 students went out to 22 different sites throughout Lake County, Ill., where they packed 15,380 meals, packaged 5,500 lbs. of meat, filled 1,000 sandbags, planted 1,000 trees, and more.

Service Learning Opportunities include: • Grade level initiatives • Seminar class projects • I ndividual volunteer activities • Community service clubs

• Interact (Rotary International student chapter) • Harvest Hope Project • All-School Service Learning Day

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“ I went on the HOS Symposium trip my freshman year to Cambodia and Laos. I think that it is so important to learn about the things going on around the world; the topics really make people come together in the community.”

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—Elizabeth Kasten ’18

Prefects Peer Mentors Proctors Dorm Councils Student Council All-School President Class Presidents Class Representatives Discipline Committee Student Clubs Masters of the Houses House Captains

Student Leadership LFA provides a wealth of student leadership opportunities so students gain experience in managing groups, and organizing and planning events, activities, and projects.

Stuart Center for Global Leadership LFA is the headquarters for the Global Youth Leadership Institute (GYLI), nationally recognized for its global educational programs.

The flagship program is a three-year summer sequence focusing on building community (Year 1), looking within (Year 2), and giving back (Year 3). In partnership with the GYLI, the Stuart Center for Global Leadership is focused on programs for LFA students, faculty, and alumni. Executive Director Matt Nink acknowledges, “Global citizenship skills and capacities are important for LFA students in order to build stronger communities and make positive change in the world.”

Experiential Learning In developing global citizens, LFA makes the world part of the classroom. Through experiential learning—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, Australia, California, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Minneapolis, New York City, Spain, the United Kingdom, Yosemite National Park, and many more.

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“ What I enjoy most about LFA is the dorm, because even though I don’t have my real family, I have a dorm full of brothers.”

—Carlos Antonio Murrieta ’19

A Place to Belong Location plays a big role in student and campus life. Living so close to Chicago—just 30 miles north—means students can experience big-city life. LFA offers trips to museums, theater, symphony, opera, and even professional sporting events.

Whether coming from out of town, out of state, or 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, where we run daily shuttles to and from to make it easy for students to commute from Chicago and the suburbs.

The Academy is on the western edge of the city of Lake Forest, a small lakeside town on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The 150-acre campus is private and peaceful, with extensive playing fields, wooded trails, gardens, and ponds. Located on the former J. Ogden Armour estate, the campus includes many of the estate’s original buildings. Most significant of these is Reid Hall, built in 1908 as the Armour family home and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Inside Reid Hall is the Library Reading Room, the English department, administrative offices, and the Admission office.

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Campus buildings include: • A tlass Hall and Warner House— boys dorms • F erry Hall, Field House, and McIntosh Cottage—girls dorms • C orbin and Korhumel academic buildings • The Cressey Center for the Arts • Glore Memorial Gymnasium and Pool • MacKenzie Ice Arena • C rown Fitness and Wellness Center —student athletic commons, multipurpose room, cardio and weight room, athletic department offices • J ames P. Fitzsimmons Athletic Wing —locker rooms, training room, team meeting room, concession stand

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The complimentary mix of old and new buildings creates a vibrant campus. Our newest building, the Student Union, opened in August 2016. This brand-new space is the campus hub, housing the dining hall, snack bar, campus store, mail room, and the Stuart Center for Global Leadership.

The LEED-compliant Reyes Family Science Center opened in 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.

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The Dorms Boarding students live in one of five single-sex dormitories; each dorm is supervised by a team of residential faculty members who live either in the apartments attached to the dorm or in faculty houses nearby. These faculty members are called “dorm parents,” providing support for all aspects of boarding life. Every night, at least one faculty member is on duty in each dorm, the library, and the Media Commons. They supervise evening study hours, organize weeknight and weekend activities, and are simply on hand when students need help with homework or just want to chat. In addition, each dorm has Proctors, senior boarders who provide guidance to their fellow boarding students.

No two LFA dorms are exactly alike; they range in size from 9 to 72 students and each has its own personality and traditions.

Examples of Dorm Traditions • Warner—Festivus • Atlass—Yale Cog • Field—Easter Egg Hunt • Ferry—High Tea with the Head of School • McIntosh—Coffee Shop Study Hours

Examples of Dorm Activities • Foosball Tournaments • Screening of movies and TV shows • Dodgeball matches • Barbecues • Video game gatherings • Dorm “family dinners”

“ Having lived in the dorms for the last three years, I can honestly say that I have loved living right next to some of my best friends, who have become more like sisters, from all over the world.”

