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2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER 02 CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT s a private school the best educational option for my child and my family? It’s a question parents often ask themselves.

While there’s no one right answer, private schools do offer a number of advantages. Here are some of the top reasons why a private school might be the right choice for your family. I1. Small classes. Private schools often have small class sizes, typically of no more than 20 students. A class may even have more than one teacher. Parents see the advantages of a low student-to-teacher ratio. “Students get the attention they need,” says Ellen Meents-DeCaigny, whose son is a sophomore at DePaul College Prep, a Catholic high school with 500 students on Chicago’s North Side. “We appreciate that.” Parent Katie McMillan sends her three boys to Catherine Cook School, a private grade school in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. She picked the school, in part, because each class had just 21 students with a lead teacher and assistant teacher. “My kids like it there,” she says. McMillan also loves that the school has made technology and software coding an important part of the curriculum even in the early years. Chicago City Day School on the North Side offers junior kindergarten-8th grade and limits enrollment to 200 students. “Small schools mean big opportunities,” says Galeta Clayton, head of school. The small setting gives students the chance to participate in all programs, including drama and public speaking. “The world will belong to those who can defend their ideas,” Clayton says. Rochelle Zell Jewish High School, Deerfield, has 185 students. Small class sizes translate into students who know the teachers, and teachers who know the students. “The relationships between students and teachers are like nothing I have seen before,” says Dean of Faculty Roger Stein, a former principal of Niles West High School. “Students can ask for help and feel understood by their teachers.”

2. Individual support. Private schools are structured to provide students with the individual support they need to succeed. Because the schools aren’t bound by certain rules, they can be fairly flexible in their approach. “Students don’t fall through the cracks,” Stein says. Elgin Academy, with pre-kindergarten-12th grade, has a director of personalized learning, Anne-Elise Parker. She says her mission is to reach students where they are in their academic journey to help them grow intellectually. In practical terms, she works with small groups of students and individuals to define their goals and aspirations and develop a support plan to make that happen.

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“We bring the student into the equation rather A third campus opened in August 2018 in west than us telling them what they should be doing,” suburban Lemont. “Our students are bright,” says Parker says. As students get older, they take a Executive Director Casey Crnich. He explains bigger role in creating their own learning plans. that children with learning differences can thrive “Students hold themselves accountable and we in a school where they are grouped with other hold them accountable,” Parker adds. children with similar challenges. “They don’t have to hide,” he says. 3. Community ties. Parents like the sense of The student to teacher ratio is 5:1. The community that naturally comes with sending curriculum includes traditional academic subjects their children to a private school. Families often as well as social and emotional learning. Students pick a school for similar reasons that relate to are taught how to self advocate. shared values and common interests. What they find are like-minded friends. “We bring the student into the When parent McMillan first visited Catherine Cook School, she sensed a good vibe and equation rather than us telling them community feeling. “I genuinely felt it was a deep- what they should be doing.” knitted community and that was something I was - Anne-Elise Parker, director of personalized learning, looking for,” she says. “We’ve met exceptional Elgin Academy families and we adore the faculty and staff.” Families looking for a certain type of education are often drawn to the same school and form a Most students transition back to a traditional school tight community. The Chicago Waldorf School, after two to three years. “Students who come here pre-kindergarten-12th grade, embraces the learn what they need to excel,” Crnich says. philosophy of creative thinking, problem solving and learning by doing. • The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a high Festivals and ceremonies that bring the entire school for the performing and visual arts. It is community together are a vital part of school life. located in Chicago’s River West neighborhood and Notably, Waldorf opened its new campus this fall has about 150 students. They attend traditional in Andersonville in a renovated building that was academic classes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. previously occupied by a school. Arts training is held from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students participate in more than 100 productions 4. Specialized education. Many private schools throughout the school year, including concerts, offer a faith-based education or a curriculum plays, readings, screenings, recordings and designed for a certain type of student. Here are exhibitions. several examples: “This is not a school for novices,” says Jason • Daystar School is a non-traditional faith- Patera, head of school. The application process based Christian school in Chicago’s South Loop. includes an audition or a portfolio review. But, he It currently offers pre-kindergarten through 8th adds, the first step is a “shadow day” during which grade with plans to launch a high school starting an interested 8th grader can visit the school and with 9th grade in 2019. determine if it’s the right fit. Daystar has 350 students and teaches through Kelly Boersma’s son, Evan, graduated from The the lens of Christianity, though it is not affiliated Chicago Academy for the Arts in 2017 and is now at with any one denomination, says Tami Doig, head age 19 the youngest member of the Joffrey Ballet. of school. Seventy percent of the students are “Evan always wanted to dance,” says Boersma, a Christian, but the student body is made up of a public school principal. Since education is very wide range of backgrounds of belief, she adds. “We important to Boersma, she wanted a high school want our students to know they are deeply loved for Evan that would combine arts and traditional and valued in God’s eyes and learn how to treat academic work. “I wanted him to have those real each other well.” school experiences,” she says. “We were looking for the perfect balance of education and arts.” • Hyde Park Day School teaches children Boersma’s daughter, Briley, also a dancer, is in grades 1-8 with learning differences. The now enrolled at the school. “The combination of school has campuses in Chicago’s Woodlawn the drive of the student and the expertise of the neighborhood and in north suburban Northfield. staff opens doors to opportunities,” Boersma says.

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5. Rigorous academics. Parents often choose program, if available, only to honors students. private schools for their children because of Josephinum Academy is a Catholic school in the school’s reputation for academic success. Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The school For example, a number of private schools in the has 185 students. “The IB diploma is accessible to Chicago area offer the International Baccalaureate all students,” says Rekeeta Hampton, admissions program, a world-recognized curriculum focused manager at Josephinum Academy. “Our small size on independent thinking. allows us to provide the resources to make all of Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart is our students successful.” an all-girls’ high school that offers the IB diploma Students receive bilingual education at Lycee program to all students in their junior and Francais de Chicago, the French International senior years. Other schools typically offer the IB School. Located in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood, the school has 789 students in pre- Small classroom at kindergarten-12th grade. The school opened a new Catherine Cook School building three years ago. The early grades are taught mostly in French and gradually more English is introduced as students progress through the higher grades. A third language—Mandarin, Spanish or German—is introduced in 4th grade. By the time students graduate from high school they are tri-lingual, says Eric Veteau, president at Lycee. High school students can choose to follow either the French Baccalaureate or the IB diploma program, Veteau says. “It’s a competitive advantage.”

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chool size isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Some students thrive in a small setting with “We have the resources to provide S lots of individual attention. Others flourish in an opportunity for students to be a big school with lots of different programs. involved in different areas." Either way, parents and students have a variety -Nat Wilburn, head of schools, Sacred Heart Schools of options. Fusion Academy offers one-to-one classrooms. Each student is paired with one teacher in each class. “We provide customized learning,” says reasons, Kang says. The student may have been Christian Kang, head of school, Fusion Academy falling through the cracks in a traditional school Lincoln Park, which has about 50 students. setting. The student may have a deep interest in With about 50 schools nationwide, Fusion one topic or have a special athletic or musical Academy has additional Chicago-area locations talent that requires a flexible schedule. in Evanston, Oak Brook and Lake Forest. Fusion Students have a different teacher for each Academy serves students year round in grades 6-12. subject, covering basics such as English, history, Families choose Fusion Academy for several math and science. The school has a homework

08 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT café where students can finish their assignments best meets the interests, ability and learning style and interact. of their child,” says Faith Caron, LMAIS executive Fusion Academy offers special features such director. as a recording arts studio. Traditional school With a no-cut policy and a good size student offerings such as field trips and clubs are also population, Sacred Heart Schools fields 25 available. “Our students rediscover a love of basketball teams. The Catholic school is one of learning,” Kang says. the larger private grade schools in Chicago, with Among the bigger schools, De La Salle Institute about 700 students. Sacred Heart Schools offers has about 850 students. The Catholic high school kindergarten-8th grade. A new program for pre- in Chicago is big enough to have many offerings, schoolers opens in 2019. Both the kindergarten says John Brogan, director of admissions and and pre-school are co-ed. The upper grades are academic dean of social sciences at De La Salle. divided by gender into two schools for academic Basic courses are supplemented with classes classes. Lunch and recess are co-ed. “We have such as Mandarin, advanced art and statistics in sports, among others. More than 30 clubs are listed on the school’s website, including such “We provide customized learning.” diverse offerings as Girls Who Code and Mock Trial. “In a school our size, students can be a -Christian Kang, head of school, Fusion Academy Lincoln Park leader in the classroom or in extracurricular activities,” Brogan says, adding that classes are small, averaging about 24 students. the resources to provide an opportunity for students to be involved in different areas,” says Nat Consistent standards Wilburn, head of schools at Sacred Heart. Another Large and small schools alike belong to the Lake advantage of the size of the school is its ability to Michigan Association of Independent Schools provide need-based financial aid. This year, the (LMAIS). The group has 35 member schools in school will award assistance of $2.5 million the wider Chicago area. Independent schools to families. are nonprofit and meet stringent accreditation Small schools have the flexibility to specialize. standards. GCE Lab School, grades 9-12, has 50 students. Independent schools provide a variety of GCE stands for Global Citizenship Experience. educational opportunities from Montessori and The Chicago school focuses on cultivating global Waldorf models to schools for the creative arts citizens and offers an interdisciplinary project- and special needs. “The range of schools offers based strategy. For example, a course might be parents the opportunity to select the school that built around sustainable development goals, incorporating the elements of math, biology and world In the freshman Water course, GCE students measure their daily water usage and carry it from a local water source events. “The full-throated way to understand the literal and figurative weight of their that we integrate subjects is consumption. unique,” says Cabell King, head of school at GCE. GCE uses the City of Chicago as a resource. Students spend one day a week at locations scattered throughout the city to conduct field research. For example, students may visit with a public health official or test water in the Chicago River. “Our students are curious and motivated,” Cabell says, emphasizing the opportunity for personalized instruction. “Nobody hides or gets lost.”

