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Forest Bluff School fosters independence through self-directed learning
Walk into a Forest Bluff
School classroom on any
given day, and you will
see students deeply engaged
in a wide array of
meaningful work of their
choosing, perhaps identifying
the parts of speech in
a favorite poem, researching
the burial customs of
ancient Egypt or collaborating
with classmates
on an original play about
the structure of a leaf. At
Forest Bluff School, an
internationally renowned,
AMI-accredited Montessori
school in Lake Bluff,
students between the ages
of 18 months and 14 years
experience the joy and
satisfaction of a self-directed
learning approach
that respects their innate
curiosity, encourages
independence, and embraces
the individuality of
each child.
Since its founding 35
years ago, Forest Bluff
School has adhered faithfully
to the educational
philosophy developed by
Dr. Maria Montessori.
We believe that the search
for understanding, as opposed
to the memorization
of information, is the
essence of a meaningful
education. A Forest Bluff
School education focuses
on the child’s skills for
discovery and exploration
through hands-on learning
opportunities at every age.
The child-centered instructional
methods allow
students to take ownership
of their learning and
provide students with the
skills and confidence to
challenge themselves on
many levels.
Many of the learning
experiences that students
most enjoy at Forest Bluff
School are those that take
place off campus. Schoolwide
theatrical productions,
Secondary Level
(ages 12-14) work trips,
small group outings to
supplement classroom research,
and regular visits
to local parks and the public
library are just some of
the ways in which our students
are given frequent
opportunities to apply
their learning outside of
the classroom.
As a true Montessori
school, we support the
development of the whole
child. Students at Forest
Bluff School not only exhibit
academic excellence,
but also the many qualities
that constitute positive
character development:
empathy, integrity, grit,
resilience, responsibility,
initiative, self-discipline,
self-reflection, and respect
for themselves, others,
and the environment.
Graduates of Forest
Bluff School achieve excellent
records at public
and private high schools,
large and small, local and
national. Recent graduates
have gone on to attend
Lake Forest High School,
Lake Forest Academy,
Woodlands Academy, St.
Paul’s School, and Phillips
Exeter Academy,
among others.
Every member of the
Forest Bluff School faculty
holds a master’s degree
in education and is
AMI Montessori certified.
Our experienced and
dedicated teachers work
closely with one another,
sharing their wisdom and
best practices for supporting
all students in their
quest for knowledge, understanding,
and genuine
human connections.
Forest Bluff School
recognizes the importance
of building strong
relationships with the
families it serves. As
such, we maintain close
communications with
parents on an ongoing
basis through our Parent
Education programs that
include book discussions,
lectures, parent and child
classes (for children under
18 months), and more.
Adults and children alike
benefit from the intimate,
supportive, and welcoming
parent community at
Forest Bluff School.
Submitted by Forest Bluff
School, 8 W Scranton Ave.,
Lake Bluff, (847) 295-8338,
www.forestbluffschool.org.
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more likely to consider majoring in engineering and six times more likely
to consider majoring in math, science and technology.
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