Lake Forest Academy 2013 14 viewbook by Philip Schwartz

LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

VIEWBOOK 2012–13

“ My appreciation for Lake Forest Academy is immeasurable, much like the opportunity that it has given me. At LFA, one can find not only what they want out of a school, but what they really need. My time at LFA educated me in the fields of mathematics, language, history, sciences, and the arts, but it has also taught me responsibility, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism. Even the toughest and most stressful moments were valuable experiences that I will look back on throughout my life. The friends and connections I have made here will always be important to me, for they helped mold me into the person that I am today. There is no other institution that could have prepared me as well. I am proud to say that I attend Lake Forest Academy.” —All-School President Charles Gallagher, Class of 2013

Our Mission Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility. 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. Scholarship encompasses acquisition of knowledge, development of critical thinking, enthusiasm for discovery and learning, and exercise of a powerful imagination. Citizenship encompasses appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism, involvement in the LFA community, participation in service to others, and commitment to global awareness and understanding. Responsibility encompasses development of self-reliance, ability to seek guidance, dedication to cooperation and teamwork, and action based upon informed decisions.

Vision Statement 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 425 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.

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Contents Part One

Welcome to LFA .................................. 4

Part Two Overview of Life at LFA ........................... 10 Part Three Academics ......................................... 28 Part Four Student and Campus Life .......................... 40 Part Five

Athletics ........................................... 48

Part Six

The Arts ........................................... 54

Part Seven Service Learning ................................... 56 Part Eight Admission ......................................... 58 Part Nine Summer ESL ....................................... 62 Faculty and Trustees ........................................... 64

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Greeting from the Head of School Greetings from Lake Forest Academy, a community of excellence. At LFA, we focus on each and every student within a mission that emphasises character, scholarship, citizenship, and individual responsibility. Small and intimate classes allow our teachers not only to teach our students to the fullest but also to inspire them to a love of learning. Our classrooms are dynamic and interactive. The focus is on learning and the resulting excellence in scholarship. LFA is also proud to be a community rich in diversity, with students from across the country and around the globe. 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 the global mosaic. LFA also encourages “good work” through community service projects and the development of individual responsibility. LFA graduates are not only scholars who are worldly in their understanding, but they are also young adults who recognise the importance of their actions and the roles that they can play to make a difference. Our students demonstrate in their daily lives a sense of self as well as a sense of selflessness.

I am proud to be the leader of such an educational institution, and I look forward to welcoming you into the community. LFA is a special place. I am proud to be the leader of such an educational institution, and I look forward to welcoming you into the community.

John A. Strudwick, Ph.D. Head of School

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Welcome from the Dean of Admission Welcome to Lake Forest Academy. It is a challenge for us to capture accurately the essence of LFA through words and pictures. We hope you will find the images and sentiments in this book appealing, and we are anxious to welcome you to our campus and community to see our program firsthand. Lake Forest Academy has 155 years of history, tradition, and excellence in guiding students in their development of character, scholarship, citizenship, and responsibility. We seek to enroll students with proven academic ability and potential for growth. LFA students are positive, motivated, unique, and interested in academic and extracurricular challenges and opportunities. LFA is a small, coeducational boarding school for students in grades 9–12 with half of the students boarding and half living locally. The average class size is 12. The campus is completely wireless, and each classroom contains an interactive whiteboard. We have students and faculty from around the world (25 percent of our students are international) living and learning together and making lifelong bonds. Many of our classes, outreach programs, and trips have a global component. Seventy-five percent of our faculty live on campus, and all faculty serve as advisors, coaches, and/or dorm parents. A Lake Forest Academy education allows each student to develop his or her independence, personal growth, and academic inquiry within a supportive and rigorous educational program. Inside our Viewbook you will find information about LFA— our diploma requirements, a faculty list, a course list, and admission procedures. We invite you to visit the campus for a better feel of the LFA experience. Come talk to students, watch an athletic practice, take a walk on part of the 150-acre campus, or visit our website at: www.lfanet.org. Please call the Admission Office at (847) 615-3267 to arrange a visit.

Loring Kinder Strudwick Dean of Admission

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Our History Lake Forest Academy was founded in 1857 by a group of Presbyterian businessmen from Chicago 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, which was originally contiguous to the Lake Forest College grounds, moved to its current location, the former J. Ogden Armour estate, in 1948 after a fire destroyed the Academy buildings. LFA has been coeducational since 1974, when the school merged with Ferry Hall. The Head of School is Dr. John Strudwick, who was appointed in 2001 after a 17-year career at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. 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 today upholds many of the traditions that have been established throughout the school’s 155-year history. The Academy today upholds many of the traditions that have been established throughout the school’s 155-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 competing away from school ring the Bowditch Bell whenever they return to campus with a victory in hand. Other traditions include Move-Up Day, a year-end ceremony carried over from Ferry Hall, which celebrates the promotion of each class. The Academy’s athletic teams are known as the Caxys—a nickname adopted in the early 1900s in parody of an ancient Greek play.

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Overview of Life at LFA

are prep school students just like me? can I handle the work? will my teachers know me? will I find my niche? will I have to do my own laundry? how’s the food? how do day students fit in? where do graduates go to college?

are prep school students just like me? “Be open to everybody and everything. High school is a time to explore and try new things. Some of my closest friends are people who at the beginning of the year I would’ve never imagined myself being friends with, so just try every opportunity you are offered.” —Samantha Friske, Class of 2015

Yes! LFA students come from near and far—from Chicago’s suburbs, across the United States, and from about 30 countries around the globe. No matter where they call home, LFA students work hard in class and also know how to have fun. LFA attracts students who are committed to excellence, curious about the world around them, and excited about learning in a diverse and supportive community. LFA students make friends easily because they all have one thing in common: They have chosen a different kind of high school.

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can I handle the work? “The teachers do a great job of managing the amount of homework that students have. I will typically have about 2-3 hours of homework. I manage my homework by using all of my free periods productively.” —Romaer Chopra, Class of 2015

That’s up to you! Lake Forest Academy’s curriculum is designed to be challenging and to prepare students for college-level work. Teachers have high academic expectations and love to help students succeed. Classes are small, and teachers encourage their students to meet for extra help whenever they need it. LFA students quickly learn to manage their time. They can use free periods during the day to study, work on projects or get a head start on homework.

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will my teachers know me? “Between classes, sports and clubs, you get to know everyone super well to the point where it’s exciting to come to school every day because it feels like a big family.” —Lexi DeYoung, Class of 2012

They will know you well! With small classes, dedicated teachers, and a close-knit school community, learning is a personal experience at LFA. 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 their classroom teachers also serving as coaches, advisors, and club leaders, LFA students are able to connect with faculty in many ways.

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will I find my niche? Yes - and you can do it all!! “There is so much variety in what we do here. At any one time I would be a member of three or four clubs, a sport, a theater production, and participating in a community service activity. If you have the time, feel free to join new activities!” —Jacqueline Cooper, Class of 2013

A big advantage of going to a small school is the opportunity to be involved in school life. All LFA students play on school sports teams and are strongly encouraged to join clubs, perform in school plays, participate in student government, and more. Opportunities for leadership are there for the taking. Whether it’s the yearbook, Interact, Student Council or team sports, LFA students can pursue areas of deep interest and explore new ones. LFA students develop initiative, responsibility, compassion, and commitment through service learning. Everyone participates in our annual, school-wide Service Learning Day or in regularly scheduled service commitments throughout the school year.

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will I have to do my own laundry? Bring your quarters! Living at school will offer opportunities for independence as you learn to take care of yourself. It’s a great way to get ready for college. The dormitories offer a supportive environment, with faculty families living in apartments connected to the dorm. Teachers meet with students at night to provide extra academic help or just to talk. Dorm life is just plain fun! Imagine hanging out, watching movies, listening to music, and living with friends from across the country and around the world.