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s a single father who raised his says Thiel, whose daughter recently finished naval daughter alone after the death of his basic training. “I am above proud of her.” wife, Jim Thiel could not be more Success depends on the basics of reading, proud of his daughter. She earned writing and math. These are the fundamental skills straight A’s all the way through high that serve as the foundation of a solid education. schoolA at Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Private schools often put their own spin on Heart, a Catholic all-girls school in Chicago. Hard the basics. work and a rigorous academic program helped her Though we live in the digital age, Catherine land a spot after graduation at the Naval Academy Cook School has a print-rich library and two Preparatory School, which readies students for librarians. The school offers pre-school-8th the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. grade and is located in Chicago’s Old Town “My daughter got a good high school education,” neighborhood.

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Head of School Michael Roberts is a big believer grade is being added every year. A new building in bound books. Technology is used to teach other for grades 6-12 opens in 2019. subjects, but reading is taught with physical books. Singapore Math, named after the island nation “We all live our lives through stories,” he says. “We where it was developed, focuses on the mastery want kids to have a relationship with print.” of a limited number of concepts each year. New Roberts is most proud of the school’s new concepts are introduced in successive years that library that opened in 2013. It includes a story- build on the previous ones. Students perform well time room where children can hear stories in a because they understand the material on a deep quiet environment. The centerpiece of the room level, school administrators say. is a throne with a red seat where the storyteller The Frances Xavier Warde School has sits with the children gathered around. “It’s really developed a new math curriculum that a cool place for kids to learn to love reading and incorporates many of the principles of Singapore love books,” Roberts says. Math. The Catholic school has two campuses Private schools dive deep into the basics. in Chicago. The West Loop Old St. Patrick’s Regina Dominican High School created an campus has pre-school-3rd grade. The Holy advanced placement calculus curriculum for Name Cathedral campus on the Gold Coast two students. A math teacher works individually offers 4th-8th grades. The school has a total of with each student. “We are able to be flexible about 1,000 students and welcomes families of in different ways to help students reach their all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic educational goals,” says Kathleen Porreca, backgrounds. The school provides need-based principal at Regina Dominican, an all-girls Catholic scholarships to 30 percent of its students. high school with 280 students in north suburban An audit of the math program concluded that Wilmette. The school offers a number of advanced using ideas based on the Singapore Math approach placement classes and an honors curriculum. would help create a classroom environment to support students. “It’s important to encourage New math kids to take academic risks especially in math Schools today often look at math not as a way to because some kids may hold back,” says Michael build computational skills, but rather as a way to Kennedy, head of school at Frances Xavier Warde. learn how to solve problems. “We want students to be actively engaged in the GEMS World Academy Chicago uses the learning process.” Singapore Math teaching method. “It’s a different Part of that process is teaching kids “soft skills,” conceptual framework,” says Tom Cangiano, head though Kennedy prefers the term “essential skills.” of school at GEMS, which offers pre-kindergarten These are attributes such as perseverance, how through 10th grade this year. Another high school to deal with failure, and self advocacy that can apply to both academic and social situations, Kennedy explains. “We want the kind of environment in the classroom where students will not hesitate to raise their hands.”

Literacy skills Schools are taking innovative approaches to reading and writing. Greg Mooney has three daughters who attend The Frances Xavier Warde School. He likes the fact that the kindergarten-2nd grade classrooms have two teachers. A special literacy teacher visits each classroom every day. “The school’s intention is to meet diverse learning needs,” says Mooney, executive director of the Comer GEMS World Academy Education Campus, a youth enrichment

12 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT and college initiative on Chicago’s South Side. “My for writing assignments. Students are taught to kids love it there.” consider how voice or the author’s writing style GEMS World Academy Chicago uses the can vary depending on whether the composition is reading and writing program developed by the a narrative, opinion or informational piece. Teachers College at Columbia University. GEMS Beyond the basics, students have the opportunity also offers the highly regarded International to be more creative and try different types of Baccalaureate Program for the primary grades writing, such as poetry. “All these mini-skills add through high school. up to bigger skills,” Murphy says. “We are getting kids to think critically,” Cangiano says, adding that the school provides “We all live our lives through financial assistance to families that qualify. stories...We want kids to have a Sacred Heart Schools, a Catholic grade school in Chicago, takes a developmental approach. “Our relationship with print.” program is based on what our students - Michael Roberts, head of school, Catherine Cook are developmentally ready to do,” says Marjie School Murphy, director of curriculum and instruction at Sacred Heart. Chicago City Day School also takes a For example, the writing program follows developmental approach. The Chicago school rubrics the teacher can use to determine if a offers junior kindergarten-8th grade and has 200 student is at grade level, or above or below that students. Children are grouped by level in math level. How are students using ideas? How are the and reading. For example, an 8th grader may be ideas organized? How fluent is the student with in pre-algebra, algebra or geometry, depending sentences? Do they vary in structure? “It helps us on how he or she has progressed. Head of School understand what the child needs,” Murphy says. Galeta Clayton says, “Students learn at the pace Teachers are clear about the expectations they are ready to learn.”

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ids love social media. Look no further than Social media has a major impact on the the dining room table as they chat with emotions of students, Moran says. He has K their friends instead of the family. experience teaching classes to students about the While social media can be a distraction, schools sociology of the modern internet. The classes have are taking a nuanced approach to the sharing also been offered to parents who struggle with the platforms. Schools use social media to promote rules around the use of social media. their own mission and give outsiders a window The sessions are designed to teach kids how into their world. But schools also try to teach social media works, and how images and words students about responsible online behavior. Few placed in certain places can affect the way the schools ban the use of social media outright. message is interpreted. “How do we mitigate “Social media is not going away,” says Martin that?” Moran asks. “We are trying to educate kids Moran, lead designer and director of the upper about the grammar of social media rather than school at Bennett Day School, Chicago. Teaching saying it is good or bad.” kids about social media is like teaching fish about Social media in the early grades doesn’t present water, he says. “Social media is everywhere.” many problems, school administrators say. Bennett Day School conducts official outreach But many schools introduce the idea of to the wider community using several social media responsible social media use to young students. sites, including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. It’s woven into the curriculum around how to The school currently offers pre-kindergarten-4th treat people with respect no matter where the grade. A high school program opens next year. A interaction takes place. lower grade is also being added each year. The Troubles can emerge as students get older and school is in the West Loop and has 190 students. more attached to their phones. Cruising the

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web in class and online bullying can easily get out reach the wider community, but communication of hand. with parents and students is handled through secure school portals, emails and letters. “The Schools have rules real connection takes place in the classroom Most schools have guidelines on the use of social and at events,” notes Nick Saracino, the school’s media. communications director. “We limit the use of phones,” says Megan Francis W. Parker School is a private school Stanton-Anderson, principal at DePaul College in Lincoln Park with 940 students in junior Prep, a Catholic high school in Chicago. Phones kindergarten-12th grade. should be invisible and silent, she explains. Phones Parker students all receive iPads in the 6th should be in the student’s bag or pocket and grade. Technology rules, guidelines and acceptable should not be heard in school. The one exception use policies are also introduced then. “We want is lunchtime when students can check their them to be good digital citizens,” Saracino says. phones. Earbuds are also banned. “Research tells Experts are brought into the school to talk to us students need to focus,” Stanton-Anderson students about the legal ramifications of social says. “Having another input into your brain is a media, bullying prevention, and how to manage distraction.” their own digital footprint. “A couple silly mistakes Last year, DePaul College Prep piloted an app can follow you a long time,” Saracino says. called Apple Classroom. Using iPads, teachers Parker students are allowed to use phones can guide students through a lesson and check in their spare time in school but not in class. In on their progress. The teacher can also tell if the middle school, students are required to keep student has logged on to an unrelated site and their phones in their lockers. In the upper grades, quickly get them back on track. students can keep their phones in their bags. The Conversations about social media fit nicely with idea is to instill a sense of trust in the students and DePaul College Prep’s vision statement that the teach them how to navigate the rules. school strives to create an educated, compassionate Modeling behavior is important, too, Saracino and just world, one student at a time. says. He has two children at the school. Busy “We try to draw parallels,” Stanton-Anderson parents who spend dinner time on their phones says. Students are taught to treat each other in the are not sending the right message. “We all need to same respectful manner whether the interaction is think about what we’re doing,” he adds. online or face-to-face. Like many schools, Francis W. Parker doesn’t Global outreach use social media to formally connect with parents Social media platforms make it possible to connect and students. The school has social media sites to with faraway families.

