2011-12 viewbook

VIEWBOOK 2011–12LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

“ For the last three years, LFA has come to represent stability. It has become my home away from home, filled with more brothers and sisters than anyone could possibly wish for. LFA has brought me the opportunity to grow as a citizen of a community, a friend, a student, and a part of society. I have become a greater person because of LFA and I truly believe I am beyond ready to take on the challenges that I will face in college and beyond.” —All-School President Casey Coulter ’12

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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 400 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 com-mitted 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 ..................................

Part Two Overview of Life at LFA ...........................

Part Three Academics .........................................

Part Four Student and Campus Life ..........................

Part Five Athletics ...........................................

Part Six The Arts ...........................................

Part Seven Service Learning ...................................

Part Eight Admission .........................................

Part Nine Summer ESL .......................................

Faculty and Trustees ...........................................

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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.

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

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


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 154 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 pro-grams, 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 StrudwickDean of Admission


Our History

Lake Forest Academy was founded in 1857 by a group of Presbyterian businessmen from Chicago as an independent, all-boys, college-pre-paratory 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 154-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.

The Academy today upholds many of the traditions that have been established throughout the school’s 154-year history.

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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.

are prep school students just like me?

can I handle the work?

will my teachers know me?

where do graduates go to college?

how do day students fit in?

will I have to do my own laundry?

will I find my niche?

Overview of Life at LFA

are prep school students just like me?

how’s the food?


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.

can I handle the work?

“I find that the workload is only as big as I want it to be. If I choose not to take very good notes, then the workload is quite

unbelievable. However, if you pay attention, spend your time wisely, and work hard, then the work load will be light. I typically

have about three hours of homework each night.”—Junior Charles Gallagher


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.

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.” —Senior Lexi DeYoung


Yes - and you can do it all!!

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.

will I find my niche?

“It was very easy to find activities to get involved with because there is something for everyone at LFA. Whether it is clubs or sports or arts, you can always find your niche. I decided what sports I wanted to play based on what I thought would be fun

and enjoyabe. I enjoy the arts program because there are so many different electives to choose from! I chose to take ceramics this year, which is something that I had never tried before, and

I discovered that I really enjoy it.” —Senior Natalie Bernstein

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.

will I have to do my own laundry?



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.

how’s the food?

“Caxy Burgers all the way! They are delicious. However, they are usually paired with chicken fingers, so Hutch is always

crowded that day. My advice to new students is to come a few minutes early. The lunch for Cinco de Mayo was also one of

the best lunches I’ve ever had in Hutch.”—Senior Leo Rudberg


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.

how do day students fit in?


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Class of 2011 College Matriculation

Augustana CollegeBabson CollegeBates CollegeBentley University (2)Berklee College of MusicBowdoin CollegeBrown UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityChapman UniversityColgate University (2)College of CharlestonCollege of William and MaryColumbia College (2)Cornell CollegeCornell University (3)Dalhousie UniversityDartmouth College (2)Denison UniversityDePaul UniversityDePauw University

Emory UniversityFurman University (2)Georgetown UniversityHigh Point UniversityHobart and William Smith CollegesIndiana University at BloomingtonJohns Hopkins UniversityKnox College (3)Lafayette CollegeLake Forest College (2)Lawrence UniversityMarquette UniversityMiami UniversityMuhlenberg CollegeNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyNorthern Michigan UniversityNorthwestern University (2)Providence CollegePurdue University (2)

Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRutgers, The State University of New JerseySaint Louis UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityThe George Washington University (2)Trinity CollegeUnited States Air Force AcademyUniversity of British Columbia OkanaganUniversity of California at Los AngelesUniversity of California at IrvineUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of Denver (2)University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (5)University of KansasUniversity in Korea (2)

University of Michigan (2)University of Missouri ColumbiaUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Richmond (2)University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of WashingtonVillanova UniversityUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonWashington University in St. LouisWillamette University (2)Williams CollegeWofford CollegeWorcester Polytechnic InstituteYale University


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.

where do graduates go to college?

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AcademicsDiploma RequirementsThe curriculum at Lake Forest Academy is a challenging, four-year, 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 dis-tribute 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 three (or more) years in at least two of these Science disciplines, and two (or more) in the third, Language 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 YEARThe 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 YEARSophomores 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 YEARJunior 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 YEARCollege-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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Academic Grading SystemFaculty 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 SizeOne 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 ProgramLake 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 AbroadLake 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 prepar-ing 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

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

SOPHOMORE YEAR

English 10Chemistry or Advanced ChemistryLanguage II or IIIAlgebra IIWorld History II or AP World History Student Seminar 10

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 LiteratureLanguage IV or AP LanguageAP Calculus or AP StatisticsHistory electiveAP Physics or AP ChemistryFine Arts elective Student Seminar 12

Academic ExpectationsThe 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.


