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PRIVATE SCHOOL 

GUIDE 2019 

• The Highland Park • The Lake Forest Leader • 

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Forest Bluff School fosters independence in a joyful learning environment 

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 in 

1982, 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. 

Forest Bluff School students 

begin developing 

their independence in the 

youngest of classrooms, 

where they are given the 

opportunity to choose their 

own work, ranging from 

practical life skills such as 

preparing food and setting 

a table for a communal 

meal to painting, sewing, 

and arranging flowers. As 

they progress through the 

years, students take on 

greater responsibilities, 

such as creating daily and 

weekly work plans, coordinating 

small-group field 

trips to supplement their 

classroom research, and 

participating in service 

learning trips that require 

detailed planning and 

preparation, all of which 

the Secondary Level 

(ages 12-14) students do 

themselves. By allowing 

children the freedom of 

choice in their learning at 

every age, a Montessori 

education allows children 

to be the primary agents 

in developing their own 

intellect and character, 

Rochelle Zell Jewish High School 

CURRICULUM NIGHT 

FOR INCOMING 9 th GRADE STUDENTS 

February 12, 2019 • 6:30 p.m. 

an experience that is both 

profound and joyful for 

Forest Bluff students. 

Our “living land laboratory,” 

consisting of native 

prairie plants, bird 

feeders, and organic gardens, 

allows our students 

to explore, learn about 

the interconnectedness 

of organisms and soil in 

the ecosystem, practice 

responsible land stewardship, 

and develop a love 

and respect for the natural 

world. 

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, and parent and 

baby classes (for children 

under 18 months). Adults 

and children alike benefit 

from the supportive and 

welcoming parent community 

at Forest Bluff School. 

For more information or 

to schedule a tour, please 

contact Lynn Lillard Jessen 

at (847) 295-8338. 

Submitted by Forest Bluff 

School, 8 W Scranton Ave., 

Lake Bluff, IL 60044, (847) 

295-8338, forestbluffschool. 

org. 

 

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

The Cove School 

provides individualized 

instruction and highly 

specialized services 

for K-12 students with 

complex learning 

disabilities. 

Join us! 

for an informational 

Coffee and Presentation at 

The Cove School 

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 • 9:15 am 

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 • 9:15 am 

RSVP to mditthardt@coveschool.org 

350 Lee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 | 847.562.2100 

www.coveschool.org

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High school French success starts in preschool 

Former French School students 

deliver exceptional national 

test results 

Fifteen years ago, the French 

School in Winnetka opened its 

doors to preschoolers. Recently, 

families of previous students 

(now in high school), reached out 

to the French School to express 

gratitude for their children’s 

solid foundation in French. Former 

French School students have 

placed into high-level French 

courses in high school, placed 

in the top 1 percent on the National 

French Exam (Le Grand 

Concours), scored 5’s on the 

Advanced Placement French 

test, and even obtained a perfect 

800 on the SAT Single Subject 

French test. 

The long-term benefits of acquiring 

a foreign language at 

an early age are numerous, and 

when students get a head start 

and view foreign language learning 

as a joy rather than a burden, 

it is clear why families choose 

French immersion preschool for 

their children. 

Toddlers and preschoolers 

have an extraordinary ability 

to acquire and retain language. 

Their sponge-like brains are 

hardwired to learn languages – 

even several at the same time. 

This doesn’t last forever though. 

Based on research, the critical 

period for acquiring language 

naturally only lasts until about 

age six. It’s no surprise then 

that immersion preschools are 

gaining popularity; they’re the 

best and easiest way to achieve 

language fluency and native accents! 

Here’s why they work: 

Total Immersion 

Just as you learned to speak 

English, acquiring a foreign 

language requires frequent exposure, 

practice and interaction 

with native speakers. Preschool 

immersion programs work because 

they are all language all 

the time. From snack time to story 

time, preschoolers are continuously 

exposed to the language, 

developing their French skills effortlessly. 