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how’s the food? “My gut tells me - pun intended - that my favorite meal in Hutch is the chicken fingers with tater tots. Yet I could go for a Caxy Burger right now.” —Tommy Clarke, Class of 2014

Our food is delicious! We provide three meals a day, including soup, a full salad bar, and a wide selection of entrees and desserts. Vegetarian options are available at every meal. On weekends we serve brunch and dinner. The option to eat all meals on campus is available to both our boarding and day students.

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how do day students fit in? “Although I am a day student, I find myself on campus quite a lot outside of the academic schedule. House Cup competitions bring everyone together and sporting events show our school spirit. The Fine Arts performances such as choir and orchestra concerts, the play and musical, and guest speakers are always entertaining.” —Izabela Tyszka, Class of 2013

Day students make up about half of the student body and fit in well at LFA. Day students choose LFA over their local public high schools because of our challenging curriculum, small classes, rich diversity, and the many opportunities to be involved in all aspects of school life. LFA is a boarding school, and day students can take advantage of all that we have to offer, including weekend activities, all meals, and easy access to teachers who live on campus. Day students are an integral part of the school community even though they don’t live on campus. Most day students spend a long day on campus, coming for breakfast, playing sports after school, and then staying for dinner. Day students quickly make friends with boarding students through activities such as pre-season sports and advisory groups.

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Class of 2012 College Matriculation Bard College Bates College Baylor University Boston University (2) Bowdoin College Brown University Butte College Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University (2) Carthage College Champlain College Claremont McKenna College Colby College College of the Holy Cross Colorado School of Mines Connecticut College (2) Cornell University (3) Dartmouth College Davidson College Denison University DePaul University Duke University (2)

Elon University Emory University (3) Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Southern College Furman University (2) Hamilton College - NY Haverford College Hobart and William Smith Colleges Indiana University at Bloomington (3) Ithaca College Johns Hopkins University Lake Forest College (2) Macalester College Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Morehouse College New York University (2) Northwestern University Oxford College of Emory University

Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Roosevelt University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Scripps College Southern Methodist University Stanford University (3) St. Olaf College (2) Swarthmore College The George Washington University (2) The University of Iowa Tulane University United States Air Force Academy University of California at Los Angeles (3) University of California at San Diego (2)

University of Chicago (2) University of Delaware University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (6) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Notre Dame (3) University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Redlands University of Richmond (2) University of San Diego University of Southern California (2) University of Vermont (2) University of Wisconsin, Madison (2) Washington University in St. Louis (4) Western Michigan University Whitman College Williams College

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where do graduates go to college? Everywhere! East, west, north, south, big, small, urban, rural, private, public, Ivy, women’s...the choices are endless for LFA students. We help seniors find the appropriate fit, the college that feels right and can help them fulfill their dreams. At LFA, students have the opportunity to build impressive credentials and to pursue many interests. Over four years, a student creates a personal and academic profile that is attractive to the most competitive colleges. The college search is different for every student, so college counselors begin meeting with students individually during their junior year.

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Map Key 1. Reid Hall / Armour Mansion 2. Formal Gardens & Pagoda 3. Admissions & Guest Parking 4. Wood House 5. The Bowditch Bell 6. Korhumel Wing 7. Corbin Academic Center 8. Cressey Center for the Arts 9. Science Center (Opening August 2013) 10. New Hall 11. Hutchinson Commons 12. Student Center 13. Marshall Field House 14. Durand House 15. Ferry Hall 16. West Village 17. Weinbrenner House 18. McIntosh Cottage 19. Richards Cottage 20. Facilities 21. Glore Gymnasium & Pool 22. Crown Fitness & Wellness Center 23. James P. Fitzsimmons Athletic Wing 24. MacKenzie Ice Arena 25. Atlass Hall 26. Remsen Cottage 27. Warner House 28 - 32. Faculty Circle 33. Gate House 34 - 35. North Cottage

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Academics Diploma Requirements The curriculum at Lake Forest Academy is a challenging, fouryear, sequential program composed of a core of studies and a broad range of electives. The core curriculum provides a sequence of courses fundamental to a liberal education and to college-bound students. A minimum of 18 total credits over four years is required to earn an LFA diploma. In the four-year program, students distribute courses to satisfy the following departmental requirements: English

four years (each year at LFA)

Mathematics

three years (including at least Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)

History Science Language

three (or more) years in at least two of these disciplines, and two (or more) in the third, including at least two full-year lab sciences. Either World History II (or Advanced Placement World History) and U.S. History, American Studies (or Advanced Placement U.S. History) are required for graduation.

Fine & one year, either in a year-long class or Performing Arts two semester-long classes, plus the Freshman Foundation in the Arts course The Lake Forest Academy curriculum offers students many elective course choices as a complement to core requirements. A student’s course selections over four years will depend on many factors, including preparation and achievement before attending LFA, achievement in courses while at LFA, personal intellectual interests, and future academic goals.

In general, apart from any specific course content, the Lake Forest Academy curricular goals of each year are as follows: freshman Year The first year at LFA prepares students for higher levels of academic and intellectual achievement by helping them become active readers and develop skills of literary and historical analysis, cultivating their personal voices through writing, expanding their vocabulary, and solidifying their knowledge of grammar. Freshmen build their foundation for advanced mathematical thought, learn the joy of scientific discovery and the importance of careful data collection, and increase their proficiency in a foreign language. All first-year students also take Freshman Foundation in the Arts, a survey course that heightens their understanding and appreciation of the arts. All freshmen also engage in exercises to bolster comprehensive learning skills such as time management, note-taking, and test-taking. Sophomore Year Sophomores expand reading and writing skills and engage in deeper textual analysis along with continued growth of English vocabulary. Students also increase foreign language proficiency, refine comprehension of current events in the context of world history, advance mathematics skills, and broaden appreciation and understanding of the sciences and scientific methods. Junior Year Junior year is typically considered the most challenging academic year of high school, with college-level instruction in most courses. The focus in the humanities, especially in English, is on analytic and expository writing. Most juniors take U.S. History, which also teaches a high level of research and analytic writing skills. During junior year, students at LFA have a wide option of AP courses in science and mathematics. By junior year, most foreign language instruction is in the native language. Senior Year College-level instruction continues throughout the senior-year curriculum, by which time most students have nearly fulfilled their LFA diploma requirements. Students are encouraged to pursue advanced science, mathematics, art, history, economics, and English through AP courses. Foreign language instruction continues in the native language. Elective courses become a widely available option, and many students choose to put a focus on their high school education by selecting electives in English, science, or history.

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Students take a minimum of five and a maximum of six courses each semester, plus Student Seminar. No two students have the same class schedule, but the most common Lake Forest Academy class schedule would be as follows: Freshman Year English 9 Physics I Language I or II Geometry World History I Freshman Foundation in the Arts Student Seminar 9 Fine Arts Elective Sophomore Year English 10 Chemistry or Advanced Chemistry Language II or III Algebra II World History II or AP World History Student Seminar 10 Fine Arts Elective Junior Year English 11 or AP English Language Language III or IV Precalculus or AP Calculus U.S. History or AP U.S. History Biology or AP Biology Fine Arts elective Student Seminar 11 Senior Year English electives or AP English Literature Language IV or AP Language AP Calculus or AP Statistics History elective AP Physics or AP Chemistry Fine Arts elective Student Seminar 12 Academic Expectations The entire Lake Forest Academy curriculum is designed to be a challenging preparation for college, and all courses are taught at what would typically be considered “honors” level at most schools. All courses are taught at a level that will prepare students for the challenges of work in Advanced Placement courses. Academic expectations of students are high from freshman through senior years.

