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Woodlands Academy prepares 

women for STEM careers 

As aptly stated by the Brookings Institution, 

“The challenges that face the world 

today — from global poverty and climate 

change to financial systems and conflict — 

require globally-minded solutions. Global 

competency skills are necessary so that 

young people can invent a future that appropriately 

addresses global challenges.” 

The Center for Global Studies at Woodlands 

Academy of the Sacred Heart equips 

students to navigate through and flourish 

in a rapidly changing global landscape by 

equipping each student with global competencies. 

“The Center for Global Studies at 

Woodlands has opened my eyes to the 

interconnectedness of our world today,” 

said Mikayla Swanson ’18. “Going on international 

exchange is an experience beyond 

words that has allowed me to learn, 

embrace, and share the different cultures 

of the world with my friends and family. 

It has also furthered my understanding of 

the challenges facing the world today and 

sparked a desire in me to take action and 

contribute to the solutions.” 

Mikayla’s most recent trip abroad took 

her to Japan on an international exploration 

as a part of the school’s Global Odyssey 

program. Over this year’s Global Odyssey 

— a one-of-a-kind global education program 

that is part of the Center’s offerings 

— 54 students traveled to seven countries 

on four continents during the last week of 

May. Mikayla will continue to develop 

her ability to contribute to solutions to 

solve global challenges when she attends 

Georgetown University in Washington, 

D.C. this fall, where she is considering a 

major in International Relations. 

As a part of the worldwide network of 

Sacred Heart Schools that spans the United 

States and 40 other countries, internationality 

is a part of the school’s DNA. Founded 

in 1858, Woodlands Academy is an 

independent Catholic college preparatory 

day and boarding high school for young 

women. 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. 

By empowering girls to lead, compete, engage, 

and explore, Woodlands Academy 

empowers girls to change the world. 

Submitted by Woodlands Academy of the 

Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake 

Forest, (847) 234-4300, www.woodlandsacademy.org. 

Join us for a Coffee and Presentation at The Cove School 

Wednesday, October 17th | 9:15am -11:30 am 

At Cove, we provide an individualized approach with 

integrated specialized services that enables students 

with learning disabilities to shine. At this presentation, 

you will hear from Cove leadership, staff and current 

families, as well as have the opportunity to see the 

school and our students. 

RSVP to mditthardt@coveschool.org 

Northbrook, IL | 847.562.2100 | coveschool.org 

Regina Dominican 

empowers young women 

for higher education, 

global leadership 

For 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. 

The Regina difference 

is our dedication to creating 

an environment where 

girls learn best. Regina 

Dominican tailors a student’s 

schedule based on 

her strengths in order to 

challenge her to strive for 

academic excellence in every 

discipline. With a 12:1 

student to faculty ratio, 

students receive individualized 

attention and instruction 

from an elite faculty 

of which eighty-four 

percent hold advanced 

degrees. Twenty percent of 

the members of the Regina 

Dominican class of 2018 

were named Illinois State 

Scholars, an honor only 

awarded to the highestachieving 

10 percent of 

students in the state. 

Regina girls are leaders. 

As the only Catholic high 

school in Illinois to offer 

a Leadership Institute, Regina 

Dominican empowers 

its students to embrace 

their strengths and to build 

authentic self-confidence 

that will set them apart 

from their peers. They 

learn from current leaders 

in the Leadership Speaker 

Series, research independently 

in the Leadership 

Scholars Program, mentor 

fellow students as Peer 

Leaders and hone their 

leadership skills through 

experiential Learning. 

Regina Dominican gives 

students the skills to succeed 

well beyond high 

school. Recent graduates 

have been accepted into 

some of the most prestigious 

universities in the 

nation, including Bowdoin 

College, Cornell University, 

Georgetown University, 

Northwestern University, 

Pratt Institute, University 

of Chicago, University of 

Michigan, University of 

Notre Dame, and Wellesley 

College. Regina girls are 

unafraid to pursue whatever 

their passions may be. 

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 27 clubs, 14 AP 

courses, nine honors societies, 

and numerous service 

opportunities. 

Regina Dominican encourages 

compassion for 

others, instills confidence, 

cultivates curiosity, and 

promotes the values of 

lifelong learning and leadership. 