Remember, you didn’t 

learn English by attending a couple 

of lessons a week! 

Natural Setting 

Whether they are painting, 

having a snack, playing outdoors 

or baking a cake, preschoolers 

are exposed to a variety of settings 

accompanied by fun, ageappropriate 

activities. These 

experiences help internalize language 

and create natural links to 

new vocabulary. 

Native Speakers 

When taught by native speakers, 

children attending immersion 

schools effortlessly adopt 

native accents as they have a 

remarkable ability to imitate 

sounds. Later in life, children can 

intermingle with natives without 

sounding like foreigners. 

Repetition 

Children never tire of singing 

their favorite songs or listening 

to their favorite stories, and 

this repetition is critical for true 

language mastery. Parents often 

report their children frequently 

sing in French at home. 

One-on-One 

Small class sizes, combined 

with caring and experienced 

teachers, provide the individualized 

attention necessary for preschoolers 

to take risks, explore, 

and make new discoveries. 

Ready to see immersion preschoolers 

in action? The French 

School creates a warm and nurturing 

environment where children, 

as early as age two, acquire 

French naturally while growing 

in knowledge. The French 

School prepares children to 

be tomorrow’s global citizens 

through a curriculum that creates 

awareness about diversity and 

our world with the added benefits 

of being part of a worldwide 

network of French schools that 

follow the renowned French National 

Curriculum. To learn more 

about advantages of early second 

language acquisition, visit the 

benefits page at FrenchSchool- 

Winnetka.com. We invite you 

to come to the French School in 

Winnetka and see for yourself 

how natural and easy it is for 

preschoolers to learn French! 

Submitted by French School, 564 

Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 

60093, (847) 501-5885, frenchinstitutens.com/school. 

YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS STARTS 

AT THE FRENCH SCHOOL 

French Immersion Preschool/Kindergarten 

• Learn French when it’s easiest and most natural 

• Comprehensive curriculum in a warm, nurturing environment 

• Begins for children at age 2 

• Native French-speaking teachers 

• Half and full-day programs, 5 days a week 

• French continuing education for elementary school students 

• Summer camp 

Now accepting applications for the 2019/20 school year 

www. FrenchSchoolWinnetka.com | 847.501.5800 | 562 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL



Preparing 

tomorrow’s global 

leaders with global 

education today at 

Woodlands 

A Roman Catholic School since 1917 

AN EDUCATION YOU 

CAN HAVE FAITH IN 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 • 6:00-8:00PM 

Primary Grade Center, 900 W. Everett Road, Lake Forest 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019 • 8:30AM-1:30PM 


Upper Grade Center, 185 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 • 9:30-11:00AM 


Twice Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, 

Excellence in Education Blue Ribbon Award 

Call 847.295.4830 to schedule a private tour 

www.schoolofstmary.org 

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 globallyminded 

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,” Mikayla 

Swanson ’18 said. “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 the 

school’s inaugural Global 

Odyssey—a one-of-a-kind 

global education program 

that is part of the Center’s 

offerings — 54 students 

traveled to 7 countries on 

four continents during the 

last week of May. Mikayla 

continues to develop her 

ability to contribute to 

solutions to solve global 

challenges at Georgetown 

University in Washington, 

D.C., 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, IL 60045, (847) 

234-4300, woodlandsacademy.org



Lake Forest Country Day School hosts open house on Feb. 7 

Lake Forest Country 

Day School (LFCDS) 

will host an open house 

9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. 

This Open House offers 

an opportunity to tour the 

campus, speak with teachers 

and students, observe 

classes in session, and 

meet families from the 

LFCDS community. 

Located on more than 30 

acres of property, LFCDS 

delivers a diverse and rich 

educational experience 

grounded in rigorous academics, 

arts, athletics, and 

social-emotional learning 

to students aged two 

through the eighth grade. 