Academic Grading System Faculty prepare formal grade reports, along with a narrative describing a student’s work in each class, four times during the school year (semester interim and end of each semester). Grades are available online. Parents are also kept abreast of a student’s academic progress through less formal means during the school year. A few weeks into each semester, teachers prepare internal reports on early student progress. Information in these reports is the basis for a conversation between parents and advisors at the end of the first month of each semester. Faculty advisors are in frequent contact with families to monitor the progress of their students. Class Size One of the hallmarks of independent school education is small class size, which allows for an intimate learning environment between faculty and students. LFA’s average class size is 12 students, and most classes are taught in seminar style with students and teachers sharing ideas and thoughts around a table. Advanced Placement Program Lake Forest Academy students are encouraged to pursue the challenges of Advanced Placement courses whenever possible and appropriate. Students may choose from 22 AP courses in a wide range of subject areas. These courses contain college-level content, homework, and grading, and most students sit for the AP exam at the end of the year.

School Year Abroad Lake Forest Academy is a member school of School Year Abroad (SYA). SYA is the only secondary-level program which allows students to live with a European or Asian family for an entire academic year while earning U.S. graduation credits and preparing for selective U.S. colleges and universities. Founded in 1964 by Phillips Academy, SYA is supported by a consortium of 40 top independent schools across the country. Each year students from LFA are eligible to apply for enrollment in one of SYA’s schools in China, France, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, and Japan. The central elements of SYA - the homestay and an academic program emphasizing foreign language acquisition - ensure that students return home with real mastery of a second language. At the same time, instructors from U.S. schools guarantee that they do not lose ground in their core American courses: math and English. Extracurricular activities and organized travel round out the year. For more information: www.sya.org

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Technology at LFA Technology plays a supporting role in every academic department at LFA and in LFA life in general. In the early 1990s, all dormitories and academic buildings were wired with a fiber optic network. All classrooms, offices, and dormitory rooms have access to this school-wide network, which offers fast connection to the Internet and e-mail accounts. Students also have wireless Internet access throughout the entire campus. In addition, the network provides on-campus telephone service to boarding students. The Cressey Center for the Arts features a yearbook lab that includes computers with graphic design and page layout software. Facilitating faculty and student interaction has long been the hallmark of an LFA education. These connections promote learning on a deeper level and challenge students to think critically and speak articulately about their world. Every teacher and student are issued an iPad 2 for school use. The iPad can serve as an e-reader with about 25% of the school’s textbooks currently available in the iPad format, though more are added daily. However, the device’s usefulness extends well beyond that function. A student can render a difficult geometry proof or look up the etymology of a vocabulary word all with the touch of a finger. Sharing documents and working collaboratively is further simplified. Students can receive a packet of information electronically from teachers in an instant, or quickly represent a physics phenomenon digitally. The iPad is incredibly customizable, allowing teachers to further tailor their courses to the needs of LFA students and incorporate myriad sources and resources easily and seamlessly. The Academy takes seriously its responsibility to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate this 21st century world. Familiarity and expertise with technology are at the forefront of needed skills. Library Media Services The Lake Forest Academy Library is a media instruction and digital literacy department as well as a traditional library facility. Grade-specific research instruction occurs across a variety of classes in history, science, languages, and the arts, while the seminar program includes a media instruction component emphasizing 21st century research and technology skills with a focus on the iOS mobile environment. A number of premier research databases (including JSTOR, ProQuest, Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, General One File, and Global Issues in Context) are made available to students and factor heavily in both group sessions and private tutorials held by media instructors. iPad-native downloadable ebooks, app-based reference tools, and multimedia resource platforms also serve to help students develop 21st century literacy skills.

Three large touchscreen computers provide immediate access to a variety of virtual solutions including local and national news subscriptions, online magazines, email and social networking accounts, web browsing, content creation tools, and other web-based resources. Finally, and to compliment the ever-expanding digital collections, the Library maintains an essential array of traditional physical materials (books, DVDs, and videogames) which serve both the curricular and extra-curricular needs of the community. A touchscreen circulation terminal expedites checkout of physical media for students and faculty. Seminar Program The Seminar Program is a unique, non-traditional class in a casual setting where students explore ideas about community, participation, leadership, wellness, and self. The Seminar classes meet twice a cycle for freshmen and sophomores and once a cycle for juniors and seniors. Independent Study Students may arrange independent study courses with faculty either to pursue subject matter in more depth or to explore a subject not offered in the LFA curriculum. Proposals for independent studies must be written by the student and approved both by the supervising faculty member and the Academic Dean. The proposal must clearly state the purpose, process, and outcomes of the independent study. A student may undertake only one independent study per semester. Independent study topics in recent years include portrait drawing, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the women’s movement in Sweden, and stem-cell research.

Advising When they enter LFA, students are assigned to an advisory that consists of one faculty member and about 7-8 other students of all grade levels. The advisor is a student’s primary advocate on campus and a parent’s main contact with the school. Advisory meets four or five times each week, either at Morning Meeting or in separate advisory groups. This is essentially a morning check-in session, a time when an advisor can greet each student face-to-face, share the school’s News of the Day, and discuss any other topics of student interest. Students will have longer, one-on-one sessions with the advisor as the need arises. For most students, their advisory acts as a small family within the school community, closely sharing group and individual experiences and growing with each other over the school years.

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Grade 9 Sample Student Schedule

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INSTRUCTOR

ROOM

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English 09 Geometry Physics 1 World History I Freshman Foundation in Lunch Student Seminar - 9th Study Hall

Ms. Schlosser Mrs. Caton Mr. Quinn Mr. Anderson Ms. Williams

REID2 227 117 221 STUDIO HUTCH SEM LOBBY

1 3 5 6 8 4

2 7 5 6

7 5 6 4 3

Ms. Jones Mrs. Delaney

6 4 5 8

3 5

7 1 5 6

2 3

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4 1 6

4 3

TOTAL CREDITS FOR TERM: 2.25 A

1: ENG 09 REID2 8:10 - 8:54

8:10 - 8:54

8:40 - 9:24

8:10 - 8:54

1: GEOM 227 8:10 - 8:54

1: FFA STUDIO 8:10 - 8:54

8:55 - 9:39

9:25 - 10:09

2: FFA STUDIO 8:55 - 9:39

8:55 - 9:39

2: ENG 09 REID2 8:55 - 9:39

8:55 - 9:39

2: ENG 09 REID2 8:55 - 9:39

ADV/MM

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10:10 - 10:29

9:40 - 9:59

3: GEOM 227 10:00 - 10:44

3 10:00 - 10:44

3: ENG 09 REID2 10:00 - 10:44

3: FFA STUDIO 10:30 - 11:14

3: GEOM 227 10:00 - 10:44

3: SH LOBBY 10:00 - 10:44

3: GEOM 227 10:00 - 10:44

4: LUNCH HUTCH 10:45 - 11:29

4: WHI 221 10:45 - 11:29

4: WHI 221 11:15 - 11:59

4: LUNCH HUTCH 10:45 - 11:29

4: WHI 221 10:45 - 11:29

5: PHYS1 117 11:30 - 12:14

5: LUNCH HUTCH 11:30 - 12:14

5: GEOM 227 12:00 - 12:44

5: PHYS1 117 11:30 - 12:14

5 11:30 - 12:14

6: WHI 221 12:15 - 12:59

6: PHYS1 117 12:15 - 12:59

6: PHYS1 117 12:45 - 1:29

6 12:15 - 12:59

6: WHI 221 12:15 - 12:59

6: LUNCH HUTCH 12:15 - 12:59

7: GEOM 227 1:45 - 2:29

7: ENG 09 REID2 1:30 - 2:14

7: SS-09 SEM 1:30 - 2:14

7: ENG 09 REID2 1:30 - 2:14

Meetings 1:00 - 3:00

1:30 - 2:14 8: FFA STUDIO 2:15 - 3:00 P.E. 3:30 - 4:30

1:30 - 2:14

P.E.

2:15 - 3:15

8: SS-09 SEM 2:15 - 3:00

2:15 - 3:00

3:30 - 4:30

P.E.

3:30 - 4:30

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Daily Schedule The daily schedule follows a seven-day cycle (A–G days). Each member of the community has a planner for the entire school year, listing each period and any meeting times. For example, you might have math during 1st period on A-day but 3rd period on B-day, etc. There is a 30-minute break period on most days when a student may meet with a teacher. Classes end at 1 p.m. on G-day, allowing for clubs, class meetings or House meetings.

