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CONTENTS2.................................Five Benefits of Private School8.............................................Big School, Little School10.................................The Three R's Get a New Spin14..Schools take Broad Approach to Social Media20......................Schools Teach Kids Healthy Habits24............................................................Athletics For All

The Avery Coonley School Bennett Day School

British International School of Chicago - Lincoln ParkBritish International School of Chicago - South Loop

Catherine Cook SchoolThe Chicago Academy of Arts

Chicago Day SchoolChicago Waldorf School

Daystar SchoolDeLaSalle InstituteDePaul College Prep

Elgin AcademyFrancis W. Parker School

Frances Xavier WardeFusion AcademyGCE Lab School

GEMS World AcademyGuerin Prep

Josephinum Academy of the Sacred HeartLa Lumiere

Lake Forest AcademyLake Michigan Association of Independent Schools

Lycée Français de ChicagoMt. Carmel High School

North Shore Country Day SchoolRegina Dominican High SchoolRochelle Zell Jewish High School

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1. 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.

Is 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.



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“We bring the student into the equation rather than us telling them what they should be doing,” Parker says. As students get older, they take a bigger role in creating their own learning plans. “Students hold themselves accountable and we hold them accountable,” Parker adds.

3. Community ties. Parents like the sense of community that naturally comes with sending their children to a private school. Families often pick a school for similar reasons that relate to shared values and common interests. What they find are like-minded friends. When parent McMillan first visited Catherine Cook School, she sensed a good vibe and community feeling. “I genuinely felt it was a deep-knitted community and that was something I was looking for,” she says. “We’ve met exceptional 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 tight community. The Chicago Waldorf School, pre-kindergarten-12th grade, embraces the philosophy of creative thinking, problem solving and learning by doing. Festivals and ceremonies that bring the entire community together are a vital part of school life. Notably, Waldorf opened its new campus this fall in Andersonville in a renovated building that was previously occupied by a school.

4. Specialized education. Many private schools offer a faith-based education or a curriculum designed for a certain type of student. Here are several examples:• Daystar School is a non-traditional faith-based Christian school in Chicago’s South Loop. It currently offers pre-kindergarten through 8th grade with plans to launch a high school starting with 9th grade in 2019. Daystar has 350 students and teaches through the lens of Christianity, though it is not affiliated with any one denomination, says Tami Doig, head of school. Seventy percent of the students are Christian, but the student body is made up of a wide range of backgrounds of belief, she adds. “We want our students to know they are deeply loved and valued in God’s eyes and learn how to treat each other well.”

• Hyde Park Day School teaches children in grades 1-8 with learning differences. The school has campuses in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood and in north suburban Northfield.

A third campus opened in August 2018 in west suburban Lemont. “Our students are bright,” says Executive Director Casey Crnich. He explains that children with learning differences can thrive in a school where they are grouped with other children with similar challenges. “They don’t have to hide,” he says. The student to teacher ratio is 5:1. The curriculum includes traditional academic subjects as well as social and emotional learning. Students are taught how to self advocate.

Most students transition back to a traditional school after two to three years. “Students who come here learn what they need to excel,” Crnich says.

• The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a high school for the performing and visual arts. It is located in Chicago’s River West neighborhood and has about 150 students. They attend traditional academic classes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Arts training is held from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students participate in more than 100 productions throughout the school year, including concerts, plays, readings, screenings, recordings and exhibitions. “This is not a school for novices,” says Jason Patera, head of school. The application process includes an audition or a portfolio review. But, he adds, the first step is a “shadow day” during which an interested 8th grader can visit the school and determine if it’s the right fit. Kelly Boersma’s son, Evan, graduated from The Chicago Academy for the Arts in 2017 and is now at age 19 the youngest member of the Joffrey Ballet. “Evan always wanted to dance,” says Boersma, a public school principal. Since education is very important to Boersma, she wanted a high school for Evan that would combine arts and traditional academic work. “I wanted him to have those real school experiences,” she says. “We were looking for the perfect balance of education and arts.” Boersma’s daughter, Briley, also a dancer, is now enrolled at the school. “The combination of the drive of the student and the expertise of the staff opens doors to opportunities,” Boersma says.

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5. Rigorous academics. Parents often choose private schools for their children because of the school’s reputation for academic success. For example, a number of private schools in the Chicago area offer the International Baccalaureate program, a world-recognized curriculum focused on independent thinking. Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart is an all-girls’ high school that offers the IB diploma program to all students in their junior and senior years. Other schools typically offer the IB

program, if available, only to honors students. Josephinum Academy is a Catholic school in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The school has 185 students. “The IB diploma is accessible to all students,” says Rekeeta Hampton, admissions manager at Josephinum Academy. “Our small size allows us to provide the resources to make all of our students successful.” Students receive bilingual education at Lycee Francais de Chicago, the French International School. Located in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood, the school has 789 students in pre-kindergarten-12th grade. The school opened a new 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 Verteau, president at Lycee. High school students can choose to follow either the French Baccalaureate or the IB diploma program, Verteau says. “It’s a competitive advantage.”

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S chool size isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Some students thrive in a small setting with lots of individual attention. Others flourish in

a big school with lots of different programs. Either way, parents and students have a variety of options. Fusion Academy offers one-to-one classrooms. Each student is paired with one teacher in each class. “We provide customized learning,” says Christian Kang, head of school, Fusion Academy Lincoln Park, which has about 50 students. With about 50 schools nationwide, Fusion Academy has additional Chicago-area locations in Evanston, Oak Brook and Lake Forest. Fusion Academy serves students year round in grades 6-12. Families choose Fusion Academy for several

reasons, Kang says. The student may have been falling through the cracks in a traditional school setting. The student may have a deep interest in one topic or have a special athletic or musical talent that requires a flexible schedule. Students have a different teacher for each subject, covering basics such as English, history, math and science. The school has a homework

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café where students can finish their assignments and interact. Fusion Academy offers special features such as a recording arts studio. Traditional school offerings such as field trips and clubs are also available. “Our students rediscover a love of learning,” Kang says. Among the bigger schools, De La Salle Institute has about 850 students. The Catholic high school in Chicago is big enough to have many offerings, says John Brogan, director of admissions and academic dean of social sciences at De La Salle. Basic courses are supplemented with classes such as Mandarin, advanced art and statistics in sports, among others. More than 30 clubs are listed on the school’s website, including such diverse offerings as Girls Who Code and Mock Trial. “In a school our size, students can be a leader in the classroom or in extracurricular activities,” Brogan says, adding that classes are small, averaging about 24 students.