At LFCDS, students from 

more than 36 communities 

thrive in a state-of-the-art, 

hands-on learning environment 

that prepares them 

to be critical thinkers, innovative 

problem solvers, 

and effective communicators. 

Across all grade 

levels, each student has 

access to engaging learning 

spaces that include 

expansive Outdoor Classrooms, 

a 2800-square-foot 

Innovation Center, a newly 

renovated gymnasium, and 

a redesigned Performing 

Arts Center which opened 

this fall. 

An integral part of the 

LFCDS Experience is the 

strong public speaking 

strand embedded in the 

school’s curriculum beginning 

with the youngest 

students. Learning the 

skills required to be a good 

audience member in 1st 

STEP builds to extensive 

opportunities to present in 

front of increasingly larger 

groups and culminates 

with the Robbie Bermingham 

Speaking Competition 

in which students in 

Grades 5-8 research, write, 

revise, and present a fiveminute 

speech on a topic 

of their choice. 

During the course of 

their time at LFCDS, students 

develop their ability 

to express themselves, 

take risks in a nurturing 

environment, and cultivate 

the self-confidence to present 

to large audiences. 

Lake Forest Country 

Day School fosters an environment 

in which students 

feel empowered to 

dream, try new things, 

take academic risks, and 

achieve at their highest 

level. 

Highlighted by a 7:1 

student to faculty ratio, an 

LFCDS education sets the 

stage for a bright future in 

secondary school and beyond. 

Need-based financial 

assistance and meritbased 

scholarships are 

available to make LFCDS 

an affordable choice for 

families. In addition, the 

School provides transportation 

options to various 

areas. For more information 

or to register for an 

Open House, please visit 

lfcds.org or call the Admission 

Office at (847) 

615-6151. 

Submitted by Lake Forest 

Country Day School, 145 

S Green Bay Road, Lake 

Forest, IL 60045, (847) 234- 

2350, lfcds.org/page. 

MONTESSORI EDUCATION 

Discovering the Nature of Learning 

Call for a Tour 

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. 

8 West Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, Illinois • 847-295-8338 • www.FORESTBLUFFSCHOOL.org



Countryside Montessori School is changing 

its name to Countryside Day School 

Countryside Montessori 

School has announced it 

is changing its name to 

Countryside Day School 

to better reflect its full offering. 

Unlike many other 

Montessori schools in the 

area, Countryside offers 

education to elementary 

and middle school students 

in addition to preschool 

and kindergarten 

students. They also provide 

an all-year option 

for families seeking year 

round education. 

While the name is 

changing, the Countryside 

faculty and staff remains 

committed to providing 

education based on Montessori 

principles. They 

offer a unique real-world 

experiential and studentcentered 

approach that focuses 

on developing students 

beyond academics. 

“Academic excellence 

is at the core of everything 

we do, but we also focus 

on cultivating the character 

qualities students 

need to succeed outside 

of school. Our mission is 

to develop students who 

are respectful, responsible 

and resourceful. We 

are focused on helping 

young people become 

more than just great students; 

our goal is exceptional 

adults,” said Wendy 

Calise, Head of School. 

Countryside started 

its elementary education 

program in the early seventies 

and opened a middle 

school in 2012. The 

elementary and middle 

school provide curriculum 

that accounts for local 

public school guidelines 

to ensure successful 

transitions to high school 

but more importantly allows 

individual students 

to work at a faster pace. 

“By offering our unique 

program beyond the early 

education years, we 

believe we can have a 

greater impact in our students 

lives as they transition 

through their teen 

years and into adulthood. 

In today’s world, learning 

to confidently navigate 

life’s complexities and 

find your own way to success 

has never been more 

important. Our approach 

ensures our students are 

ready for whatever they 

choose to pursue in life,” 

said Guy Calise, Middle 

School Director. 

About Countryside 

Day School 

Founded in 1967, Countryside 

is accredited by 

the Independent Schools 

Association of the Central 

States, which involves review 

and oversight of our 

governance, administration, 

finance, curriculum, 

and programming. The 

school currently serves 

180 students from 16 

months through middle 

school and is located in 

Northbrook. 

