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2017 Advertising Section [PART 2] 

Glenview • Northbrook 

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2 | August 10, 2017 | 22nd century media Private School Guide 

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The Goddard School offers families 

For nearly 30 years, The Goddard 

School has been a trusted 

name among parents and families. 

Its classrooms are safe, 

nurturing environments for children 

6 weeks - 6 years, offering 

age-appropriate opportunities to 

explore and discover. From infants 

to toddlers, preschoolers to 

kindergarteners, highly trained 

teachers lead each child to reach 

developmental milestones, preparing 

the children for social and 

academic success. 

At The Goddard School, the 

on-site owners, Andrew and 

Mary Fratini, work to make sure 

every family enjoys a warm, 

positive experience. They strive 

to provide the best quality program 

for each child year-round, 

Small class sizes help Rochelle Zell students excel 

Rochelle Zell Jewish 

High School’s mission 

is to create a culture of 

academic excellence that 

inspires students to think 

critically and achieve 

their full potential, while 

preparing them to live 

Judaism as responsible 

and involved citizens in 

the modern world. The 

school’s philosophy is to 

350 Lee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 847.562.2100 

www.coveschool.org 

different educational options 

nurture the whole student 

-- academically, spiritually, 

physically and socially. 

The school offers students 

an exceptional college 

preparatory curriculum 

that includes honors 

and AP classes in all subject 

areas as well as an 

intensive, integrated and 

comprehensive Jewish 

studies curriculum. The 

dual curriculum is supplemented 

by strong athletic 

and fine arts programs and 

numerous extracurricular, 

social and leadership opportunities. 

Rochelle Zell Jewish 

High School is committed 

to an intellectual and 

religious environment in 

which questions, critical 

thinking, experiences, and 

The Cove School gives students with 

complex learning disabilities the 

resources and opportunities that enable 

them to shine. Our highly individualized 

education and extensive extracurriculars 

allow students to gain confidence in 

themselves, both today and tomorrow. 

Join us for The Cove School Open House 

Wednesday, October 18, 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

RSVP to Mark Ditthardt at 

mditthardt@coveschool.org 

or call 847.562.2100 

offering full-time and part-time 

schedules with open enrollment. 

The F.L.EX.® Learning Program 

(Fun Learning Experience) 

ensures that they meet high standards 

specific to early learning, 

development and care. 

The F.L.EX.® Learning Program 

is grounded in research on 

how children learn best: children 

experience the deepest, most 

genuine learning when they are 

having fun. It’s designed to help 

build each child’s emotional, 

academic, social, creative and 

physical skills – including 21st 

century skills such as communication, 

collaboration, creativity 

and critical thinking - to provide 

a well-rounded experience and 

help each one become schoolready, 

career-ready and lifeready. 

Twenty-first century skills 

also tie in directly with STEAM 

learning (science, technology, 

engineering, arts and mathematics). 

Introducing these subjects 

early on helps promote children’s 

natural curiosity in them, 

increasing the chance that children 

will pursue STEAM-related 

careers later on in life. 

“Supporting STEAM learning 

at the preschool level involves 

identifying activities children 

naturally do for opportunities 

to further guide them,” Andrew 

Fratini said. “When children 

solve puzzles or play with 

blocks, they create pathways in 

their brains that help with more 

advanced STEAM skills later 

on.” The preschool and pre-kindergarten 

classrooms integrate 

this play-based learning philosophy 

into their lesson plans. 

In the preschool classroom, 

children use a variety of interesting, 

hands-on learning and reading 

materials to make play more 

complex and challenging. Their 

play also becomes more social 

and cooperative as they build 

their social skills, make friends 

and learn to collaborate. 

Children continue their journey 

of exploration and discovery 

in the pre-kindergarten 

classroom. Teachers help them 

apply their developing literacy 

and math skills through fun, purposeful 

learning experiences. 

relationships are nourished 

and fostered throughout 

Jewish and secular general 

studies. The fullness 

of Jewish life and learning 

are embraced, and Jews 

from across the denominational 

spectrum are welcomed. 

Teachers at Rochelle 

Zell come to know their 

students as multi-dimensional 

human beings. The 

close and meaningful relationships 

that form between 

them contribute to 

students’ confidence in 

their ability to advocate for 

themselves and for others, 

in college and beyond. 

Small class sizes ensure 

personal attention, empowering 

each student to 

discover his or her own 

unique strengths and truly 

make a difference. In 

addition, Rochelle Zell 

students receive comprehensive 

and personalized 

college counseling services 

from a team of professionals 

with years of experience 

in the field. 

Rochelle Zell students 

are bright and articulate 

young men and women 

who have enrolled at the 

nation’s leading colleges 

and universities. They are 

Play-based learning is so effective 

that the results of a recent 

review by the Children’s 

Progress Academic Assessment 

(CPAA) show that Goddard 

School students score 45 percent 

higher on mathematics and literacy 

assessments compared to 

non-Goddard peers. CPAA is an 

early childhood assessment system 

that assists teachers in making 

informed and individualized 

instructional decisions. 

Submitted by The Goddard School, 

9651 Gross Point Road, Skokie, 

www.GoddardSchool.com/SkokieIL, 

847-773-0200. 

well-rounded and confident 

and possess a strong 

sense of values and a commitment 

to making the 

world a better place. 

Submitted by Rochelle Zell 

Jewish High School, 1095 

Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, 

www.rzjhs.org, 847-324-3706

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OLPH School: Transforming the Lives of Children 

When setting foot on the campus of Our 

Lady of Perpetual Help School in Glenview, 

students enter a place unlike any 

other — a vibrant 21st century Catholic 

school in an idyllic eight-building campus 

filled with 3-to-14-year-olds. 

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, 

OLPH School promotes a personal relationship 

with God and fosters the spiritual 

lives of families. It encourages all to explore 

one’s relationship to God, self, others 

and to all creation. The call to service 

is one of the essential elements of the 

OLPH experience. OLPH makes service 

a habit of the heart by creating opportunities 

that place children in relationships 

with the poor, marginalized and the disadvantaged. 

In a dynamic learning environment, 

the school provides an individualized 

program of success for each child with 

opportunities to challenge and enrich talents, 

strategies to compensate for weaknesses 

and programs designed to give the 

skills needed for the 21st century. 

At every grade level the curriculum fosters 

the development of critical and disciplined 

thinking. Everyone benefits when 

OLPH teachers and their students work 

together to analyze a poem, solve a problem 

or create a masterpiece. OLPH teach- 

Please see children, 5 

Glenview Methodist Preschool 

Programs Available for Children Aged 2–5+ 

Extended Offerings, Summer Camps and 

Kindergarten Enrichment (both AM & PM). 

CALL US TODAY! 