Join us from 6-8 

p.m. on Wednesday, October 

3rd or from 12-2 p.m. 

Sunday, Nov. 4, for our 

Open House events. 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 

discover new passions, 

strengthen her voice and 

build leadership skills for 

life. Families considering 

Regina Dominican should 

contact Pattie Fuentes, Director 

of Enrollment and 

Recruitment, at pfuentes@ 

rdpanthers.org or (847) 

256-7660 ext. 223. 

Submitted by Regina Dominican, 

701 Locust Road, 

Wilmette, wwww.rdhs.org.

22ndCenturyMedia.com private school guide 

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Montessori School of 

Lake Forest encourages 

academic and 

character development 

Discovering the Nature of Learning 

MONTESSORI EDUCATION 

Call for a Tour 

Montessori philosophy 

sees each child as 

unique and precious with 

magnificent individual 

potential. It emphasizes 

learning through handson 

experience, utilizing all 

five senses, not just listening, 

watching or reading. 

Children learn at their own 

pace and according to their 

own choice of activities 

from hundreds of possibilities. 

Learning is an exciting 

process of discovery, 

leading to concentration, 

motivation, self-discipline 

and a life-long love of 

learning. 

During the first three 

years of life, the brain absorbs 

and processes more 

information than at any 

other time in life. Children 

are born learners, but 

need the right environment 

to grow, learn and 

unlock their full potential. 

The Montessori School of 

Lake Forest offers a weekly 

Parent – Infant program, 

which provides just such a 

place to begin. 

Starting at age three, 

Montessori classrooms 

group children across 

three-year age spans. Each 

child moves through periods 

of being the observer, 

the participant, and the 

teacher. Older children 

help younger children to 

learn, which reinforces 

their own knowledge. 

Younger children admire 

their older classmates and 

eagerly anticipate the day 

when they too will have 

enough knowledge to act 

as role models. MSLF 

provides the caring, supportive 

and prepared atmosphere 

that promotes the 

development of responsibility, 

collaboration and 

cooperation. 

Continuing the multiage 

classroom into the elementary 

years, students 

now strive for intellectual 

independence. While following 

their interests and 

passions, they naturally 

collaborate with others, 

and self-direct their efforts 

creating an atmosphere of 

intellectual rigor, experimentation 

and challenge. 

By the time these MSLF 

students complete the elementary 

cycles, they are 

well prepared to meet the 

challenges ahead of them 

in middle-school and succeed, 

academically, socially 

and emotionally. 

MSLF’s approach emphasizes 

the development 

of the whole child and 

encourages academic and 

character development 

equally. Curricula at each 

developmental level are 

broad and deep. Our standards 

exceed the Illinois 

State Board of Education’s 

requirements, and students 

thrive at every level. 

MSLF alumni go on to 

succeed at renowned high 

schools, universities, postgraduate 

institutions and 

workplaces. 

MSLF is currently enrolling 

in all programs, 

with immediate openings 

in our new toddler classroom, 

for children ages 

15 months to 3 years, and 

children ages 3-6 in our 

Primary program. 

Full Day and Full Year 

Options are available 7:30 

a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. 

Please come visit our 

school to learn more. 

Submitted by The Montessori 

School of Lake Forest, www. 

mslf.org, (847) 918-1000, 

admissions@mslf.org. 

A Joyful Education 

Forest Bluff School is an AMI-accredited, internationally 

renowned Montessori school, serving students between 

the ages of 18 months and 14 years. A Forest Bluff School 

education provides students with hands-on learning 

opportunities that encourage discovery and exploration, 

honoring the innate curiosity that resides within every child. 

Contact Lynn Lillard Jessen at 847-295-8338, or 

info@forestbluffschool.org to set up your tour today. 

www.FORESTBLUFFSCHOOL.org 

8 West Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois 

847-295-8338



Howe Military Academy uses team approach 

The mission of Howe 

Military Academy is to 

prepare global leaders 

by providing a rigorous 

education grounded in 

Christian values within a 

structured military environment. 