—Erin Snoddy ’17

• Super Bowl parties • “Feeds” on weeknights after study hours • Spa nights Living at school means boarders gain independence as they learn to take care of themselves, manage their time wisely, and even how to do their own laundry. It’s a great way to get ready for college!

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How’s the Food?

Weekend Activities

The new dining hall 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 variety of entrees 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.

Every weekend, there are plenty of activities for boarding and day students. Activities are supervised by a faculty member, and while participation in these activities is optional, Academy students are always encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities.

Student Poll: Favorite Food at LFA?

• The Six Flags Trip!

• G reek lemon chicken with rice pilaf and Greek salad.

It’s out of this world.

• I like the dorm events where you get to hang out with friends, eat food, watch movies, play games, and just relax

• K orean chicken

• I like the van runs to Chicago to do fun activities like shopping or eating

• C axy Burgers • P asta Day • E gg rolls and tofu • Q uesadillas • T he cookies. Enough said.

• D efinitely the BBQ chicken pizza • C hicken tenders!!

Student Poll: Favorite Weekend Activities?

• Day trips to skiing or water parks • The sports events

• I really like the House Cup. It’s so fun and everyone really gets into it.

• Free Suzy’s Swirl Dashes • Mitsuwa, Asian markets • Trips to the movies • Open dorms • Old Orchard mall • Nature trips like Starved Rock State Park • Rock climbing

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How Do Day Students Fit In? The primary difference between day and boarding students? Day students sleep at home. They spend a long day here, coming for breakfast, playing sports after school, and staying for dinner and study hours. All students can enjoy weekend activities, meals, and access to teachers in the evenings. Day and boarding students quickly make friends with one another.

“ I am involved with LFA through the robotics program, arts program, volunteering opportunities, and sports. I probably leave campus around 6 p.m. most days, but on Mondays I’m here until at least 8 p.m.”

—Dominic Scheerer ’18 “ I get involved after school or on weekends through sports games, concerts, and chilling with friends.” —Jasper Fisher ’18

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“ Do anything you think you might enjoy.

Do not be hesitant to try something new.

LFA is an amazing place with incredible opportunities; take advantage of all those opportunities as much as possible.”

—Maya Lieberman ’18

A Culture of Participation • Advisory • Seminar Program • Dress Code • Clubs and Activities • House Competitions • Health Services • Counseling

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Advisory “ My advisor, Mr. Shaughnessy, helped me sign up for the physics course I want to take next year.

My dream is to be an astrophysicist.”

—Yubin Pak ’19

“ LFA offers so much freedom to create your own class, start your own club, or try something new. Take advantage of it and embrace this community to the fullest!” —Catherine Kvam ’16

This is a student’s “family” within the larger LFA community. With just five to eight students in an advisory, it’s easy to bond with the group. Advisory meets regularly for announcements and to connect with one another. This is a time when an advisor can greet each student face-to-face, share school news, and discuss topics of student interest. Advisories share group and individual experiences, develop their own unique traditions, and create memories.

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 its own specific topics throughout the year.

Dress Code Intended to reflect a purposeful sense of self and work, LFA expects boys to dress in shirt and tie, and girls to dress in a skirt, dress, or nice pants. Once the academic day ends, students are welcome to slip into a favorite pair of jeans or sweats.

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Clubs and Activities It’s easy for students to get involved in any number of clubs; they can even create their own club. All they need is a teacher to sponsor their idea. Meeting times vary, but the Academy’s schedule allows for opportunities to meet during the school day. Every year, new clubs are established, while many others are long-standing traditions like Cultural Diversity Club, Co-ax, and Interact.

Examples of LFA Clubs include: Amnesty International

Gay Straight Alliance

Mahjong Club

Art & Design Club

Global Awareness Club

Math Team

Asian American Association

Harlow Society

Model UN

Black Student Union

History Club

Photography Club

Caxy Keys (Student Ambassadors)

Interact

Robotics Team

Cricket Club

Interfaith Club

Sailing Club

Cultural Diversity Club

International Dance Club

Science Olympiad

Film Society

Jewish Student Union

Ski Club

Future Business Leaders of America

Literary Magazine

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“ Get involved as much as possible—go out of your comfort zone and try things you have never done before. You will be surprised how many doors open when you are involved in the community.”

—Dieter Villegas ‘18

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House Competitions “ I love House Cup competitions because they have really silly, yet fun games and it creates a lot of school spirit. You have to work together with your house and people you might not know to complete challenges and win the competitions.”