Director Karen Coan, 847-729-3606 • www.glenviewmethodistpreschool.com 

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Fall Audition Dates at Trinity United Methodist Church 

1024 Lake St, Wilmette, IL 60091 

August 27 th , 2017, 3-5pm 

August 28 th , 2017, 3-6pm 

Contact us at 847-535-9873 or info@youthchoraltheater.org 

to schedule your audition today!



C2 Education is raising the bar 

in Chicago’s already highly 

competitive school districts 

Whereas students in the 

majority of this country aim 

for a high GPA, fill out the 

“common” application online, 

and cross their fingers, 

students who have the opportunity 

to study under the 

direction of C2 Education 

have a chance to graduate 

high school with a successful 

semester of college already 

under their belt, a 4.3 - 5.0 

GPA, and near perfect SAT/ 

ACT scores; leaving them 

options for college that are 

only limited by which scholarships 

they will receive! 

With more than a dozen 

locations in Chicago, C2 

provides local students with 

face-to-face, fully personalized 

academic programs.We 

specialize in K-12 tutoring in 

all subjects including Math, 

Reading and Writing as well 

as Standardized Test Preparation 

for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, 

AP/SAT Subject Exams and 

SSAT/ISEE. We are experts 

in College Admissions Counseling 

and Applications, and 

students or parents can walk in 

any time to talk with a C2 Center 

Director for School or College 

Admissions Counseling. 

Factors that set C2 apart 

from the competition whether 

a company or a private tutor: 

• Our program is unique for 

each student, based on an 

assessment of strengths 

and weaknesses so we can 

tailor lessons accordingly. 

• We provide expert instruction 

in a 3:1 student-toteacher 

ratio along with a 

flexible teaching environment 

with easy access to a 

variety of skilled tutors. 

• Our rigorous hiring process 

requires all C2 tutors to 

score above the 95th percentile 

in their fields. 

• Our tutors are mentors who 

connect with students and 

encourage them to stay motivated. 

Beyond teaching 

subjects or testing skills, we 

teach life skills that will help 

students gain confidence. 

There’s nothing one-sizefits-all 

about us. Our expertise, 

personalized curricula, 

college counseling resources, 

and highly qualified tutors set 

us apart. 

Call 224-323-7900 for 

a free consultation, or find 

your nearest center at www. 

c2education.com. 

Submitted by C2 Education, 

www.c2educate.com 

Christian Heritage Academy rooting 

students in faith, preparing them 

for academic success 

Are you looking for a school where 

your child can thrive intellectually, 

emotionally, and spiritually? A place 

where a love of learning is cultivated in 

the rich foundation of Christ-centered 

academic excellence? Discover Christian 

Heritage Academy (CHA), where 

for more than 30 years, faith and learning 

have been integrated to equip students 

to develop as leaders of character 

and lifetime followers of Christ. 

Located on a 15-acre campus in 

Northfield, CHA has served thousands 

of families from Chicagoland 

since 1984, providing an exemplary 

Christian education to students from 

preschool to 12th grade. 

With ACT and standardized test 

scores among the best in the area’s 

school systems, CHA’s programs are 

synonymous with academic excellence. 

Students from CHA’s graduating 

class of 2016 were accepted into 

colleges and universities including 

Northwestern, University of Illinois 

(Chicago), Wheaton College, and 

Baylor University. 

Christian Heritage Academy President 

Hutz Hertzberg says, “There is no other 

school like Christian Heritage Academy 

on the North Shore of Chicago — a 

school that combines academic success 

with a Christian worldview. CHA’s goal 

is to partner with parents to develop future 

leaders who will take their faith into 

the world around them and serve their 

communities with excellence.” 

Come visit CHA and discover the 

difference a Christ-centered education 

can make in your child’s heart for 

eternity. We are now accepting applications 

for the upcoming school year. 

You can learn more by contacting 

Admissions Director Cynthia Strull at 

(847) 446-5252 or by visiting www. 

ChristianHeritage.org. 

Submitted by Christian Heritage Academy, 

315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, www. 

ChristianHeritage.org, 847-446-5252. 

Students graduate 

from Rochelle Zell 

Jewish High School 

with a solid foundation 

of critical thinking, 

readiness for college 

and grounding in 

Jewish learning 

and living. 

1095 Lake Cook Rd. 

Deerfield, IL 

847.470.6700 

www.rzjhs.org 

A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community. 

S.C.L. 

St. Catherine Laboure School 

A Community united by Scholastic Achievement, 

Catholic Values and Lifelong Learning 

WHERE EVERY CHILD IS KNOWN BY NAME 

PRESCHOOL THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE 

3425 Thornwood Avenue • Glenview, Illinois 60026 

(847) 724-2240 • www.sclschool-glenview.com



Countryside Montessori School: A place not only to learn but to grow up 

Countryside Montessori 

School is unique among the 

many independent schools 

on the North Shore and has 

carved out a niche market 

for families who are looking 

for an educational experience 

that focuses both on academic 

rigor, but also on the development 

of social-emotional 

learning that is the foundation 

necessary for the development 

of good character. 

In fact, Countryside’s faculty 

can often be heard saying, 

“We are committed to 

more than great students – we 

are committed to exceptional 

adults.” 

Countryside is able to 

achieve this goal by creating 

classrooms that emulate real 

life, giving its students the opportunities 

to make independent 

choices, learn from mistakes 

and failures, share the 

responsibility of class management 

with the teachers, 

and be peer mentors, teachers 

and mediators. Whether that 

means helping a friend in the 

toddler class put her socks on 

after gym or design a microbusiness 

to run in the Middle 

School. 

Parents of CMS have reported 

that after their children 

have started at CMS, “They 

are eager and excited to learn. 

They have developed greater 

self-confidence. School has 

become a joy for them! In 

addition, much progress has 

been made in developing respect, 

responsibility, and resourcefulness 

in our children; 

all qualities that will serve 

them well throughout their 

lives.” 

Countryside is more than 

a school for students. It is 

also a school for parents who 

want to consider carefully the 

choices they are making in 

their daily lives that will impact 

the development of the 

children’s character and be a 

part of a community with a 

shared vision for how to accomplish 

the goal of raising 

young adults who are ready to 

take their place in the world 

when they are 18 years old. 

Countryside just celebrated 

its 50th year serving the 

North Shore community. Students 

can begin as early as 16 

months and continue all the 

way through eighth grade. The 

school has a remarkable dedicated 

faculty with very little 

turnover, many of whom have 

been at the school for more 

than fifteen years. The teachers 

in the school say that they 

always have their minds on the 

adults each of their students 

will become and what decisions 

will best prepare them 

for their independent futures. 

CMS holds monthly information 

sessions. Families can 

sign up on their website or 

call the school for a tour. They 

also have an extensive portion 

of their website dedicated 

to interviews with graduates, 

parents of graduates, and objective 

data on how the students 

perform academically 

during their time at CMS and 

after they graduate (see Outcomes 

in the menu bar). The 

next Parent Information Sessions 

are at 10:30 a.m. and 6 

p.m. August 21st. 