The academic success of 

each cadet is planned by 

taking a team approach to 

learning. With an average 

Rochelle Zell Jewish High School nurtures whole student 

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 nurture the whole student — 

academically, spiritually, physically 

and socially. 

class size of eight, Howe 

provides the individual 

attention cadets need to 

explore and find the learning 

style that works best 

for them. Daily scheduled 

study halls and a Cadet Advisory 

Program (CAP) that 

gives cadets one-on-one 

access to faculty members 

to discuss academic matters 

reinforces our belief 

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. 

that true learning can only 

be achieved when both the 

cadet and faculty work 

in partnership. Designed 

around the Indiana Core 

40 graduation requirements, 

Howe’s collegepreparatory 

education includes 

a strong foundation 

in English, math, science, 

and foreign language with 

honor courses available in 

most. 

Our exclusive Potential 

Achievement Rating 

(PAR) system challenges 

each cadet to set and attain 

measurable academic 

goals. First adopted in 

1941, PAR is a pre-agreed 

grade point average (GPA) 

that is established by past 

academic performance. It 

is updated every six weeks 

Rochelle Zell Jewish High 

School is committed to an intellectual 

and religious environment 

in which questions, critical thinking, 

experiences, and 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. 

by academic staff, so cadets 

are always striving to 

reach their full potential. 

Cadets achieving their 

PAR are academically eligible 

for rank promotions, 

as well as, participation in 

athletics and extracurricular 

competitions. 

A rich and well-balanced 

cadet life includes 

a comprehensive athletic 

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. 

Rochelle Zell students are 

bright and articulate young men 

and women who have enrolled 

program that builds both 

a strong body and a student’s 

self-confidence 

carrying with it varying 

degrees of honor and responsibility 

representing 

Howe and the cadet corps. 

We believe knowing how 

to recover from failure, 

winning gracefully, and 

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at the nation’s leading colleges 

and universities. They are wellrounded 

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 Road, 

Deerfield, www.rzjhs.org, (847) 324- 

3706, admissions@rzjhs.org. 

Lake Forest Academy is an 

independent, co-ed, college 

preparatory school for 

boarding and day students 

located in the Chicago 

suburb of Lake Forest. 

• Grades 9to12 

• 435 students 

• 33 countries and 17 states 

• 30 miles north of Chicago 

1500 WKennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 

847-615-3267 www.lfanet.org 

Fall Open House: 

November 4, 2018



Youth Choral Theater of Chicago led by New Trier choral director 

Founded in 1985, Youth 

Choral Theater of Chicago 

now enrolls 90 children 

and youth from 19 Illinois 

communities. Auditioned 

ensembles that specialize 

in top quality vocal training 

to students ages 3-18 

rehearse in two locations 

in Wilmette. 

YCT is led by Artistic 

Director Amy Branahl, 

who joined the organization 

in the fall of 2016. 

Branahl graduated from 

the University of Illinois 

(Champaign-Urbana) with 

BME and MME degrees 

in Choral Music Education 

(Voice/Piano). She has also 

taken the intensive Choral 

Conducting Symposium 

at Westminster Choir College. 

Branahl is the choral 

director at New Trier High 

School-Northfield Campus 

where she teaches Boys’ 

and Girls’ Freshmen Choruses. 

She is the founder of 

YCT’s newest a cappella 

group, Impact. 

There are many different 

ensembles within YCT 

that students can participate 

in, depending on their 

ability and grade in school. 

Students learn a large variety 

of music including 

classical, musical theater, 

pop music, and music from 

around the world, giving 

students a solid foundation 

of singing techniques. 

With the students in the 

more advanced ensembles 

singing the most challenging 

parts of the music and 

younger students singing 

the more straightforward 

parts, all student can sing 

together as one choir while 

learning at their own pace. 

Each student learns group 

singing, solo singing, music 

theory, rhythm, listening, 

cooperation, and 

teamwork. Because YCT 

has been around since the 

1980s, we have developed 

a reputation as a choir that 

not only sounds good and 

produce singers that continue 

with music, in some 

way, for the rest of their 

lives. We have alumni of 

the program that are involved 

in community music 

groups, studying music 

in college, and are even 

professional musicians. 

Something that sets 

YCT apart from other organizations 

is our mission 

to provide our top quality 

vocal training to all students, 

no matter their economic 

background. Our 

scholarship program is a 

large part of the fundraising 

that we do throughout 

the year for just that reason. 