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Physical technology also plays a major role in Library Services at LFA. While laptop computers are available for all students working with the Library, 3 large screen touch-interactive computers pro-vide immediate access to research tools, news feeds, email accounts, and all other Library digital resources. A touch screen circulation station offers easy checkout for students and faculty. Additionally, portable media devices such as iPads, iPods, and Kindles may be checked out of the Library. To compliment the ever-expanding digital collections, the Library maintains an essential array of tra-ditional physical collections (books, DVDs, and videogames) that serve both the curricular and extra-curricular needs of students and faculty.

Seminar Program The Seminar Program is a unique, non-traditional class in a casualsetting 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 StudyStudents 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 supervis-ing 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.

Technology at LFATechnology plays a supporting role in every academic department at LFA and in LFA life in general. In the early 1990s, all dormito-ries 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. While many students have their own computers, the library offers access to PC laptops, printers, digital scanners, and advanced software. All of LFA’s classrooms make use of computers and technology as well, including interactive whiteboards. The Cressey Center for the Arts, which opened in 2001, features a yearbook lab that includes com-puters with graphic design and page layout software.

One-to-One iPad 2 ProgramFacilitating faculty and student interaction has long been the hall-mark of an LFA education. These connections promote learning on a deeper level and challenge students to think critically and speak articulately about their world. This hallmark will be brought into the 21st century with the introduction of the iPad program. Every teacher and student will be 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 Services The Lake Forest Academy Library is a research instruction and media literacy department as well as a traditional library facility. Over 30 of the most current and reputable scholarly databases (including JSTOR, ProQuest, LexisNexis, and RefWorks) are available to all students and factor heavily in the formal research instruction provided by librarians. Grade-specific bibliographic instruction occurs across a variety of classes in history, science, languages, and the arts, while the seminar program includes a library instruction component designed to emphasize 21st century research and media literacy skills.


Daily ScheduleThe 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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Grade 9 Sample Student Schedule

Lake Forest Academy

COURSE NAME INSTRUCTOR ROOM A B C D E F G

TOTAL CREDITS FOR TERM: 2.25

1110 English 09 Ms. Schlosser REID2 1 2 3 7 7 22130 Geometry Mrs. Caton 227 3 7 5 3 1 33181 Physics 1 Mr. Quinn 117 5 5 6 6 5 5 4115 World History I Mr. Anderson 221 6 6 4 4 6 46101 Freshman Foundation in Ms. Williams STUDIO 8 3 2 19800 Lunch HUTCH 4 4 5 4 4 69901 Student Seminar - 9th Ms. Jones SEM 8 79941 Study Hall Mrs. Delaney LOBBY 3

A

1: ENG 09REID2

8:10 - 8:54

2

8:55 - 9:39

ADV/MM

9:40 - 9:59

3: GEOM227

10:00 - 10:44

4: LUNCHHUTCH

10:45 - 11:29

5: PHYS1117

11:30 - 12:14

6: WHI221

12:15 - 12:59

7

1:30 - 2:14

8: FFASTUDIO

2:15 - 3:00

P.E.

3:30 - 4:30

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1

8:10 - 8:54

2: ENG 09REID2

8:55 - 9:39

ADV/MM

9:40 - 9:59

3

10:00 - 10:44

4: LUNCHHUTCH

10:45 - 11:29

5: PHYS1117

11:30 - 12:14

6: WHI221

12:15 - 12:59

7: GEOM227

1:45 - 2:29

8

2:15 - 3:15

P.E.

3:30 - 4:30

C

1

8:10 - 8:54

2

8:55 - 9:39

ADV/MM

9:40 - 9:59

3: ENG 09REID2

10:00 - 10:44

4: WHI221

10:45 - 11:29

5: LUNCHHUTCH

11:30 - 12:14

6: PHYS1117

12:15 - 12:59

7

1:30 - 2:14

8: SS-09SEM

2:15 - 3:00

P.E.

3:30 - 4:30

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1

8:40 - 9:24

2

9:25 - 10:09

ADV/MM

10:10 - 10:29

3: FFASTUDIO

10:30 - 11:14

4: WHI221

11:15 - 11:59

5: GEOM227

12:00 - 12:44

6: PHYS1117

12:45 - 1:29

7: ENG 09REID2

1:30 - 2:14

8

2:15 - 3:00

P.E.