Submitted by Countryside Montessori 

School, 1985 Pfingsten, 

Rd., Northbrook, www.countrymontessori.org, 

847-498-1105. 

children 

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ers are scholars who are fully invested in 

the success of their children and they embody 

high expectations, support and encouragement. 

They find inspiration in the 

students who impress each day. 

OLPH School does not simply enroll a 

student; it enrolls a family and believes in 

an active partnership with parents. Recognizing 

parents as the primary educators 

of their children, OLPH School supports, 

supplements and enriches family life. 

OLPH invites all to discover the distinction 

that makes it an extraordinary place 

of learning for children. Explore the website, 

tour the facilities, ask questions and 

become a part of Our Lady of Perpetual 

Help School: A Premier Private Education 

in the Finest Catholic Tradition. 

Save the date for our Fall Admission 

Events: 

Preschool & Kindergarten Information 

Night from 7-8 p.m. November 8th 

Open Houses from 4-6 p.m. November 

8th and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. November 9th 

Submitted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 

1123 Church St., Glenview, www.olph-il.org, 

847-724-6990. 

More than an Education 

An Internship to Adulthood 

Sixteen Months through 8th Grade 

All Day/All Year Option 7:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. 1985 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 847.498.1105 countrysidemontessori.org 

Join us for a Parent Information Chat on August 21st at 10:30a.m. or 6:00p.m.



It's exciting when 

Math Makes Sense! 

At Mathnasium, we believe that every child has the ability to 

be successful in math—it’s a matter of teaching the way that 

makes sense to them. When math makes sense, kids excel— 

whether they’re far behind or eager to get ahead. 

For more than a decade, the Mathnasium Method has 

transformed the way kids in grades 2–12 understand and 

appreciate math. We build math knowledge upon what they 

already know—this helps kids learn quickly and boosts their 

confidence right away. When math makes sense, grades 

improve, excitement grows, and doors open! 

Call us 

today for a 

FREE Trial Session! 

2nd–8th grade only. Call 

for more info on high 

school students. 

Mathnasium of Glenview 

847-998-0900 

www.mathnasium.com/Glenview 

2017 WINNER 

Mathnasium allows children of 

all ages to learn vital math skills 

The Math Learning Centers offers a fun 

and effective after-school math learning 

environment for children in grades 2-12. 

Mathnasium operates on the core belief 

that virtually any child can become great 

at math. The Mathnasium Method, 

implemented at more than 700 Mathnasium 

centers in the U.S. and abroad, is a 

unique program that provides each child 

with a customized learning plan and personalized 

instruction in a way that ‘makes 

sense to them.’ In 2013 alone, Mathnasium 

centers taught more than 1.5 million 

student sessions. This underscores the 

critical role after-school math education 

has come to play for students and parents 

alike and the value of the Mathnasium 

Method, which combines mental, verbal, 

visual, tactile, and written techniques 

and focuses on helping kids truly understand 

math. 

“At Mathnasium, we focus solely on 

math, so we know how to teach it in a way 

that really connects with kids. Mathnasium 

centers across the country have helped 

struggling students develop into ‘A’ students 

and ‘A’ students go on to even greater 

achievements. Children at Mathnasium 

quickly learn that math can be fun and interesting 

as well as extraordinarily useful, 

both in terms of succeeding in school and 

for the valuable life skills it provides.” 

For students, the Mathnasium experience 

begins with a highly detailed assessment 

of each child’s strengths and 

weaknesses, which is then used to create 

a customized learning plan. Personalized 

instruction from Mathnasium’s highly 

trained and caring instructors assures that 

each student fully understands key concepts 

before moving on to the next. “The 

greatest part of Mathnasium is that we 

can individually tailor our curriculum to 

the student’s needs – from the struggling 

student to the gifted wanting enrichment.” 

“The teaching of math is rapidly changing 

these days. Common Core standards 

are impacting how all students are taught 

(particularly impacting gifted students). 

In addition, the expansion of technology, 

such as graphing calculators, is evolving 

topics reserved in the past for college to 

be taught in high school. Math is the US 

in a ‘mile-wide but an inch-deep.’ A lot 

of ground is covered but not with great 

depth.” 

Submitted by Mathnasium at The Glen, 2650 

Valor Drive, Glenview, www.mathnasium. 

com/glenview, 847-998-0900. 

St. Norbert School celebrates 

100 years of Catholic education 

Since 1917, St. Norbert 

School has honored its 

mission of serving God 

through Learning, Faith 

and Service. Academics 

are our focus. 

For providing meaningful 

differentiation in the 

classroom. Teachers help 

each child reach his or her 

full potential. State of the 

art technology is used in 

every classroom to make 

lessons dynamic and provide 

resources beyond traditional 

textbooks. 

While academics are the 

focus of the school, faith 

is the heart. Catholic values 

are integrated into the 

school day so our students 

aren’t just learning their 

faith; they’re living it. 

The school provides 

opportunities outside the 

classroom that help our students 

grow as much as they 

do inside the classroom. 

Six competitive athletic 

teams ensure our students 

learn the importance of 

teamwork and the value of 

good sportsmanship. Our 

academic teams consistently 

shine in Quiz Bowl, 

math and STEM competitions. 

Ongoing service 

projects, like our support of 

local food pantries, help our 

students to appreciate what 

they have and share their 

gifts and talents with others. 

Submitted by St. Norbert 

School, 1817 Walters Ave., 

Northbrook, (847) 272-0051, 

www.stnorbertschool.org.



Intelligent Fingers 

gathers students to join 

creative movement 

Intelligent Fingers 

School of Music and Arts 

opened on July 1 and is 

ready to join with the community 

to support and foster 

the growth of music 

and the arts in the North 

Shore. At the core, Intelligent 

Fingers believes that 

music and the arts hold the 

keys to unlocking the creative 

mind and nurturing 

it to become a guide for a 

journey of unlimited possibilities. 

Intelligent Fingers began 

as a dream of founder 

and director, Dr. Grace 

Kim, while she was pursuing 

her studies in piano 

performance and pedagogy 

to the highest degree. 

Through her accumulation 

of experiences from 

performances and private 

instruction, she developed 

her life motto, “Passion 

for music. Compassion 

for people.” This motto is 

the attitude that she carries 

into Intelligent Fingers every 

day and it is what is 

expected and encouraged 

from the rest of the faculty. 

The school has a faculty 

of instructors hailing from 

schools including Northwestern 

University, the 

Juilliard School, San Francisco 

Conservatory of Music, 

Rhode Island School 

of Design, and the Art Institute 

of Chicago. Though 

eclectic and diverse, one 

commonality shared between 

all instructors is a 

passion for both the creative 

arts and education. 