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College Counseling A significant element of our school mission is to prepare students for college and a global work environment. With that in mind, the college counseling process at Lake Forest Academy is a comprehensive endeavor that spans from freshman to senior year. The mission of college counseling at Lake Forest Academy is • to provide resources for students and families in the college search process • to help students make college decisions based on their individual needs and appropriate fit Lake Forest Academy views college counseling as a process, not an event. Although punctuated by specific activities and time-driven deadlines, a student’s search for the right college is, ideally, a culmination of several years of careful thought, serious reflection, and thorough investigation, mixed together with hopes and dreams of an exciting future. What happens in the spring of senior year— when a college choice is eventually made—is merely the byproduct of many smaller decisions that have been made since freshman year. LFA uses a team approach to college counseling. The college counseling department comprises three full-time college counselors and one part-time counselor (all of whom also teach, coach, and work in the dormitories). The four-person counseling staff offers students a small student-to-counselor ratio, a big advantage in creating a meaningful and individualized college search for each student. The team approach to college counseling allows students to establish close relationships with counselors before the college search ever begins. Having four counselors on staff also gives students access to widespread experiences and opinions. “The college counselors are excellent and very knowledgeable. They really take the time to get to know each student and make the overwhelming task of the college search much less intimidating. It is very exciting to learn of all the options and opportunities that lay just beyond LFA!” —Lauren Pugliese, Class of 2013

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Summary of Courses Offered English

Advanced

English 9: Literary Foundations

Precalculus

English 10: Global Narratives

Calculus

English 11: Literary Analysis

AP Calculus AB

English 11: AP Language and Composition

AP Calculus BC

AP English Literature and Composition

AP Statistics

Journalism I Journalism II: Newspaper English 12 Literature of the Beat Generation Literature of the Lost Generation Madness in Literature Narrative, Literature and Film Playwriting Shakespeare Detective Fiction Graphic Novels Literature and Philosophy Literature of Rebellion and Social Change Ars Poetica: Reading and Writing Poetry Writing Short Fiction Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Algebra II/Precalculus

Discrete Math with Applications Game Theory Formal Logic Computer Science Computer Science I AP Computer Science Science Astronomy Biology 1 Advanced Biology AP Biology Chemistry 1 Advanced Chemistry AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Physics 1 Advanced Physics AP Physics C Mechanics AP Physics C Mechanics and E&M Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Bioethics Forensic Science Marine Biology

History World History I

Modern & Classical Languages

World History II

French and Spanish

AP World History

French I, II, III, IV

U. S. History

Spanish I, II, III, IV

AP U.S. History

Contemporary Civilization and Culture of Latin America

History Electives AP Economics East Asian Studies: China Introductory Economics Modern European History The City of Big Shoulders: A History of Chicago United States and Comparative Government I 20th Century Popular Music and Society Global Economics

AP French and Spanish Le Monde Francophone AP Spanish Literature Latin Latin I, II, III AP Vergil/Latin IV Advanced Mandarin Chinese Mandarin Chinese I, II, III, IV AP Chinese Language and Culture The Ancient Chinese Poem

The Holocaust: A Study of Genocide United States and Comparative Government II

Psychology

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Fine & Performing Arts

Advanced Theater

Freshman Foundation in the Arts

Theater Technology

English as a Second Language

Art History

2-D Studio: Intro to Drawing

Intermediate ESL

Ceramics

2-D Studio: Intro to Painting

Advanced ESL

Choir

3-D Design

Digital Imaging

3-D Design II

Electronic Music

Introduction to Woodworking

Introduction to Clay

Yearbook I

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AP Art History

Laptop Orchestra

AP Music Theory

Music History Music Creation and Production Musical Theater

Student Seminar Program Freshman Seminar: What does it mean to be a part of the Lake Forest Academy community? Sophomore Seminar Part I: What can I do to make a difference? Sophomore Seminar Part II: How do I relate to others? Junior Seminar: What do I really believe and how do I act upon it? Senior Seminar: Where do I go from here?

Music Theory Orchestra Introduction to Photography Photography I Photography II Sculpture Speech/Public Speaking Theater I Theater II

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Student and Campus Life Our Campus, Our Home Lake Forest Academy sits on the outskirts of the City of Lake Forest, a small lakeside community about 30 miles north of Chicago. The 150-acre LFA campus is private and peaceful, with extensive playing fields, wooded trails, gardens, and ponds. The campus is located on the former J. Ogden Armour estate and includes many of the estate’s original buildings, which were constructed in the early 1900s. 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. Reid Hall houses the LFA library, the English department, administrative offices, and the Admission Office. Other campus buildings include two boys’ and three girls’ dormitories, Glore Memorial Gymnasium and Pool, MacKenzie Ice Arena, Corbin and Korhumel academic buildings, The Cressey Center for the Arts, and our dining hall, Hutchinson Commons. The Keller Student Center is home to a snack bar and the Campus Store. New Hall houses our business office, including the student bank and student accounts. The James P. Fitzsimmons Athletic Wing, houses locker rooms, training room, team meeting room and concessions. The Crown Fitness & Wellness Center, which opened in the Fall of 2010, houses a student athletic commons, multi-purpose room, weight training center, athletic hall of fame and athletic department offices.

“Going to school no longer is a pain or something that I dread. Most days I like it because I love the people, the environment, the faculty, and the feel of the campus.” —Margaret Boles, Class of 2014

The Dormitories Boarding students live in one of five single-sex dormitories on campus. The Academy’s oldest dorms were part of the original estate, and the newest, Ferry Hall opened in January 2012. We assign new boarding students to their dormitories and make every effort to match each student with a compatible roommate. Each dormitory has resident faculty members who live with their families in apartments attached to the dormitory. These teachers are called dorm parents because they provide parental support in all aspects of a boarding student’s life. Dorm parents proctor evening study hours, organize weeknight and weekend activities, and are on hand whenever students need assistance. LFA dormitories range in size from 10 to 70 students. Each dorm sponsors a wide variety of activities (including post-study hours “feeds” to movie nights to off-campus trips), and each dorm has also developed its own personality and traditions. Warner House is known for fierce foosball tournaments and for its celebration of “Festivus” each December, McIntosh Cottage girls gather for regular board game nights after study hours, Atlass Hall hosts an annual Super Bowl party and goes to a Bulls or Wolves game every year, and Field House girls look forward to their annual trips to China Buffet and a roller skating rink. Day Students As non-residential students at the Academy, day students are an integral part of LFA life, comprising about half of the total student population. Many day students spend almost as much time on campus as do their boarding counterparts. Day students are welcome to eat three meals a day in the dining hall, starting the school day with a hot breakfast and staying after sports practice for dinner with friends and a club meeting, rehearsal, or group study in the library. Day students are encouraged to take advantage of all that a boarding school has to offer: a comprehensive program of student growth and development, close relationships with a dedicated faculty, opportunities to participate in all aspects of school life including school-sponsored weekend activities, and a diverse school community. For the convenience of day students, the Academy offers daily school bus service to and from both commuter rail stations in Lake Forest.