3:30 - 4:30

E

1

8:10 - 8:54

2: FFASTUDIO

8:55 - 9:39

ADV/MM

9:40 - 9:59

3: GEOM227

10:00 - 10:44

4: LUNCHHUTCH

10:45 - 11:29

5: PHYS1117

11:30 - 12:14

6

12:15 - 12:59

7: SS-09SEM

1:30 - 2:14

8

2:15 - 3:00

P.E.

3:30 - 4:30

F

1: GEOM227

8:10 - 8:54

2

8:55 - 9:39

ADV/MM

9:40 - 9:59

3: SHLOBBY

10:00 - 10:44

4: LUNCHHUTCH

10:45 - 11:29

5: PHYS1117

11:30 - 12:14

6: WHI221

12:15 - 12:59

7: ENG 09REID2

1:30 - 2:14

8

2:15 - 3:00

P.E.

3:30 - 4:30

G

1: FFASTUDIO

8:10 - 8:54

2: ENG 09REID2

8:55 - 9:39

ADV/MM

9:40 - 9:59

3: GEOM227

10:00 - 10:44

4: WHI221

10:45 - 11:29

5

11:30 - 12:14

6: LUNCHHUTCH

12:15 - 12:59

Meetings

1:00 - 3:00

P.E.

3:30 - 4:30

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College CounselingA 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 comprehen-sive 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 two full-time college counselors and two part-time counselors (all of whom also teach, coach, and work in the dormitories) plus the registrar. 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 estab-lish close relationships with counselors before the college search everbegins. Having four counselors on staff also gives students access to widespread experiences and opinions.

“I couldn’t decide the best courses for my junior and senior year, so I made an appointment with a college counselor during the

spring of my sophomore year. Mr. Poska helped me pick the courses that would be good for my interests, my ability, and my

college applications.” —Junior Jane Strudwick

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Summary of Courses OfferedEnglish

English 9: Literary FoundationsEnglish 10: Global NarrativesEnglish 11: Literary Analysis English 11: AP Language and Composition AP English Literature and Com-position Journalism I Journalism II: Newspaper English Electives

Contemporary Canadian Literature

Literature of the African Diaspora

Madness in Literature Narrative and Film Playwriting Shakespeare Leavetakings: Literary Endings and Departures Literature and Philosophy Literature of Chicago Literature of Rebellion, Social Change (and Service Learning) Mythology Power and Politics in the Hiphop Culture

War in Film and Literature

Mathematics

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Algebra II/Precalculus Advanced

Precalculus Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Discrete Math with Applications AP Statistics Game Theory

Formal Logic Computer Science

Computer Science I AP Computer Science

Science

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 IAnatomy and Physiology II BioethicsPsychology

History

World History I World History II Advanced Placement World History U. S. History AP U.S. History 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 Sport in American History The Holocaust: A Study of Genocide

United States and Comparative Government II

Modern & Classical Languages

French and Spanish

French I, II, III, IV Spanish I, II, III, IV Contemporary Civilization

and Culture of Latin America

AP French and Spanish Le Monde Francophone AP Spanish LiteratureLatin

Latin I, II, III AP Vergil/Latin IV AdvancedMandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese I, II, III, IV AP Chinese Language and Culture

The Ancient Chinese Poem

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Fine & Performing Arts

Freshman Foundation in the Arts Art History Ceramics Choir Digital Imaging Introduction to Clay Glassfusing Guitar I Guitar II Jewelry - Light Metals + Small Objects Laptop Orchestra Music History Music Creation and Production Musical Theater Music Theory Orchestra Introduction to Photography Sculpture Speech Study in the Production of Electronic Music

Advanced Studies in Electronic Music Theater I Theater II Advanced Theater Theater Technology 2-D Studio 2-D Mixed Media 3-D Design 3-D Design II Visual Culture & Photography Introduction to Woodworking Yearbook I Yearbook II AP Art History AP Music Theory Lake Forest Academy Arts Concentration

Journalism Music Theater Visual

English as a Second Language

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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?


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Student and Campus LifeOur Campus, Our HomeLake 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 two 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 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 meet-ing room and concessions. Our newest building on campus is the Crown Fitness & Wellness Center that opened in the Fall of 2010. Crown houses a student athletic commons, multi-purpose room, weight training center, athletic hall of fame and athletic department offices.

The DormitoriesBoarding students live in one of five single-sex dormitories on cam-pus. The Academy’s oldest dorms were part of the original estate, and the newest, Ferry Hall, will open 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.