Submitted by Countryside 

Montessori School, 1985 

Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, 

IL 60062, (847) 498-1105, 

countrysideday.org. 

“LakeForest CountryDay School is filled with educators who arepurposeful, lifelong learners 

with an internal drivetocontinually develop and grow alongside our students. Isee this energy 

reflected in my students who actively seek to engageand learn throughout the School, 

whether it is in the classroom, on the stage, in the Innovation Space, or on the playing field. 

We makeapromise to knowand love each child for who theyare,which gives them the 

confidence to takerisks and trynew things in asupportiveenvironment.” 

–Paul Hedlund, Grade 4Teacher,Girls &Boys Soccer Coach, Alumni Parent 

Come SeeInspired Teaching in Action! 

145 South Green BayRoad, LakeForest, IL 60045 •847.234.2350 •lfcds.org 

Aco-educational independent school for students age2through Grade 8. Graduating students of strong character with apassion for learning since 1888.



Students from around the world attend 

Missouri Military Academy 

Since 1889, thousands of parents 

have looked to Missouri 

Military Academy (MMA) to 

give their boys the structure, responsibility 

and love they need 

to grow, compete and thrive — 

and ultimately become young 

men who are in full command of 

their lives. 

Students come from across 

the United States and around 

the world to attend MMA. Focused 

on the education of boys 

in grades 7 through 12 and 

post-grad year, the Academy is 

a college-preparatory boarding 

school with a military tradition. 

MMA’s comprehensive 360° 

Education empowers boys and 

young men to unlock their full 

potential. Through MMA, families 

give their boys gifts of courage, 

strength, heart and pride — 

an edge to triumph in college and 

in life. 

“We have known what potential 

he has and he is now seeing 

for himself,” MMA parents Bob 

and Jennifer Wever said. “MMA 

has been the best decision we 

have ever made for our son.” 

MMA understands and embraces 

how boys learn and what 

inspires and challenges them. 

Through MMA’s tight-knit environment, 

supported by peers, 

teachers, and mentors, boys learn 

personal accountability, perseverance, 

and self-discipline. 

“MMA has given my son the 

ability to think about his choices 

and to take responsibility for 

them. He has learned that he is 

in charge of his freedom, privileges, 

and future,” MMA mom 

Dr. Victoria Thompson said. 

“He said to me, ‘I know I don’t 

tell you enough, but I am very 

grateful for the opportunity you 

have given me to be able to go 

to MMA.’” 

Known for their sense of character 

and strong leadership traits, 

MMA graduates consistently 

achieve 100 percent college acceptance 

and earn an impressive 

number of scholarships. The 

Class of 2018 earned more than 

$6.5 million in college scholarships, 

and recent graduates have 

been accepted to Loyola Marymount 

University, Case Western 

Reserve, Savannah College of 

Art and Design, the Citadel, the 

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 

University of Washington, and 

more. 

MMA’s unique Triumph Program 

gives students an early 

start on college. Qualifying students 

can finish high school with 

one year of college -- or even 

earn their associate degree. Supported 

by MMA’s structured environment, 

students take classes 

with William Woods University 

faculty on MMA’s campus. Parents 

and students benefit from a 

map to college graduation, starting 

as early as middle school, to 

help understand their college investment 

and academic plan. 

Located in central Missouri, 

approximately six hours from 

Chicago, Missouri Military 

Academy’s 248-acre campus 

provides a safe, supportive, and 

scenic setting for learning and 

growth. Visit missourimilitaryacademy.org 

for more information. 

Submitted by Missouri Military 

Academy, 204 N Grand St, Mexico, 

Missouri, (573) 581-1776, missourimilitaryacademy.org 

Structure + Responsibility + Love = 

Since 1889, parents around the world have looked to Missouri Military Academy 

to give their boys structure, responsibility and love they need to grow, compete 

and thrive and become young men in full command of their lives. 

