Summary: The entire Lake Forest Academy curriculum is designed to be a challenging preparation for college, and all courses are taught at what would typically be considered “honors” level at most schools. All courses are taught at a level that will prepare students for the challenges of work in Advanced Placement courses. Academic expectations of students are high from freshman through senior years.

Department Director Tom Johnson

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 56

Number of AP Courses Offered: 21

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 77%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Subject Tutoring
• Writing Center

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Literature
• Playwriting
• Poetry

History

• Classical History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Latin
• Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Physics
• Engineering

Math

Computer Studies

• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Computer Science
• Web Design

Music

• Choral Music
• Composition
• Electronic Music
• Orchestra
• Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Directing
• Drawing
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Production
• Public Speaking
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Special Programs

• Study Abroad
• Community Service
• Exchange Programs
• Independent Study
• Leadership

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 5

Average Students Per Dorm: 48

Number of Girls Dorms: 3

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

As a Caxy you will be representing Lake Forest Academy, where character, history, scholarship, school spirit, citizenship and responsibility are promoted so you will have the necessary skills to face your future with strength and confidence. When you are a Caxy you can live on or off campus. As a boarding student you will live in one of the five single-sex dormitories on campus. Each dorm has resident faculty members either living within or assigned to a specific dorm. If you are day student chances are you will be spending most of your time on campus, so please know that you are encouraged to eat all three of your meals in the dining hall and take advantage of all our school sponsored weekend activities.

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Pool
• Sand Volleyball Court
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

• Hockey Rink
• Soccer Field
• Softball/FH Fields

Clubs & Organizations

• Amnesty International
• Astronomy Club
• Community Service
• Debate Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Future Business Leaders of America
• International Club
• Investment Club
• Jewish Student Organization
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Model UN
• Newspaper
• Peer Counseling
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Sailing Club
• Science Bowl
• Sexualities Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Yoga Club

Summary: Our athletic program offers many athletic opportunities, ranging from preparing for collegiate athletics to physical fitness and individual development. The essence of our program is the promotion of sportsmanship. Whether it be varsity athletics, intramurals, physical education, or general recreation, we honor participation, achievement and effort. We strive to find success, measured not only in victories, but also in the individual development of each athlete. We take pride in the diversity of our student athletes and promote the value of lifelong physical fitness. Our coaches consistently challenge our student-athletes to reach their potential. We seek excellence in both athletics and academics. Our scholar athletes are a part of a mission-centered athletic tradition. We believe that the skills that our student-athletes develop during their time at the Academy will mold them into productive members of society. At Lake Forest Academy the Fine Arts are an integral part of all disciplines, emphasizing creative thinking and self expression as essential components of one’s overall academic experience. Within our courses students will: 1) Obtain the necessary skills to produce work that is reflective of themselves and of the environment around them. 2) Gain an appreciation for art and recognize its place in historical and cultural context. 3) Build their aptitude in analysis and interpretation as a means of making more informed aesthetic judgments. 4) Develop their capacity for artistic exploration and divergent thought processes which can be reflected and applied in all aspects of life.

Arts Department Director: Adam Schlipmann

Athletics Department Director: Darrin Madeley

Arts

• Acting
• Animation
• Art History
• Ceramics
• Directing
• Drawing
• Journalism
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Production
• Public Speaking
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Theater Design
• Woodworking
• 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country Running
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Climbing
• Lacrosse
• Martial Arts
• Sailing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Squash
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

• Bowling
• Dance
• Martial Arts
• Sailing
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Weight Lifting
• Cycling
• Yoga

Summary: A significant element to our school mission is to prepare students for college and a global work environment. College Counseling at Lake Forest Academy is a comprehensive endeavor that spans from freshman to senior year. The college search is different for every student, so college counselors begin meeting with students individually during their junior year. The four person counseling staff offers a small student-to-counselor ratio, a big advantage in creating a meaningful and individualized college search for each student. Each counselor is an active member of the LFA community who understands the importance of seeing student growth in all aspects of campus life. Ultimately, we believe students and parents trust LFA's college counselors for their professional perspective and skills, as well as their honesty, accessibility, and overall understanding of the many variables that can impact college admission decisions.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 3%

Average Merit Scholarship: 7,000

Current Endowment Amount: $33,322,743