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4:00 4:30 4:30/6:30 5:00 5:00 - 6:30 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 - 10:00 8:30 10:00 11:00 11:30

V/JV Soccer @ Warren High School V Golf @ Latin JV/V Volleyball @ North Chicago Swimming HOME vs. Nazareth Academy Dinner in Hutch Hawthorn Mall/ShowPlace Movies Thai Food Feast in Field Commons ($10/person) Library Film Fest & Discussion Open Gym Open Atlass Commons - Iron Man, Food, Soda Fast Food Dash Freshmen/sophomores in dorms Juniors/seniors in dorms

7:15 9:00 9:30 10:00 - 12:00 11:00 1:00 1:00 - 3:00 1:30 1:45 5:00 - 6:30 5:30 6:00 7:00 8:00 - 10:00 11:00 11:30

SAT Vans Big Brothers/Big Sisters Van Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country @ Savage Invite Brunch in Hutch V Golf @ Vernon Hills Invite Varsity Football @ Walter Lutheran Open Fitness Center Prep Hockey @ Milwaukee Phoenix Lake Geneva Dinner (Sign up with Mr. Gerber) Dinner in Hutch Open Warner Commons - Baseball & Cookout for Brewers vs. Phillies Highland Park Dinner & Borders Books/Music Run New China Buffet - All You Can Eat! Open Gym Freshmen/sophomores in dorms Juniors in dorms

10:00 10:00 - 12:00 10:30 - 11:30 11:00 12:00 12:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 - 5:00 5:00 - 6:30 5:30 8:00

Vans to religious services Brunch in Hutch Badminton Eggsperience Breakfast Restaurant Woodfield Mall/ IKEA Shoppint Trip UniverSoul Circus - Registration Required Dairy Queen Target/Portillo’s Open Library/Writing Center Dinner in Hutch Train Pickup (West Lake Forest & Downtown Station) Study hours - all boarders in dorms

Weekend Activities Once classes end on Friday, there’s a lot more for boarders to do than just plopping down in front of the TV. Each weekend, LFA offers a wide range of trips, activities, and other events. All activities are open to both day and boarding students, and all activities are chaperoned by a faculty member.. Participation in these activities is optional, but Academy students are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities for fun and learning.

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Home sporting events Van runs to local shopping malls Trips to downtown Chicago (the Art Institute, Chinatown, Michigan Avenue) Cooking, cookie baking, roll-your-own sushi, or pasta making in faculty homes White Sox, Cubs, Blackhawks, Brewers, Northwestern games Late-night breakfast runs to local diners Movie marathons in dorm commons

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Clubs and Activities Learning outside the classroom is an integral part of the boarding school experience at Lake Forest Academy. Thus, time is designated in the school schedule each week for club meetings and other activities, and students are encouraged to participate and take on leadership roles. Students and faculty generally form about 30 clubs each year. Some clubs are LFA traditions, such as the Cultural Diversity Club, Co-ax, and Interact, and others come and go, depending on student and faculty interest. Listed below are some examples of LFA clubs: Asian Exploration Black Awareness Table (BAT) Bridge Club Caxy Keys Co-ax (Rock Band) Cultural Diversity Club Current Events Club Debate Club Foreign Film Club Forensics Club Future Business Leaders of America Gay Straight Alliance Global Awareness Club History Club Interact Japanese Club Jazz Club Knitting Club Laptop Orchestra Library Club (TALK) Literary Magazine (Lit Mag) Mahjong Club Math Team Mock Trial Photography Club Playwriting Poets & Writers S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Sailing Salsa Ski Club Unidos VOX (Musical Theater Performance Club)

House Competitions Every student, faculty, and staff member at LFA belongs to one of four Houses—Bird, Lewis, Sargent, or Welch. Each House is named for a past Headmaster of LFA or Principal of Ferry Hall, and each is designated by a specific color. During the school year, there are scheduled and spontaneous House competitions, including sports and games, trivia, and school spirit, with points awarded by the Master of the Houses throughout the year. At the end of each school year, the House with the most points wins the House Cup and its color is used for the cover of the following year’s Student Handbook and Day Planner. The House competitions bring students and faculty together from every grade, from day and boarding, and from all interests to participate in fun activities. It can get very spirited! Dress Code Students, faculty, and staff at LFA share the same dress code, which requires all members of the community to be neat, clean, and wellgroomed at all times and to dress in a fashion that reflects respect and seriousness of purpose. In general terms, men and boys are required to wear dress pants and shirt with a tie, and women and girls must wear a dress or a modest shirt with a skirt or dress pants. Members of the school community are required to be in dress code during the academic day (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in all academic buildings and in the dining hall. Health Services We offer health services to our students so that they can pursue their studies to the best of their abilities. Lake Forest Academy has a formal relationship with nearby Lake Forest Hospital, which provides registered nurses to staff the school infirmary seven days a week. Nurses are available at school to treat sick students and supply over-the-counter medications. They will also dispense prescription medication to students on a long- or short-term basis after families provide a physician-signed letter. Boarding students who are too ill to attend classes are cared for in the school infirmary. Boarders who become ill after school hours are cared for by dorm parents or are transported to Lake Forest Hospital if the need arises. A licensed clinical social worker and licensed professional counselor are available to provide clinical assessment and short-term therapy on a drop-in, crisis-response, and referral bases. Campus support groups are formed as the need arises, and the school can make referrals to outside agencies or therapists.

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The Student Body Lake Forest Academy enrolls students from across the country and around the world, as well as from our own backyard, thereby creating a wonderfully diverse and stimulating school environment. While there is no typical LFA student, all are committed to excellence and honesty, possess a curiosity about the world around them, and are excited about learning in a diverse school community.

“I enjoy the friends that I’ve made here at LFA. I’ve had the chance to meet people from all over the world. Not many people can say that they know somebody from Brazil, China, Korea, and Mexico.” —Grace Coburn, Class of 2013

Students from about 20 U.S. states and 30 countries enroll at Lake Forest Academy each year. Most LFA boarders come from Midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) and others come from Alabama, California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, and Virginia. International students comprise 24 percent of our student body, with students hailing from Austria, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Most of the Academy’s day students come from Illinois. Day students live in Lake Forest, Bannockburn, Barrington Hills, Beach Park, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Green Oaks, Gurnee, Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lindenhurst, Long Grove, Mettawa, Waukegan, Wilmette, and Winnetka. Students of color comprise 21 percent of the Academy’s population. Each year, 15-25 international students enroll at Lake Forest Academy to learn English as a Second Language. These high school-age students, from many countries throughout the world, add a distinct richness and diversity to the cultural and academic life of LFA. Students enrolled in ESL courses spend their class day in an intense, 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.

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Athletics In keeping with the traditional independent, college-preparatory school philosophy, Lake Forest Academy believes that a strong athletic program is an essential complement to its academic program. In addition, athletics provide benefits that the Academy holds in high regard. Physical well-being, along with the lessons in commitment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and teamwork that come from athletic participation, are all part of the LFA experience. Freshmen and sophomores are required to participate in the athletic program in all three seasons (fall, winter, and spring) unless they are involved in the school’s winter theater production, which takes the place of a winter sport. Juniors and seniors must participate in at least two seasons and are always welcome to participate in the third. All students must participate in at least one interscholastic team per year. A student may choose to be a team trainer or manager to fulfill this requirement.

Physical well-being, along with the lessons in commitment, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and teamwork that come from athletic participation, are all part of the LFA experience.

“I ran track in grade school, so I joined Cross Country in the summer, assuming they were similar, and boy was I wrong. For the first couple of days I was not able to run three miles without walking a bit. However, one day my coach, Dr. Cedergren, refused to let me stop, and she ran the three miles alongside me. I didn’t think I had it in me, but she knew, and thanks to her I accomplished the goal. ” —Maame Addae, Class of 2014

LFA fields varsity and junior varsity teams in most sports so student -athletes of different abilities can compete at the appropriate level. Many teams maintain a no-cut policy, allowing all students the opportunity to enjoy the challenge of interscholastic competition. In keeping with the Academy’s commitment to broad learning experiences, most LFA teams are coached by LFA faculty. LFA students are involved in athletic games or practice every afternoon and often on Saturdays. Most games are scheduled on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. On Tuesdays, the academic day ends earlier to allow for travel to away contests. Waivers are granted at the discretion of the Athletic Director for students who participate in a sport that Lake Forest Academy does not offer.