We pride ourselves 

on our ability to allow all 

students to participate in 

YCT programs because 

of the fantastic benefits 

that music provides. YCT 

is embarking on it’s 33rd 

season of music making. 

Please share your voice 

and sign up for an audition 

slot at http://hyperurl.co/ 

YCTSignup . 

Youth Choral Theater 

of Chicago is a registered 

501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. 

Submitted by Youth Choral 

Theater, 708 Church St., 

Evanston, (847) 535-9873, 

youthchoraltheater.org. 

Lake Forest Academy develops scholar-athletes with global minds 

LFA students come from 

near and far – from Chicago’s 

suburbs and across 

the United States, to many 

different countries around 

the globe. No matter where 

they call home, students at 

the Academy are committed 

to excellence, possess a 

curiosity about the world, 

and are excited to learn in 

a diverse school community. 

This year’s student 

body includes students from 

17 states and 33 countries 

and territories. Students of 

color comprise 30% of the 

LFA community, and international 

students make up 

26%. 

The Academy’s focus on 

globalism stretches far beyond 

the make-up of the student 

body. The school places 

the utmost importance 

on helping its students become 

better global citizens. 

Whether in the classroom, 

on service trips, traveling 

with a class, or spending a 

year abroad, LFA students 

are encouraged to widen 

their horizons both figuratively 

and literally. 

LFA offers the Global 

Concentration Program, a 

two-year academic experience 

for juniors and seniors 

who are interested in political, 

historical, and cul- 

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13700 West Laurel Drive 

Lake Forest, IL 60045 

847-918-1000 

www.mslf.org 

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MSLF Serves Children from Birth to Age 12 

Full Day and Full Year Program Options Available



Inspired.Motivated. 

Ready to Lead. 

At St.John’s Northwestern, we inspire 

and motivateyoung people to achieve 

their full potential.Our distinctiveprogram 

features challenging,project-based 

academics delivered in astructured and 

disciplined environment. 

Fornearly 135 years, St. John’s Northwestern 

MilitaryAcademyhas been shaping minds 

and building character. We prepareyouth 

forleadership roles the futuredemands. 

Leadershiplives here. 

Young men and women in grades 7through 

12 areinvited to apply foradmission for 

academic year 2018-2019. 

WE INVITEYOUR SON OR DAUGHTERTO ACHIEVETHEIR PERSONAL BEST. 

St.John’s Northwestern MilitaryAcademyisaprivateboarding and dayschool located on a110-acrecampus in Delafield,Wisconsin, 

35 minutes west of Milwaukee.Since1884, we have been producing the next generation of leaders forsuccess in college,careers and life. 

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



Leadership lives at St. John’s 

Northwestern Military Academy 

For nearly 135 years, St. John’s 

Northwestern Military Academy has 

been developing the minds and shaping 

the character of young people 

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 people 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 and women 

in grades 7 through 12. At every 

level, the school provides the structure, 

discipline and focus that many 

young people need to reach their full 

potential, and small classes and dedicated 

faculty that ensure they receive 

the very best formative educational 

experience. 

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 and women 

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 activities such as 

aviation, computer programming, 

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 and women 

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. 

Submitted by St. John’s Northwestern 

Military Academy, (800) 752-2338, 1101 

N. Genesee St., Delafield, Wis., www. 

sjnma.org. 

howe 

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understanding how to be a 

team player are all qualities 

that help cadets develop 

the personal and professional 

skills of an effective 

leader. 

The athletic program, at 

Howe, prepares students 

for a lifetime of physical 

fitness. Students must 

participate in two interscholastic 

sports over the 

course of the school year 

and may elect to do an 

intramural or a third interscholastic 

sport for their 

third season. A student’s 

ability to compete, however, 

is determined by their 

PAR, conduct status and 

grade point average. 

The military department 

also sponsors a Drill 

Team, a Rifle Team, and an 

adventure group called the 

Raiders. Other offerings 

to your son or daughter 

include many liberal arts 

programs like band, theatre 

and choir. 

Howe Military Academy, 

through the services 

of Bishop Diving, offers 

PADI Certified SCUBA 

Training for any interested 

cadets. 