“LFA is great in that all students are allowed to participate in the activities here on the weekends. Outdoor events when it is

warm outside are usually the most fun!” —Junior Izabela Tyszka


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4:00 V/JV Soccer @ Warren High School4:30 V Golf @ Latin4:30/6:30 JV/V Volleyball @ North Chicago5:00 Swimming HOME vs. Nazareth Academy5:00 - 6:30 Dinner in Hutch6:30 Hawthorn Mall/ShowPlace Movies7:00 Thai Food Feast in Field Commons ($10/person)7:30 Library Film Fest & Discussion8:00 - 10:00 Open Gym8:30 Open Atlass Commons - Iron Man, Food, Soda10:00 Fast Food Dash11:00 Freshmen/sophomores in dorms11:30 Juniors/seniors in dorms

7:15 SAT Vans9:00 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Van9:30 Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country @ Savage Invite10:00 - 12:00 Brunch in Hutch11:00 V Golf @ Vernon Hills Invite1:00 Varsity Football @ Walter Lutheran1:00 - 3:00 Open Fitness Center1:30 Prep Hockey @ Milwaukee Phoenix1:45 Lake Geneva Dinner (Sign up with Mr. Gerber)5:00 - 6:30 Dinner in Hutch5:30 Open Warner Commons - Baseball & Cookout for Brewers vs. Phillies6:00 Highland Park Dinner & Borders Books/Music Run7:00 New China Buffet - All You Can Eat!8:00 - 10:00 Open Gym11:00 Freshmen/sophomores in dorms11:30 Juniors in dorms

10:00 - 12:00 Brunch in Hutch11:00 Eggsperience Breakfast Restaurant12:00 Old Orchard Shopping12:00 UniverSoul Circus - Registration Required2:00 Target/Portillo’s3:00 - 5:00 Open Library/Writing Center5:00 - 6:30 Dinner in Hutch5:30 Train Pickup (West Lake Forest & Downtown Station)8:00 Study hours - all boarders in dorms

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4:00 V/JV Soccer @ Warren High School4:30 V Golf @ Latin4:30/6:30 JV/V Volleyball @ North Chicago5:00 Swimming HOME vs. Nazareth Academy5:00 - 6:30 Dinner in Hutch6:30 Hawthorn Mall/ShowPlace Movies7:00 Thai Food Feast in Field Commons ($10/person)7:30 Library Film Fest & Discussion8:00 - 10:00 Open Gym8:30 Open Atlass Commons - Iron Man, Food, Soda10:00 Fast Food Dash11:00 Freshmen/sophomores in dorms11:30 Juniors/seniors in dorms

7:15 SAT Vans9:00 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Van9:30 Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country @ Savage Invite10:00 - 12:00 Brunch in Hutch11:00 V Golf @ Vernon Hills Invite1:00 Varsity Football @ Walter Lutheran1:00 - 3:00 Open Fitness Center1:30 Prep Hockey @ Milwaukee Phoenix1:45 Lake Geneva Dinner (Sign up with Mr. Gerber)5:00 - 6:30 Dinner in Hutch5:30 Open Warner Commons - Baseball & Cookout for Brewers vs. Phillies6:00 Highland Park Dinner & Borders Books/Music Run7:00 New China Buffet - All You Can Eat!8:00 - 10:00 Open Gym11:00 Freshmen/sophomores in dorms11:30 Juniors in dorms

10:00 - 12:00 Brunch in Hutch11:00 Eggsperience Breakfast Restaurant12:00 Old Orchard Shopping12:00 UniverSoul Circus - Registration Required2:00 Target/Portillo’s3:00 - 5:00 Open Library/Writing Center5:00 - 6:30 Dinner in Hutch5:30 Train Pickup (West Lake Forest & Downtown Station)8:00 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.

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) • 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 ActivitiesLearning outside the classroom is an integral part of the boarding school experience at Lake Forest Academy. Thus, time is designat-ed 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 ExplorationBlack Awareness Table (BAT)Bridge ClubCaxy KeysCo-axCultural Diversity ClubCurrent Events ClubDebate ClubForeign Film ClubForensics ClubFuture Business Leaders of AmericaGay Straight AllianceGlobal Awareness ClubHistory ClubInteractJapanese ClubKnitting ClubLibrary Club (TALK)Literary Magazine (Lit Mag)Mahjong ClubMath TeamMock TrialPhotography ClubPlaywritingPoets & WritersS.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)SailingSalsaSki ClubUnidos

House CompetitionsEvery 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.