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Interscholastic: cheerleading boys cross-country girls cross-country field hockey football golf boys prep ice hockey boys soccer girls swimming girls tennis girls volleyball Non-interscholastic: dance strength and fitness tai chi yoga

Interscholastic: boys basketball girls basketball competitive cheerleading boys ice hockey girls ice hockey squash boys swimming boys indoor track girls indoor track wrestling Non-interscholastic: bowling dance strength and fitness yoga Spring Season Interscholastic: baseball boys lacrosse girls lacrosse girls soccer softball boys tennis boys track and field girls track and field boys volleyball Non-interscholastic: cycling dance self defense strength and fitness yoga

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Lake Forest Academy’s athletic program is supported by our latest athletic buildings, the James P. Fitzsimmons Athletic Wing and the Crown Fitness & Wellness Center. Fitzsimmons includes new locker rooms, a training room for student-athletes and coaches, a film/team meeting room, concession area and public restrooms. The Crown Fitness & Wellness Center houses a student athletic commons, multi-purpose room, state-of-theart weight training and fitness center, athletic hall of fame, and athletic department offices. Our certified, full-time athletic trainer and two certified strength and conditioning instructors work with individual athletes and teams on fitness, nutrition, and strength programs.

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The Fine and Performing Arts With the opening of the Cressey Center for the Arts in the fall of 2001, the Academy added considerable resources to its teaching of the fine and performing arts. The arts center includes a 540-seat proscenium theater, music rehearsal space, a digital media lab, photo darkrooms, two-dimensional and three-dimensional studio space, and display galleries. All students are invited to participate in the extracurricular arts program in addition to the one and onehalf years of art courses that are required to graduate. The department offers two main stage performances each year—a fall play, a winter musical, and a student-directed one act festival in the spring. Students participate on stage, in set design and construction, choreography, directing, lighting, or other technical aspects of theater production. Students also perform in the choir, orchestra, VOX, laptop orchestra and Co-ax, LFA’s own rock band. The Cressey Center also provides great space to exhibit student paintings, sculptures, and photographs. All students are encouraged to become involved in one or more aspects of the arts at LFA.

The arts center includes a 540-seat proscenium theater, music rehearsal space, a digital media lab, photo darkrooms, two-dimensional andthree-dimensional studio space, and display galleries. Freshman Foundation in the Arts (FFA) is a course created for freshmen at Lake Forest Academy to introduce various disciplines and media within the arts. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary approach between the arts and the freshman curriculum. Students have an opportunity to work collaboratively and individually using 21st century technology and creative thinking skills. Interdisciplinary opportunities include content from English 9, World History 1, and language courses. In 2007, Lake Forest Academy established an Arts Concentration Program. This program offers scholar-artists with exceptional talent in the visual and performing arts the opportunity to develop their talents within the context of LFA’s rigorous academic program. The program curriculum allows each scholar-artist to pursue his or her passion while working to achieve the highest level of personal intellectual potential. Under the guidance of the Fine and Performing Arts faculty, the Arts Concentration Program provides an environment in which students develop enthusiasm for discovery and learning, and exercise their powerful imagination against a framework of the highest artistic, intellectual, and ethical standards. The Arts Concentration Program prepares scholar-artists for entry into prestigious arts colleges and university programs.

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Service Learning The Service Learning Program at LFA allows students to apply academic lessons directly to programs that address social concerns. These experiences, in turn, enhance the academic lessons, expand world views, and develop initiative, responsibility, compassion, and commitment within our students. The program provides students with opportunities to connect with communities through meaningful service as they develop cross-cultural and leadership skills, explore personal values and ethical decision-making strategies, and create change at local and global levels. All students participate in the Service Learning Program at Lake Forest Academy. Whether they engage in service learning components in individual classes, are part of a service pod through the Seminar Program, provide local community support through Interact and the Harvest Hope Project, work on global solutions through the Dictionary Project in China or participate in the local activities of Interact, the community service club, students at Lake Forest Academy have plenty of opportunities for service. Additionally, the entire school participates in the annual spring Service Learning Day, a day on which all students and faculty leave campus to engage in community service projects throughout the Chicagoland area.

The service learning program provides students with opportunities to connect with communities through meaningful service as they develop cross-cultural and leadership skills, explore personal values and ethical decision-making strategies, and create change at local and global levels.

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Admission Admission Process At the start of every school year, Lake Forest Academy welcomes about 125 new students into the community. Typically this includes 85 freshmen, 25 new sophomores, 10 new juniors, and 5 new seniors. The admission committee annually reviews applications from about 500 students for these available spaces. Successful applicants demonstrate exceptional academic ability, good citizenship, wholesome character, and an eagerness to be part of a diverse school community. As a small boarding and day school, the culture of the LFA community is strongly influenced by the values, talents, and character of its students. Therefore, the admission committee seeks to balance classes with students who possess a variety of backgrounds, experiences, skills, and interests, as well as particular commitments to athletics, the arts, and other endeavors. How to Apply We encourage all families interested in applying to Lake Forest Academy to complete our online application. The online application can be found at: www.lfanet.org/Applyonline

The first part of the application can be completed online, and all other forms that need to be submitted (student essay questions, teacher and personal recommendation forms) can also be completed online or are available to be downloaded. Once an application has been submitted, families will be able to log back into their online accounts to track what items may still be needed to complete the process. Prospective students for the 2013-2014 school year must complete the application process by January 31, 2013. Applications received after January 31, 2013 are considered on a rolling basis. Testing Students applying for grades 9, 10, or 11 should take the November, December, or January Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). The SSAT will be administered at LFA on the following dates: November 10, 2012 December 8, 2012 January 5, 2013 February 2, 2013 March 2, 2013 April 20, 2013

Visiting Campus While visiting campus is not required, it is nonetheless an important part of the admission process and will enable an applicant to make an informed decision about Lake Forest Academy. Please call the Admission Office at (847) 615-3267 to make an appointment for a campus visit. You can also register for a Shadow Day online. The registration form can be found at: www.lfanet.org/Shadow

As part of this visit, prospective students take a tour of campus, attend classes and go to lunch with LFA students. Visiting students will also interview with an LFA admission representative and meet with coaches or faculty members of particular interest. Parents of visiting students also take a campus tour and speak with an admission representative. Interested families may also attend Open House events scheduled for November 11, 2012, and April 21, 2013. Admission Committee Decision Lake Forest Academy’s admission committee meets in February to act on applications submitted by the deadline. Decision letters are mailed the first of March. Application decisions will also be available online the day after the decision letters are mailed. Waiting list Once a class is fully enrolled, the Academy establishes a waiting list of accepted students. Applicants are notified of their waiting list status and offered admission should a space become available. Financial Aid Grants Lake Forest Academy is committed to making our education available to qualified students regardless of a family’s economic circumstances. We seek racial, ethnic, and economic diversity for our student body, and we support families who will make this educational experience a first priority in their budgeting of financial resources. More than 30 percent of LFA’s students receive financial aid. We offer approximately $4 million in financial aid grants annually to families who could not otherwise afford the cost of a Lake Forest Academy education. Financial aid grants vary in range depending upon each family’s financial resources.

Online registration for the SSAT can be found at: www.ssat.org

Please register for a spot as soon as possible, as test dates fill up quickly. Our school testing number for the SSAT is 4450. Students applying for grades 11 or 12 should submit the results of the PSAT, PLAN, Aptitude SAT, or the ACT. All test results should be submitted to Lake Forest Academy.

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A student’s application for financial aid will be considered only after he or she has been admitted to Lake Forest Academy. It is important to note, however, that admission to Lake Forest Academy does not guarantee a financial aid award. Returning students who are in good standing will have their applications for financial aid renewed annually. Lake Forest Academy uses the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) in Princeton, New Jersey, to help determine a family’s need for financial aid. This determination is based on the SSS formula and considers not only income, assets, and debts, but also the ages of parents, tuition obligations to other children, and unusual family expenses. Lake Forest Academy adheres to the following Principles of Good Practice established by the National Association of Independent Schools: • A school shall recognize that the primary responsibility for financing a student’s independent education rests with the family. • A school shall safeguard the confidentiality of all financial information supplied by a family. • A school shall not discriminate in the administration of its financial policies because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age in violation of existing state or federal laws or regulations. Please contact the Admission Office if you wish to discuss your particular circumstances. In addition to admission and financial aid grants, LFA also awards a small number of Headmaster Scholarships that recognize students of high academic achievement regardless of financial need. Recipients of these awards are selected by the admission committee in consultation with the Head of School. Applicants, as well as returning students, must apply for financial aid no later than January 15, 2013. Tuition Payment Plan In addition to scholarships and financial aid grants, Lake Forest Academy offers a tuition payment plan that allows families to spread out the cost of tuition over 10 equal payments. LFA uses an outside firm, FACTS, to manage the plan. Details of the payment plan are available upon request.