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18 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER Why La Lu? Because everything we do is founded on relationships. From the lakeside dorms and close-knit classrooms to the fireplace in our fabled Moore House, our idyllic campus provides a setting like no other. But our most reliable and powerful asset is a culture where buying in is just what you do.

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nce squeezed into a few weeks of are brought in to talk about topics such as chemical the physical education curriculum, dependency. One seminar class teaches mindfulness, health classes never used to get much along with meditation and breathing techniques to attention. But schools are expanding promote relaxation the scope of their health offerings “The program works,” says Chris Tennyson, assistant Owith an emphasis on all-around wellness and head of school and dean of students and academic emotional fitness. affairs, Lake Forest Academy. “Students have the The new approach includes healthy food opportunity to think and reflect on the topics.” and classes on nutrition. Physical education Emotional learning begins at an early age at the classes often now feature fitness equipment and British International School of Chicago, Lincoln personalized routines instead of group exercises. Park. The school offers pre-kindergarten-5th “We want our students to have healthy habits,” grade and has about 520 students. The school says Rob Wennington, athletic director, Guerin uses the international primary curriculum, which Prep, a co-ed Catholic high school in River Grove. emphasizes 22 positive values. Perhaps the biggest change is the emphasis on To highlight the values, the school has created social and emotional development. eight cartoon characters that represent the Students at Lake Forest Academy, a day and characteristics of communication, cooperation, boarding high school in Lake Forest, participate in a respect, resilience, morality, thoughtfulness, seminar program that addresses a number of social curiosity and adaptability. Each cartoon character and emotional issues faced by teens. Outside experts acts as a visual reminder of the characteristics

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Mount Carmel High School invites you to MOUNT CARMEL HIGHMOUNT SCHOOL CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL Living Livingwith with zeal zeal for God, God, for life, for learning for life, for learning MountOPEN Carmel High School invites you to HOUSE OPENOCTOBERHOUSE 28 NOVEMBER 18 MOCTOBER C11 28AM S - NOVEMBER 2 PM 18 11 AM - 2 PM 11 AM - 2 PM 11 AM - 2 PM OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 28 NOVEMBER 18 11SHADOW AM - 2 PM 11 AM DAYS - 2 PM OCTOBER 5 OCTOBER 8 SHADOW8 SHADOWAM - 2:40 PM DAYS8 AM - 2:40 PM DAYS OCTOBERFor more information, 5 visit www.mchs.org/AdmissionsOCTOBER 8 or contactOCTOBER the Admissions Office 5 at OCTOBER 8 8 AM - 2:40 PM773.324.10208 AM ext - 2:40290. PM 6410 S. Dante Ave • Chicago, IL 60637 www.MCHS.org8 AM • -@MountCarmelHS 2:40 PM 8 AM - 2:40 PM

ForFor more more information, information, visit visit www.mchs.org/Admissions www.mchs.org/Admissions or contact the Admissionsor contact Offi ce the Admissions Office at at 773.324.1020 ext 290. 6410 S. Dante Ave, 773.324.1020 ext 290. Chicago, 6410IL 60637 S. Dante Ave • Chicago, IL 60637 www.MCHS.org @MountCarmelHSwww.MCHS.org • @MountCarmelHS CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT it represents. For example, the character for The school has about 130 students and is resilience carries a shield. situated on 44 acres that include walking trails and A character is introduced at an all-school playing fields. Classes are scheduled in 80-minute assembly every Monday. Lessons for the week blocks which provide extra time for the physical incorporate discussions about the characteristics education and fitness programs. that make up that character, why the world needs Students at Woodlands Academy are enrolled people with that characteristic, and how students in a seminar program to teach them the skills they feel when they demonstrate the characteristic. need to succeed, such as how to resolve conflicts, “It has greatly helped the children,” says Kirsty how to manage difficult conversations, and how to Gallo, assistant head-community and well being, build leadership skills. Other topics include cyber British International School of Chicago, Lincoln safety, self defense and mental health topics. “We Park. “Since we have introduced this program, the address the whole student,” Schmidt says. “We children are more able to identify their feelings make sure our students get a great education and and the characteristics within themselves.” develop in all areas.”

Building personal strength Relationships make the difference The social and emotional needs of students are GCE Lab School, a small high school in Chicago a top priority at The Avery Coonley School. It is that emphasizes hands-on educational a school for gifted children from nursery school experiences, has a social and emotional learning through 8th grade. The school is located in block once a week. Students meet in a group with Downers Grove and has about 350 students. the school counselor to talk about good decision “We like to say we are a school of like-minded making and the individual pressures they’re peers,” says Paul Druzinsky, head of school, Avery feeling. “They’re building relationships with the Coonley. “In our school, students see themselves counselor so they feel comfortable talking to her,” in each other.” says Cabell King, head of school, GCE Lab School. Most classes for gifted children at public La Lumiere School, a college preparatory schools are part of so-called “pull-out” programs, Catholic boarding and day school in La Porte, he explains. Students are taken out of regular Indiana, has a full time director of wellness who classes to receive special one-on-one instruction, provides counseling to students. “We keep the conversation going,” says Adam Kronk, head or they are grouped with older kids. In contrast, of school, La Lumiere. He notes that students students at Avery Coonley are taught with peers. growing up in a high-pressure environment That’s important, Druzinsky notes, because focused on getting into a select college often intellectually bright children still need time to haven’t taken the time to grow as a person. develop emotional and socially in a group of peers. “Students get into college and they’re miserable “A 3rd grader should not be grouped with an 8th and they don’t know why,” Kronk says. grader,” he says. “You may have a great football The wellness director at La Lumiere works with player at age eight, but they won’t play on a high students to help them lead more balanced lives. school team.” Discussions address topics such as the use of Teachers at Avery Coonley understand some of social media, sleep and substance abuse. the pressures experienced by very bright children, Students also have a faculty advisor who serves such as perfectionist tendencies that can heighten as a quarterback and advocate for the student. anxiety. “Our teachers speak to those needs,” The advisor is a good point person for the parents Druzinsky says. “We feel social and emotional as well, Kronk notes. development is so important.” All-school assemblies at the beginning of the Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, an day allow time to discuss difficult topics. The day all-girls Catholic boarding and day school in Lake after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Forest, has an advisory program. A group of seven High School in Florida, students discussed their to 10 girls works with an advisor who takes the feelings about the situation. girls through their high school experience. The With about 200 students, La Lumiere is small advisor challenges the girls academically and enough to address topics that impact the school helps them make wise choices. “Girls learn best community. “Education happens best within the when they are loved, cared for and known,” says context of relationships where you know one Christine Schmidt, principal, Woodlands Academy another,” Kronk says. “People become people of the Sacred Heart. through people.”

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eather Bartell likes the fact that her three children can actively participate in a variety of sports at North Shore Country Day School, a private school Hin Winnetka with junior kindergarten-12th grade. Students at the school don’t just participate, however. Some compete at a high level. Bartell’s daughter was on the school’s soccer and field hockey teams that competed in the finals for the state championship. Her daughter also sings in the musicals, participated in the model United Nations, started a club and doubled up on science classes, where she excels. Bartell’s other two children are just as active as their older sister. “Students can be multi-sport athletes,” says Bartell, a former finance professional. “But they can also perform in the arts, take AP classes and still have time for family and friends. My children have been able to fully embrace all parts of the school.” She likens the school’s thoughtful approach to a “magic formula” that creates the right environment for success in the classroom, on the field, and in life.