SCUBA sessions usually 

occur 2-3 times per 

week during the athletic 

sports practice time and 

some weekends. Our 

SCUBA instructor, Mr. 

Chuck Bishop, tries to plan 

at least one or two major 

diving trips throughout 

the school year for cadets 

to experience large openwater 

diving. Recent trips 

have included a dive at the 

Gilboa Quarry in Ohio, a 

dive in Cozumel, Mexico, 

and a trip to Florida. 

Submitted by Howe Military 

Academy, 5755 IN-9, Howe, 

Ind., (888) 462-4693, wwww. 

howemilitary.org.



Leap into fall with SNAP 

Boost your good health 

with classes in the arts! 

A 2016 Huffington Post 

Wellness article entitled, 

“Dancing Isn’t Just Fun – 

It’s Really Good for your 

Health”, among many 

other studies, supports the 

idea that dancing is not 

only viscerally advantageous, 

but also shows a 76 

percent reduction in dementia 

risk! 

The article continues to 

state that, while dancing is 

a great cardio workout, it is 

also a social boon, it’s accessible 

to everyone, it’s 

more gentle on the body 

than some other sports, 

and, unlike other physical 

activities, you don’t need to 

purchase a lot of equipment 

to see benefits. There are a 

variety of styles offered in 

Pascal Pour Elle offers 

variety of color treatments 

In the beauty industry, 

color serves as a form of 

expression for both men 

and women; it ranges from 

soft and subtle to bold and 

unpredictable. In my salon, 

most men opt for our 

10-minute gray-blending 

treatment, focusing on 

converting their “salt” to 

“pepper” while leaving the 

temples intact to gently reduce 

the appearance of aging. 

Our female clientele 

opt for a broader spectrum 

of services and are a bit 

bolder with their selection. 

Whatever your preference, 

I suggest conducting some 

research before you commit. 

There are various types 

of color, ranging from 

temporary to permanent. 

Temporary colors deposit 

pigment onto the hair cuticle 

without penetrating. 

the vast realm of dance, so 

it is easy to find one that 

piques your interest. Additionally, 

there is currently 

a large movement toward 

competitive dance across 

the nation, which makes 

choosing dance another 

viable option for the team 

sports-minded consumer. 

Luckily, Studio North 

Academy of the Performing 

Arts, LLC, in Wilmette, 

can help you find 

your healthy passion! 

SNAP offers dance classes 

in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, 

musical theatre, lyrical, 

They contain no ammonia 

or peroxide and therefore 

cannot lighten hair. These 

semi and demi permanent 

options can last up to 24 

shampoos. Permanent color 

removes pigment from 

hair while also depositing 

new color; it does not 

wash out, requiring root 

touch-ups for maintenance 

every six to eight weeks. If 

you are looking for a more 

dramatic change (two or 

more shades darker or 

lighter than your natural), 

a permanent color is a better 

option and best for coloring 

gray hair. There are 

several color techniques 

and applications: single 

process, highlighting, 

balayage, ombre to name 

a few. 

While maintaining your 

beautiful color during 

the summer, protection is 

contemporary, and musical 

theatre, in addition to periodic 

sessions in acro training, 

pilates, and WERQ 

dance fitness. Additionally, 

SNAP offers private 

and group music lessons 

at the studio, in piano, 

voice and guitar. Adults 

and children are welcome 

to indulge in their healthy, 

artistic pleasures at Studio 

North Academy in 

Wilmette. There really is 

something for everyone! 

SNAP is located at 4th 

and Linden in downtown 

Wilmette, and is currently 

registering for Fall classes. 

Submitted by Studio North 

Academy of the Performing 

Arts, 414 Linden Ave., Wilmette, 

(847) 251-7627, www. 

studionorthacademy.com. 

key. Our colorists/Stylists 

recommend using a uv 

protection spray such as 

Pureology Colour Fanatic, 

or Pascal Paris Protect Me, 

both multitasking protection 

sprays. Between sun 

and chlorine, summer can 

take a toll on your hair. 

If your hair tends to become 

frizzy during this 

time of year, we offer a variety 

for anti-frizz/smoothing 

treatments ranging 

from Keratin Complex, 

Brazilian Blowout, Milbon 

Smoothing. We highly recommend 

consulting with 

your stylist/colorist to decide 

which treatment fit 

your best needs. 