Additional Expenses Expenses normally incurred by all families include textbooks ($600–$800), accident insurance, snack bar (about $15 per month), and SAT/ACT/AP testing fees (varies according to student). The cost of athletic uniforms is included in tuition, but specialized equipment may be necessary for some sports. For further information about financial aid, please contact: Caroline Pugliese Senior Associate Dean of Admission Assistant Director of Financial Aid (847) 615-3265 cpugliese@lfanet.org Loring Strudwick Dean of Admission (847) 615-3266 lstrudwick@lfanet.org 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. It is our responsibility to continue to steward this legacy for today and for the future. LFA prides itself on being a community of givers, and there are many ways to contribute your time, talent, and treasure. You 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 Associate Dean of External Relations (847) 615-3276 shoagland@lfanet.org

Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 school year will be set by the Lake Forest Academy Board of Trustees in January 2013. For reference, the tuition for 2012-2013 is $34,700 for day students and $47,000 for boarding students. International students will incur an additional fee of $2,000.

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Summer ESL Lake Forest Academy has offered an excellent and comprehensive summer program in English as a Second Language for the past 32 years. The program runs for five weeks every summer, beginning in July and ending in August, and is for secondary school students ages 13-19. Classes are held five hours a day, Monday through Friday. Students are enrolled in courses in grammar, reading & writing, and speaking & listening. There are five levels to the program, from beginner to advanced. Each student is given an entry exam at the beginning of the session to determine class placement. At the end of the session, grades, as well as a written progress report, will be delivered to students, parents, and guardians. Housing is provided in our air-conditioned dormitories for all participants. In addition to classes and study halls, there are a variety of activities and trips after school and on the weekends. The Lake Forest area offers opportunities for swimming in Lake Michigan, shopping and movies at nearby malls, as well as other activities in the local area and in downtown Chicago. In the past, our summer ESL students have taken field trips to the following places: • Museum of Science and Industry • Shedd Aquarium • Adler Planetarium • Field Museum of Natural History • Ravinia Festival • Navy Pier • Willis Tower • Michigan Avenue shopping • Bowling, mini-golf, and movies The 2013 summer ESL program is scheduled to run from midJuly through mid-August. Tuition is approximately $6,600, which includes room and board and transportation to and from Lake Forest Academy at the start and end of camp. Exact dates and tuition are available on our website. For more information about the summer ESL program, please contact: Paul Dunlop Dean of Summer Session (847) 615-3239 pdunlop@lfanet.org

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Melvin Allen B.A., Robert Morris College M.P.M., Keller Graduate School of Management M.I.S., Keller Graduate School of Management Associate Dean of Admission —Director of Student of Color Recruitment, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Grace Carlson B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College M.A., University of Wisconsin (Madison) Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish)

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

Grier Carson B.A., Indiana University M.L.S., Indiana University Patrick Duré Director of Library B.A., University of Illinois Rebecca Arrowood Information Services, Director of (Chicago) B.A., Eckerd College Academic Technology, Fine and M.Ed., National-Louis University M.S., Western Carolina University Performing Arts Modern and Classical Languages Assistant Athletic Director Kerry Cedergren (French) Emily Asher ’05 B.S., Illinois State University Rebecca Findlay B.A., Middlebury College M.S., Illinois State University B.A., Bryn Mawr College Ph.D., Michigan State English Teacher of English University David Aykroid Chair of Science Department Lauren Fowler B.S., DeVry University B.F.A., Bowling Green Sarah Collins Director of Information State University B.F.A., Boston Technology M.F.A., Rhode Island University School for the Arts School of Design Noëlle Balson M.S., National-Louis University Fine and Performing Arts B.S., Université de Valenciennes Director of Service Learning, School Modern and Classical Languages Counselor, Seminar Jonathan Freeman (Spanish) B.A., Yale University Diane Cooper M.A., Middlebury College Kathleen Barton B.S., Northwestern University Assistant Dean of Students— B.S., University of Minnesota History Director of Residential Life, English M.A., Oregon State University Meghan Cox Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Ann Frkovich B.S., Hobart and William Smith Science B.A., Webster University Colleges M.A., Teacher’s College, Jeffery Bateman Mathematics Columbia University B.S., Albion College Chair of English Department Chair of Mathematics Department Scott DeGraff B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University Carolyn Gorowski Stefanie Bator M.S., Illinois State University B.A., Muhlenberg College B.A., Clark University Athletic Trainer M.Ed., Loyola University M.A., Northwestern University William Dolbee (Chicago) Ph.D., Northwestern University B.A., Michigan State University Assistant Dean of College History M.A., University of Counseling Robin Bowkett North Carolina Adam Gerber B.A., Nichols College Associate Head of School, B.S., Miami University (Ohio) Assistant Dean of Admission History M.Ed., National-Louis Christian Dozois ’84 University Alexandra Campbell B.A., Miami University (Ohio) Associate Dean of Admission, B.A., Denison University M.Ed., National-Louis Director of Global Outreach Director of Communications University Chair of History Department

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Ardelle Hagar B.A., Pomona College M.S., Montana State University Assistant Dean of Faculty, Mathematics Susan Hoagland B.A., Case Western Reserve University Associate Dean of External Relations Yuan Jiang B.A., Central China Normal University M.A., Western Illinois University M.S., Western Illinois University Modern and Classical Languages (Chinese) Stephen Johnson B.A., Middlebury College M.A., Middlebury College Ph.D., University of Wisconsin (Madison) Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish) Justin Jones B.A., Kenyon College History Kate Jones B.A., Kenyon College M.S., University of Texas at Austin Assistant Dean of StudentsStudent Development, Seminar Lauren Kelly B.A., Mount Holyoke College M.A., University of York, England English Julie Kennedy B.A., Emerson College M.M., Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Manager of Campaign and Events

Andrew Kerr B.A., Monmouth College M.B.A., Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Chief Financial Officer, Director of Financial Aid 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 Major Gifts Officer Jason Koenig B.A., Millikin University Fine and Performing Arts Ashley Kolovitz B.A., DePaul University M.L.I.S., Dominican University Media Instructor Lisa Koivu B.A., University of Michigan M.S., DePaul University Associate Dean of Admission— Advertising Coordinator Lynne Kulieke B.A., Lake Forest College M.A., Middlebury College M.A.T., Northwestern University Modern and Classical Languages (Spanish), English Jack Lewis B.A., Purdue University M.A., University of New Mexico Assistant Head of School, Dean of College Counseling Mary-Stewart Lewis B.S., University of New Mexico M.A., Northern Illinois University Learning Resources Coordinator

Rita MacAyeal ’87 B.A., Catholic University of America M.P.P., Georgetown University Archivist, Research Librarian Darrin Madeley B.S., Saginaw Valley State University Athletic Director, Director of Hockey Operations

Kristin Paisley B.A., University of Iowa Director of Human Resources Monica Palmer B.A., University of California (Santa Barbara) M.F.A., Columbia University M.Ed., Columbia University Director of Fine and Performing Arts

Jennifer Madeley B.S., Lake Superior State University M.S.W., Dominican University School Counselor, Science, Seminar