Private schools typically take a somewhat different approach to athletics than public schools. Instead of selecting the best athletes for teams, private schools tend to encourage broad participation. If the school also happens to field a competitive team, that’s a big plus. “Our philosophy is participation for all,” says Tom Flemma, head of school, North Shore Country Day School, which has about 540 students. “It’s important for kids to have the opportunity to play and compete.” Students all have physical education every day. Team sports start in the 6th grade. Participation in the interscholastic athletics program is required from 6th through 11th grades. Some of the sports offered include soccer and basketball, baseball, tennis, volleyball, and track and field. North Shore Country Day competes in the Independent School League of the greater Chicago area, which

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Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart includes Elgin Academy, Francis W. Parker School At British International School of Chicago, and Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. South Loop, all students are welcome to join North Shore Country Day has three seasons of the sports teams, and everyone has the chance athletics. “If you want to be on a team, you’re on to play during the season. The school offers a team,” says Flemma, whose 9th grade daughter nursery through 12th grade and has more joined the field hockey team. “We have a huge than 600 students. Athletic facilities include a percentage of kids who compete on multiple 9,000-square-foot gym and outdoor soccer pitch. teams and in multiple seasons.” Some of the sports offered include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field, as well as cheerleading and dance squads. The school Everyone plays competes in the Chicago Area Middle Schools Francis W. Parker, a private school in Lincoln League and Illinois High School Association. Park with junior kindergarten-12th grade, offers Students also compete in the Global Games, more than 50 no-cut teams. “Everyone can play,” sponsored by Nord Anglia Education, the family says Nick Saracino, communications director. of 56 worldwide schools that includes the British The no-cut policy is important because it gives International School of Chicago, South Loop, and every student the chance to learn discipline, its local sister school the British International self-confidence and sportsmanship. It also helps School of Chicago, Lincoln Park. students learn empathy for others by cheering The Global Games is a five-day multi-sport them on to attain their personal best, Saracino event for students in grades 6-8 from 14 Nord says. Anglia schools in North America. The event is held About 75 percent of students play a sport in at Windermere Preparatory School near Orlando. 6th grade. But as they grow, many students tend Schools are adding artificial turf fields because to find other extracurricular interests. “They try of the popularity of sports, such as lacrosse, everything until they find what appeals to them,” field hockey and soccer. Lake Forest Academy is Saracino says. finishing up work on new turf fields. Funds were This year, Francis W. Parker has added a raised for the fields at the school’s spring gala. Quiz Bowl sponsored by the Illinois High School In June, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Athletic Association. Students will compete in an Heart, an all-girls Catholic high school in Chicago, academic knowledge tournament something like opened a newly renovated softball field on the television show Jeopardy. “Not everything is campus. The project was funded largely by a Cubs about brawn,” Saracino says. Charities Diamond Project Grant.

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Friendships that last Athletics is important to the school’s philosophy Building camaraderie is a big part of athletics, of how to educate boys. “Boys need activity,” says school administrators say. Dan LaCount, athletic director at Mount Carmel. At La Lumiere School, a Catholic boarding Students involved in athletics also tend to focus and day high school in La Porte, Indiana, the 200 on their grades. They don’t want to let their students are divided into four teams—something teammates down, he adds. like the Hogwarts Houses in the Harry Potter book Graduating athletes who go on to play in series. The teams are mixed by age and compete college are celebrated and their photos are throughout the year in a variety of contests. The displayed at the school. “They inspire the younger best team at the end of the year wins the coveted students who are here now,” LaCount says. “Head’s Cup.” Many private schools have a large campus, The program helps students identify with kids which can be an advantage for an athletic of all ages. “I’ve never seen a high school where program. Guerin College Preparatory High School the student’s class isn’t that important,” says Adam in River Grove has 23 acres of land. The Catholic Kronk, head of school, La Lumiere School. co-ed school has about 300 students. Known in athletics for its boy’s basketball The campus has two gyms, a football field, program, La Lumiere holds its student athletes to and softball and baseball diamonds. “We offer 14 high academic standards, Kronk says. He adds that different sports across three seasons,” says Rob the school offers 14 other team sports. Wennington, athletic director at Guerin Prep. Mount Carmel High School is a Catholic, all- The school competes in the Metro Suburban boys school in Chicago with 600 students. The Conference of the Illinois High School Association. school excels in athletics and has won 12 state Wennington likes the fact that conference high school football championships. Mount Carmel includes both Catholic and public high schools. offers 17 different sports. “It’s a healthy mix,” he says.

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XX CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT THE AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL 1400 Maple Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-969-0800 averycoonley.org

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GRADES: P-8

TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 350

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 10 to 1 FINANCIAL AID: We offer $650,000 in financial aid to AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16 families of qualified K-8 students who would be unable to attend the school without this assistance. ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $6,200 - $24,950 YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1906 FACULTY: Nearly three-quarters of the faculty hold advanced degrees and the average length of service is more TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 68 than 11 years.

MANAGING EXECUTIVES: ALUMNI: Nearly a third of our most recent graduates were Paul Druzinsky, Head of School named National Merit finalists, and more than half of our Lisa Wiltz, Lower School Head alumni go on to complete advanced degrees. Anna Lenhardt, Middle School Head CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our beautiful 11-acre campus is BOARD OF TRUSTEES: adjacent to a forest preserve. The grounds were designed Amy Louis, Chair by noted landscape architect Jens Jensen, and in 2007 the Brendan Sheehy, Vice Chair school was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

ACCREDITATION: We are accredited by the Independent MISSION STATEMENT: The Avery Coonley Schools Association of the Central States, and are members School is an independent school whose mission of the National Association of Independent Schools and the is to provide a learning environment that is Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools. appropriate both for academically bright and EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Students are involved in gifted children who are motivated to learn a wide range of activities including music and arts, STEM and have demonstrated the potential for the and other academic enrichment programs, sports, and scholastic achievement necessary to leadership opportunities. succeed in a challenging academic program, VALUE PROPOSITION: The Avery Coonley School has been in order that they may become positive, a leader in gifted education for more than 50 years. We offer productive, and respectful members of society. a highly customized curriculum, an expert faculty and staff, a community of like-minded peers, and an independent learning environment. Our graduates go on to the best high schools and colleges in the country and excel in a wide variety of fields.

28 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER Are you looking for an extraordinary education for your child?

Discover how The Avery Coonley School serves the academic, social, and emotional needs of bright and gifted children through our enriched 1400 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 and uniquely developed education programs. 630.969.0800 averycoonley.org Upcoming Tour Dates Early Childhood: Oct. 17 / Nov. 12 / Dec. 12 Junior Kindergarten: Nov. 13 Kindergarten-8th Grade: Oct. 17 / Nov. 13 / Dec. 11 CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT BENNETT DAY SCHOOL 955 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 312-BENNETT bennettday.org

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GRADES: PK-12

TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 200

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 9 to 1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16 of tuition expense, based on the calculated family need and circumstances, and the availability of Bennett Grant dollars ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $20,325 PK, $28,818 JK and up in a given school year. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014 CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: The Bennett Day campus TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 45 originally operated as the Chicago Commons. It was established in the Fall of 1894 and modeled after the Jane MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Addams Hull House. At 35,000 square feet, the building Cameron Smith, CEO stood empty for many years until Bennett Day renovated Kate Cicchelli, Principal and CAO in 2016. It is fitting that this campus which housed one of Meg Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal the first progressive schools in the country, once again Martin Moran, Lead Designer and Director of Upper School fosters the same approach. When the school is fully built Gerald Nardella, Director of Finance, Administration out, Bennett Day’s campus will be 90,000 square feet and Strategy with rooftop green spaces, state-of-the-art Tinkering Kei Milbrook, Director of Operations and Engineering Labs as well as several areas for physical Christa Reed, Director of Marketing and Development education. Laura Maheshwary, Director of Lower School Admissions Stephanie Castrounis, Director of Upper School Admissions ACCREDITATION: • National Independent Private Schools Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS: • National Association of Independent Schools subscriber Patrick Branham J. Michael Locke EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Bennett Day offers Betsy Morton more than 30 after-school programs each week, including Cyrus Patel robotics, coding, martial arts, fencing, ballet (Joffrey), Bill Spruce baseball, tumbling and cooking.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: All Upper School MISSION STATEMENT: At Bennett students have built-in advisory, Ivy Wise college counseling Day School, our mission is to provide a and ACT/SAT test prep with Academic Approach. collaborative culture that nurtures children’s innate sense of inquiry and curiosity. We VALUE PROPOSITION: Ours is not a desk and chalkboard institution but rather a center, a laboratory, where students are committed to advancing creativity, develop ideas and understanding, pursue passions and innovation, and the development of lifelong dreams, and hold themselves and their peers accountable learners and leaders. for shared and individual work. Because school life at Bennett Day School embraces and celebrates the world outside as well as the world within, natural extensions of FINANCIAL AID: We are committed to maintaining community awareness and service play a central role in a community of culturally diverse students from all what motivates our work. In 2016, Bennett Day School began backgrounds, regardless of financial means. Bennett a partnership with Northwestern University that aims to Grants are variable, based on an individual family’s specific redefine what a traditional laboratory school might look like. financial situation. Awards range from $500 to 100 percent We encourage you to register for a tour at bennettday.org.

30 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER At bennett day school, innovation is our curriculum.

An independent, PK-12th grade school committed Applications available to advancing creativity, innovation, and the on September 15, 2018 development of lifelong learners and leaders. Learn more at bennettday.org.