Submitted by Pascal Pour 

Elle, 368 Park Ave, Glencoe, 

(847) 501-3100, www.pascalpourelle.com.



North Shore Country Day focuses on what matters most in education 

In 1919, North Shore Country 

Day was the visionary answer to a 

fundamental question: What matters 

most when educating a child? 

Since then, NSCD has continually 

refined its answer to propel the 

school’s educational model forward 

with purpose and passion, 

building a transformative JK-12 

community on four essential pillars: 

Purposeful Challenge — Truly 

knowing each student allows 

faculty to challenge and support 

them as people and learners. 

Intentional Design — NSCD 

carefully crafts its entire JK-12 

program to optimize learning, 

develop skills and prioritize 

wellness. 

Courageous Exploration — The 

school pushes students to participate 

widely and take risks 

regularly, ensuring they stretch, 

explore stumble and grow. 

Conscientious Community — The 

diverse community and collaborative 

culture help students 

understand themselves and their 

obligations to each other, their 

communities and their world. 

North Shore Country Day is 

a place where school is engaging, 

interesting, rigorous and fun. 

Teachers know each student and 

set the bar high in order to build 

confident, independent thinkers. 

Students balance passions with 

responsibilities and learning becomes 

a way of life. 

Early Childhood 

Every moment in NSCD’s junior 

and senior kindergarten program 

is an opportunity for joyful 

learning. These youngest students 

are known and loved, they’re empowered 

and encouraged. Asking 

questions, making choices, listening, 

participating in discussions, 

sharing, reading books, creating 

art, making music, speaking Spanish 

and moving about. 

Lower School 

NSCD believes that learning is 

engaging when it’s meaningful, 

awakening the senses and opening 

the mind. Students develop a solid 

academic foundation, venture into 

local communities and are encouraged 

to think globally—not only 

growing in knowledge but in character. 

Students learn to speak up 

and become self-advocates. The 

goal is to see each child thrive 

by helping them develop the selfconfidence 

needed to truly blossom 

in a challenging program. 

Middle School 

NSCD Middle School faculty 

sees the world through students’ 

eyes, and not only understands 

but truly enjoys adolescents. It 

also sets high standards and demands 

academic accountability. 

The school welcomes spontaneous 

ideas that enhance learning: 

An experiment becomes a Science 

Olympiad project, a debate 

evolves into a Model United Nations 

presentation and a servicelearning 

exercise builds awareness 

to enlighten others. 

Upper School 

The North Shore Country Day 

Upper School is vibrant, challenging, 

engaging and intentionally 

designed for learning. The 

long-block schedule is just one 

example. With four 75-minute 

classes per day, students have time 

to practice and develop skills, and 

understand and analyze material 

on a deeper level. It also provides 

teachers flexibility to design a 

range of learning experiences. The 

goal is to support meaningful academic 

engagement, inquiry-based 

and experiential learning, and a 

more balanced and healthy school 

experience. 

Outcomes 

The true outcome of a North 

Shore Country Day education is 

seen in graduates who advance 

into college and the world fully 

prepared for whatever comes next. 

They are exceptionally equipped 

with the skills and the mindsets to 

make an impact on their world after 

years spent exploring, collaborating 

and embracing the school’s 

motto, “Live and Serve.” 

Submitted by North Shore Country 

Day School, 310 Green Bay Road, 

Winnetka, www.nscds.org, (847) 

446-0674. 

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tural issues at the international 

level. The program is housed 

under the Global Department, 

which offers interdepartmental 

courses. For 2018-19, students 

can consider taking The Good 

Life: An Exploration and Study 

of Global Happiness, Global 

Water, or Opium and Opioids: 

The History, Chemistry, and 

Economics of Pain Relief. 

Becoming global citizens 

involves learning how to communicate 

with others in different 

settings. Therefore, as a 

supplement to LFA’s rigorous 

curriculum, the Academy’s athletic 

program further emphasizes 

teamwork and collaboration. 

LFA requires all students 

to participate in a sport so athletes 

of various backgrounds 

can become exposed to various 

health and fitness opportunities. 