Peg Cleveland Plambeck B.A.M., University of Washington B.M., University of Washington Professional Studies Diploma Kenneth Magarie in Opera, Cleveland Institute B.A., Wesleyan University (Conn.) of Music Mathematics M.M.A., Kent State University Adjunct Voice Instructor Susan Mahoney B.S., Eastern Illinois University Timothy Plambeck Director of Finance B.A., St. Olaf College M.M., University of Michigan Paul Makovec Director of Music B.S., University of Indianapolis Mathematics Andrew Poska B.A., Bowdoin College Lusanda Mayikana Senior Associate Dean of B.A., University of South Africa College Counseling B.Ed., University of South Africa M.A., University of Caroline Pugliese Witwatersrand (S.A.) B.A., Lake Forest College M.A., Middlebury College Senior Associate Dean of Dean of Pluralism and Admission—Operations, Assistant Multicultural Affairs, English Director of Financial Aid Constance McCabe B.S., University of Vermont M.A., New York University Chair of English as a Second Language Department

Stephanie Ramirez Krych B.S., St. Louis University M.A., Washington University (St. Louis) Science

Sheila Moller B.A., Western Illinois University Director of Parent Relations

Michael Rogan B.S., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) Science

William Murphy B.A., University of Notre Dame M.S., New York University M.A., National-Louis University English

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Christine Ryder B.A., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) M.A., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) Director of Academy Fund

faculty

Stephen Ryder B.A., Cambridge University M.A., Cambridge University Chair of Modern and Classical Languages Department Adam Schlipmann B.M.Ed., University of Illinois M.M.Ed., University of Illinois Director of Instrumental Music Kathleen Schlosser B.A., University of Notre Dame Teacher of English Philip Schwartz B.A., Elmhurst College M.S., Illinois Benedictine University Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, Fine and Performing Arts Edward Shaughnessy B.S., Fairfield University M.S., University of Minnesota Science Brian Sheu B.S., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) M.Ed., DePaul University Mathematics Nathaniel Small B.A., Trinity College (Conn.) M.A., Northwestern University English Nickolas Smith B.F.A., Bowling Green State University Fine and Performing Arts

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Ruth Smith B.S., Kansas State University M.A., National-Louis University Ph.D., University of Missouri Science Jeremiah Stevens B.A., Centenary College M.A., University of Washington (Seattle) M.Ed., Wright State University Director of Alumni Relations John Strudwick B.Sc. (Economics), London School of Economics M.A., Queen’s University Ph.D., University of Toronto Head of School, Interim Dean of External Relations, History Loring Strudwick B.S., St. Lawrence University M.S.T., University of New Hampshire Dean of Admission, Mathematics Christopher Tennyson B.A., College of the Holy Cross M.A., University of Scranton Dean of Students, Mathematics Margaret Tennyson B.A., Middlebury College M.A., DePaul University Mathematics Matthew Vaughn B.A., Trinity College (Conn.) History Suzanne Vaughn B.A., Trinity College (Conn.) M.A., Northwestern University History

Kristine Von Ogden B.A., University of Chicago M.A., New York University Assistant Dean of Curriculum, Modern and Classical Languages (French) Joel Ward B.A., St. Olaf College M.Ed., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Mathematics David Wick B.A., Grinnell College M.A., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) Modern and Classical Languages (Latin), English Samuel Wold B.A., Carleton College M.A., Hamline University History Erica Wood B.A., Lake Forest College Science Luqing Zhao B.A., Tianjin Normal University (China) B.A., Governor’s State University M.Ed., National-Louis University Modern and Classical Languages (Chinese)

board of trustees

Board of Trustees Zaid Abdul-Aleem ’90 Piedmont Investment Advisors New York, New York Dr. Makola A. Abdullah ’86 Florida A&M University Tallahassee, Florida Mark T. Ahern ’74 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Lake Forest, Illinois Sylvia de M. Barros ’90 The Kids Club São Paulo, Brazil Lawrence S. Benjamin Ahold USA Lake Forest, Illinois Sandra F. Boles Kenilworth, Illinois Stephen J. Brewster Grosvenor Capital Management Lake Forest, Illinois Dr. Chinni Chilamkurti Private Practice and Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine and Science Gurnee, Illinois Susan D. Coburn Lake Bluff, Illinois Jim C. Cowart ’69 Cowart & Co LLC and Auriga Partners Inc. Laguna Niguel, California Thomas J. Duckworth Lake Forest, Illinois

Elizabeth James Ellrodt Lake Forest, Illinois

Anne Reyes Lake Forest, IL

Christopher E. Freeburg ’90 Skyline Global Partners Chicago, Illinois

J. Michael Schell ’65 New York, New York

Brian R. Gamache WMS Gaming Lake Forest, Illinois L. Thomas Gregory Maranon Capital LP Lake Bluff, Illinois Gloria West Harper Golden Apple Foundation Chicago, Illinois Maurice L. Holmes ’83 Golden Bridge, New York Michelle Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89 Composer and Pianist Upper Arlington, Ohio Ned Jessen Howard Capital Partners, Inc. Lake Bluff, Illinois

Jeffrey L. Silver Coyote Logistics Lake Bluff, Illinois Mark S. Simonian ’77 Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. New York, New York Dr. Regina E. Spellers Sims ’85 Eagles Soar Consulting, LLC Chicago, Illinois John Walton Northern Illinois University School of Law Batavia, Illinois Robin G. Zafirovski Lake Forest, Illinois Richard L. Zhao ’04 Chicago, IL

Gregory K. Jones The Edgewater Funds/Lazard Lake Forest, Illinois Loretta Kalnow Kaplan ’73 Northfield, Illinois Jeffrey B. Keller ’87 TK Capital Partners Chair, Board of Trustees Burlington, Wisconsin Ben Malek ’91 Malek & Associates LLC Tampa, Florida

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Life Trustees Thomas S. Bagley Chicago, IL

Richard R. Jaros ’70 Wickenberg, Arizona

Gerald Miller Lake Forest, Illinois

Jacob J. Barker ’88 Bloxom, Virginia

Ned Jessen Lake Bluff, Illinois Currently re-elected to Board of Trustees

Susan E. Morrison Lake Forest, Illinois

Ralph A. Bogan ’40 Chicago, Illinois Claude Brenner ’44 Lexington, Massachusetts Muriel A. Burnet ’40 Chicago, Illinois Denis H. Carroll ’57 Deerfield, Illinois Bryan C. Cressey Barrington Hills, Illinois Thompson A. Dyke Northfield, Illinois Merrill J. Ferguson ’72 Greenwood, Minnesota William B. Friedeman ’65 Lake Forest, Illinois Alan D. Gordon Winnetka, Illinois Mary Ann B. Hodgkins Lake Forest, Illinois Thomas D. Hodgkins ’53 Lake Forest, Illinois A. John Huss, Jr. ’58 Saint Paul, Minnesota Howard L. Isenberg Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Allan M. Kaplan ’72 Northfield, Illinois Denis J. Keller Oak Brook, Illinois Mee Kim Seoul, Republic of Korea

Jeffrey C. Neal Winnetka, Illinois J. Christopher Reyes Lake Forest, Illinois Betsy B. Rosenfield Lake Forest, Illinois

Lee A. Korhumel ’59 Lake Forest, Illinois

J. Michael Schell ’65 New York, New York Currently re-elected to Board of Trustees

Charlene Vala Laughlin ’64 Rye, New York

Robert A. Schoellhorn Coburg, Oregon

Peter C. Lee ’70 Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Roger W. Stone ’53 Northbrook, Illinois

Albert O. Louer ’63 Williamsburg, Virginia

James M. Stuart ’59 Winnetka, Illinois

Susan Pike Lovejoy ’64 North Palm Beach, Florida

William F. Vernon ’50 Newton, Iowa

David O. MacKenzie ’50 Lake Forest, Illinois

Catherine M. Waddell Wilmette, Illinois

Barry L. MacLean Mettawa, Illinois Michael S. McCarthy ’71 Winnetka, Illinois John S. Mengel Winnetka, Illinois

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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 39 countries and 14 states

Average class size of 12

7–1 student-teacher ratio

30% of students receive financial aid

22 Advanced Placement courses

23 varsity sports

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