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 CodeStudents, faculty, and staff at LFA share the same dress code, which requires all members of the community to be neat, clean, and well-groomed 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 ServicesWe offer health services to our students to assist them in maintain-ing optimal health 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 daily 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 trans-ported 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 BodyLake 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 excel-lence and honesty, possess a curiosity about the world around them, and are excited about learning in a diverse school community.

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 Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. International students com-prise 24 percent of our student body, with students hailing from Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lithuania, Mexico, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. 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.

“I enjoy the friends that I’ve made here so far at my time 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.” —Junior Grace Coburn


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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 com-mitment, 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.

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.

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. ” —Sophomore Maame Addae

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Interscholastic:cheerleadingboys cross-countrygirls cross-countryfield hockeyfootballgolfboys prep ice hockeyboys soccergirls swimminggirls tennisgirls volleyballNon-interscholastic:dancestrength and fitnesstai chiyoga

Winter Season

Interscholastic:boys basketballgirls basketballcompetitive cheerleadingboys ice hockeygirls ice hockeysquashswimmingboys indoor trackgirls indoor trackwrestlingNon-interscholastic:bowlingdance

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Interscholastic:baseballboys lacrossegirls lacrossegirls soccersoftballboys tennisboys track and fieldgirls track and fieldboys volleyballNon-interscholastic:cyclingdanceself defensestrength and fitnessyoga

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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-the-art weight training and fitness center, athletic hall of fame, and ath-letic 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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With the opening of the $5.5 million 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 professional 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 one-half years of art courses that are required to graduate. The department offers three large cast performances each year—a dramatic work in the fall, a musical in the winter, and a comedy in the spring—as well as several smaller productions. Students participate on stage, in set design and construction, cho-reography, directing, lighting, or other technical aspects of theater production. Students may choose to participate in the winter musical production instead of playing on one of the Academy’s athletic teams during the winter sports season. Students also perform in the choir, 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.

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 envi-ronment in which students develop enthusiasm for discovery and learning, and exercise their powerful imagination against a frame-work of the highest artistic, intellectual, and ethical standards. The Arts Concentration Program prepares scholar-artists for entry into prestigious arts colleges and university programs.

Music Institute of ChicagoLake Forest Academy is affiliated with the Music Institute of Chicago, one of the nation’s largest and finest community music schools. LFA students are eligible to adution for MIC. For more information:

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The arts center includes a 540-seat professional proscenium theater, music rehearsal space, a digital

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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 mean-ingful 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 compo-nents in individual classes, are part of a service pod through the Seminar Program, provide local community support through Interact and the Harvesting 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

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AdmissionAdmission ProcessAt the start of every school year, Lake Forest Academy welcomes about 125 new students into the community. Typically this includes85 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 citizen-ship, 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 ApplyWe encourage all families interested in applying to Lake Forest Academy to complete our online application. The online applica-tion 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 2012-2013 school year must complete the application process by January 31, 2012. Applications received after January 31, 2012 are considered on a rolling basis.

TestingStudents 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 12, 2011December 10, 2011January 7, 2012February 4, 2012March 3, 2012April 21, 2012

Online registration for the SSAT can be found at:

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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 submit-ted to Lake Forest Academy.

Visiting CampusWhile visiting campus is not required, it is nonetheless an impor-tant 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 appoint-ment for a campus visit. You can also register for a Shadow Day online. The registration form can be found at:

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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 admis-sion representative. Interested families may also attend Open House events scheduled for November 13, 2011, and April 22, 2012.

Admission Committee DecisionLake 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 listOnce 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 GrantsLake 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 finan-cial resources. More than 30 percent of LFA’s students receive financial aid.

We offer approximately $3 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.


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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.

Financial aid is rarely awarded to international students. 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, 2012.

Tuition Payment PlanIn 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.

Tuition and FeesTuition and fees for the 2012-2013 school year will be set by the Lake Forest Academy Board of Trustees in January 2012. For reference, the tuition for 2010-2011 is $32,700 for day students and $44,300 for boarding students. International students will incur an additional fee of $1,800.

Additional ExpensesExpenses normally incurred by all families include textbooks ($600–$800), accident insurance, snack bar (about $10 per month), SAT/ACT/AP testing fees (varies according to student), and, it is hoped, a charitable donation to the Parents Fund (amount varies family to family).

