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6 | January 23, 2020 | 22nd century media private school guide 22ndCenturyMedia.com Christian Heritage Academy integrates faith with academic excellence For the third year in a row, Christian Heritage Academy, a PK-12 Christian school that integrates faith with academic excellence, has been named the No. 1 Best Christian High School in Illinois and the top-ranked Christian school among private K-12 schools by school ranking agency Niche.com. Located on a 15-acre campus at 315 Waukegan Road in Northfield, for 36 years, CHA has served thousands of families from over 40 Chicago communities and 100 churches with an exemplary Christian education for students from preschool to 12th grade. Academically at the forefront With SAT/ACT and standardized test scores among the best in the area, students from recent graduating classes have been accepted into top-tier colleges and universities, including Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Duke University, University of Illinois (Urbana- Champaign), Case-Western University and Wheaton College. Strong foundations 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. Half-day and fullday preschool options are available, as well as “lunch bunch” and extended care. STEAMbased summer camps are also offered. Nurturing faith, character, leadership CHA takes a holistic approach to educating the child’s mind, body and heart through all developmental stages. “While academics are a major focus, what sets CHA apart is the Christ-centered environment and the teachers who love God, pray for the students and integrate the Bible in all subjects,” Principal Joan Okamoto said. Living out the value of “loving God and loving others,” students of all ages serve both locally and globally during the annual Service Learning Week, held in early January. Younger students make gifts for pediatric patients and visit the elderly, while Upper School students serve cross culturally in locations such as the Dominican Republic and France. Parents attribute the spiritual formation and high academic performance of students to the quality of faculty and staff, whom CHA calls “living curriculum” teachers. CHA parent Lisa S., of Glenview, stated “the hours of 8:30- 3:30 matter. It matters who’s influencing your children. The teachers here are ‘living curriculum teachers’ who follow Christ, know Him and love Him.” Joanna K., a parent of two alumni, said “CHA has influenced the course of my children’s entire lives. From elementary to high school, they received Christ-like love and nurturing from the teachers, as well as academics and leadership opportunities which led to admissions to Northwestern University, and more importantly, to their strong faith in Christ on campus and in the workplace.” CHA President Hutz Hertzberg added “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.” Christian Heritage Academy offers a Christ-centered education that is both academically excellent and life-transforming. Interested families may visit Christian Heritage Academy on one of several upcoming Tour Days or schedule an individual tour. Submitted by Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield; (847) 446-5252; christianheritage.org.
22ndCenturyMedia.com private school guide 22nd century media | January 23, 2020 | 7 Hyde Park Day School celebrates 20 years of educating The challenge facing children with learning disabilities is real. Hyde Park Day School is here to help these children reach their full potential, transforming the lives of our students and their families with our student-centered approach. Hyde Park Day School is the leading Chicagoarea, full-day grade school specializing in the needs of children of average to superior intelligence who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia and language impairments. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the school currently supports students at three campuses: Chicago, Northfield and Lemont. Since its founding, HPDS has enabled 484 students to successfully transition back to schools in their home community. “Our goal is transition.” said Dr. Casey Crnich, executive director of the Hyde Park Day School. “We give our bright students the tools and strategies they need to recognize and compensate for their learning challenges. Our 5:1 student-teacher ratio ensures that each child gets personalized attention and a customized program of academic support as well as speech, social work and occupational therapy. Hyde Park Day School transforms its students from self-doubters to selfchampions; they become more self-confident and develop a love of learning which makes them successful as they move into more mainstream learning environments.” A long-term outcomes study released in 2015 found that 90.2 percent of those alumni for whom we have information have enrolled in a four-year college or university. Monthly open houses are held on each campus for prospective parents and professionals looking to learn more about the school’s highly individualized program. If you are looking for a more effective educational environment for your bright child with learning disabilities, consider attending an Open House to see if HPDS might be the right fit for your child. Day school and summer school registration is now open. HPDS is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization. For more information about Hyde Park Day School, call (847) 446-7025 or visit hydeparkday.org. Submitted by Hyde Park Day School, 1980 Old Willow Rd, Northfield; (847) 446-7025; hydeparkday.org. learning From Page 3 of Christianity. Over the course of the year, each grade sets aside one full day to reflect and pray. Our seventh-grade students participate in the Missionary Discipleship Institute service program that provides them with a curriculum that connects service and faith. Together as a class, second-grade FHC students prepare for their Holy Reconciliation and First Holy Communion and eighthgrade students complete their Confirmation. Students participate in Catholic traditions such as praying the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Adoration and May Crowning. The School of Saints Faith, Hope and Charity has developed progressively throughout the years while preserving its deeprooted traditions of faith and family. Students thrive within our robust parish/school community while learning under one roof and growing as athletes, prayerful and mindful students and friends to their peers. To experience what makes FHC special, please contact us for a private tour. Registration for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade is currently available for the 2020- 2021 school year with limited spots remaining in our Early Education program. Please contact our office at (847) 446- 0031 or faithhopeschool. org to learn more. Submitted by the School of Saints Faith, Hope and Charity, 180 Ridge Ave., Winnetka; (847) 446-0031; faithhopeschool.org.
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