Consistent standards Large and small schools alike belong to the Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS). The group has 35 member schools in the wider Chicago area. Independent schools are nonprofit and meet stringent accreditation standards. Independent schools provide a variety of educational opportunities from Montessori and Waldorf models to schools for the creative arts and special needs. “The range of schools offers parents the opportunity to select the school that

best meets the interests, ability and learning style of their child,” says Faith Caron, LMAIS executive director. With a no-cut policy and a good size student population, Sacred Heart Schools fields 25 basketball teams. The Catholic school is one of the larger private grade schools in Chicago, with about 700 students. Sacred Heart Schools offers kindergarten-8th grade. A new program for pre-schoolers opens in 2019. Both the kindergarten and pre-school are co-ed. The upper grades are divided by gender into two schools for academic classes. Lunch and recess are co-ed. “We have

the resources to provide an opportunity for students to be involved in different areas,” says Nat Wilburn, head of schools at Sacred Heart. Another advantage of the size of the school is its ability to provide need-based financial aid. This year, the school will award assistance of $2.5 million to families. Small schools have the flexibility to specialize. GCE Lab School, grades 9-12, has 50 students. GCE stands for Global Citizenship Experience. The Chicago school focuses on cultivating global citizens and offers an interdisciplinary project-based strategy. For example, a course might be built around sustainable development goals,

incorporating the elements of math, biology and world events. “The full-throated way that we integrate subjects is 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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As a single father who raised his daughter alone after the death of his wife, Jim Thiel could not be more proud of his daughter. She earned straight A’s all the way through high

school at Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic all-girls school in Chicago. Hard work and a rigorous academic program helped her land a spot after graduation at the Naval Academy Preparatory School, which readies students for the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. “My daughter got a good high school education,”

says Thiel, whose daughter recently finished naval basic training. “I am above proud of her.” Success depends on the basics of reading, writing and math. These are the fundamental skills that serve as the foundation of a solid education. Private schools often put their own spin on the basics. Though we live in the digital age, Catherine Cook School has a print-rich library and two librarians. The school offers pre-school-8th grade and is located in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood.

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Head of School Michael Roberts is a big believer in bound books. Technology is used to teach other subjects, but reading is taught with physical books. “We all live our lives through stories,” he says. “We want kids to have a relationship with print.” Roberts is most proud of the school’s new library that opened in 2013. It includes a story-time room where children can hear stories in a quiet environment. The centerpiece of the room is a throne with a red seat where the storyteller sits with the children gathered around. “It’s really a cool place for kids to learn to love reading and love books,” Roberts says. Private schools dive deep into the basics. Regina Dominican High School created an advanced placement calculus curriculum for two students. A math teacher works individually with each student. “We are able to be flexible in different ways to help students reach their educational goals,” says Kathleen Porreca, principal at Regina Dominican, an all-girls Catholic high school with 280 students in north suburban Wilmette. The school offers a number of advanced placement classes and an honors curriculum.

New math Schools today often look at math not as a way to build computational skills, but rather as a way to learn how to solve problems. GEMS World Academy Chicago uses the Singapore Math teaching method. “It’s a different conceptual framework,” says Tom Cangiano, head of school at GEMS, which offers pre-kindergarten through 10th grade this year. Another high school

grade is being added every year. A new building for grades 6-12 opens in 2019. Singapore Math, named after the island nation where it was developed, focuses on the mastery of a limited number of concepts each year. New concepts are introduced in successive years that build on the previous ones. Students perform well because they understand the material on a deep level, school administrators say. The Frances Xavier Warde School has developed a new math curriculum that incorporates many of the principles of Singapore Math. The Catholic school has two campuses in Chicago. The West Loop Old St. Patrick’s campus has pre-school-3rd grade. The Holy Name Cathedral campus on the Gold Coast offers 4th-8th grades. The school has a total of about 1,000 students and welcomes families of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The school provides need-based scholarships to 30 percent of its students. An audit of the math program concluded that using ideas based on the Singapore Math approach would help create a classroom environment to support students. “It’s important to encourage kids to take academic risks especially in math because some kids may hold back,” says Michael Kennedy, head of school at Frances Xavier Warde. “We want students to be actively engaged in the learning process.” Part of that process is teaching kids “soft skills,” though Kennedy prefers the term “essential skills.” These are attributes such as perseverance, how 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 skillsSchools 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 Education Campus, a youth enrichment GEMS World Academy


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and college initiative on Chicago’s South Side. “My kids love it there.” GEMS World Academy Chicago uses the reading and writing program developed by the Teachers College at Columbia University. GEMS also offers the highly regarded International Baccalaureate Program for the primary grades through high school. “We are getting kids to think critically,” Cangiano says, adding that the school provides financial assistance to families that qualify. Sacred Heart Schools, a Catholic grade school in Chicago, takes a developmental approach. “Our program is based on what our students are developmentally ready to do,” says Marjie Murphy, director of curriculum and instruction at Sacred Heart. For example, the writing program follows rubrics the teacher can use to determine if a student is at grade level, or above or below that level. How are students using ideas? How are the ideas organized? How fluent is the student with sentences? Do they vary in structure? “It helps us understand what the child needs,” Murphy says. Teachers are clear about the expectations

for writing assignments. Students are taught to consider how voice or the author’s writing style can vary depending on whether the composition is a narrative, opinion or informational piece. Beyond the basics, students have the opportunity to be more creative and try different types of writing, such as poetry. “All these mini-skills add up to bigger skills,” Murphy says.

Chicago City Day School also takes a developmental approach. The Chicago school offers junior kindergarten-8th grade and has 200 students. Children are grouped by level in math and reading. For example, an 8th grader may be in pre-algebra, algebra or geometry, depending on how he or she has progressed. Head of School Galeta Clayton says, “Students learn at the pace they are ready to learn.”

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Kids love social media. Look no further than the dining room table as they chat with their friends instead of the family.

While social media can be a distraction, schools are taking a nuanced approach to the sharing platforms. Schools use social media to promote their own mission and give outsiders a window into their world. But schools also try to teach students about responsible online behavior. Few schools ban the use of social media outright. “Social media is not going away,” says Martin Moran, lead designer and director of the upper school at Bennett Day School, Chicago. Teaching kids about social media is like teaching fish about water, he says. “Social media is everywhere.” Bennett Day School conducts official outreach to the wider community using several social media sites, including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. The school currently offers pre-kindergarten-4th grade. A high school program opens next year. A lower grade is also being added each year. The school is in the West Loop and has 190 students.

