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22 | January 24, 2019 | 22nd century media private school guide 22ndCenturyMedia.com Sacred Heart School committed to meeting unique needs of students Families are drawn to Sacred Heart School because of its mission to educate children’s hearts and minds in a faith-filled, Catholic community, teaching 21st Century skills. They are proud of their growing school and excited that Sacred Heart was recently named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Sacred Heart was one of only 49 private schools to receive this prestigious award, which recognizes school excellence at all levels. To be a Blue Ribbon nominee, a school’s test scores must place them in the top 15 percent nationally on standardized tests. Even more, Blue Ribbon Schools must demonstrate that they are extraordinarily committed to meeting the unique needs of students -- and they must show that faculty, teachers, parents, and students collaborate to ensure students’ success. School begins each day with Principal Kristen Fink personally welcoming each student by name into the building. Teachers are known to attend their students’ sports competitions and recitals. They take time to get to know their students. Community is built through the school’s deep dedication to instilling service into students’ lives. One special example of service is Prayer Families, which are led by 8th graders and comprised of all grades, including our smallest preschoolers. As families, they learn about their faith and build lasting bonds while doing special projects to help the homeless or infirmed, among others. Courtesy Catchers and Viking Bucks also help students recognize “random acts of kindness” that are critical to living out the school’s Roman Catholic mission. Sacred Heart students thrive under a faculty committed to continuous improvement through ongoing professional development. More than 70 percent of teachers have master’s degrees. They collaborate across grade levels and subject areas to provide a rigorous curriculum. The highly specialized Student Services Department — with specialists in math, reading, and speech as well as a counselor, supports teachers and learners — differentiating to ensure each child’s needs are met. Since 2009, Sacred Heart has been an Apple Distinguished School for successful integration of technology. The STEAM lab offers opportunities to explore and innovate with circuitry, coding, robotics, and software engineering, all while collaborating with peers. Student life extends far beyond school hours with after-school care and a teacher-supervised Homework Lab as well as arts, sciences and athletic offerings. A highly engaged drama troupe, band, choir, enrichment classes, and no-cut competitive team sports keep students engaged and filled with school spirit. Five years ago, Sacred Heart introduced its first 3-year-old preschool class. Today, Sacred Heart School has two full preschool classes and there are three junior kindergarten classes slated for fall, including one full-day program. Sacred Heart’s classes are growing, including the highest retention in five years from kindergarten to first grade. To learn more, call (847) 446- 0005, visit www.shwschool.org, come to our Open House from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019, or schedule a private tour. While enrollment opportunities are available for the upcoming school year, preschool and junior kindergarten classes are nearing capacity. Submitted by Sacred Heart School, 1095 Gage St., Winnetka, IL 60093, (847) 446-0005, shwschool.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.
22ndCenturyMedia.com private school guide 22nd century media | January 24, 2019 | 23 Christian Heritage Academy ranks No. 1 in Illinois Since 1984, Christian Heritage Academy (CHA) has been integrating vibrant 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. For the second year in a row, in 2019 CHA earned the ranking of #1 Best Christian High School (as well as #9 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, Duke University, University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), Purdue University, Wheaton College, and Calvin College. Strong Beginnings in Preschool and Kindergarten From the two-year-old program through kindergarten, CHA’s early education programs offer age-appropriate and research-based 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 CHA takes a holistic approach to educating the child’s mind, body and heart through all developmental stages. From early elementary years, students lead chapel presentations through skit and song, developing confidence in communications and the arts. Through mentoring programs and weekly chapels, students connect biblical truth to their daily lives and receive spiritual support. This year, in an all-school Serving Learning Week, students of all ages served both locally and globally, from younger students making gifts for pediatric patients and members of the military, to serving in Chicago soup kitchens. Upper school students (grades 9-12) participated in serving trips to the Texas border, Dominican Republic and Cuba, to help children and families in need. CHA parent of Northbrook, Don A., reflected, “My child has really thrived because of the faith-nurturing environment and caring teachers at CHA. CHA’s academically rigorous honors and AP courses gave her outstanding preparation for college, and she’s received numerous college acceptances and scholarship offers. But most importantly, we’re thankful that she’s an intelligent, exemplary young woman who loves God and uses her gifts to serve others.” CHA president Hutz Hertzberg said, “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.” Visit Christian Heritage Academy and discover how your child can benefit from a Christcentered education that is both academically excellent and lifetransforming. Contact Admissions Director Cynthia Strull at (847) 446-5252 or visit www. christianheritage.org. Submitted by Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093, (847) 446- 5252, christianheritage.org. Northern Minnesota Summer Camp -2and 4Week Sessions areAvailable BOYS ONLY! 1-800-451-5270 CAMP Birchwood for boys www.campbirchwood.com www.birchwoodforboys.com
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