Residential boarding school and summer leadership, confidence and academic 

programs are available. 

Serving grades 7 through 12 PG • Mexico, Missouri 

888-564-6662 • missourimilitaryacademy.org 

MMA 

MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY



Montessori School of Lake Forest 

prepares students for life’s journey 

The Montessori School of 

Lake Forest established itself as 

a leader in Montessori education 

more than 50 years ago, and today 

holds steadfastly to the core 

principles that develop strong, 

independent and respectful problem 

solvers who will define the 

future for themselves. This continuity 

in mission – to instill in 

every child a life-long love of 

learning - has stood the test of 

time, because at its core, it is 

based on the observation of each 

child as an individual, speaking 

to their motivation, interest, and 

curiosity. 

A Montessori education is so 

much more than academic excellence. 

It is a cultivation of an innate 

desire to explore, discover 

and experience. The academic 

results of a Montessori educated 

child speak for themselves as 

children easily transition to different 

schools at every level of 

education – elementary, middle, 

high school and beyond. It is the 

practical ‘work’ and life skills, 

character development and focus 

on the whole child as an unique 

individual that sets them apart. 

Montessori children are better 

prepared for life through their 

core development of independence, 

concentration and respect 

for themselves, others and their 

world. They are self-motivated, 

adaptable, resilient and able to 

resolve conflict. They instinctively 

build relationships and 

lead through their actions, words 

and character – all built through 

the ‘work of learning’. 

While the Montessori approach 

remains relatively unchanged, 

it is rooted in a foundation 

that allows students, teachers 

and leaders to adapt to changes 

in the world around them and 

persevere through challenges. It 

embraces the unique and distinct 

characteristics of each and every 

child in order to facilitate their 

educational journey. 

Our Programs 

• Parent-Infant, 0 to 15 months 

with caregiver, complimentary 

• Toddler, 15 months to 3 years 

• Primary, 3 to 6 years 

• Lower Elementary, 6 to 9 years 

• Upper Elementary, 9 to 12 

years 

Full day and full year options 

are available 7:30 am.-6 p.m. 

Monday through Friday. 

The Montessori School of 

Lake Forest (MSLF) is currently 

enrolling in all programs, 

with openings in our Toddler 

program, for children ages 15 

months to 3 years, and children 

ages 3 to 6 in our Primary program. 

Please come visit our 

school to learn more. 

We invite you to attend our 

Admission Open House 10 a.m.- 

noon Saturday, Jan. 26, at our 

Laurel Drive Campus (13700 

West Laurel Drive, Lake Forest). 

Please call us at 847-918-1000 

or email admissions@mslf.org 

to RSVP for our Open House or 

to arrange a visit. Please visit our 

website www.mslf.org. 

Submitted by Montessori School of 

Lake Forest, 13700 W Laurel Drive, 

Lake Forest, IL 60045, (847) 918- 

1000, mslf.org.



Lake Forest Academy develops global scholars 

Lake Forest Academy’s 

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. 

For example, each year, 

LFA’s Head of School Dr. 

John Strudwick chooses 

a topic that the LFA community 

explores together 

in a series of events and 

curricular activities. The 

2018-2019 Head of School 

Symposium topic is “Russia: 

Revolution and Resurgence.” 

Several LFA 

students from Russia presented 

to their classmates 

and teachers earlier in the 

fall, and faculty co-taught 

a variety of classes about 

Russian history and culture 

during a dedicated 

HOS Symposium Day. In 

March 2019, a group of 

LFA students and faculty 

will take a 10-day trip to 

Moscow and St. Petersburg 

during spring break. 