Social media has a major impact on the emotions of students, Moran says. He has experience teaching classes to students about the sociology of the modern internet. The classes have also been offered to parents who struggle with the rules around the use of social media. The sessions are designed to teach kids how social media works, and how images and words placed in certain places can affect the way the message is interpreted. “How do we mitigate that?” Moran asks. “We are trying to educate kids about the grammar of social media rather than saying it is good or bad.” Social media in the early grades doesn’t present many problems, school administrators say. But many schools introduce the idea of responsible social media use to young students. It’s woven into the curriculum around how to treat people with respect no matter where the interaction takes place. Troubles can emerge as students get older and more attached to their phones. Cruising the

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web in class and online bullying can easily get out of hand.

Schools have rulesMost schools have guidelines on the use of social media. “We limit the use of phones,” says Megan Stanton-Anderson, principal at DePaul College Prep, a Catholic high school in Chicago. Phones should be invisible and silent, she explains. Phones should be in the student’s bag or pocket and should not be heard in school. The one exception is lunchtime when students can check their phones. Earbuds are also banned. “Research tells us students need to focus,” Stanton-Anderson says. “Having another input into your brain is a distraction.” Last year, DePaul College Prep piloted an app called Apple Classroom. Using iPads, teachers can guide students through a lesson and check on their progress. The teacher can also tell if the student has logged on to an unrelated site and quickly get them back on track. Conversations about social media fit nicely with DePaul College Prep’s vision statement that the school strives to create an educated, compassionate and just world, one student at a time. “We try to draw parallels,” Stanton-Anderson says. Students are taught to treat each other in the same respectful manner whether the interaction is online or face-to-face. Like many schools, Francis W. Parker doesn’t use social media to formally connect with parents and students. The school has social media sites to

reach the wider community, but communication with parents and students is handled through secure school portals, emails and letters. “The real connection takes place in the classroom and at events,” notes Nick Saracino, the school’s communications director. Francis W. Parker School is a private school in Lincoln Park with 940 students in junior kindergarten-12th grade. Parker students all receive iPads in the 6th grade. Technology rules, guidelines and acceptable use policies are also introduced then. “We want them to be good digital citizens,” Saracino says. Experts are brought into the school to talk to students about the legal ramifications of social media, bullying prevention, and how to manage their own digital footprint. “A couple silly mistakes can follow you a long time,” Saracino says. Parker students are allowed to use phones in their spare time in school but not in class. In middle school, students are required to keep their phones in their lockers. In the upper grades, students can keep their phones in their bags. The idea is to instill a sense of trust in the students and teach them how to navigate the rules. Modeling behavior is important, too, Saracino says. He has two children at the school. Busy parents who spend dinner time on their phones are not sending the right message. “We all need to think about what we’re doing,” he adds.

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students, and to reach prospective Chinese students. KakaoTalk, a popular social media channel in South Korea, is used to communicate with parents there. “We use a variety of platforms,” says Grace Kim, dean of communications, Lake Forest Academy. In sophomore year, students attend a digital citizenship program. Kim discusses privacy and

the school’s director of information technology talks about security. “We are instilling the idea that the students need to use their profiles wisely. The student handbook details the school’s anti-harassment policies. In senior year, as students begin the transition to college, students set up a LinkedIn profile with the help of school counselors and the alumni director. Once seniors graduate, they can join the LinkedIn alumni group. “It’s a great way to network,” Kim says. A frustration is keeping up with the changes, school administrators say. Students are constantly trying new apps that fade in and out of popularity. “It’s constantly evolving,” says Tom Cangiano, head of school, GEMS World Academy Chicago. The school offers pre-kindergarten-10th grade this year. A new high school grade is being added every year. A new building for grades 6-12 opens in 2019. The school and the parents have the responsibility to understand which apps kids are using and what they are doing online, Cangiano says. “We need to stay up to speed,” he notes. Good social media behavior is embedded in the curriculum from an early age, Cangiano adds. “We want to make sure they are good digital citizens.”

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Once squeezed into a few weeks of the physical education curriculum, health classes never used to get much attention. But schools are expanding the scope of their health offerings

with an emphasis on all-around wellness and emotional fitness. The new approach includes healthy food and classes on nutrition. Physical education classes often now feature fitness equipment and personalized routines instead of group exercises. “We want our students to have healthy habits,” says Rob Wennington, athletic director, Guerin Prep, a co-ed Catholic high school in River Grove. Perhaps the biggest change is the emphasis on social and emotional development. Students at Lake Forest Academy, a day and boarding high school in Lake Forest, participate in a seminar program that addresses a number of social and emotional issues faced by teens. Outside experts

are brought in to talk about topics such as chemical dependency. One seminar class teaches mindfulness, along with meditation and breathing techniques to promote relaxation “The program works,” says Chris Tennyson, assistant head of school and dean of students and academic affairs, Lake Forest Academy. “Students have the opportunity to think and reflect on the topics.” Emotional learning begins at an early age at the British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park. The school offers pre-kindergarten-5th grade and has about 520 students. The school uses the international primary curriculum, which emphasizes 22 positive values. To highlight the values, the school has created eight cartoon characters that represent the characteristics of communication, cooperation, respect, resilience, morality, thoughtfulness, curiosity and adaptability. Each cartoon character acts as a visual reminder of the characteristics

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it represents. For example, the character for resilience carries a shield. A character is introduced at an all-school assembly every Monday. Lessons for the week incorporate discussions about the characteristics that make up that character, why the world needs people with that characteristic, and how students feel when they demonstrate the characteristic. “It has greatly helped the children,” says Kirsty Gallo, assistant head-community and well being, British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park. “Since we have introduced this program, the children are more able to identify their feelings and the characteristics within themselves.”

Building personal strengthThe social and emotional needs of students are a top priority at The Avery Coonley School. It is a school for gifted children from nursery school through 8th grade. The school is located in Downers Grove and has about 350 students. “We like to say we are a school of like-minded peers,” says Paul Druzinsky, head of school, Avery Coonley. “In our school, students see themselves in each other.” Most classes for gifted children at public schools are part of so-called “pull-out” programs, he explains. Students are taken out of regular classes to receive special one-on-one instruction, or they are grouped with older kids. In contrast, students at Avery Coonley are taught with peers. That’s important, Druzinsky notes, because intellectually bright children still need time to develop emotional and socially in a group of peers. “A 3rd grader should not be grouped with an 8th grader,” he says. “You may have a great football player at age eight, but they won’t play on a high school team.” Teachers at Avery Coonley understand some of the pressures experienced by very bright children, such as perfectionist tendencies that can heighten anxiety. “Our teachers speak to those needs,” Druzinsky says. “We feel social and emotional development is so important.” Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, an all-girls Catholic boarding and day school in Lake Forest, has an advisory program. A group of seven to 10 girls works with an advisor who takes the girls through their high school experience. The advisor challenges the girls academically and helps them make wise choices. “Girls learn best when they are loved, cared for and known,” says Christine Schmidt, principal, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart.