955 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago telephone: 312.BENNETT ext. 1 email: [email protected] CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, Lincoln Park 814 W. Eastman St. Chicago, IL 60642 773-907-5000 bischicagolp.org

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GRADES: Toddler – Grade 5 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 540

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 10 to 1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20 YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2001 TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 100 playground. In support of the Juilliard-Nord Anglia MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Performing arts program, we have two music classrooms, Edward Pearce, Principal a practice room, and a black-box theater. Our STEAM Erin Woodhams, Director of Admissions and Marketing collaboration with MIT is brought to life in a full corridor of designated classrooms which include a maker space, BOARD OF DIRECTORS: robotics lab, design lab, science classroom and a science Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO lab with a prep room. Our program is rounded out with a Ton van Vilsteren, CFO library, cafeteria, world language classrooms and community Ann McPhee, Managing Director North America café. All students take advantage of the specialist rooms—such as music, art and science—a truly unique opportunity in a primary school setting. • Graduation Rate: 100% • College Acceptance Rate: 100% ACCREDITATION: • Council of International Schools • The International Primary Curriculum • International Baccalaureate Diploma Progamme MISSION STATEMENT: An ever-evolving (secondary program) experience, for the ever-evolving learner. EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Students age 3 and up participate in a wide range of after-school activities FINANCIAL AID: We offer financial aid on an annual basis, including sports, arts, STEAM and other special interests. based solely on need without regard to race, religion or We have “before care” from 7 a.m. and “after care” as late as ethnic background. 6:30 p.m. Break camps are available for children ages 3-11.

FACULTY: We have a diverse and highly trained faculty who UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Our Juilliard Nord specialized in differentiated learning. They create a learning Anglia Performing Arts Program and STEAM in collaboration environment that inspires all children and brings learning to life. with MIT are unique programs within our group of schools. We offer unique travel opportunities with students from our ALUMNI: Students from Lincoln Park Year 6 (grade 5) 56 schools as close as Boston and as far away as Tanzania. automatically matriculate to secondary school (grades 6-12) We partner with UNICEF and focus on two of the 17 on our South Loop campus. Sustainable Development Goals annually.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our Lincoln Park campus has VALUE PROPOSITION: Our global communities of learners five floors of purpose-built classrooms specially designed ages 2–11 reach their full potential through a wide breadth of to serve primary students. Our physical development experiences supported by a challenging academic program. areas include a 7,500-square-foot gymnasium, a dance Our values curriculum ensures the whole child is being studio, spacious indoor/outdoor play space and a rooftop developed with character and intercultural understanding.

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Saturday, November 3 & Sunday, January 13 10am- 12pm

RSVP at bischicagolp.org/openhouse Ages 2-11

Your child’s foundation to a love of learning, critical thinking and global perspectives begins at BISC Lincoln Park. Our campus offers a unique learning environment focused on the early years of a child’s education. Our faculty view each child as an individual preparing them with 21st-century skills and an ever-evolving world through hands on learning and leadership opportunities. A primary-focused learning environment ensures each child reaches their potential before moving into a secondary school environment. [email protected] | (773) 907-5000 | www.bischicagolp.org CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, South Loop 161 W. 9th St. Chicago, IL 60605 773-998-2472 bischicagosl.org

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GRADES: P-12

TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 750

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 9 to 1 differentiated learning styles. They have access to Nord AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20 Anglia University, a professional development program that ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $13,800 - $32,830 unites educators worldwide in a dynamic online community. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2001 British School of Chicago; 2015 BISC South Loop ALUMNI: 100 percent of students graduate and attend college. Small class sizes and personalized, international TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 103 curriculum prepare students for some of the best colleges and universities around the world. MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Michael Horton, Headmaster CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our state-of-the-art school, John Biggs, Head of Primary located in the diverse South Loop neighborhood, features a Andrew Gilhooly, Head of Secondary 9,000-square-foot gymnasium, science wing, two libraries, Tiffany Wells, Director of Admissions, Marketing technology suites, a music recording studio, university-style and Communications kitchen, community rooftop garden, and an artificial turf soccer field. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO ACCREDITATION: Ton van Vilsteren, CFO • Fieldwork Education Services Ann McPhee, Managing Director North America • National Independent Private Schools Association • Council of International Schools • International Primary Curriculum • Graduation Rate: 100% • International Baccalaureate Program • College Acceptance Rate: 100% EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Clubs include music lessons taught by alumni from The Juilliard School, NHS, NJHS, coding, newspaper and much more. Our award- MISSION STATEMENT: You want the best winning teams include IHSA sports, FIRST LEGO League, for your child. So do we. Our global family Science Olympiad, and debate. of international schools are dedicated to UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Students are part supporting your child and instilling a love of of Nord Anglia Education’s Global Campus, learning with learning. 50,000 peers at 56 schools. They can access partnerships with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Juilliard School and UNICEF for collaborations in STEAM, performing FINANCIAL AID: We offer need-based financial aid, and arts, and policy and sustainable development, respectively. awards are based solely on need without regard to race, religion or ethnic background. VALUE PROPOSITION: With unmatched opportunities to create global connections and British teachers who take a FACULTY: Our highly qualified teachers from the UK personalized approach to learning, students ages 3 to 18 can must pass our rigorous standards and are well versed in dream big and reach their highest potential.

34 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER Opportunities beyond the ordinary

British International School of Chicago, South Loop empowers students ages 3 to 18 to dream big and reach their highest potential with personalized learning and unmatched opportunities to create global connections.

Upcoming Events Experience what makes us special! RSVP online for: Group Tour - Primary (every Tuesday) & Secondary (every Thursday) All School Open House - Saturday, November 10 from 1-4 p.m. bischicagosl.org/visit

(773) 998-2472 [email protected] 161 W. 9th St., Chicago, IL 60605 CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT CATHERINE COOK SCHOOL 226 W. Schiller St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-266-3381 catherinecookschool.org

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GRADES: PS (age 3) – 8 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 580 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 10 to 1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 18

ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $22,900 to $28,800 The IDEA (Innovation, Design, Engineering, Arts) lab includes a laser cutter/engraver, eight 3D printers, MANAGING EXECUTIVE: 18 sewing machines, various woodworking tools, and Michael B. Roberts, Head of School a 90-square-foot interactive digital display wall. The audiovisual studio includes a green screen, editing suite, BOARD OF DIRECTORS: animation, 3D technology and DJ controllers used for mixing Linda K. Myers, Chair music. Virtual reality exploration is included in both areas. David Laurenson, Vice Chair Penny Fine, Treasurer All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboard Ellen Best, Secretary technology. Every child in senior kindergarten through Jeffrey Zappone, At Large grade 8 is assigned a laptop or iPad. Early childhood students have developmentally-appropriate use of technology. MISSION STATEMENT: Catherine Cook empowers students from preschool through EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: We offer extended day and early drop-off options. Our After School Adventures eighth grade to be adaptive, confident and program features more than 50 classes and a competitive productive stewards of an evolving world. sports program for middle school students. Our community engages with ideals of cultural competence, progressive academics, UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: IDEA promotes design/computational thinking and doing as students ethical literacy, and innovation designed utilize digital media, robotics, coding, virtual reality, to inspire personal excellence and and electronics. All students in grades 1-8 have dedicated compassionate leadership. computer science classes.

Through our partnership with The American School of FINANCIAL AID: Tuition assistance is available for students Guadalajara, Mexico, middle school students can participate based on calculated family need and availability of financial in the Global Issues Network Conference, an overseas aid dollars. A grant for diversity and inclusion is also experience that teaches cross-cultural competence and available. empowerment. Providing an atmosphere of global thinking and ethical decision-making opens the minds of our FACULTY: Most teachers hold advanced degrees and full- students to navigate the world. time teachers average 14 years of experience. VALUE PROPOSITION: Catherine Cook School prepares CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Located in Chicago’s Old Town students to successfully participate in the discoveries neighborhood, our 80,000-square-foot facility includes an and challenges of the future. We deliver a well-rounded, expansive library and three science labs. The school has a challenging curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning gymnasium with professional theater equipment, a newly- activities. Our whole child approach ensures that students renovated cafeteria, a studio space for performing arts and are prepared for future success by learning how to solve gatherings, and two rooftop playgrounds. Additionally, there problems, capitalize on strengths, make decisions, and are two art and two music studios. communicate effectively.

36 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER BOOK SMART & LIFE SMART

From preschool through 8th grade our engaged students learn to make good decisions. Nurtured in a climate of creativity and computational thinking, they explore problem solving in fresh and useful ways. They graduate as empathetic, culturally competent students able to confidently adapt to an ever-changing world.