LFA hosts many events 

on campus for the public 

and invited guests, ranging 

from sports tournaments 

or musical concerts 

to lectures about historical 

events. On February 16, 

2019, LFA will host the 

second FIRE (Fostering 

Intercultural Respect and 

Engagement) Conference, 

“Engaged Citizenship: 

Meeting in the Middle,” 

which will bring students 

and educators from local 

schools and organizations 

together for a day of introspection 

and exploration 

of civil discourse. As 

a day and boarding school, 

LFA’s students are always 

engaged in learning and 

interacting with a diverse 

group of peers beyond the 

normal classroom hours. 

LFA’s spring open house 

will take place on Sunday, 

April 14, 2019. Registration 

for campus tours, information 

sessions, and 

shadow days can be completed 

at www.lfanet.org/ 

visit. 

Submitted by Lake Forest 

Academy, 1500 Kennedy 

Road, Lake Forest. Call 

(847) 615-3210 or visit www. 

lfanet.org. 

Spring Open House: 

Sunday, 

April 14,2019 

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 9to 12 

•435 students 

•33countries and 17states 

•30miles north of Chicago 

1500 WKennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 

847-615-3267 

WWW.LFANET.ORG



St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy — leadership lives here 

For 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. 

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 

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 coding, 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. 

For more information 

about the educational benefits 

and programs at St. 

John’s Northwestern Military 

Academy, call (800) 

752-2338 or visit www. 

sjnma.org. 

Submitted by St. John’s 

Northwestern Military Academy, 

1101 N Genesee St., 

Delafield, WI 53018, (800) 

752-2338, sjnma.org.



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 education 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, 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 

self-confidence needed to truly blossom 

in a challenging program. 

Middle School 

NSCD Middle School faculty see the 

world through students’ eyes, and not only 

understand but truly enjoy adolescents. 

They also set high standards and demand 

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 service learning 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, (847) 

446-0674, nscds.org.



The School of St. Mary 

is committed to the development 

of the unique gifts 

of each child: spiritual, 

intellectual, physical and 

emotional. In a supportive 

atmosphere, students are 

challenged to academic excellence 

and provided with 

the knowledge and skills 

necessary for future success. 

In an atmosphere that 

deepens Catholic values, 

students pray and worship 

while focusing on responsible 

decision-making and 

cooperation. Faith development, 

self-awareness, 

academic achievement, 

and responsibility prepare 

our students to be leaders 

with high integrity. We accomplish 

this mission in a 

partnership with cooperative 

parents, highly qualified 

faculty, as well as supportive 

parishioners. 

Many factors contribute 

to the excellence of 

School of St. Mary educates child 

Why do families choose Rochelle Zell Jewish High School? 

in and out of classroom 

the School of St. Mary. 

Our students benefit from 

a rigorous, differentiated 

academic curriculum. Faculty 

offer acceleration as 

well as honors courses. We 

are blessed with a stateof-the 

art STEAM Lab, 

both Spanish and Latin instruction, 

art appreciation 

and expression, as well as 

music theory and performance. 

Additionally, we 

integrate technology into 

all disciplines; all classrooms 

utilize interactive 

technology to enhance instruction. 

Students in all 

grades have access to computers 

in addition to iPads. 

We provide a Chromebook 

to every student in sixth, 

seventh and eighth grades. 

St. Mary’s remains committed 

to maintaining 

small class sizes for optimal 

learning. 

St. Mary’s believes 

in educating the whole 

child both in and out of 

the classroom. We offer a 

variety of extracurricular 

clubs and organizations, 

including a dynamic athletic 

program, vocal and 

instrumental musical opportunities, 

science and 

math clubs, chess, Junior 

National Honor Society, 

Student Council, as well 

as an extended day program 

both before and after 

school. 

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 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 relationships 

are nourished and fostered 

throughout Jewish and secular general 

studies. We nurture the whole student – 

academically, spiritually, physically and 

socially. 

Rochelle Zell students are bright and 

articulate young people who have enrolled 

at the nation’s leading colleges 

and universities. The students possess 

a strong sense of values and a commitment 

to making the world a better place. 

The close and meaningful relationships 

that form between teachers and students 

contribute to students’ confidence in their 

ability to advocate for themselves and for 

others, in college and beyond. 