The school has about 130 students and is situated on 44 acres that include walking trails and playing fields. Classes are scheduled in 80-minute blocks which provide extra time for the physical education and fitness programs. Students at Woodlands Academy are enrolled in a seminar program to teach them the skills they need to succeed, such as how to resolve conflicts, how to manage difficult conversations, and how to build leadership skills. Other topics include cyber safety, self defense and mental health topics. “We address the whole student,” Schmidt says. “We make sure our students get a great education and develop in all areas.”

Relationships make the differenceGCE Lab School, a small high school in Chicago that emphasizes hands-on educational experiences, has a social and emotional learning block once a week. Students meet in a group with the school counselor to talk about good decision making and the individual pressures they’re feeling. “They’re building relationships with the counselor so they feel comfortable talking to her,” says Cabell King, head of school, GCE Lab School. La Lumiere School, a college preparatory Catholic boarding and day school in La Porte, Indiana, has a full time director of wellness who provides counseling to students. “We keep the conversation going,” says Adam Kronk, head of school, La Lumiere. He notes that students growing up in a high-pressure environment focused on getting into a select college often haven’t taken the time to grow as a person. “Students get into college and they’re miserable and they don’t know why,” Kronk says. The wellness director at La Lumiere works with students to help them lead more balanced lives. Discussions address topics such as the use of social media, sleep and substance abuse. Students also have a faculty advisor who serves as a quarterback and advocate for the student. The advisor is a good point person for the parents as well, Kronk notes. All-school assemblies at the beginning of the day allow time to discuss difficult topics. The day after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, students discussed their feelings about the situation. With about 200 students, La Lumiere is small enough to address topics that impact the school community. “Education happens best within the context of relationships where you know one another,” Kronk says. “People become people through people.”

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in 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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includes Elgin Academy, Francis W. Parker School and Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. North Shore Country Day has three seasons of athletics. “If you want to be on a team, you’re on a team,” says Flemma, whose 9th grade daughter joined the field hockey team. “We have a huge percentage of kids who compete on multiple teams and in multiple seasons.”

Everyone playsFrancis W. Parker, a private school in Lincoln Park with junior kindergarten-12th grade, offers more than 50 no-cut teams. “Everyone can play,” says Nick Saracino, communications director. The no-cut policy is important because it gives every student the chance to learn discipline, self-confidence and sportsmanship. It also helps students learn empathy for others by cheering them on to attain their personal best, Saracino says. About 75 percent of students play a sport in 6th grade. But as they grow, many students tend to find other extracurricular interests. “They try everything until they find what appeals to them,” Saracino says. This year, Francis W. Parker has added a Quiz Bowl sponsored by the Illinois High School Athletic Association. Students will compete in an academic knowledge tournament something like the television show Jeopardy. “Not everything is about brawn,” Saracino says.

At British International School of Chicago, South Loop, all students are welcome to join the sports teams, and everyone has the chance to play during the season. The school offers nursery through 12th grade and has more than 600 students. Athletic facilities include a 9,000-square-foot gym and outdoor soccer pitch. Some of the sports offered include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field, as well as cheerleading and dance squads. The school competes in the Chicago Area Middle Schools League and Illinois High School Association. Students also compete in the Global Games, sponsored by Nord Anglia Education, the family of 56 worldwide schools that includes the British International School of Chicago, South Loop, and its local sister school the British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park. The Global Games is a five-day multi-sport event for students in grades 6-8 from 14 Nord Anglia schools in North America. The event is held at Windermere Preparatory School near Orlando. Schools are adding artificial turf fields because of the popularity of sports, such as lacrosse, field hockey and soccer. Lake Forest Academy is finishing up work on new turf fields. Funds were raised for the fields at the school’s spring gala. In June, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, an all-girls Catholic high school in Chicago, opened a newly renovated softball field on campus. The project was funded largely by a Cubs Charities Diamond Project Grant.

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Friendships that lastBuilding camaraderie is a big part of athletics, school administrators say. At La Lumiere School, a Catholic boarding and day high school in La Porte, Indiana, the 200 students are divided into four teams—something like the Hogwarts Houses in the Harry Potter book series. The teams are mixed by age and compete throughout the year in a variety of contests. The best team at the end of the year wins the coveted “Head’s Cup.” The program helps students identify with kids of all ages. “I’ve never seen a high school where the student’s class isn’t that important,” says Adam Kronk, head of school, La Lumiere School. Known in athletics for its boy’s basketball program, La Lumiere holds its student athletes to high academic standards, Kronk says. He adds that the school offers 14 other team sports. Mount Carmel High School is a Catholic, all-boys school in Chicago with 600 students. The school excels in athletics and has won 12 state high school football championships. Mount Carmel offers 17 different sports.

Athletics is important to the school’s philosophy of how to educate boys. “Boys need activity,” says Dan LaCount, athletic director at Mount Carmel. Students involved in athletics also tend to focus on their grades. They don’t want to let their teammates down, he adds. Graduating athletes who go on to play in college are celebrated and their photos are displayed at the school. “They inspire the younger students who are here now,” LaCount says. Many private schools have a large campus, which can be an advantage for an athletic program. Guerin College Preparatory High School in River Grove has 23 acres of land. The Catholic co-ed school has about 300 students. The campus has two gyms, a football field, and softball and baseball diamonds. “We offer 14 different sports across three seasons,” says Rob Wennington, athletic director at Guerin Prep. The school competes in the Metro Suburban Conference of the Illinois High School Association. Wennington likes the fact that conference includes both Catholic and public high schools. “It’s a healthy mix,” he says.



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THE AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT: The Avery Coonley School is an independent school whose mission is to provide a learning environment that is appropriate both for academically bright and gifted children who are motivated to learn and have demonstrated the potential for the scholastic achievement necessary tosucceed in a challenging academic program, in order that they may become positive, productive, and respectful members of society.

GRADES: P-8 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 350 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 10 to 1

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16

ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $6,200 - $24,950

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1906

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 68

MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Paul Druzinsky, Head of SchoolLisa Wiltz, Lower School HeadAnna Lenhardt, Middle School Head BOARD OF TRUSTEES:Amy Louis, ChairBrendan Sheehy, Vice Chair

FINANCIAL AID: We offer $650,000 in financial aid to families of qualified K-8 students who would be unable to attend the school without this assistance.