Instruction takes place in 

a facility that is equipped 

with quality instruments 

and equipment. Intelligent 

Fingers is affiliated with 

Steinway & Sons and all 

music rooms are stocked 

with at least one Steinway 

piano. The school offers 

unique music instruction 

for a variety of band and 

orchestra instruments and 

art instruction for painting 

and illustration, writing, 

ceramics, and origami. 

Each class has an 

intentional design that 

promotes academic success 

and personal growth. 

For example, group piano 

classes are offered in a 

classroom setting of four 

students who are equipped 

with their own acoustic 

piano. Through group instruction, 

students not only 

develop their musicality, 

but they also boost their 

performance confidence 

as they practice amongst 

a smaller audience comprised 

of peers. 

Instruction runs by semesters 

that consists of 15 

weeks each. Aside from 

registering for weekly 

one-on-one instruction, 

students may supplement 

their learning by registering 

for group classes and 

workshops. The group 

classes are intentionally 

kept at a smaller size in order 

to ensure that each student 

receives the adequate 

amount of attention to develop 

skills as well as build 

a mentorship relationship 

with the instructor. 

Intelligent Fingers welcomes 

people of all ages 

and experience to join 

as students. Overall, the 

school supports the success 

of each student’s creative 

journey because it believes 

that unlocking and 

fostering an individual’s 

creativity has the potential 

to cause positive change in 

the community. Intelligent 

Fingers is a creative movement 

that is working towards 

becoming a hub for 

artists to collaborate and 

make beautiful impacts on 

the community. The goal 

is not to produce adequate 

artists, but to nurture individuals 

who would be 

inspired to become outstanding 

leaders and contributors 

to their circles of 

influence. 

Submitted by Intelligent 

Fingers, 2165 Shermer Road, 

Northbrook, www.ifingersmusic.com, 

224-304-9442. 

Begin Your 

Creative Journey 

With Us! 

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL REGISTRATION. 

REGISTER TODAY 

for our Back-to-School Deal 

$100 OFF 

Fall Semester Tuition* 

Expires September 1, 2017 

*Restrictions may apply. Students must complete 

full fall semester for deal to apply. 

We offer music and art education of highest quality. As an 

All-Steinway school, our aim is to ensure that all our students 

will be trained with the best education that is supplemented by 

quality instruments and equipment. 

Music Lessons • Art Classes 

Workshops for All Ages & Skill Levels 

For more information, call us at 224.304.9442 

or email info@ifingersmusic.com. 

www.ifingersmusic.com 

2165A Shermer Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062



Youth Choral Theater accepting 

new members for all ensembles 

Youth Choral Theater of Chicago 

(YCT) is a youth choir that 

has its roots in the North Shore 

of Chicago for over 30 years. 

YCT is focused on bringing topnotch 

musical training to all students 

seeking musical education, 

no matter their economic background. 

Since our beginning, we 

have done just that. 

YCT stands out from other 

youth choirs through our training 

process that is deeply rooted 

in music education. Through 

our four different ensembles, 

involving students ages 3-18, 

we train students in a continuous 

way that helps them move 

through our ensembles with ease 

while developing their musical 

skills. We accept students going 

through a voice change, which 

not all youth choirs in the area 

do, because we believe that a 

well rounded choir includes all 

voice types. 

Another thing that sets the 

Youth Choral Theater apart is 

our adventurous musical selections. 

Through commissions and 

collaborations with local composers, 

The Youth Choral Theater 

performs pieces that are not 

only challenging to sing, but also 

expand the musical horizons of 

our singers. Last year, all YCT 

ensembles sang songs in Korean, 

Polynesian, Swahili, and 

Spanish. Our music addressed 

issues of discrimination, pride, 

courage, fear, love, hope, and 

exploration. We believe that it 

is not only important to push 

our students musically, but also 

emotionally, helping them to 

develop feelings and emotions 

behind what they are singing and 

enrich their lives. 


season schedule works hard to 

eliminate conflicts with school 

schedules in the area. Classes begin 

in early September and ends 

in May with breaks throughout, 

including Thanksgiving Break, 

December Holiday Break, and 

Spring Break. Throughout the 

season, Youth Choral Theater 

ensembles have 5-6 concerts. 

Four of these concerts include all 

Youth Choral Theater ensembles 

while the remaining concerts are 

“professional concerts,” for our 

older students. 


has four ensembles for students, 

each with its own age range, rehearsal, 

and concert schedule. 

Winnetka Children’s Chorusis 

comprised of students grades 

PreK-3yo through 1st grade. 

This group rehearses on 4:30- 

5:30 p.m. Mondays at the Winnetka 

Covenant Church. Concertinais 

comprised of students 

grades 2-3 and rehearses from 

5:30-6:30 p.m. on Mondays at 

the Winnetka Covenant Church. 

The Winnetka Covenant Church 

is located at 1200 Hibbard Rd., 

Wilmette, IL 60091. These two 

ensembles perform in the four 

season concerts that all Youth 

Choral Theater ensembles are 

included in. 

Treble Ensemble is comprised 

of students grades 4-6 and rehearses 

from 3-4 p.m. on Sundays 

at Trinity United Methodist 

Church. Chamber Choraleis 

comprised of students grades 7-12 

and rehearses from 4-6 p.m. on 

Sundays at Trinity United Methodist 

Church (TUMC). TUMC 

is located at 1024 Lake St, Wilmette, 

IL 60091. These two ensembles 

perform on all concerts 

throughout the YCT season. 

All of our ensembles are accepting 

new members, and we 

want YOU to join us! Auditions 

for new members are at Trinity 

United Methodist Church 

from 3-5 p.m. on August 27th, 

and from 3-6 p.m. August 28th. 

To schedule an audition, please 

contact Sarah at info@youthchoraltheater.org 

or call our office at 

(847) 535-9873 today! 

Submitted by Youth Choral Theater 

of Chicago, 708 Church Street, 

Evanston, www.youthchoraltheater. 

org, 847-535-9873.



Woodlands Academy prepares women for STEM careers 

Young women are losing 

ground in the STEM 

fields. At the bachelor’s 

degree level, between 

2004 and 2014, the share 

of STEM-related bachelor’s 

degrees earned by 

women decreased in all 

seven discipline areas: engineering; 

computer science; 

earth, atmospheric 

and ocean sciences; physical 

sciences; mathematics; 

biological and agricultural 

sciences; and social sciences 

and psychology. 

Graduates of girls’ 

schools, however, are faring 

much better than their 

peers from coeducational 

institutions. Girls’ school 

graduates are three times 

more likely to consider 

majoring in engineering 

and six times more likely 

to consider majoring in 

math, science and technology. 

“Not only do our graduates 

go on to pursue degrees 

in the STEM fields,” 

says Head of School Meg 

Steele, “but they go on to 

become leaders. We are 

immensely proud that our 

graduates are blazing trails 

in traditionally male-dominated 

fields.” 