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 PuglieseSenior Associate Dean of Admission Assistant Director of Financial Aid(847) 615-3265 [email protected]

Loring Strudwick Dean of Admission(847) 615-3266 [email protected]

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Lake Forest Academy has offered an excellent and comprehensive summer program in English as a Second Language for the past 30 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 ses-sion, 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• Shakespeare Festival • Bowling, mini-golf, and movies

The 2012 summer ESL camp is scheduled to run from mid-July through mid-August. Tuition is approximately $6,500, which includes room and board. This cost does not include 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:

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Faculty

Melvin AllenB.A., Robert Morris CollegeM.P.M., Keller Graduate School of ManagementM.I.S., Keller Graduate School of Management Associate Dean of Admission —Director of Student of Color Recruitment

Alec Anderson B.A., Barat CollegeM.A., Roosevelt UniversityTeacher of history

Emily Asher ’05B.A., Middlebury CollegeTeacher of English

David AykroidB.S., DeVry UniversityDirector of Information Technology

Noëlle BalsonB.S., Université de ValenciennesTeacher of Spanish

Kathleen Barton B.S., University of MinnesotaM.A., Oregon State UniversityPh.D., University of WisconsinTeacher of science

Jeffery BatemanB.S., Albion CollegeTeacher of mathematics

Alexandra CampbellB.A., Denison UniversityDirector of Communications

Grace CarlsonB.A., Gustavus Adolphus CollegeM.A., University of Wisconsin (Madison)Teacher of Spanish

Grier Carson B.A., Indiana UniversityM.L.S., Indiana University Director of Library Information Services

Kerry CedergrenB.S., Illinois State UniversityM.S., Illinois State UniversityPh.D., Michigan State UniversityChair of Science Department

Sarah CollinsB.F.A., Boston University School for the Arts M.S., National-Louis UniversityDirector of Service Learning, Assistant School Counselor, Teacher of seminar

Diane CooperB.S., Northwestern UniversityTeacher of history

Meghan CoxB.S., Hobart and William Smith CollegesTeacher of mathematicsCandace DarnellB.A., Columbia College of MissouriTeacher of English as a Second Language

Scott DeGraffB.A., Illinois Wesleyan UniversityM.S., Illinois State UniversityAthletic Trainer

William DolbeeB.A., Michigan State UniversityM.A., University of North CarolinaAssociate Head of School, Teacher of history

Christian Dozois ’84B.A., Miami University (Ohio)M.Ed., National-Louis UniversityAssistant Dean of College Counseling, Teacher of history

Mark DryfoosB.A., Gettysburg College M.A.L.S., Dartmouth CollegeDirector of Performing Arts

Paul DunlopB.A., Wagner CollegeM.Ed., Rutgers UniversityDean of Summer Session

Patrick DureB.A., University of Illinois (Chicago)M.A., l’Universite Paris-SorbonneM.Ed., National-Louis UniversityTeacher of French

Rebecca Findlay B.A., Bryn Mawr CollegeTeacher of English

Lauren FowlerB.F.A., Bowling Green State UniversityM.F.A., Rhode Island School of DesignTeacher of art

Jonathan FreemanB.A., Yale UniversityM.A., Middlebury CollegeAssistant Dean of Students— Director of Residential Life, Chair of English Department

Ann FrkovichB.A., Webster UniversityM.A., Teacher’s College, Columbia UniversityTeacher of English

Adam GerberB.S., Miami University (Ohio)M.Ed., National-Louis UniversityAssociate Dean of Admission, Director of Global Outreach

Ardelle HagarB.A., Pomona CollegeM.S., Montana State UniversityChair of Mathematics Department

Susan HoaglandB.A., Case Western Reserve UniversityDirector of Donor Relations

Yuan Jiang B.A., Central China Normal UniversityM.A., Western Illinois UniversityM.S., Western Illinois UniversityTeacher of Chinese

Stephen Johnson B.A., Middlebury CollegeM.A., Middlebury CollegePh.D., University of Wisconsin (Madison)Teacher of Spanish

Justin JonesB.A., Kenyon CollegeTeacher of history


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Kate JonesB.A., Kenyon CollegeM.S., University of Texas at AustinDirector of Counseling, Teacher of Seminar

Lauren KellyB.A., Mount Holyoke CollegeM.A., University of York, EnglandTeacher of English

Andrew Kerr B.A., Monmouth CollegeM.B.A., NorthwesternUniversity Kellogg School of Management Chief Financial Officer, Director of Financial Aid

Mathias Kerr B.S., Northern Arizona University Teacher of science

Ruth Ann KeysoB.A., University of Notre DameM.A., University of MichiganM.S.J., Northwestern UniversityMajor Gifts Officer

Jason KoenigB.A., Millikin UniversityTeacher of art

Lisa KoivuB.A., University of MichiganM.S., DePaul UniversityAssociate Dean of Admission— Advertising Coordinator