FACULTY: Nearly three-quarters of the faculty hold advanced degrees and the average length of service is more than 11 years.

ALUMNI: Nearly a third of our most recent graduates were named National Merit finalists, and more than half of our alumni go on to complete advanced degrees.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our beautiful 11-acre campus is adjacent to a forest preserve. The grounds were designed by noted landscape architect Jens Jensen, and in 2007 the school was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

ACCREDITATION: We are accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, and are members of the National Association of Independent Schools and the Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Students are involved in a wide range of activities including music and arts, STEM and other academic enrichment programs, sports, and leadership opportunities.

VALUE PROPOSITION: The Avery Coonley School has been a leader in gifted education for more than 50 years. We offer 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.

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BENNETT DAY SCHOOL

FINANCIAL AID: We are committed to maintaining a community of culturally diverse students from all backgrounds, regardless of financial means. Bennett Grants are variable, based on an individual family’s specific financial situation. Awards range from $500 to 100 percent

MISSION STATEMENT: At Bennett Day School, our mission is to provide a collaborative culture that nurtures children’s innate sense of inquiry and curiosity. We are committed to advancing creativity, innovation, and the development of lifelong learners and leaders.

GRADES: PK-12 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 200 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 9 to 1


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of tuition expense, based on the calculated family need and circumstances, and the availability of Bennett Grant dollars in a given school year.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: The Bennett Day campus originally operated as the Chicago Commons. It was established in the Fall of 1894 and modeled after the Jane Addams Hull House. At 35,000 square feet, the building stood empty for many years until Bennett Day renovated in 2016. It is fitting that this campus which housed one of the first progressive schools in the country, once again fosters the same approach. When the school is fully built out, Bennett Day’s campus will be 90,000 square feet with rooftop green spaces, state-of-the-art Tinkering and Engineering Labs as well as several areas for physical education.

ACCREDITATION: • National Independent Private Schools Association• National Association of Independent Schools subscriber

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Bennett Day offers more than 30 after-school programs each week, including robotics, coding, martial arts, fencing, ballet (Joffrey), baseball, tumbling and cooking.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: All Upper School students have built-in advisory, Ivy Wise college counseling and ACT/SAT test prep with Academic Approach.

VALUE PROPOSITION: Ours is not a desk and chalkboard institution but rather a center, a laboratory, where students develop ideas and understanding, pursue passions and dreams, and hold themselves and their peers accountable 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 community awareness and service play a central role in what motivates our work. In 2016, Bennett Day School began a partnership with Northwestern University that aims to redefine what a traditional laboratory school might look like. We encourage you to register for a tour at bennettday.org.

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FINANCIAL AID: We offer financial aid on an annual basis, based solely on need without regard to race, religion or ethnic background.

FACULTY: We have a diverse and highly trained faculty who specialized in differentiated learning. They create a learning environment that inspires all children and brings learning to life.

ALUMNI: Students from Lincoln Park Year 6 (grade 5) automatically matriculate to secondary school (grades 6-12) on our South Loop campus.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our Lincoln Park campus has five floors of purpose-built classrooms specially designed to serve primary students. Our physical development areas include a 7,500-square-foot gymnasium, a dance studio, spacious indoor/outdoor play space and a rooftop

MISSION STATEMENT: An ever-evolving experience, for the ever-evolving learner.

GRADES: Toddler – Grade 5

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playground. In support of the Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing arts program, we have two music classrooms, a practice room, and a black-box theater. Our STEAM collaboration with MIT is brought to life in a full corridor of designated classrooms which include a maker space, robotics lab, design lab, science classroom and a science lab with a prep room. Our program is rounded out with a library, cafeteria, world language classrooms and community café. All students take advantage of the specialist rooms—such as music, art and science—a truly unique opportunity in a primary school setting.

ACCREDITATION: • Council of International Schools • The International Primary Curriculum• International Baccalaureate Diploma Progamme (secondary program)

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Students age 3 and up participate in a wide range of after-school activities including sports, arts, STEAM and other special interests. We have “before care” from 7 a.m. and “after care” as late as 6:30 p.m. Break camps are available for children ages 3-11.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Our Juilliard Nord Anglia Performing Arts Program and STEAM in collaboration with MIT are unique programs within our group of schools. We offer unique travel opportunities with students from our 56 schools as close as Boston and as far away as Tanzania. We partner with UNICEF and focus on two of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals annually.

VALUE PROPOSITION: Our global communities of learners ages 2–11 reach their full potential through a wide breadth of experiences supported by a challenging academic program. Our values curriculum ensures the whole child is being developed with character and intercultural understanding.

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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.

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FINANCIAL AID: We offer need-based financial aid, and awards are based solely on need without regard to race, religion or ethnic background.

FACULTY: Our highly qualified teachers from the UK must pass our rigorous standards and are well versed in

MISSION STATEMENT: You want the best for your child. So do we. Our global family of international schools are dedicated to supporting your child and instilling a love of learning.

GRADES: P-12 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 750 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 9 to 1



YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2001 British School of Chicago; 2015 BISC South Loop

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 103

MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Michael Horton, HeadmasterJohn Biggs, Head of PrimaryAndrew Gilhooly, Head of SecondaryTiffany Wells, Director of Admissions, Marketing and Communications

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEOTon van Vilsteren, CFOAnn McPhee, Managing Director North America

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differentiated learning styles. They have access to Nord Anglia University, a professional development program that unites educators worldwide in a dynamic online community.

ALUMNI: 100 percent of students graduate and attend college. Small class sizes and personalized, international curriculum prepare students for some of the best colleges and universities around the world.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our state-of-the-art school, located in the diverse South Loop neighborhood, features a 9,000-square-foot gymnasium, science wing, two libraries, technology suites, a music recording studio, university-style kitchen, community rooftop garden, and an artificial turf soccer field.

ACCREDITATION: • Fieldwork Education Services• National Independent Private Schools Association• Council of International Schools• International Primary Curriculum• International Baccalaureate Program

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Clubs include music lessons taught by alumni from The Juilliard School, NHS, NJHS, coding, newspaper and much more. Our award-winning teams include IHSA sports, FIRST LEGO League, Science Olympiad, and debate.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Students are part of Nord Anglia Education’s Global Campus, learning with 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 arts, and policy and sustainable development, respectively.

VALUE PROPOSITION: With unmatched opportunities to create global connections and British teachers who take a personalized approach to learning, students ages 3 to 18 can dream big and reach their highest potential.

