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Lake Forest, Illinois, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Lake Forest Academy is an independent, coed, college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12,PG.
Founded in 1857, LFA provides an intimate and challenging educational environment through small classes (average 12 students) and close contact between teachers and students.
Participation in athletics, clubs, arts, and leadership opportunities encourages the development of character and citizenship.
Distinguished by its diverse student body, LFA prepares students with the intellectual, cultural, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in the global community.
1500 West Kennedy RoadLake Forest, Illinois, USA 60045 (847) 234-3210
Director of Admissions: Carolyn Gorowski Admissions Phone:(847) 615-3267Fax:847-295-8149 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lfanet.org
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Summary: 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.
Department Director: Tom Johnson
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 56
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 77.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of AP Courses Offered: 21
Summary: Over 200 of LFA's 435 students live on campus in one of five dormitories that range in size from 10 to 72 students. These boarding students come from all over Illinois, all over the U.S., and all over the world. If you're a boarding student, your dorm is more than just where you study and sleep - it's your home away from home, a place to hang out with friends, play Foosball, watch movies or sporting events on the common room television, chat with teachers, or just have fun!Each dorm is staffed by a team of resident faculty members, many of whom live in apartments attached to the dormitories. These faculty members supervise evening study hours, sponsor weekend trips and activities, and are on hand whenever students need assistance. Each dorm also has a team of student proctors who help our boarders with everything from checking in at curfew to managing study time effectively. Each weekend, LFA offers a wide range of trips, activities, and other events for our boarders. Some of the most popular weekend activities include: home sporting events; van runs to local shopping malls; trips to downtown Chicago (the Art Institute, Chinatown, Michigan Avenue shopping); cooking, cookie baking, roll-your-own sushi, and pasta making in faculty homes; late-night breakfast runs to local diners; van runs to local restaurants, movie theaters, mini golf, and bowling alleys; watching movie marathons or sports playoff games in dorm commons.
Department Director: Jon Freeman
Number of Dorms: 5
Average Students Per Dorm: 48
No. of Girls Dorms: 3
No. of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Other
Summary: As a Caxy you will be representing Lake Forest Academy, where character, history, scholarship, school spirit, citizenship and responsibility are promoted so you will have the necessary skills to face your future with strength and confidence.When you are a Caxy you can live on or off campus.As a boarding student you will live in one of the five single-sex dormitories on campus. Each dorm has resident faculty members either living within or assigned to a specific dorm.If you are day student chances are you will be spending most of your time on campus, so please know that you are encouraged to eat all three of your meals in the dining hall and take advantage of all our school sponsored weekend activities.
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Summary: Our athletic program offers many athletic opportunities, ranging from preparing for collegiate athletics to physical fitness and individual development. The essence of our program is the promotion of sportsmanship. Whether it be varsity athletics, intramurals, physical education, or general recreation, we honor participation, achievement and effort.We strive to find success, measured not only in victories, but also in the individual development of each athlete.We take pride in the diversity of our student athletes and promote the value of lifelong physical fitness. Our coaches consistently challenge our student-athletes to reach their potential. We seek excellence in both athletics and academics. Our scholar athletes are a part of a mission-centered athletic tradition. We believe that the skills that our student-athletes develop during their time at the Academy will mold them into productive members of society. At Lake Forest Academy the Fine Arts are an integral part of all disciplines, emphasizing creative thinking and self expression as essential components of one’s overall academic experience. Within our courses students will: 1) Obtain the necessary skills to produce work that is reflective of themselves and of the environment around them. 2) Gain an appreciation for art and recognize its place in historical and cultural context. 3) Build their aptitude in analysis and interpretation as a means of making more informed aesthetic judgments. 4) Develop their capacity for artistic exploration and divergent thought processes which can be reflected and applied in all aspects of life.
Arts Department Director: Adam Schlipmann
Athletics Department Director: Darrin Madeley
Summary: A significant element to our school mission is to prepare students for college and a global work environment. College Counseling at Lake Forest Academy is a comprehensive endeavor that spans from freshman to senior year. The college search is different for every student, so college counselors begin meeting with students individually during their junior year. The four person counseling staff offers a small student-to-counselor ratio, a big advantage in creating a meaningful and individualized college search for each student. Each counselor is an active member of the LFA community who understands the importance of seeing student growth in all aspects of campus life. Ultimately, we believe students and parents trust LFA's college counselors for their professional perspective and skills, as well as their honesty, accessibility, and overall understanding of the many variables that can impact college admission decisions.
Department Director: Andrew Poska
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Summary: LFA provides a wide selection of summer programs each year.There are many exciting programs offered, and you have the choice of spending the day on the LFA campus or experiencing living on campus for the summer while you learn and explore.We offer an intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program, which prepares students to study in English speaking environments. We also offer athletic camps led by LFA coaches as well as partners who are leaders in their sport and other enrichment programs
Department Director: Paul Dunlop
July 15, 2019 to August 16, 2019
Our program has been created for secondary school students ages 13-19. First established in 1979, the program celebrated its 40th year in 2019.We offer a special short and intensive ESL program for five weeks in the summer beginning in July and ending mid-August
Registration Deadline: May 30, 2019 Financial Aid Available: More Details
June 23, 2019 to July 19, 2019
LFa's Hockey Camps are open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 - 15. There are three sets of camps, and spaces are available for both day campers as well as boarding campers.
Registration Deadline: May 30, 2019 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
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