In addition to top-notch athletic 

facilities, LFA houses an ice 

rink, a track, and numerous expansive 

fields on its campus. 

Proceeds from the 2018 

Spring Gala, along with a lead 

gift from the Estate of David O. 

MacKenzie ’50, helped underwrite 

the current construction of 

artificial turf fields for competition 

and practice areas. As of fall 

2018, LFA students and local 

competing field hockey, soccer, 

lacrosse, and softball teams will 

be able to play games regardless 

of poor weather conditions. 

The fields will also be used during 

all-school campus events 

and other athletic activities. 

With such a robust set of programs, 

LFA is proud to support 

the development of scholarathletes 

with global mindsets. 

This year’s graduating class 

will matriculate to 77 esteemed 

universities, and twelve graduates 

will play sports at the D1 

and D3 level at various colleges 

in the fall. 

Submitted by Lake Forest Academy, 

1500 W Kennedy Road, Lake 

Forest, http://www.lfanet.org, 

(847) 615-3210. 

North Shore School of Dance provides finest 

teachers for 29 years in Highland Park 

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 29 

years, and “continues the lineage 

of high integrity and professionalism 

that spans over 47 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 is all levels of training for 

pre-school 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, 

boy’s and adult classes. In addition, 

we offer a full summer 

of camps and programs, master 

classes and workshops. 

In our Student Division for 

first 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. 

For ages 2.5-6 years, 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. 

Our non-competitive concert 

dance performance opportunities 

meet professional standards of artistic 

development, performance 

values and production qualities. 

Since 1989, they have been presenting 

our annual production of 

“The Nutcracker” and the most 

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. 

Submitted by North Shore School of 

Dance, 505 Laurel Ave, Highland 

Park, (847) 432-2060, www.northshoredance.com. 


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Mathnasium allows children of all ages 

to develop and learn vital math skills 

Mathnasium is a mathonly 

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center with over 900 locations 

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provides a fun, 

active and social learning 

environment where a child 

can develop a lifetime passion 

for math, operating on 

the core belief that virtually 

any child can become 

great at math. 

Mathnasium focuses its 

curriculum on the development 

of Number Sense 

— the ability to think 

mathematically and with 

mathematical fluency — 

which is the foundation of 

math understanding. The 

Mathnasium Method, 

implemented at more than 

900 Mathnasium centers 

in the U.S. and abroad 

combines mental, verbal, 

visual, tactile, and written 

techniques. Using Number 

Sense and the Mathnasium 

Method, “Mathletes” learn 

how to conceptualize math 

through a unique program 

that provides each child 

with a customized learning 

plan and personalized 

instruction in a way that 

‘makes sense to them.’ 

“At Mathnasium, we focus 

solely on math, so we 

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way that really connects 

with kids. Mathnasium 

centers across the country 

have helped struggling 

students develop into ‘A’ 

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go on to even greater 

achievements. Children at 

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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.” 

Mathnasium increases 

a student’s understanding, 

skills, and overall 

math performance, while 

building a child’s confidence 

and a positive attitude 

toward math. 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 

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school. Math is the U.S. 

in a ‘mile wide but an inch 

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covered but not with great 

depth. At Mathnasium, we 

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Fall speaker series open to the public at 

Lake Forest Country Day School 

On Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 10 

a.m., LFCDS welcomes New 

York Times best-selling author 

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Founder 

and Executive Director of 

The Center for Connection in 

Pasadena, CA. Dr. Bryson is a 

psychotherapist who specializes 

in children and adolescent 

behavior. Dr. Bryson’s talk is 

entitled, “The Yes Brain: Cultivating 

Emotional Regulation, 

Resilience, Personal Insight, and 

Empathy in Children.” 

On Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m., 

LFCDS will host Dr. Eboo Patel, 

a leading voice in the movement 

for interfaith cooperation and 

the Founder and President of 

Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), a 

national nonprofit organization 

dedicated to making interfaith 

cooperation a social norm. He 

is the author of the best-selling 

books “Acts of Faith,” “Sacred 

Ground” and “Interfaith Leadership.” 

Lake Forest Country Day 

School places an emphasis on 

rigorous academics as well as 

social and emotional learning 

and responsible citizenship. According 

to Head of School Joy 

Hurd, “A student’s social and 

emotional well-being is a direct 

contributor to academic success.” 