Marina KrejciB.A., Lawrence UniversityDean of External Relations

Lynne KuliekeB.A., Lake Forest CollegeM.A., Middlebury CollegeM.A.T., Northwestern UniversityTeacher of Spanish and English

Jack LewisB.A., Purdue UniversityM.A., University of New MexicoDean of College Counseling, Teacher of history

Mary-Stewart LewisB.S., University of New MexicoM.A., Northern Illinois UniversityLearning Resources Coordinator

Rita MacAyeal ’87B.A., Catholic University of AmericaM.P.P., Georgetown UniversityArchivist, Research Librarian

Darrin MadeleyB.S., Saginaw Valley State UniversityAssistant Athletic Director, Director of Hockey Operations

Jennifer MadeleyB.S., Lake Superior State UniversityM.S.W, Dominican UniversityCo-Director of Student Activities, Teacher of science and seminar

Kenneth MagarieB.A., Wesleyan University (Conn.)Teacher of mathematics

Susan MahoneyB.S., Eastern Illinois UniversityDirector of Finance

Paul MakovecB.S., University of IndianapolisTeacher of mathematics

Lusanda MayikanaB.A., University of South AfricaB.Ed., University of South AfricaM.A., University of

Witwatersrand (S.A.) M.A., Middlebury CollegeDean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs, Teacher of English

Constance McCabeB.S., University of VermontM.A., New York UniversityChair of English as a Second Language Department

Isolina MeeksB.A., Ursuline CollegeM.L.S., Lake Forest CollegeM.L.I.S., Dominican UniversityAssociate Librarian

Sheila MollerB.A., Western Illinois UniversityDirector of Parent Relations

William MurphyB.A., University of Notre DameM.S., New York UniversityM.A., National-Louis UniversityTeacher of English

Kristin PaisleyB.A., University of IowaDirector of Human Resources

Padma PalakodetyB.A., Andhra University (India)B.L.Sc., Andhra University M.A., Andhra UniversityLibrarian

Monica PalmerB.A., University of California (Santa Barbara)M.F.A., Columbia UniversityEd.M., Columbia UniversityDirector of Fine and Performing Arts


Adam SchlipmannB.M.Ed., University of IllinoisM.M.Ed., University of IllinoisDirector of Instrumental Music

Kathleen SchlosserB.A., University of Notre DameTeacher of English

Carolyn SchoenB.A., Muhlenberg CollegeM.Ed., Loyola University (Chicago)Assistant Dean of College Counseling, Co-Director of Student Activities

Philip SchwartzB.A., Elmhurst CollegeM.S., Illinois Benedictine UniversityAcademic Dean, Teacher of art

Edward ShaughnessyB.S., Fairfield UniversityM.S., University of MinnesotaTeacher of science

Brian SheuB.S., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign)M.Ed., DePaul UniversityTeacher of mathematics

Nathaniel SmallB.A., Trinity College (Conn.)M.A., Northwestern UniversityTeacher of English

Nickolas SmithB.F.A., Bowling Green State UniversityTeacher of art

Ruth SmithB.S., Kansas State University M.A., National-Louis UniversityPh.D., University of MissouriTeacher of science

Jeremiah StevensB.A., Centenary CollegeM.A., University of Washington (Seattle)M.Ed., Wright State UniversityDirector of Alumni Relations

Edward StewartB.A., Hamilton CollegeM.S., Southern New Hampshire UniversityAssociate Dean of Admission

John StrudwickB.Sc. (Economics), London School of EconomicsM.A., Queen’s UniversityPh.D., University of TorontoHead of School, Teacher of history

Loring StrudwickB.S., St. Lawrence UniversityM.S.T., University of New HampshireDean of Admission, Teacher of mathematics

Christopher TennysonB.A., College of the Holy CrossDean of Students, Director of Seminar, Teacher of mathematics and history

Margaret TennysonB.A., Middlebury CollegeM.A., DePaul UniversityTeacher of mathematics

Matthew VaughnB.A., Trinity College (Conn.)Assistant Athletic Director,Teacher of history

Suzanne VaughnB.A., Trinity College (Conn.)M.A., Northwestern UniversityTeacher of history

Kevin VersenB.A., Lynchburg CollegeAthletic Director

Kristine Von OgdenB.A., University of ChicagoM.A., New York UniversityAssistant Academic Dean, Teacher of French

Joel WardB.A., St. Olaf CollegeM.Ed., University of St. Mary’sTeacher of mathematics

David WickB.A., Grinnell CollegeM.A., University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign)Teacher of Latin and English