Woodlands Academy of 

the Sacred Heart is Lake 

County’s only singlegender 

school. Located 

in Lake Forest, the 159 

year-old school is an independent, 

Catholic day 

and boarding, college-preparatory 

school for young 

women of all faiths grades 

nine through 12. It’s challenging 

academic program 

and extracurricular offerings 

prepare students to 

pursue degrees in STEM 

fields. For example, the 

Woodlands Academy 

Robotics team advanced 

to the FTC Illinois State 

Championship in 2017. 

Additionally, Woodlands 

Academy students earned 

an average score of 4.5 

on the A.P. Calculus exam 

compared to a 2.9 national 

average in 2016. 


students also show academic 

strength across all 

disciplines evidenced by 

the fact that nearly one-inthree 


of the Sacred Heart Class 

of 2017 were honored by 

the Illinois Student Assistance 

Commission (ISAC) 

State Scholars. Honorees 

were chosen based on a 

combination of exemplary 

ACT or SAT test scores 

and sixth-semester class 

rank. They typically rank 

in or near the top 10 percent 

of high school seniors 

from 765 high schools 

across the state. 

Founded in 1858, Woodlands 

Academy is an independent 

Catholic college 

preparatory day and 

boarding high school for 

young women. It’s part of 

a worldwide network of 

Sacred Heart Schools that 

spans the United States and 

40 other countries. A nonprofit, 

Woodlands Academy’s 

identity is rooted in 

Saint Madeleine Sophie 

Barat’s desire to inspire 

young hearts and minds to 

excel, to lead lives of integrity 

and to serve. 

Submitted by Woodlands 

Academy of the Sacred 

Heart, 760 E. Westleigh 

Road, Lake Forest, (847) 

234-4300, www.woodlandsacademy.org. 

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A Premier Private Education in the Finest Catholic Tradition 

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Kindergarten Ready? At Wilmette Child Development Center, 100%. 

The scores are in – 100 percent of the 

children who graduated from preschool at 

One Hope United Wilmette Child Development 

Center last month demonstrated 

kindergarten readiness, according to the 

Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment 

tool. 

One Hope United’s child development 

centers specialize in supporting and partnering 

with working families to prepare 

their children for lifelong learning and 

success, starting in our infant program. By 

achieving kindergarten readiness, these 

children are meeting an important milestone 

early in their academic lives – and 

are poised to stay on track: studies show 

that children who attend Pre-K are more 

likely to graduate from high school, and 

those who attend a center-based program, 

like One Hope United’s, score significantly 

higher on reading and math tests than 

their at-home counterparts. 

Here’s a look behind the numbers at 

what makes One Hope United a nurturing 

environment for children and families’ 

education and growth: 

Individualized, Center-Based Learning: 

One Hope United employs the Creative 

Curriculum, which is built around classroom 

“centers” such as Science, Writing, 

Literacy/Reading, and Dramatic Play. 

Children self-navigate through the centers 

and learn through play and social interaction. 

Teachers encourage and customize 

each child’s education based on their individual 

strengths and temperament, and 

adjust it based on observations and formal 

assessments. 

Exclusive “Healthy Lifestyles” Curriculum: 

One Hope United’s self-developed 

Healthy Lifestyles curriculum promotes 

lifelong wellness by incorporating 

daily movement and teaching children to 

make healthy food choices and maintain 

good habits such as brushing teeth, visiting 

the dentist, and screening for hearing 

and vision. The Wilmette center also 

hosts movement classes, which encourage 

physical fitness, creative expression, and 

relaxation. 

Parent, Family, and Community Engagement: 

Parent involvement in their 

child’s learning has been linked to higher 

student achievement. The Wilmette center 

provides opportunities for family involvement 

in daily routines as well as at special 

events. Parents are welcome to visit the 

program and often stop by to share their 

talents and family culture. The center also 

helps kids and families engage with the 

surrounding community through partnerships 

with Avoca School District, Glenview 

Park District, and Wilmette Public 

Library. 

Accredited Quality at Every Level: The 

Wilmette center is one of only 6 percent 

of U.S. centers to be accredited by the 

National Association for the Education of 

Young Children (NAEYC). This accreditation 

looks at 10 standards and criteria 

across four categories – Children, Teaching 

Staff, Partnerships with families and 

communities, and Administration – to 

provide a holistic measure of a program’s 

quality. 

Parents can expect all of these features 

to be enhanced when the Wilmette center 

relocates to a newly updated facility, in 

winter 2018. Located near I-94, between 

Glenview and Old Orchard Roads, the 

new center will feature brand new classrooms, 

nontoxic materials including carpeting 

and paint, and a dedicated gym 

designed specifically for early childhood 

gross motor activities. Families who enroll 

children now at the current location 

are guaranteed a space in the new child 

development center. 

Families who live or work nearby may 

also consider One Hope United’s Des 

Plaines (9375 Church St., Des Plaines) 

and O’Hare (2300 E Devon Ave, Suite 

171, Des Plaines) centers, both of which 

are also NAEYC accredited. For more 

information, visit onehopechilddevelopment.org. 

Submitted by One Hope United Wilmette 

Child Development Center, 3013 Illinois Rd., 

Wilmette, (847) 256-6600, www.onehopechilddevelopment.org. 

Award Winning Academics 

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STEM Program 

Focus on Faith 

Sacrament Preparation 

Weekly Mass 

Service Projects 

Call to schedule a Tour 847.272.0051 

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The Gow School approach allows its students to thrive 

The Gow School is a collegeprep 

boarding and day school for 

students, grades 6-12, with dyslexia 

and similar language-based 

learning disabilities. Focusing 

on small class sizes, 3-7 students 

per class, and a low 4:1 student 

to faculty ratio, The Gow School 

offers a multi-sensory approach 

to teaching that enables dyslexic 

students to thrive. The Gow 

community has a sense of belonging, 

of equality, and of connection 

born on common trials 

and shared triumph. 

Gow has a start fast, finish 

strong mentality and students 

typically start to see progress 

soon after they step foot in our 

classrooms. Progress typically 

comes quickly, soon after they 

invest themselves in the program. 

At the School’s core is a 

structured program designed to 

help students navigate the academic 

day and a daily schedule 

designed to keep students busy. 

Between a packed class schedule, 

after-school sports, study 

hall and Saturday classes, there 

is little unprogrammed time. 

The School is settled on a 120 

acre campus which gives our students 

plenty of room to learn and 

play. Boarding school life does 

not always allow lots of free 

time, but it has plenty of room 

for fun. Students are so involved 

– playing sports, going on trips, 

and hanging out with each other 

– that they get the most out of the 

rich residential experience. 

In July, the School’s co-ed 

summer program is five weeks of 

learning and fun for ages 8-16! 