He notes that achievement test 

scores for students with social 

and emotional instruction are 

eleven percent higher than those 

of students without this training. 

“In addition, developing 

awareness, appreciation, and 

empathy ultimately leads our 

students to understand that they 

have the capacity to shape and 

direct their paths,” Hurd said. 

Through its annual Special 

Speaker Series, LFCDS is committed 

to bringing parenting and 

child-development experts to the 

North Shore communities. These 

expert-led events, which are 

free and open to the public, take 

place at Lake Forest Country 

Day School. Register at www. 

lfcds.org/speakerseries or call 

the Main Office. 

Lake Forest Country Day 

School serves students from 

more than 35 communities 

throughout the North Shore and 

beyond. 

Submitted by Lake Forest Country 

Day School, 145 S. Green Bay 

Road, Lake Forest, www.lfcds.org, 

(847) 234-2350. 

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Since 1984, Christian Heritage Academy 

has been integrating faith with academic 

excellence. Located on a 15-acre campus 

at 315 Waukegan Road in Northfield, CHA 

has served thousands of families from 

northern Chicagoland with an exemplary 

Christian education for preschool to 12th 

grade. 

CHA HIGH SCHOOL RANKED #1 IN 

ILLINOIS — With ACT, AP and standardized 

test scores among the best in the area, 

Christian Heritage Academy’s programs 

are synonymous with academic excellence. 

In 2018, CHA earned the ranking of 

#1 Best Christian High School and #8 Best 

Private K-12 School in Illinois by Niche. 

com, an independent agency that ranks 

schools based on data from test scores, college 

data, and ratings. Students from recent 

graduating classes have been accepted into 

top-tier colleges and universities including 

University of Chicago, Northwestern 

University, University of Illinois (Urbana- 

Champaign), Purdue University, Wheaton 

College and Calvin College. 

STRONG BEGINNINGS IN PRE- 

SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN — 

From the two-year-old program through 

kindergarten, CHA’s early education programs 

offer age-appropriate and researchbased 

learning experiences, focused on 

nurturing a child’s faith, curiosity and love 

of learning. With biblical integration and 

hands-on STEAM programs, our early 

childhood classes develop a strong foundation 

for long-term social and academic 

success, while nurturing a heart for Christ 

and his call to love and serve others. Lunch 

bunch and extended care options are also 

available. 

NURTURING FAITH, CHARACTER, 

LEADERSHIP. — In an increasingly competitive 

culture, CHA takes a holistic approach 

to educating the child’s mind, body 

and heart through all developmental stages. 

From early elementary years, students 

have the opportunity to lead and serve their 

community through the Reading Buddy 

program, service projects, and student-led 

chapels and drama productions. Through 

mentoring programs for middle and high 

school students and weekly chapels, students 

connect biblical truth to their daily 

lives and receive spiritual support. Special 

programs such as serving trips to the Dominican 

Republic and internships at local 

hospitals allow students to gain real-life 

experience and discover paths for college 

and life. One high school parent stated, 

“My child has grown in spiritual maturity 

and character because of the positive, 

faith-nurturing environment and the caring 

teachers at CHA. CHA’s academically rigorous 

honors and AP courses have given 

her outstanding preparation for college, 

and the school’s smaller size has allowed 

her to have more leadership roles than she 

would have had at a huge school. I’m so 

thankful to CHA and proud of the person 

she is becoming - a compassionate, godly 

and intelligent young leader who reflects 

the heart of Christ.” 

“Christian Heritage Academy is unique 

among schools in this region, combining 

academic excellence with a Christian 

worldview. CHA partners with parents to 

develop leaders who will take their faith 

into the world and serve their communities 

with excellence,” CHA President Hutz 

Hertzberg said. 

Visit Christian Heritage Academy and 

discover the difference a Christ-centered 

education can make in your child’s life. 

Now accepting applications for the 2019- 

2020 school year, Pre-K-12th grade. 

Submitted by Christian Heritage Academy, 

315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, contact 

Admissions Director Cynthia Strull at (847) 

446-5252 or visit www.christianheritage.



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 

North Shore Country Day 

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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