Erica WoodB.A., Lake Forest CollegeTeacher of science

Melissa YiB.A., Bryn Mawr CollegeM.S., University of Pennsylvania Assistant Dean of College Counseling, Teacher of English as a Second Language

Emily ZarefskyB.S., Northwestern UniversityTeacher of science

Luqing ZhaoB.A., Tianjin Normal University (China)B.A., Governor’s State UniversityTeacher of Chinese

Peg Cleveland PlambeckB.A.M., University of WashingtonB.M., University of WashingtonProfessional Studies Diploma in Opera, Cleveland Institute of MusicM.M.A., Kent State UniversityAdjunct Teacher of Vocal Music (Arts Concentration Program)

Timothy PlambeckB.A., St. Olaf CollegeM.M., University of MichiganDirector of Music

Andrew PoskaB.A., Bowdoin CollegeSenior Associate Dean of College Counseling

Caroline PuglieseB.A., Lake Forest CollegeSenior Associate Dean of Admission—Operations, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

James QuillinB.A., San Francisco State UniversityPh.D., Stanford UniversityChair of History Department

Stephanie RamirezB.S., St. Louis UniversityM.A., Washington University (St. Louis)Teacher of science

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

Stephen RyderB.A., Cambridge UniversityM.A., Cambridge UniversityChair of Modern and Classical Languages Department


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Board of Trustees

Zaid Abdul-Aleem ’90Piedmont Investment AdvisorsNew York, New York

Dr. Makola A. Abdullah ’86Florida A&M UniversityTallahassee, Florida

Mark T. Ahern ’74Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyLake Forest, Illinois

Lawrence S. BenjaminAhold USALake Forest, Illinois

Stephen J. BrewsterGrosvenor Capital ManagementLake Forest, Illinois

Patrick J. Carroll ’87Winnetka, Illinois

Dr. Chinni ChilamkurtiPrivate Practice andRosalind Franklin UniversitySchool of Medicine and ScienceGurnee, Illinois

Susan D. CoburnLake Bluff, Illinois

Jim C. Cowart ’69Cowart & Co LLC and Auriga Partners Inc.Laguna Niguel, California

Nancy C. CrownWinnetka, Illinois

Thomas J. DuckworthLake Forest, Illinois

Elizabeth James EllrodtLake Forest, Illinois

Christopher E. Freeburg ’90Skyline Global PartnersChicago, Illinois

Brian R. GamacheWMS GamingLake Forest, Illinois

Karl R. Gedge ’69Sandy Spring Friends School Sandy Spring, Maryland

Lauren A. GorterLake Forest, Illinois

L. Thomas GregoryMaranon Capital LPLake Bluff, Illinois

Gloria West HarperGolden Apple FoundationChicago, Illinois

Maurice L. Holmes ’83Golden Bridge, New York

Michelle Marsh Ihlanfeldt ’89Composer and PianistUpper Arlington, Ohio

Ned JessenHoward Capital Partners, Inc.Lake Bluff, Illinois

Gregory K. JonesThe Edgewater Funds/LazardLake Forest, Illinois

Laurel Bye Kamen ’64Washington, District of Columbia

Loretta Kalnow Kaplan ’73Northfield, Illinois

Jeffrey B. Keller ’87TK Capital PartnersChair, Board of TrusteesBurlington, Wisconsin

Ben Malek ’91Malek & Associates LLCTampa, Florida

Monique Pittman-LuiSpirit Productions LLCTopeka, Kansas

J. Michael Schell ’65New York, New York

Jeffrey L. SilverCoyote LogisticsLake Bluff, Illinois

Mark S. Simonian ’77Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.New York, New York

Dr. Regina E. Spellers Sims ’85Eagles Soar Consulting, LLCChicago, Illinois

Nancy How Speer ’59Cincinnatus Inc.Scandia, Minnesota

John WaltonNorthern Illinois University School of LawBatavia, Illinois

Robin G. ZafirovskiLake Forest, Illinois

Richard L. Zhao ’04Edison Engineering Development Program, GE EnergyHouston, Texas

1500 W. Kennedy Road | Lake Forest IL 60045 | (847) 615-3267 | www.lfanet.org

About Lake Forest Academy

n A coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 9–12

n 50% boarding, 50% day

n Founded in 1857

n 30 miles from Chicago

n Students from 33 countries and 18 states

n Average class size of 12

n 7–1 student-teacher ratio

n 30% of students receive financial aid

n 22 Advanced Placement courses

n 23 varsity sports

2011-12 viewbook

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