The Gow School Summer Program 

is for students who have 

been experiencing academic difficulties, 

or have been diagnosed 

with dyslexia or specific learning 

disabilities. The Summer Program 

runs from the end of June 

to early August with morning 

academics, afternoon fun and 

games and weekend adventures! 

The Gow School Summer Program 

gives students academic 

tools and self-confidence they 

can take with them wherever 

they go; to the classroom and 

beyond. 

By combining a structured 

program and environment with 

flexibility, individualization, 

and room for fun, Gow provides 

a rich school experience that is 

precisely what dyslexic students 

need to learn and to enjoy learning. 

Submitted by The Gow School, 

2491 Emery Rd., South Wales, NY, 

www.gow.org, 716-687-2005 

Gow is a college preparatory boarding and day 

school, grades 6-12, for students with dyslexia 

and related language-based learning disabilities. 

Gow provides the right environment and the right 

tools for dyslexic students to rethink the learning 

process and reinvent themselves. 

By combining a structured program and 

environment with flexibility, individualization, 

and room for fun, Gow provides a rich school 

experience. This is precisely what dyslexic 

students need to learn. 

2491 Emery Rd • South Wales, NY 14139 

P 716.687.2001 • F 716.687.2003 

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Lake Forest Academy launches Global Concentrations Program 

Lake Forest Academy’s Strategic 

Plan sets forth a promise to 

“develop global citizens through 

unique educational experiences 

within a diverse and caring community.” 

While LFA faculty 

bring the world into the classroom 

and take their classes out 

into the world, the Plan challenges 

them to do still more. LFA’s 

Global Concentration Program 

answers that call to action. 

The program launches this fall 

with an inaugural cohort of 11 

students, all rising juniors. What 

distinguishes LFA’s program 

from global certificate programs 

at other schools, says Associate 

Dean of Academic Affairs and 

Director of Curriculum Kristine 

Von Ogden, is team focus. “Students 

work in a cohort; communication 

and collaboration 

are key. In many other schools, 

the students have a list to check 

off—a course to take, a trip to be 

part of, service to complete— 

and they complete the program 

individually. This is a two-year 

program. Students make a commitment, 

work together, and develop 

an individualized program 

for themselves, all the while 

working with a group of peers.” 

The overarching goal? To help 

students understand that not only 

can they make a difference, but 

how to make a difference in their 

lives and the lives of others. In 

short, how to implement their 

researched ideas and solutions. 

Ms. Von Ogden notes that she 

and the students are looking forward 

to “learning how to make 

a difference, how to become and 

stay personally invested, how 

to follow through with something, 

how to get to the root of 

a problem or issue, and work on 

solving it sustainably from the 

ground up.” 

Intended as a two-year program, 

the Global Concentration 

Program should reach its capacity 

of 20-30 students—all juniors 

and seniors—in 2018-19. Ultimately, 

program alumni will stay 

involved post-graduation and 

will mentor current students. A 

new academic department will be 

added to oversee the curriculum. 

According to Ms. Von Ogden, 

there will be required reflection 

(journals, vlogs, etc.). Students 

will have coursework, including 

readings and film viewings. 

At times, they will present what 

they’ve learned to the wider student 

body. “Their assessments 

will involve interaction, reflection, 

and be hands-on.” 

Technology will be key. “For 

research, for live and asynchronous 

interaction with global 

communities, as a platform for 

reflection—the possibilities [for 

technology] are endless,” Ms. 

Von Ogden explains. “Much of 

this will become student-driven, 

so I am excited to see what they 

will develop.” 

Head of School Dr. John Strudwick 

adds that a quality education 

involves “looking outward 

from oneself and the known to 

examine, explore, and experience 

people, places, and events 

from afar and the unknown. A 

key to our success is to ensure 

that education is relevant to everyone 

and what is occurring in 

the world. Relevance and inclusion 

are essential concepts in 

developing an educational program; 

they are pivotal elements 

at LFA.” 

Submitted by Lake Forest Academy, 

1500 W Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest, 

www.lfanet.org, 847-615-3210. 

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Discover Christian Heritage Academy 

Are you looking for a school where your child can thrive intellectually, emotionally 

and spiritually? A place where a love of learning is cultivated in the rich foundation 

of Christ-centered academic excellence? Discover Christian Heritage Academy, 

where for more than 30 years, Christian faith and learning have been integrated 

to equip students to be leaders of character and lifetime followers of Christ. We 

are accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year. 

To inquire, call 847-446-5252 or visit christianheritage.org. 

Christ Centered. Academically Excellent. Life Transforming. 

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315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | christianheritage.org | 847-446-5252 

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Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, & Contemporary 

Ages 2½ – Adult, Beginner through Professional 

505 Laurel Ave., Suite 102 

Highland Park, IL 

Celebrating our 28 th Annual Production of The Nutcracker 

North Shore Repertory Dance Ensemble, North Shore Dance Company, North Shore Ballet Theatre 

North Shore School of Dance 

Local, National, and Internationally Renowned Faculty 

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Northridge Prep builds young men 

Unique in the Chicago 

area, Northridge Prep is 

an independent all-boys 

Middle and High School 

that teaches the Catholic 

faith. At open house, 

come discover what makes 

Northridge the Chicago 

area’s premier school of 

character. 

A unique all-boys experience 

Boys flourish in the 

environment Northridge 

creates. Northridge is all 

male, small enough so faculty 

know each boy well, 

and uses an approach that 

appreciates boys’ natural 

enthusiasm. By allowing 

and properly channeling 

boys’ passion, energy, and 

love of play, Northridge 

helps boys grow into men 

of real strength and refinement. 

Boys are free and 

encouraged to participate 

actively in class, make 

great friends, and take 

leadership roles without 

fear of what others think. 

From the classroom, to the 

basketball court, to Entrepreneurship 

Club, Northridge 

students stand out 

for their combination of 

academic performance and 

leadership. 

A modern liberal arts 

education 

The demanding liberal 

arts curriculum at Northridge 

inspires students 

through timeless works 

of the western tradition. 

These sources challenge 

students and develop their 

understanding of the true, 

the good, and the beautiful. 

The curriculum produces 

students with clear 

thinking and strong writing. 

Math and Science are 

part of the liberal arts, and 

Northridge offers a full 

suite of AP and Honors 

classes. Since 2012 nearly 

70 percent of all Northridge 

students scored a 3 

or better on their AP exams. 

Mentorship 

Northridge’s faculty are 

not only great teachers, 

but are also role models 

whose example inspire our 

students. In Northridge’s 

unique Advisory Program, 

each student receives a 

long-term faculty mentor, 

and they meet monthly and 

discuss study habits, character 

development, and 

academic choices. 

Growth and faith 

If interested, students 

can take courses on the 

Catholic Faith appropriate 

for each grade level. Daily 

Mass, the sacrament of 

Confession, and spiritual 

guidance from a full-time 

chaplain are all available 

each day. 