Preschool through 8th Grade OPEN HOUSE Located in Chicago’s Old Town November 4, 2018 226 West Schiller--2 miles from the loop 312.266.3381 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. catherinecookschool.org

CatherineCook_8.625x11.125_C.indd 1 8/3/18 2:28 PM CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL

541 W. Hawthorne Place Chicago, Illinois 60657 773-327-0900 chicagocitydayschool.org

@chicagocitydayschool

@chicagocitydayschool

GRADES: JK - 8

TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 200 maximum

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 10 to 1

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: Small schools provide big FACULTY: Faculty members are skilled and experienced opportunities for children. City Day limits class size in the professionals. All teachers hold graduate degrees. kindergartens to 10, and in grades 1-8 to 25. Reading and mathematics sections average 8 students. ALUMNI: Following a year-long high school admissions placement program, graduates matriculate into independent, ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $22,950 - $27,850 parochial, selective enrollment, magnet, and boarding schools.

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1981 CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: The Chicago City Day School's two-acre campus is located in Chicago's Belmont Harbor BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The School is governed by a neighborhood. State-of-the-art classroom buildings provide 12-member Board of Trustees. 71,000 square feet of imaginative space which includes two science laboratories, two computer laboratories, two MISSION STATEMENT: The Chicago City gymnasiums, an art studio, a shop for technology education, and a theatre. The School’s four adjacent properties, one Day School is an independent, coeducational, featuring an 8,000-gallon pond, offer opportunities for urban elementary school serving children in outdoor education and recreation. The expansive yard junior kindergarten through eighth grade. includes a 4,000-square-foot ice rink. The School prepares students intellectually, ACCREDITATION: socially, emotionally, and aesthetically to • North Central Association participate in a changing and increasingly • Independent Schools Association of the Central States complex society. The School seeks to develop each child’s intellectual abilities in a rigorous, UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: The academic program for all children includes science, foreign language nurturing environment. To this end we offer (French or Spanish), art, music, drama, physical education, an academically challenging program in technology education, and computer technology. A pioneer which children are encouraged to take risks. in technology education, the school’s curriculum includes shop classes, beginning in grade 1. Middle and upper grade We prepare students to achieve academically students do restoration work and conduct water quality at a level which is commensurate with their tests on the North Branch of the Chicago River. Students abilities. Students are successful in high school and teachers take part in the annual Chicago River Student and beyond. Through active, positive, and Congress, presenting research findings to an audience of students and environmentalists. Since 2003, the school mutually respectful interaction among their has enjoyed a strong partnership with the Shedd Aquarium peers and with their teachers both in and out and Reef Check (UCLA), unique in the United States among of the classroom, our students will be prepared elementary schools. Each summer students, faculty, for active, positive participation as members and Shedd personnel travel to Bimini, Bahamas, aboard the Aquarium’s research vessel monitoring the health of of society. marine habitats.

FINANCIAL AID: Need-based financial aid is available. VALUE PROPOSITION: The only guaranteed investment is one made in the education and life experiences of a young child.

38 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL 541 West Hawthorne Place • Chicago 773.327.0900 • chicagocitydayschool.org

...you have to see it to believe it! Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 • Two-acre, urban campus with state-of-the-art facilities • Dedicated teachers and engaged students work together in small groups with great success • Challenging academic programs including lab science, foreign language, and enriched visual and performing arts • Field trips that help children develop an awareness of the vitality of city living CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT THE FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL

West Loop Campus (PS - Grade 3) 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 Gold Coast Campus (Grades 4-8) 751 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60654 312-466-0700 fxw.org

FACULTY: 85 percent of faculty and staff have advanced degrees. @fxwchicago @fxwchicago ALUMNI: Our graduates typically go on to attend more than @fxwchicago 20 high schools throughout the city and country.

GRADES: PS - 8 CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our two campuses are both located in the heart of the city. A bus service between TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 995 campuses makes drop-off and pick-up easier for siblings. STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: Ranges from 10 to 1 (PS) up to 22 to 1 (Grades 6-8) ACCREDITATION: AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 11 (PS - Grade 5), 22 (Grades 6-8) • Independent Schools Association of the Central States • National Association for Education of Young Children ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $10,575 - $15,000 DO YOU WANT YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1989 EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Offerings include a wide variety of fine arts, STEM, academic enrichment TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 140 and athletics. SOMETHING DIFFERENT MANAGING EXECUTIVE: UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: Students, Michael Kennedy, Head of School beginning in preschool, complete more than 7,000 hours of service projects each year with more than 30 partner FOR YOUR CHILD? BOARD OF DIRECTORS: organizations. Catholic and multi-faith religion curricula is Mary Pat Burns, Chair offered to students in grades 1-8. A 1:1 technology program, incorporating over 340 iPads and Microsoft Surface Pro 4 MISSION STATEMENT: The Frances Xavier Warde tablets, is also available. School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown FXW students become critical thinkers and are prepared to live Chicago that provides an academically excellent, VALUE PROPOSITION: As a community of faith, we as global citizens by engaging in our academically challenging, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, have the unique opportunity to focus on the importance values-oriented education. religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in of believing in something greater than ourselves. We view a child-centered urban environment. As a keystone of differences as an opportunity to learn, grow, and love one n An engaging learning environment that fosters healthy, active minds its diverse community, The School provides need-based another through the genuine connections we make daily. n scholarships to 30 percent of its students, partners with Our alumni attend the high schools and colleges that are Small classes with a dedicated and caring faculty its families, nurtures faith development for its Catholic the best fit for them and are able to acclimate to their new (over 85% Master’s level) community, culture, and the classroom seamlessly and with students, and engages all students to learn about and n great success. Because of the dedication of an outstanding Our purposefully diverse and intentionally inclusive community respect other faith traditions. The school follows a faculty at FXW, our students are prepared to succeed inside Holy Name Cathedral Campus represents students from over 60 Chicago zip codes rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, and outside the classroom, use their talents and abilities Grades 4–8 751 N. State St. n A dual-track religion curriculum that welcomes all-faith traditions clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills to maximize the opportunities presented to them, and Chicago, IL 60654 and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the n have both the ability and the courage to always follow their 312.466.0700 A comprehensive, curriculum-based Community Service Program world they will inherit. aspirations. We are educating the next generation of n An active and collaborative Parent Partnership leaders within and through a diverse community dedicated Old St. Patrick’s Campus FINANCIAL AID: More than $1.5 million is awarded in to faith, inclusivity, service, and outstanding academics, Preschool–Grade 3 n Full and partial need-based scholarships available scholarships to nearly 30 percent of our students, helping to and we believe that it is the combination of all of 120 S. Desplaines St. create a welcoming community for students from more than those priorities that makes The Frances Xavier Warde Chicago, IL 60661 60 zip codes throughout the city. School special. 1.312.466.0700 fxw.org 40 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER DO YOU WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR YOUR CHILD?

FXW students become critical thinkers and are prepared to live as global citizens by engaging in our academically challenging, values-oriented education.

n An engaging learning environment that fosters healthy, active minds

n Small classes with a dedicated and caring faculty (over 85% Master’s level)

n Our purposefully diverse and intentionally inclusive community Holy Name Cathedral Campus represents students from over 60 Chicago zip codes Grades 4–8 751 N. State St. n A dual-track religion curriculum that welcomes all-faith traditions Chicago, IL 60654 n 312.466.0700 A comprehensive, curriculum-based Community Service Program n An active and collaborative Parent Partnership Old St. Patrick’s Campus Preschool–Grade 3 n Full and partial need-based scholarships available 120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60661 1.312.466.0700 fxw.org CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT FRANCIS W. PARKER SCHOOL

330 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 773-353-3000 fwparker.org

@parkerchicago @fwparker

GRADES: K–12

TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 940 students, residing in 60 Chicago-area zip codes; 37 percent self-identify as students of color

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 8 to 1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 18 ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $33,500 average CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: As the only independent school in Chicago where students from 14 grades share a single YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1901 building, Parker’s campus functions as a model home, TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 215 full-time faculty and staff offering collaborative opportunities between grade levels as part of the curriculum. The school is positioned on six FACULTY: More than 86 percent hold advanced degrees acres with buildings totaling more than 240,000 square feet. Nearly the entire campus has been renovated over the last MANAGING EXECUTIVES: 15 years. Daniel B. Frank ’74, PhD, Principal Robert Haugh, CPA, CFO ACCREDITATION: • National Association of Independent Schools BOARD OF DIRECTORS: • Independent Schools Association of the Central States Rika Yoshida, President Jonathan Turk, 1st Vice President ATHLETICS: Parker welcomes students to discover and Stephanie Harris, 2nd Vice President develop skills in a variety of sports with more than 50 no- Michael Demetriou, Secretary cut interscholastic teams. Over 76 percent of students in Valerie Chang, Treasurer grades 6-12 participate on at least one athletic team during the academic year. • Graduation Rate: 100% • College Acceptance Rate: 100% CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: Passions are ignited and talents are developed as students apply their knowledge in new and exciting ways in clubs and activities. Offerings evolve to MISSION STATEMENT: The Francis W. reflect the diverse interests of our student body, ensuring Parker School educates students to think something engaging for all learners, including math and and act with empathy, courage and clarity science Olympiads, comic book clubs, robotics, activism clubs, Model United Nations, a range of writing and arts as responsible citizens and leaders in a opportunities and affinity groups geared towards diversity, democratic society and global community. equity and inclusion.

