Upper School
Where Readiness Becomes Real
Students see how capable they are
As expectations grow, so do opportunities to lead, think independently, advocate for themselves, and tackle increasingly complex challenges.
Because every student is known and supported, they're encouraged to take meaningful risks, discover their strengths, and develop the confidence to navigate high school and beyond. By the time they leave LFCDS, students are academically prepared, self-assured, and ready for whatever room they walk into next.
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Personalized Challenge
Every student is capable of more than they realize. Because teachers know each child deeply, they understand when to encourage, when to challenge, and how to help students reach new levels of confidence and achievement. At LFCDS, rigor isn't one-size-fits-all. It's personal.
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Character That Lasts
Success is about more than academics. Through daily advisory groups, students build the self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and leadership skills that help them navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and become thoughtful contributors in every community they join.
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Ready for High School and Beyond
The transition to high school is about more than choosing the right school, it's about ensuring students are prepared to thrive once they get there. Through personalized guidance and a deep understanding of each student's strengths, interests, and goals, LFCDS helps families confidently navigate the high school search while preparing students for success in their next chapter.
“ I don’t think we expected how special the faculty and staff were going to be and the incredible role they were going to play in our children’s lives. The bar is so high; it makes it hard to go on to high school.”
-- LFCDS Alumni Parent
A Day In the Life
Every Upper School student has a dedicated advisor who knows them academically, emotionally, and personally.
Students engage in hands-on activities and role-play experiences that help them understand abstract ideas.
Character development and social-emotional learning are built into every part of the experience.
Technology, engineering, and design thinking are woven into the curriculum, not treated as add-ons.
Outdoor education takes students from the prairie to Washington D.C., building collaboration and perspective along the way.
From class discussion to school-wide presentations, students practice finding and using their voice for public speaking every day.
Drama and music give students a stage, and the confidence to stand on it.
Every student participates in athletics, building teamwork, resilience, and pride in their school.
Students leave LFCDS not just academically prepared, but ready to walk into any room with confidence and purpose.