Community and 

partnership with parents 

Northridge exists to 

support parents - the primary 

educators of their 

sons - in their vocation as 

parents. Northridge lives 

that partnership in several 

ways. Firstly, through a 

relationship with the student’s 

advisor - who meets 

annually with parents to 

discuss insights about their 

son. Secondly, through 

workshops that discuss 

how to raise young men. 

Thirdly, through consistent 

communication from 

faculty - who proactively 

correspond with parents 

about both the challenges 

and successes they see at 

school. 

Beyond the classroom 

Northridge athletes compete 

in the following varsity 

sports: soccer, golf, cross 

country, basketball, baseball, 

and track and field. 

Additionally, Northridge 

offers club tennis and sponsors 

students in swimming. 

Northridge also has vibrant 

music and theater programs 

with an a capella choir, 

High School and Middle 

school jazz bands, a string 

quartet, and two yearly theater 

productions. In total 

Northridge features over 25 

clubs including robotics, 

computer coding, debate, 

and photography. 

Submitted by Northridge 

Prep, 8320 Ballard Rd, Niles, 

www.northridgeprep.org, 

847-375-0600. 

“My sophomore year I went to Vienna, Austria; that is when I really fell in love with international 

travel and became really passionate about international language, foreign culture, 

and international politics.” –Sarah LaVanway ‘17 

Woodlands Academy’s Center for Global Studies offers a comprehensive academic and 

experiential program that equips graduates to navigate through and flourish in a rapidly 

changing global landscape. 

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North Shore School of Dance provides 

development and training for all 

At the North Shore School of 

Dance we foster the passion for 

dance in a positive and nurturing 

environment. It is our belief that 

everyone should have the opportunity 

to dance and be recognized 

individually. Here students 

can feel safe and be themselves, 

allowing them to reach their fullest 

potential. 

NSSD has an unparalleled 

reputation for providing the finest 

teachers on the North Shore 

for 28 years, and “continues the 

lineage of high integrity and 

professionalism that spans over 

45 years.” We provide the highest 

caliber of instruction by renowned 

faculty members who 

are dedicated to inspiring and 

educating each dancer. 

With over 120 classes per 

week, there are all levels of 

training for preschool through 

adults. These classes are offered 

in both traditional and contemporary 

styles of dance. We offer 

ballet, pointe, modern and 

contemporary, jazz, tap, lyrical, 

hip-hop, pre-dance, boys and 

adult classes. In addition, we offer 

a full summer of camps and 

programs, master classes, and 

workshops. 

In our Student Division for 1st 

grade through teens, NSSD provides 

skill development and performance 

opportunities at for the 

dedicated, recreational, or preprofessional 

dancer. Each dancer 

is guided by our experienced and 

knowledgeable faculty and directors 

to create a proper schedule 

of classes and planning for 

the future near and far. Dancers 

gain technical ability and performance 

experience, which promotes 

a higher self-esteem and 

confidence within themselves. 

For ages 2.5–6, our Pre-Dance 

Division classes incorporate 

movement, dance steps, and 

creative expression in a fun and 

caring atmosphere. Fantasy and 

imagery is often their inspiration 

to improve and practice what 

they have learned. Their own 

themed Pre-Dance Showcase is 

a very exciting time of year. Our 

youngest dancers perform with 

our North Shore Ballet Theatre 

for a presentation of “The Little 

Mermaid,” “Alice in Wonderland,” 

and other wonderfully entertaining 

stories. 

Our non-competitive concert 

dance performance opportunities 

meet professional standards 

of artistic development, performance 

values and production 

qualities. Since 1989, the North 

Shore School of Dance has presented 

an annual production of 

The Nutcracker and entertained 

young children with the popular 

Sugar Plum Tea Party. In addition, 

the North Shore Dance 

Company, North Shore Repertory 

Dance Ensemble, and North 

Shore Ballet Theatre are wonderful 

opportunities for the dancers 

to grow with. 

North Shore School of Dance 

is known for excellent traditional 

and contemporary training, and 

has continued the legacy of training 

outstanding dancers from 

our communities. Generations 

of families have danced with or 

trained at NSSD, and now many 

of our alumnae bring their children. 

NSSD is not only a dance 

school, but is also known as a 

home-away-from-home. 

Submitted by North Shore School of 

Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland 

Park, www.northshoredance.comw, 

847-432-2060. 

lake forest academy 

Midwestern Heart. Global Mind. Fall Open House: November. 5, 2017 

All the opportunities to participate in our vibrant 

boarding environment offer both day and boarding 

students a lifelong passport to new challenges, building 

character that is uniquely transformed by combining a 

global outlook with Midwestern values. 

Learn more: 

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Ronald Knox 

Montessori educates 

the innovators 

of tomorrow 

What makes a school “Montessori,” 

and what makes Ronald Knox a spectacular 

example? While the founders of 

Amazon, Wikipedia, and Google didn’t 

graduate from Ronald Knox, they did 

attend Montessori schools, and they 

credit that education with their ability to 

think outside the box and develop new 

ideas and solutions. 

Authentic Montessori classrooms 

have a few key components: 

Mixed age classrooms – at Ronald 

Knox, the Primary Program serves children 

ages 3-6 in the same environment, 

enabling younger children to learn from 

older children and providing older children 

with the opportunity to be leaders 

and mentors. 

Student choice – students have free 

choice, within limits, to select what they 

want to work on that day, furthering the 

development of executive functioning. 

Constructivist learning – students 

learn through hands-on discovery and 

direct contact with materials in the 

classroom, creating concrete impressions 

that will prepare them for reading, 

writing, and complex math work. 

Specialized learning materials – all 

materials in the classroom were developed 

by Maria Montessori to enable 

children to learn math, language, science, 

and geography in a natural, intuitive, 

and hands-on way. 

A trained Montessori directress 

(teacher) – the directresses at Ronald 

Knox have received extensive training 

in the Montessori method, are certified 

through the American Montessori 

Society, and continue their education 

through professional development activities 

each year. 

Ronald Knox Montessori School is 

accredited by the American Montessori 

Society, signifying a process of rigorous 

study to ensure that the school is operating 

at the highest caliber. Many schools 

can claim to be Montessori – very few 

are accredited. And with over 50 years 

of experience educating children on the 

North Shore, Ronald Knox has proven 

that the Montessori method instills a 

love of scholarship into its students. 

The school educates children from 6 

months through 6 years old. Programs 

start with the Parent/Child class, where 

young children begin independent exploration 

and parents learn child development 

from a Montessori perspective. 

Starting at age 2, children in the Toddler 

Program gain independence and confidence 

as they learn how to take care 

of themselves and their environment. 

The Primary Program serves children 

from 3-6 years old and is a three-year 

program that teaches not only academics 

but also social-emotional skills and 

problem solving. The final year of the 

program culminates with the option for 

Full Day Kindergarten, immersing children 

in an environment suited to their 

development for the entire day. 