FINANCIAL AID: Parker awards over $5 million in assistance UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Upper School each year to make a Parker education accessible to students can work one-on-one with advisors to craft students of all backgrounds, regardless of financial means. independent study experiences. Students have a range Approximately 23 pecent of our students receive some form of opportunities to study abroad. Recent years have of tuition assistance, with an average award of $26,000. seen Parker students immersing themselves in cultural experiences in Ghana, Belize, China, Mexico and Cuba. ALUMNI: Parker educates students to connect reflection with action, wisdom with innovation, deeds with VALUE PROPOSITION: Parker stands as a progressive consequences, and character with citizenship. Notable school, dedicated to the growth and development of the alumni include Jonathan Alter, Ayanna Pressley and whole person, on behalf of our democratic society and the David Mamet. wider world.

42 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER QUESTIONING.TAKING CHANCES. TRYING.FAILING.SUCCEEDING. Parker Students Don’t Just Answer Yes and No —They Ask Why and How.

Parker’s progressive education is one of knowledge and individuality, of personal awareness and strength. It provides a solid foundation that empowers students to follow every path, explore every angle. On a six-acre campus in the heart of Chicago, students in JK through 12th grade come together from across the city and discover a world of endless possibilities within these halls and inside themselves.

COME IN. STAND OUT. Attend an Open House RSVP fwparker.org/openhouse

Lower School (JK-Grade 3) Saturday, October 13 • 2 p.m.

Middle School (Grades 6-8) Saturday, October 20 • 1 p.m.

Upper School (Grades 9-12)

Saturday, November 17 • 10 a.m.

Now Accepting Applications for the 2019-20 School Year • Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade • Need-based financial assistance available • Visit fwparker.org/apply

PARKER773.797.5107

Crain_FrancisW.ParkerSchool_083017.indd 1 8/30/17 3:31 PM CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT GEMS WORLD ACADEMY 350 E. South Water St. Chicago, IL 60601 312-809-8910 OPEN HOUSE gemschicago.org Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to Noon

@gwacademychi @gwacademychi New Upper School building opening in 2019 for @gwacademychi grades 6-12! Rising 11th graders - Join our first cohort of IB GRADES: PK3-11 Diploma Program. TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 400

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 9 to 1 Cohesive IB curriculum, preschool through high school. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 19 creative arts, media and STEM. Before- and after-school care and enrichment programs also are available. ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $26,000-$34,000 TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 70 UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Weekly Field Studies connecting students to experts at Chicago’s global YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014 GEMS World Academy Chicago; and cultural resources is just one part of an international 1959 GEMS Education curriculum and learning program that encourages development of creative thinking and leadership abilities. MISSION STATEMENT: To inspire inquiring, Through GEMS Education’s global network of award winning schools with connections to students across the globe, the Through coding and knowledgeable, reflective, and intercultural school integrates worldwide expertise, passionate teachers learners to become morally responsible and fully engaged parents. robotics, an integrated leaders with the skills and attributes VALUE PROPOSITION: Students develop the critical STEAM program, necessary to create a more connected and thinking skills and international perspective to daily world-language prosperous world. move forward with assurance into the interconnected 21st century. As an inquiry-based learning model, the Interna- instruction and a global tional Baccalaureate features over-arching themes of study that transcend cultures. curriculum, GEMS FINANCIAL AID: Financial aid is available for qualifying prepares young people families, as are merit-based scholarships. Please inquire for more information. to transform the world!

FACULTY: Our faculty has studied or taught on four continents. Our head teachers all hold master’s degrees, with a minimum of seven years of experience.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Designed with teaching and learning in mind, the spacious campus provides a technology rich environment that encourages connections to lessons, people and locations throughout the region and world. Our campus is strategically located in the downtown Lakeshore East community, providing easy access to Chicago’s many cultural, natural and civic learning opportunities.

ACCREDITATION: International Baccalaureate World School

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: We offer an extended learning program within the school day. Students choose from a variety of options including music, language, sports, 312-809-8910 | gemschicago.org/openhouse

44 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to Noon

New Upper School building opening in 2019 for grades 6-12! Rising 11th graders - Join our first cohort of IB Diploma Program. Cohesive IB curriculum, preschool through high school.

Through coding and robotics, an integrated STEAM program, daily world-language instruction and a global curriculum, GEMS prepares young people to transform the world!

312-809-8910 | gemschicago.org/openhouse CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

1500 W. Kennedy Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-615-3284 lfanet.org

@lakeforestacademy @lfacad

@lfacademy

GRADES: 9-12, PG TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 435

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 6 to 1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 12 ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $44,400 day; $59,400 boarding will practice and play athletic games on 158,000 square feet YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1857 of new turf fields, enhancing the scholar-athlete experience. TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 118 ACCREDITATION: MANAGING EXECUTIVES • Independent Schools Association of the Central States Dr. John Strudwick, Head of School • State of Illinois BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. Michael Schell '65, Chair EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Students choose from 27 varsity sports including field hockey, ice hockey, squash, badminton, football and lacrosse; a vibrant arts program with theatre, photography, music, visual arts, and our own • Graduation Rate: 100% faculty/student rock band; service learning opportunities; • College Acceptance Rate: 100% more than 60 clubs including sailing, Model UN, Cultural • Average ACT: 28.4 Diversity Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and Robotics; and publications such as an award-winning student newspaper and yearbook.

MISSION STATEMENT: Lake Forest UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices Academy is the headquarters for the nationally recognized Global Youth Leadership Institute (GYLI). In partnership and to cultivate in its students excellence of with GYLI, the Stuart Center for Global Leadership is character, scholarship, citizenship focused on programs for students, faculty and alumni. and responsibility. Through experiential learning—participating in service activities, traveling with a class or spending a year abroad—students are encouraged to widen their horizons. FINANCIAL AID: $5.2 million annually Juniors and seniors who are interested in political, historical FACULTY: 79 and cultural issues at the international level can enroll in LFA’s Global Concentration Program, a two-year academic ALUMNI: With more than 6,000 alumni worldwide, experience. For 2018-19, students can consider taking The graduates of Lake Forest Academy - Ferry Hall form a global Good Life: An Exploration and Study of Global Happiness or network of support—all with pride in their alma mater. Opium and Opioids: The History, Chemistry, and Economics of Pain Relief. CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: The 150-acre campus sits on the outskirts of the city of Lake Forest, about 30 miles north of VALUE PROPOSITION: Lake Forest Academy offers a Chicago. The location is private and peaceful, with extensive transformative boarding school experience for day and playing fields, wooded trails, gardens and ponds. It includes boarding students through a culture of participation many of the original buildings of the former J. Ogden characterized by rigorous academics, a global outlook, and Armour estate, built in the early 1900s. This fall, students Midwestern values.

46 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER Midwestern Heart. Global Mind.

LFA offers a transformative boarding school experience through a culture of participation characterized by rigorous academics, a global outlook, and Midwestern values. • Co-ed, boarding & day school • 30 miles north of Chicago • 435 students in grades 9 to 12 • 22 AP courses • 33 countries and 16 states • Average class size of 12 students

Fall Open House Sunday, November 4, 2018, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Application deadline: January 15, 2019

Now accepting applications for the 2019 - 2020 school year. www.lfanet.org/apply

1500 West Kennedy Road | Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 847.615.3267 | www.lfanet.org CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT SACRED HEART SCHOOLS SK-Grade 8 Campus 6250 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660 773-681-8436 shschicago.org

** Preschool Campus Opening Fall 2019 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago IL 60660

@sacredheartschools @sacredheartchgo

@sacredheartsheridanrd FINANCIAL AID: More than $2 million in need-based tuition assistance will be awarded this year to approximately 20 GRADES: PK-8; PS opening Fall 2019 percent of our student body. TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 700

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 9 to 1 FACULTY: 78

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16 K; 20 Grades 1-8 ALUMNI: 4,900 ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $20,904 plus $720 activity fee. CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our two-acre SK-8 campus at Includes before- and after-school care. Bus transportation 6250 N. Sheridan Rd. overlooks Lake Michigan and includes from Lakeview, Lincoln Park, North Center and Lincoln a chapel, four science labs, a turf field and double-court Square is available for an additional fee. gymnasium. Our pre- and junior kindergarten classes will be YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1876 held at 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. on the grounds of Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church. TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 170 MANAGING EXECUTIVE: ACCREDITATION: Nat Wilburn, Head of Schools • Independent Schools Association of the Central States • Illinois State Board of Education BOARD OF DIRECTORS: • Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States Aric Cleland, Chair and Canada

• Graduation Rate: 100% EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: We offer 40 special interest clubs and activities including debate, chess, band, glee club, theater and scouting. More than 450 students participate on 50 sports teams, including baseball, MISSION STATEMENT: Sacred Heart Schools basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, track and volleyball. on Sheridan Road—the Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls (founded in 1876) and Hardey UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Sacred Heart is Preparatory for Boys (founded in 1935)—are among Chicago's oldest independent schools, serving the city's children since 1876. As a Catholic, independent school, Catholic, independent, single-sex elementary we provide the academic rigor characteristic of the best schools committed to academic excellence independent education, while celebrating our tradition as within the context of a Christian community. a Catholic school for children of all faiths. Our thoughtful Sacred Heart Schools welcomes students of blend of single-gender and coeducational methods encourages engagement, discourages stereotypes, and all races, religious beliefs and socio-economic builds our students' confidence on a daily basis. backgrounds. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the VALUE PROPOSITION: Our educational vision is articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. Schools Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to: the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for on every major continent, including 24 schools intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to in the United States and Canada. action, the building of community as a Christian value and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

48 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER Your child is our mission.