—Elizabeth Christoph ’18

Just like the House Cup competitions in Harry Potter, when LFA students arrive on campus, they are placed in one of four houses: Bird, Lewis, Sargent, or Welch. Each House is named after an esteemed former LFA Head of School or Ferry Hall Principal. All year long, students compete for House points through a variety of activities, like winning a game show, acing a trivia contest, performing a random act of kindness, or displaying great school spirit. The winning House is awarded the House Cup trophy on Move-Up Day, and their color is displayed on the following year’s Student Handbook and Planner.

Health Services 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 can dispense prescription medication to students on a long-term or short-term basis. They will also take students to any medical appointments as needed, such as the dentist or doctor.

Counseling 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, 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.

Get the details: www.lfanet.org/student_life/health

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“ I have always appreciated the beauty of the campus. The facilities are excellent.

Through the generous financial support of donors, there have been major renovations to Cressey’s sound system and we’ve added new pianos for student use. I’m also excited about the new Student Union.” —Nick Lin ’17

Visiting Campus and Next Steps • Visiting LFA • Admission Details and Deadlines • Financial Aid • Tuition and Fees • Philanthropy

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Visiting LFA Find us online and on social media: www.lfanet.org Facebook facebook.com/LakeForestAcademy Twitter @LFAcad Instagram LFACADEMY Smugmug www.lakeforestacademy.smugmug.com

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.

Campus Tours are led by current students. Monday – Friday, by appointment only.

Shadow Days give your student a snap shot of life at LFA. Prospective students take a tour, attend morning classes, and have lunch with an LFA student. They will also interview with the Admission office and have the opportunity to meet with coaches and faculty members of particular interest. Parents may also meet with the Admission office and have a campus tour.

Open Houses are scheduled for October 23, 2016 and April 23, 2017; we hope you will join us for one of these events. Plan to arrive at 1 p.m. for a student-led tour, and informative program.

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

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Admission Details and Deadlines

Online Financial Aid Application

Each year, LFA welcomes approximately 130 new students into the community. Typically this includes 90 freshmen, 25 new sophomores, and 15 new juniors and seniors.

• Beginning November 1, 2016, go to www.sss.nais.org.

How do I apply?

To be eligible for financial aid at LFA you must complete your application and submit all supporting documents by January 15, 2017. Decisions about financial aid are sent with admission decisions in the first week of March.

• C omplete the online application: www.lfanet.org/admissions/applyonline • Submit your teacher and school recommendations • D ownload your student essay questions and submit your completed essays • S chedule your student interview • L ogin to your account regularly to see what items are still needed • C omplete this process by February 1, 2017 The Admissions Committee meets in February to review applications from more than 700 students, so you must have your file complete

by February 1. Decisions are released the first week of March.

Successful applicants demonstrate:

• C lick on the prompt to begin the financial aid application (also known as the Parents Financial Statement or PFS).

Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees for the 2017-18 school year will be set by the Lake Forest Academy Board of Trustees in January 2017. The tuition increases each year by a small percentage. The current 2016-17 tuition is: Day Students

Tuition (includes meals): $41,500

Boarding Students

Tuition, room, and board: $55,500

International Student Fee:

$2100

• E xceptional academic ability

Additional Expenses

• G ood citizenship

Expenses normally incurred by all families include textbooks/e-books ($400 - $800 per year), snack bar (approx. $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. An insurance plan is required, as it helps in the case of illness or emergency, especially if your insurance carrier does not have a U.S. billing number.

• V aried extra-curricular accomplishments • A n 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 space become available.

Testing Applicants to grades 9 or 10 should take the October, November, December, or January Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).

The SSAT is an international exam and is offered worldwide.

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!

Applicants to grades 11, 12, and post-graduate students should forward the results of their PSAT, PLAN, SAT, or ACT to the Academy.

Financial Aid LFA is committed to providing more than $4.8 million of financial support to qualified students to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive community.

Lake Forest Academy awards a small number of Head of School 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-need-based extracurricular scholarships.

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Philanthropy As an independent school, Lake Forest Academy relies on and benefits from extensive and ongoing charitable support to help sustain its mission of excellence. Generations of loyal LFA and Ferry Hall supporters have created the educational legacy we enjoy today.

Parents are invited and encouraged to participate in the Academy Fund, LFA’s annual fund, which supports the school’s operating budget. The Parents Association Spring Gala, LFA’s largest fundraiser, uses a Dutch auction to provide funds for specific budget-offsetting projects each summer. LFA parents also have the opportunity to volunteer their time and talent through a variety of Parents Association events and activities, in addition to making a gift to the school.

Admission Contact Information Office of Admission 847.615.3267 admissions@lfanet.org

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Apply to Lake Forest Academy online: www.lfanet.org/Admission/ApplyOnline Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/LakeForestAcademy Check out our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/LFA1857 View LFA’s photo galleries at lakeforestacademy.smugmug.com

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