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FINANCIAL AID: Tuition assistance is available for students based on calculated family need and availability of financial aid dollars. A grant for diversity and inclusion is also available.

FACULTY: Most teachers hold advanced degrees and full-time teachers average 14 years of experience.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Located in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, our 80,000-square-foot facility includes an expansive library and three science labs. The school has a gymnasium with professional theater equipment, a newly-renovated cafeteria, a studio space for performing arts and gatherings, and two rooftop playgrounds. Additionally, there are two art and two music studios.

MISSION STATEMENT: Catherine Cook empowers students from preschool through eighth grade to be adaptive, confident and productive stewards of an evolving world. Our community engages with ideals of cultural competence, progressive academics, ethical literacy, and innovation designed to inspire personal excellence and compassionate leadership.

GRADES: PS (age 3) – 8

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STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 10 to 1


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The IDEA (Innovation, Design, Engineering, Arts) lab includes a laser cutter/engraver, eight 3D printers, 18 sewing machines, various woodworking tools, and a 90-square-foot interactive digital display wall. The audiovisual studio includes a green screen, editing suite, animation, 3D technology and DJ controllers used for mixing music. Virtual reality exploration is included in both areas.

All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboard technology. Every child in senior kindergarten through grade 8 is assigned a laptop or iPad. Early childhood students have developmentally-appropriate use of technology.

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: We offer extended day and early drop-off options. Our After School Adventures program features more than 50 classes and a competitive sports program for middle school students.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: IDEA promotes design/computational thinking and doing as students utilize digital media, robotics, coding, virtual reality, and electronics. All students in grades 1-8 have dedicated computer science classes.

Through our partnership with The American School of Guadalajara, Mexico, middle school students can participate in the Global Issues Network Conference, an overseas experience that teaches cross-cultural competence and empowerment. Providing an atmosphere of global thinking and ethical decision-making opens the minds of our students to navigate the world.

VALUE PROPOSITION: Catherine Cook School prepares students to successfully participate in the discoveries and challenges of the future. We deliver a well-rounded, challenging curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning activities. Our whole child approach ensures that students are prepared for future success by learning how to solve problems, capitalize on strengths, make decisions, and communicate effectively.

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BOOK SMART& LIFE SMARTFrom 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.

OPEN HOUSENovember 4, 201810:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Preschool through 8th Grade

Located in Chicago’s Old Town226 West Schiller--2 miles from the loop

312.266.3381catherinecookschool.org

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CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL541 W. Hawthorne PlaceChicago, Illinois 60657 773-327-0900 chicagocitydayschool.org

MISSION STATEMENT: The Chicago City Day School is an independent, coeducational, urban elementary school serving children in junior kindergarten through eighth grade. The School prepares students intellectually, socially, emotionally, and aesthetically to participate in a changing and increasingly complex society. The School seeks to develop each child’s intellectual abilities in a rigorous, nurturing environment. To this end we offer an academically challenging program in which children are encouraged to take risks. We prepare students to achieve academically at a level which is commensurate with their abilities. Students are successful in high school and beyond. Through active, positive, and mutually respectful interaction among their peers and with their teachers both in and out of the classroom, our students will be prepared for active, positive participation as members of society.

GRADES: JK - 8 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 200 maximum STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 10 to 1

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: Small schools provide big opportunities for children. City Day limits class size in the kindergartens to 10, and in grades 1-8 to 25. Reading and mathematics sections average 8 students.


YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1981 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The School is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees.

FINANCIAL AID: Need-based financial aid is available.

@chicagocitydayschool

@chicagocitydayschool

FACULTY: Faculty members are skilled and experienced professionals. All teachers hold graduate degrees.

ALUMNI: Following a year-long high school admissions placement program, graduates matriculate into independent, parochial, selective enrollment, magnet, and boarding schools.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: The Chicago City Day School's two-acre campus is located in Chicago's Belmont Harbor neighborhood. State-of-the-art classroom buildings provide 71,000 square feet of imaginative space which includes two science laboratories, two computer laboratories, two gymnasiums, an art studio, a shop for technology education, and a theatre. The School’s four adjacent properties, one featuring an 8,000-gallon pond, offer opportunities for outdoor education and recreation. The expansive yard includes a 4,000-square-foot ice rink.

ACCREDITATION: • North Central Association• Independent Schools Association of the Central States

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: The academic program for all children includes science, foreign language (French or Spanish), art, music, drama, physical education, technology education, and computer technology. A pioneer in technology education, the school’s curriculum includes shop classes, beginning in grade 1. Middle and upper grade students do restoration work and conduct water quality tests on the North Branch of the Chicago River. Students and teachers take part in the annual Chicago River Student Congress, presenting research findings to an audience of students and environmentalists. Since 2003, the school has enjoyed a strong partnership with the Shedd Aquarium and Reef Check (UCLA), unique in the United States among elementary schools. Each summer students, faculty, and Shedd personnel travel to Bimini, Bahamas, aboard the Aquarium’s research vessel monitoring the health of marine habitats.

VALUE PROPOSITION: The only guaranteed investment is one made in the education and life experiences of a young child.

CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL 541WestHawthornePlace • Chicago

773.327.0900 • chicagocitydayschool.org

JuniorKindergartenthroughGrade8 • Two-acre,urbancampuswithstate-of-the-art facilities

• Dedicatedteachersandengagedstudentsworktogether insmallgroupswithgreatsuccess

• Challengingacademicprogramsincludinglabscience,foreignlanguage,andenrichedvisualand

performingarts • Fieldtripsthathelpchildrendevelopanawarenessofthevitalityofcityliving

. . . you have to see it to believe it!



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THE FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOLWest Loop Campus (PS - Grade 3)120 S. Desplaines St.Chicago, IL 60661

Gold Coast Campus (Grades 4-8)751 N. State St.Chicago, IL 60654312-466-0700 fxw.org

MISSION STATEMENT: The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an academically excellent, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. As a keystone of its diverse community, The School provides need-based scholarships to 30 percent of its students, partners with its families, nurtures faith development for its Catholic students, and engages all students to learn about and respect other faith traditions. The school follows a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit.

GRADES: PS - 8 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 995 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: Ranges from 10 to 1 (PS) up to 22 to 1 (Grades 6-8)

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 11 (PS - Grade 5), 22 (Grades 6-8) ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $10,575 - $15,000



MANAGING EXECUTIVE: Michael Kennedy, Head of School

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mary Pat Burns, Chair

FINANCIAL AID: More than $1.5 million is awarded in scholarships to nearly 30 percent of our students, helping to create a welcoming community for students from more than 60 zip codes throughout the city.