Apply now for: Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten 2019-20 Senior Kindergarten Regular Decision 2019-20 Senior Kindergarten Early Decision 2020-21

Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, PreK-8 school that warmly welcomes children of all faiths. Inspired teaching, personalized learning and a supportive community ensure that our students thrive academically and grow in goodness, self-knowledge and service to others.

Join us for an Admissions Coffee October 12, October 24, November 15, November 30, 9:15-11 am Preschool information session to follow, 11-11:45 am To register, call 773.681.8418 or [email protected]

6250 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 | www.shschicago.org CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT WOODLANDS ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART 760 E. Westleigh Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-4300 woodlandsacademy.org

@woodlandsacademy

@woodlandsacademy

GRADES: 9-12

TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 130

STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 4 to 1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 10 ANNUAL INVESTMENT: Indexed to $28,540 maximum ACCREDITATION: TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 55 • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools • Independent Schools Association of the Central States YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1858 MANAGING EXECUTIVE: EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Opportunities include Meg Steele, Head of School seven sports, 23 student-run clubs, four choirs, a thriving theater program and a full orchestra. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mary Clare Pollard White '64, Chair UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: Woodlands Academy’s Center for Global Studies offers a comprehensive academic and experiential program that equips graduates to navigate through and flourish in a rapidly changing global • Graduation Rate: 100% landscape. The Center is composed of three parts: The • College Acceptance Rate: 100% International Exchange program provides students with immersive exchanges at Sacred Heart schools across the world. The application-only Global Scholars program offers a distinguished and differentiated academic and experiential MISSION STATEMENT: As a member of program. Global Odyssey is an all-school global immersion the Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the experience. All students go either on international exchange, participate in group travel, or take a globally-focused class. United States, Woodlands Academy commits itself to educate to its five goals: a personal VALUE PROPOSITION: and active faith in God, a deep respect for • Instilling faith: faith in self, in potential, in beliefs, faith in each other, and in the power of understanding the world. intellectual values, a social awareness which • Building community: a community of risk-takers, of impels to action, the building of community as profound thinkers, and of informed leaders; a community of a Christian value, and personal growth in an scholarship and of reciprocal respect, and of young women atmosphere of wise freedom. of the Sacred Heart. • Inspiring courage: courage to be brave, to be authentic, to speak up, to act, to leave an imprint for good; courage to be FINANCIAL AID: Woodlands Academy offers an global citizens empowered to change the world. indexed tuition model in support of its commitment to socioeconomic diversity, which enhances academic performance, promotes social awareness and sustains a healthy school culture. Families pay tuition across a spectrum based on their economic circumstances.

FACULTY: 89 percent of faculty hold a master’s degree or higher; the average years of teaching experience is 16.

50 2018 CRAIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL PLANNER OPEN HOUSES OCTOBER 24 -- 6:00 PM NOVEMBER 11 -- 12:00 PM

EMPOWERED TO EMPOWERED TO LEAD COMPETE Did you know? 93% Did you know? 70% of girls’ school grads say they were offered greater of Woodlands students compete in at least one sport. leadership opportunities than their co-ed school peers.* Woodlands gives girls the opportunity to compete and learn the lessons team sports have to offer.

*Source: Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools

EMPOWERED TO EMPOWERED TO ENGAGE EXPLORE Did you know? 93% Did you know? 54 of students at independent schools agree or strongly agree Woodlands students traveled to 7 countries on 4 that their teachers engage them in class discussions. That continents during the month of May in 2018. engagement instills a lifelong commitment to learning.

*NAIS Report on the 2017 High School Survey of Student Engagements CRAIN’S CUSTOM MEDIA ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT OUR APPRECIATION hank you for exploring this seventh annual Crain’s Private School Planner. We hope it becomes a rich resource you can turn to whenever you are plotting your children’s educational path. We also wish to thank the fine area private schools that make it possible for us to bring this guide to you every year by showcasing their programs in the information-packed advertisements and listings you see throughout each issue. Please use them for Tcomparison, inspiration and to gain a deeper understanding of the many fine educational options available to families throughout the Chicago region.

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Independent schools are dynamic learning environments that provide students with the NON-PROFIT & ACCREDITED BY ISACS (INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS academic and emotional skills necessary to BOARD GOVERNED ASSOCIATION OF THE CENTRAL STATES) succeed in college and beyond.

Exceptional LMAIS Schools In & Around Chicago

IN CHICAGO: MORGAN PARK ACADEMY ELGIN ACADEMY 3 Yr–Gr 12 | Beverly | morganparkacademy.org 3 Yr–Gr 12 | Elgin | elginacademy.org ANCONA SCHOOL 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Hyde Park | anconaschool.org NEAR NORTH MONTESSORI SCHOOL HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL LEMONT 6 Mo–Gr 8 | Bucktown / Wicker Park | nnms.org Ages 6–15 | Lemont | hydeparkday.org BERNARD ZELL ANSHE EMET DAY SCHOOL 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Lake View | bernardzell.org NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL NORTHFIELD 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Ravenswood | npeschool.org Ages 6–15 | Northfield | hydeparkday.org BRICKTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL 24 Mo–Gr 8 | O’Hare | brickton.org ROGERS PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL LA LUMIERE SCHOOL 2 Yr–Gr 8 | Andersonville | rpmschool.org Gr 9–Gr 12 | La Porte, IN | lalumiere.org CATHERINE COOK SCHOOL 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Old Town | catherinecookschool.org SACRED HEART SCHOOLS LAKE FOREST ACADEMY 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Edgewater Beach | shschicago.org Gr 9–Gr 12 | Lake Forest | lfanet.org CHICAGO ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS Gr 9–Gr 12 | River West | chicagoacademyforthearts.org UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LABORATORY SCHOOLS LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 3 Yr–Gr 12 | Hyde Park | ucls.uchicago.edu 2 Yr–Gr 8 | Lake Forest | lfcds.org CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL 4 Yr–Gr 8 | Lake View East | chicagocitydayschool.org WOLCOTT SCHOOL NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Gr 9–Gr 12 | West Town | wolcottschool.org 4 Yr–Gr 12 | Winnetka | nscds.org CHICAGO WALDORF SCHOOL 27 Mo–Gr 12 | Andersonville | chicagowaldorf.org IN SUBURBS AND BEYOND: QUEST ACADEMY 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Palatine | questacademy.org FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Chicago Loop | fxw.org 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Downers Grove | averycoonley.org ROYCEMORE SCHOOL 3 Yr–Gr 12 | Evanston | roycemoreschool.org FRANCIS W. PARKER SCHOOL BAKER DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL 4 Yr – Gr 12 | Lincoln Park | fwparker.org 3 Yr–Gr 8 | Wilmette | bakerdemschool.org SCIENCE & ARTS ACADEMY 4 Yr–Gr 8 | Des Palines | scienceandartsacademy.org HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL CHICAGO BEACON ACADEMY Ages 6–15 | Hyde Park | hydeparkday.org Gr 9–12 | Evanston | beaconacademyil.org WOODLANDS ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Gr 9–Gr 12 | Lake Forest | woodlandsacademy.org LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO CHIARAVALLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 4 Yr–Gr 12 | Lincoln Park | latinschool.org 6 Mo–Gr 8 | Evanston | chiaravalle.org

LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE CHICAGO COUNTRYSIDE DAY SCHOOL 32 Mo–Gr 12 | Ravenswood | lyceechicago.org 16 mo–Gr 8 | Northbrook | countrysideday.org

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LMAIS is a non-profit association of 35 independent schools fully accredited by ISACS located in the Chicago Metropolitan and Northwest Indiana area.

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