Submitted by Rochelle Zell Jewish High 

School, 1095 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Ill., 

(847) 324-3706, rzjhs.org. 

Service to others remains 

central to our mission. All 

students participate in programs 

and projects that 

foster heightened awareness 

of the needs of others 

throughout the world. This 

offers students the experience 

of both giving and receiving 

from those served. 

Our Catholic based 

education provides graduates 

with the foundation 

to compete in challenging 

academic environments. 

Many of our students are 

recognized in their respective 

high schools as valedictorians, 

student council 

and class officers, club 

leaders, exceptional service 

providers, athletes, 

and talented contributors 

to various aspects of the 

fine arts. Additionally, we 

are recognized for fostering 

social emotional 

growth in our students 

through research based 

programs and modeling. 

The United States Department 

of Education 

has twice recognized the 

School of St. Mary as a 

Blue Ribbon School of 

Excellence. Likewise, the 

Archdiocese of Chicago 

Office of Catholic Schools 

praises the School of St. 

Mary for the “outstanding 

efforts of school administration, 

faculty, staff, and 

pastor in maintaining a 

school of the highest caliber 

in the areas of Catholic 

identify and academic excellence.” 

Our standardized 

test scores are in the 

top 3% of the Archdiocese. 

The Illinois State Board of 

Education also recognizes 

the School of St. Mary. 

For more than 100 years, 

the School of St. Mary has 

remained true to its motto: 

To Learn, To Serve, To 

Lead. Hopefully, you will 

schedule an appointment 

to see these words in action. 

For further information, 

please call (847) 295- 

4830. 

Submitted by School of St. 

Mary, Primary Grade Center, 

900 West Everett Road, Lake 

Forest, IL 60045, (847) 283- 

9800; Upper Grade Center, 

185 East Illinois Road, Lake 

Forest, IL 60045, (847) 234- 

0371, schoolofstmary.org.



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Camp Birchwood’s Countdown to Confidence 

(Camp Values That 

Make A Difference) 

#1 Girls Learn What 

Resilience Confidence And 

Strength Really Mean In 

Their Lives 

With every accomplishment 

- every moment of 

joyful silliness - in all the 

times girls try something 

new and either love it or 

hate it - the reality is this: 

they are active, soulful 

participants in their OWN 

lives. They are immersed 

in the hands-on experience 

of building their own resiliency. 

#2 At Birchwood, Friends 

Really Are Friends Forever 

As girls share their most 

joyful, honest self with 

each other, a binding connection 

is made. Add in all 

that they learn as a team 

of individuals - how to 

respect one another, take 

turns, use good manners, 

practice kindness, listen 

well - and basically live 

the Golden Rule day-in 

and day-out - and you have 

your perfect storm for kindred 

connections that are 

tried and true. 

#3 Real Role Models Who 

Make A Real Difference 

At Birchwood, girls are 

surrounded by female role 

models worthy of emulation. 

These college-age 

ladies are a cut above the 

rest. They are chosen meticulously 

over months 

and months and trained 

for 10 days in cutting-edge 

methods before even interacting 

with a child. 

#4 Time In The Outdoors 

Is The Best Time Of All 

Once girls abandon the 

blitz and the chaos, they 

see time, beauty, and life 

differently. A calm simplicity 

weaves itself into 

their day. That nagging 

stress that commands their 

every move dissipates. 

And so does the mad rush, 

the distractions, the demand 

on their time, pressure 

of performance and 

nagging sensation that 

they should or could be 

doing something more fun. 

#5 Social Media Takes 

A Back Seat To Soulful 

Socializing 

No, at camp, life is not 

measured by selfies or 

Facebook uploads. It is 

measured by the laughs 

that were shared, the tough 

moments that were endured, 

and the memories 

that were made organically. 

Out loud. For real. 

And those memories are 

not meant to be stored in 

some nebulous I-cloud, 

but deep in the mind, and 

right smack in the center 

of your heart. 