@fxwchicago@fxwchicago

@fxwchicago

FACULTY: 85 percent of faculty and staff have advanced degrees.

ALUMNI: Our graduates typically go on to attend more than 20 high schools throughout the city and country.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our two campuses are both located in the heart of the city. A bus service between campuses makes drop-off and pick-up easier for siblings.

ACCREDITATION: • Independent Schools Association of the Central States• National Association for Education of Young Children

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Offerings include a wide variety of fine arts, STEM, academic enrichment and athletics.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/ PROGRAMS: Students, beginning in preschool, complete more than 7,000 hours of service projects each year with more than 30 partner organizations. Catholic and multi-faith religion curricula is offered to students in grades 1-8. A 1:1 technology program, incorporating over 340 iPads and Microsoft Surface Pro 4 tablets, is also available.

VALUE PROPOSITION: As a community of faith, we have the unique opportunity to focus on the importance of believing in something greater than ourselves. We view differences as an opportunity to learn, grow, and love one another through the genuine connections we make daily. Our alumni attend the high schools and colleges that are the best fit for them and are able to acclimate to their new community, culture, and the classroom seamlessly and with great success. Because of the dedication of an outstanding faculty at FXW, our students are prepared to succeed inside and outside the classroom, use their talents and abilities to maximize the opportunities presented to them, and have both the ability and the courage to always follow their aspirations. We are educating the next generation of leaders within and through a diverse community dedicated to faith, inclusivity, service, and outstanding academics, and we believe that it is the combination of all of those priorities that makes The Frances Xavier Warde School special.

DO YOU WANTSOMETHING 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 represents students from over 60 Chicago zip codes

n A dual-track religion curriculum that welcomes all-faith traditions

n A comprehensive, curriculum-based Community Service Program

n An active and collaborative Parent Partnership

n Full and partial need-based scholarships available

fxw.org

Holy Name Cathedral CampusGrades 4–8751 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60654312.466.0700

Old St. Patrick’s CampusPreschool–Grade 3120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 606611.312.466.0700

DO YOU WANTSOMETHING 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 represents students from over 60 Chicago zip codes

n A dual-track religion curriculum that welcomes all-faith traditions

n A comprehensive, curriculum-based Community Service Program

n An active and collaborative Parent Partnership

n Full and partial need-based scholarships available

fxw.org

Holy Name Cathedral CampusGrades 4–8751 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60654312.466.0700

Old St. Patrick’s CampusPreschool–Grade 3120 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 606611.312.466.0700



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FINANCIAL AID: Parker awards over $5 million in assistance each year to make a Parker education accessible to students of all backgrounds, regardless of financial means. Approximately 23 pecent of our students receive some form of tuition assistance, with an average award of $26,000.

ALUMNI: Parker educates students to connect reflection with action, wisdom with innovation, deeds with consequences, and character with citizenship. Notable alumni include Jonathan Alter, Ayanna Pressley and David Mamet.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a democratic society and global community.

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


ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $33,500 average


TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 215 full-time faculty and staff

FACULTY: More than 86 percent hold advanced degrees MANAGING EXECUTIVES: Daniel B. Frank ’74, PhD, PrincipalRobert Haugh, CPA, CFO BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Rika Yoshida, PresidentJonathan Turk, 1st Vice PresidentStephanie Harris, 2nd Vice PresidentMichael Demetriou, SecretaryValerie Chang, Treasurer

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

FRANCIS W. PARKER SCHOOL


CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: As the only independent school in Chicago where students from 14 grades share a single building, Parker’s campus functions as a model home, offering collaborative opportunities between grade levels as part of the curriculum. The school is positioned on six acres with buildings totaling more than 240,000 square feet. Nearly the entire campus has been renovated over the last 15 years.

ACCREDITATION:• National Association of Independent Schools• Independent Schools Association of the Central States

ATHLETICS: Parker welcomes students to discover and develop skills in a variety of sports with more than 50 no-cut interscholastic teams. Over 76 percent of students in grades 6-12 participate on at least one athletic team during the academic year.

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 reflect the diverse interests of our student body, ensuring something engaging for all learners, including math and science Olympiads, comic book clubs, robotics, activism clubs, Model United Nations, a range of writing and arts opportunities and affinity groups geared towards diversity, equity and inclusion.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Upper School students can work one-on-one with advisors to craft independent study experiences. Students have a range of opportunities to study abroad. Recent years have seen Parker students immersing themselves in cultural experiences in Ghana, Belize, China, Mexico and Cuba.

VALUE PROPOSITION: Parker stands as a progressive school, dedicated to the growth and development of the whole person, on behalf of our democratic society and the wider world.

@fwparker@parkerchicago

PARKER

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

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FINANCIAL AID: Financial aid is available for qualifying families, as are merit-based scholarships. Please inquire for more information.

FACULTY: Our faculty has studied or taught on four continents. Our head teachers all hold master’sdegrees, 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,

MISSION STATEMENT: To inspire inquiring, knowledgeable, reflective, and intercultural learners to become morally responsible leaders with the skills and attributes necessary to create a more connected and prosperous world.

GRADES: PK3-11 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 400 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 9 to 1


ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $26,000-$34,000

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 70

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014 GEMS World Academy Chicago; 1959 GEMS Education

350 E. South Water St.Chicago, IL 60601312-809-8910gemschicago.org

GEMS WORLD ACADEMY

creative arts, media and STEM. Before- and after-school care and enrichment programs also are available.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Weekly Field Studies connecting students to experts at Chicago’s global and cultural resources is just one part of an international curriculum and learning program that encourages development of creative thinking and leadership abilities. Through GEMS Education’s global network of award winning schools with connections to students across the globe, the school integrates worldwide expertise, passionate teachers and fully engaged parents.

VALUE PROPOSITION: Students develop the critical thinking skills and international perspective tomove forward with assurance into the interconnected 21st century. As an inquiry-based learning model, the Interna-tional Baccalaureate features over-arching themes of study that transcend cultures.

@gwacademychi@gwacademychi

@gwacademychi

312-809-8910 | gemschicago.org/openhouse

OPEN HOUSESaturday, 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

OPEN HOUSESaturday, 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!



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FINANCIAL AID: $5.2 million annually

FACULTY: 79

ALUMNI: With more than 6,000 alumni worldwide, graduates of Lake Forest Academy - Ferry Hall form a global network of support—all with pride in their alma mater.

