Physical Education Philosophy
At Lake Forest Country Day School we strive to provide children with regular quality physical education. Regular quality physical education uses both our indoor and outdoor spaces as learning laboratories to attain movement objectives in a systematic manner. We believe that each child has his or her unique timing and pattern of growth and development. Movement activities are geared toward each individual’s stage of motor development. We design our daily instruction to be age appropriate. Our curriculum progresses from simple to complex and from general to specific as individuals increase their maturity in stability and locomotor skill development. Through a variety of activities, we encourage positive attitudes towards physical exercise and working cooperatively with others. We endeavor to instill the importance of physical fitness throughout ones lifetime.

Sports Philosophy
In keeping with the philosophy of our school the athletic department offers a demanding and varied program which builds confidence and prepares students for a lifetime of physical activity. The interscholastic program challenges and supports students of varying abilities and provides the foundation for each child’s developments. Each child will have the opportunity to participate at an appropriate level of competition. We stress the importance of good sportsmanship, team commitment, fitness, and fundamental skill development.


Boy's Athletics
Boys in grades six through eight may participate in team sports in football, soccer, basketball, track, volleyball and baseball. Fifth grade boys may participate in basketball and track. The objective is to include all youngsters, regardless of ability, in a full sports program in order to develop a variety of skills and good physical conditioning, as well as sportsmanship, determination, self-discipline and the ability to work with others.

Girl's Athletics
Girls in the Upper School participate in a variety of physical activities, with special emphasis placed on maximum effort, sportsmanship and physical fitness. Grades six through eight compete in field hockey, basketball, soccer, track and volleyball; fifth grade girls compete in basketball and track. All girls are encouraged to reach their own potential and attain optimum levels of fitness.