#6 At Birchwood, 

Girls Stop, Look, Listen, 

And Reflect On Their 

Experiences 

So whether a young girl 

just hit a tennis ball over 

the net for the first time, or 

a teen just emerged from 

the Boundary Waters Canoe 

Area after seven days 

in the woods, or a child 

just starred as an extra in 

the camp play, girls are invited 

to stop. Look around. 

Breathe. And truly see, 

with their own eyes, all 

that is amazing – in themselves, 

in others, and in the 

moment. 

#7. At Birchwood, The 

All-Female Setting Is All- 

Special And Then Some 

For two or four weeks 

(the longer the better), girls 

are able to live in a joyful 

head-space that roots them 

in their individuality and 

growth. Their eyes are 

open to what is real and 

valuable inside of them, 

and inside of others. This 

kind of genuine grace that 

comes with this all-girls 

experience - this unconditional 

acceptance - is why 

campers walk away happier, 

more self-assured, and 

better prepared for all that 

life has to offer. #countdowntoconfidence 

#8 There Is No Better 

Place To Gain Some 

Spectacular “Soft Skills 

Than At Camp 

Unlike hard skills that 

are based on technical 

know-how and the physical 

ability to perform a 

task, soft skills are far less 

tangible. Soft skills relate 

to how well you conduct 

yourself as an individual 

within a group or team – 

like can you display good 

social graces, communicate 

well others, solve 

problems, team-build, and 

adapt to change? Do you 

have a positive attitude, a 

good work ethic, and can 

you follow through on 

your goals? 

#9 Girls At Birchwood 

Aren’t Just Doing Cool 

Activities. They Are 

Stacking Up Real Skills 

That Matter 

So whether it is pulling 

an arrow back to their 

chin at the archery range, 

or learning to come about 

in a sailboat while looking 

straight ahead at their 

point of sail, or keeping 

their heels down in their 

stirrups as their horse begins 

to trot in the arena, 

girls at Birchwood are 

active, alive participants, 

DOING their life – based 

on their own selves – not 

anyone else. 

#10 Campers Make Their 

Own Decisions Daily From 

Sun Up To Sun Down 

Camp allows girls to 

hone in on a strong sense 

of self by engaging them 

in their own decision-making 

process. Yes, without 

mom or dad there, it’s up 

to them! Sure, we are there 

to guide and support, but 

they make the decisions, 

big and small, all day 

long: What to eat. Where 

to put their stuff. How to 

brush their hair. What to 

sign up for the next day. 

When to shower. What to 

say. When to listen. How 

to get to activities on time. 

And yes, the bigger stuff – 

like what to do if you feel 

a little lonely, how to keep 

trying at an activity that is 

hard, or when to support 

others vs. waiting for your 

own fan club to show up, 

or what to say to someone 

after accidentally hurting 

their feelings… 

Submitted by Camp Birchwood 

for Girls, Northern 

Minnesota, campbirchwood. 

com, (800) 451-5270; Camp 

Birchwood for Boys Boundary 

Waters in Northern Minnesota, 

birchwoodforboys. 

com, (800) 451-5270.



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Day 

Chicagoland’s vibrant, 

engaging independent 

school for junior 

kindergarten 

through grade 12. 

nscds.org/welcome 

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Positive. 

Purposeful. 

Driven to Succeed. 

St.John’s Northwestern MilitaryAcademy 

is aplacewherecharacterthrives and 

ambition prospers.It’saplacewhereyour 

son or daughtercan visualize—and reach 

—his or her goals forthe future. 

Young men and women in grades 7through 

12 areinvited to apply foradmission forthe 

currentacademic year,orexploreour unique 

and challenging summer programs for2019. 

Midterm registration: 

January 27 

Leadershiplives here. 

WE INVITEYOUR SON OR DAUGHTERTO ACHIEVE SUCCESS–RIGHT HERE. 

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

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