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: The 150-acre campus sits on the outskirts of the city of Lake Forest, about 30 miles north of Chicago. The location is private and peaceful, with extensive playing fields, wooded trails, gardens and ponds. It includes many of the original buildings of the former J. Ogden Armour estate, built in the early 1900s. This fall, students

MISSION STATEMENT: Lake Forest Academy strives to embody in its practices and to cultivate in its students excellence of character, scholarship, citizenship and responsibility.

GRADES: 9-12, PG



ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $44,400 day; $59,400 boarding



MANAGING EXECUTIVESDr. John Strudwick, Head of School BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J. Michael Schell '65, Chair

1500 W. Kennedy Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045847-615-3284lfanet.org

LAKE FOREST ACADEMY

• Graduation Rate: 100%• College Acceptance Rate: 100%• Average ACT: 28.4

will practice and play athletic games on 158,000 square feet of new turf fields, enhancing the scholar-athlete experience.

ACCREDITATION: • Independent Schools Association of the Central States• State of Illinois

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 faculty/student rock band; service learning opportunities; more than 60 clubs including sailing, Model UN, Cultural Diversity Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and Robotics; and publications such as an award-winning student newspaper and yearbook.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Lake Forest Academy is the headquarters for the nationally recognized Global Youth Leadership Institute (GYLI). In partnership with GYLI, the Stuart Center for Global Leadership is focused on programs for students, faculty and alumni. Through experiential learning—participating in service activities, traveling with a class or spending a year abroad—students are encouraged to widen their horizons. Juniors and seniors who are interested in political, historical and cultural issues at the international level can enroll in LFA’s Global Concentration Program, a two-year academic experience. For 2018-19, students can consider taking The Good Life: An Exploration and Study of Global Happiness or Opium and Opioids: The History, Chemistry, and Economics of Pain Relief.

VALUE PROPOSITION: Lake Forest Academy offers a transformative boarding school experience for day and boarding students through a culture of participation characterized by rigorous academics, a global outlook, and Midwestern values.

@lfacad@lakeforestacademy

@lfacademy

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

Midwestern Heart. Global Mind.

• Co-ed, boarding & day school • 435 students in grades 9 to 12• 33 countries and 16 states

LFA offers a transformative boarding school experience through a culture of participation characterized by

rigorous academics, a global outlook, and Midwestern values.

• 30 miles north of Chicago• 22 AP courses• Average class size of 12 students



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MISSION STATEMENT: Sacred Heart Schools on Sheridan Road—the Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls ( founded in 1876) and Hardey Preparatory for Boys ( founded in 1935)—are Catholic, independent, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian community. Sacred Heart Schools welcomes students of all races, religious beliefs and socio-economic backgrounds. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located on every major continent, including 24 schools in the United States and Canada.

GRADES: PK-8; PS opening Fall 2019


AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16 K; 20 Grades 1-8

ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $20,904 plus $720 activity fee. Includes before- and after-school care. Bus transportation from Lakeview, Lincoln Park, North Center and Lincoln Square is available for an additional fee.



MANAGING EXECUTIVE: Nat Wilburn, Head of Schools BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Aric Cleland, Chair

SK-Grade 8 Campus 6250 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660 773-681-8436shschicago.org** Preschool Campus Opening Fall 20195649 N. Sheridan Rd.Chicago IL 60660

SACRED HEART SCHOOLS

• Graduation Rate: 100%

FINANCIAL AID: More than $2 million in need-based tuition assistance will be awarded this year to approximately 20 percent of our student body.

FACULTY: 78

ALUMNI: 4,900

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES: Our two-acre SK-8 campus at 6250 N. Sheridan Rd. overlooks Lake Michigan and includes a chapel, four science labs, a turf field and double-court gymnasium. Our pre- and junior kindergarten classes will be held at 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. on the grounds of Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church.

ACCREDITATION: • Independent Schools Association of the Central States• Illinois State Board of Education• Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States and Canada

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, basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, track and volleyball.

UNIQUE STUDY OPTIONS/PROGRAMS: Sacred Heart is among Chicago's oldest independent schools, serving the city's children since 1876. As a Catholic, independent school, we provide the academic rigor characteristic of the best independent education, while celebrating our tradition as a Catholic school for children of all faiths. Our thoughtful blend of single-gender and coeducational methods encourages engagement, discourages stereotypes, and builds our students' confidence on a daily basis.

VALUE PROPOSITION: Our educational vision is articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

@sacredheartchgo@sacredheartschools

@sacredheartsheridanrd

Join us for an Admissions CoffeeOctober 12, October 24, November 15, November 30, 9:15-11 am

Preschool information session to follow, 11-11:45 amTo register, call 773.681.8418 or [email protected]

6250 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 | www.shschicago.org

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.

Your child is our mission.



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FINANCIAL AID: Woodlands Academy offers an 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.

MISSION STATEMENT: As a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States, Woodlands Academy commits itself to educate to its five goals: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

GRADES: 9-12 TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 130 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 4 to 1


ANNUAL INVESTMENT: Indexed to $28,540 maximum

TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 55


MANAGING EXECUTIVE: Meg Steele, Head of School BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Mary Clare Pollard White '64, Chair

760 E. Westleigh Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-4300 woodlandsacademy.org

WOODLANDS ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART


ACCREDITATION:• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools• Independent Schools Association of the Central States

EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: Opportunities include seven sports, 23 student-run clubs, four choirs, a thriving theater program and a full orchestra.

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 landscape. The Center is composed of three parts: The 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 program. Global Odyssey is an all-school global immersion experience. All students go either on international exchange, participate in group travel, or take a globally-focused class.

VALUE PROPOSITION: • Instilling faith: faith in self, in potential, in beliefs, faith in each other, and in the power of understanding the world.• Building community: a community of risk-takers, of profound thinkers, and of informed leaders; a community of scholarship and of reciprocal respect, and of young women 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 global citizens empowered to change the world.

@woodlandsacademy

@woodlandsacademy

E M P O W E R E D T O

LEADof girls’ school grads say they were offered greater

leadership opportunities than their co-ed school peers.*

93%Did you know?


COMPETE


EXPLOREE M P O W E R E D T O

ENGAGEWoodlands students traveled to 7 countries on 4

continents during the month of May in 2018.

54Did you know?

of Woodlands students compete in at least one sport. Woodlands gives girls the opportunity to compete and

learn the lessons team sports have to offer.

70%Did you know?

of students at independent schools agree or strongly agree that their teachers engage them in class discussions. That

engagement instills a lifelong commitment to learning.

93%Did you know?

OPEN HOUSESOCTOBER 24 -- 6:00 PM NOVEMBER 11 -- 12:00 PM

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

*NAIS Report on the 2017 High School Survey of Student Engagements



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Thank 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

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