Are you interested in helping your 

child develop the confidence to innovate? 

Ronald Knox’s collaborative environment, 

multi-age setting, and selfdirected 

learning encourage students to 

follow their curiosity wherever it may 

lead. Still have questions? Contact Ronald 

Knox for a tour of the school to see 

how Montessori works in action. 

Submitted by Ronald Knox Montessori, 2031 

Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, www.ronaldknox.org, 

847-256-2922



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Regina Dominican prepares young 

women for higher education, life 

For nearly 60 years, Regina 

Dominican, a college 

preparatory Catholic high 

school for girls sponsored 

by the Adrian Dominican 

Sisters, has fostered academic 

excellence, truth, 

peace, and justice while 

challenging each student 

to develop leadership for 

life and respect for all races, 

cultures and faiths. 

Regina Dominican provides 

girls with an unparalleled 

college preparatory 

education that tailors a 

student’s schedule based 

on her strengths in order 

to challenge her to strive 

for academic excellence. 

With 12:1 student to faculty 

ratio, students receive 

individualized attention 

and instruction from an 

elite faculty of which 

eighty-four percent hold 

advanced degrees. 

The Regina difference 

is our dedication to creating 

an environment where 

girls learn best. In 2015, 

Regina Dominican took a 

progressive approach and 

introduced a new STEAM 

(Science, Technology, Engineering, 

Art, Math) lab 

in response to students’ 

wishes to explore fields 

that are still traditionally 

dominated by men. Fortyeight 

percent of the class 

of 2017 will be majoring 

in a STEAM related field 

this fall. 

Regina creates the environment 

for girls to 

‘launch’ bravely and with 

confidence. The most recent 

class was accepted 

into some of the most 

prestigious universities 

in the nation, including 

Georgetown University, 

Northwestern University, 

Savannah College of Art 

& Design, The University 

of Chicago, The University 

of Michigan and 

The University of Notre 

Dame. Twenty percent of 

the members of the Regina 

Dominican class of 2017 

were also named Illinois 

State Scholars, an honor 

only awarded to the top 

ten percent of students in 

the state. 

Outside the classroom, 

students can enhance their 

experience by joining one 

of the 12 varsity sports 

Regina Dominican offers. 

Seventy-two percent of 

students participate in at 

least one sport. The school 

also offers 25 different 

clubs and many service 

opportunities. 

Regina girls are leaders. 

As the only Catholic High 

School in Illinois to offer 

a Leadership Institute, 

Regina Dominican offers 

its students the unique opportunity 

to learn and embrace 

their strengths and to 

build authentic self-confidence 

that will set them 

apart from their peers. 

Regina Dominican encourages 

compassion for 

others, instills confidence, 

cultivates curiosity for 

what the world has to offer 

and promotes the values of 

lifelong learning and leadership. 

Join us from noon 

- 2 p.m. on October 22nd 

or 6-8 p.m. November 8th 

for our Open House events 

and explore first-hand how 

Regina Dominican provides 

a rigorous college 

preparatory program in a 

supportive, Catholic-based 

educational environment 

in the Dominican tradition. 

At Regina Dominican, 

your daughter will explore 

opportunities, discover 

new passions and make 

her mark. Families considering 

Regina Dominican 

should contact Pattie 

Fuentes, Director of Enrollment 

and Recruitment, 

at pfuentes@rdhs.org or 

(847) 256-7660 ext. 223. 

Submitted by Regina Dominican 

High School, 701 Locust 

Road, Wilmette, www.rdhs. 

org, 847-256-7660



St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy: 

A legacy of success educating young men 

For more than 130 years, 

St. John’s Northwestern 

Military Academy has 

been developing the minds 

and shaping the character 

of young men from 

around the country and 

around the world, many of 

whom have gone to lead 

lives of great distinction. 

With its unique blend of 

challenging, but personalized 

academics, required 

participation in athletics, 

and a military-style environment 

that builds strong 

values, a competitive spirit 

and the confidence to face 

any challenge, St. John’s 

Northwestern has produced 

heads of state, entrepreneurs, 

accomplished 

artists, and well-rounded 

and well-grounded young 

men who became leaders 

in countless other disciplines. 

Nestled in the scenic lake 

country region of southeastern 

Wisconsin, St. 

John’s Northwestern Military 

Academy is a private 

boarding and day school 

for young men in grades 

7-12. At every level, the 

school provides the structure, 

discipline and focus 

that many young men need 

to reach their full potential, 

and small classes and 

dedicated faculty that ensure 

they receive the very 

best formative educational 

experience. 

Summers at St. John’s 

Northwestern 

The campus remains vibrant 

throughout the summer 

with its unique and 

highly popular five-week 

summer school program 

called Summer OPS (Opportunities 

for Personal 

Success) for young men 

in grades 7 through 12 that 

allows students to catch 

up or work ahead in traditional 

academic areas 

or explore interests that 

they were unable to during 

the regular academic 

year. Summer OPS also 

includes a chance to participate 

in such activities 

as aviation, computer programming, 

ACT preparation, 

JROTC leadership, 

and language studies. 

In addition, Camp St. 

John’s Northwestern offers 

four week-long sessions 

of high-energy adventure 

camp for young 

men ages 10-16 that promote 

physical activity, 

leadership, self-confidence 

and teamwork. Camp 

sessions feature popular 

activities such as paintball, 

rappelling/climbing, 

“THE MUD PIT,” archery, 

obstacle course, water survival, 

SCUBA diving, fellowship, 

and just plain fun. 

For more information 

about the educational benefits 

and programs at St. 

John’s Northwestern Military 

Academy, call 1-800- 

752-2338 or visit www. 

sjnma.org. 

Submitted by St. John’s 

Northwestern Military 

Academy, 1101 N Genesee St, 

Delafield, WI, www.sjnma. 

org, 1-800-752-2338 

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At St. John’s Northwestern, we inspire and motivate young men to achieve their full potential. 

Our distinctive program features challenging, project-based academics delivered in a structured and 

disciplined environment. We prepare young men in grades 7 through 12 for college and career success. 

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St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy is a private boarding and day school for boys located on a 110-acre 

campus in Delafield, Wisconsin, 35 minutes west of Milwaukee. For more than 130 years, the Academy has been 

shaping the minds and building the character of young men who have gone on to lives of great accomplishment. 

Give your son the opportunity he deserves. Discover the difference the Academy can make in his life. 

Call or visit us online: 1-800-752-2338 www.sjnma.org/discover



Noble Young Men 

Building men of intellect and 

character who love God. 

Northridge is an independent, 

Catholic, boys school serving families 

and their sons in grades 6-12. 

In Northridge’s unique all-male environment, 

while a demanding liberal arts curriculum 

develops students’ understanding 

of the true, the good, and the beautiful. 

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