Life at LFCDS
Where School Becomes Community
At LFCDS, growth happens everywhere.
Through athletics, arts, clubs, leadership opportunities, and community experiences, students are encouraged to try new things, take meaningful risks, and pursue what excites them. These moments help students build friendships, find their voice, and leave more themselves than when they arrived.
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Community Meeting
Celebrating Our Community Together
Every week, students lead Community Meetings that celebrate achievements, share stories, perform, and bring the entire school together. It's a beloved tradition that builds confidence, leadership, and a sense of belonging from the earliest grades.
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House System
Building Connection Across Schools
The House System brings students together across grade levels, creating friendships, mentorship, and school spirit that span the entire campus. Through friendly competitions, traditions, and shared experiences, every student finds a place to belong.
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Outdoor Learning
The Campus Becomes the Classroom
With 33 acres to explore, learning doesn't stop at the classroom door. From outdoor science lessons and nature exploration to hands-on discovery, students experience the world by engaging directly with it.
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Arts & Performance
Creative Expression
Whether performing on stage, creating in the studio, or discovering a new passion, students develop confidence, creativity, and self-expression through a vibrant arts program that encourages every voice to be heard.
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Athletics
Building Character Through Sport
Athletics teach more than skills on the field or court. Students develop resilience, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship while discovering the confidence that comes from challenging themselves and supporting one another.
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Student Leadership
Leadership Begins Early
Leadership isn't reserved for the oldest students. From leading Community Meetings to mentoring younger peers and organizing school initiatives, students are encouraged to use their voice, take initiative, and make a positive impact.
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Service Learning
Making a Meaningful Impact
Service is woven into the LFCDS experience. Students engage with their local and global communities through meaningful projects that foster empathy, responsibility, and the understanding that even small actions can make a lasting difference.
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Family-Style Lunch
Gathering together around the table
Lunch is more than a break in the day. Students and teachers share family-style meals that encourage conversation, strengthen relationships, and build the sense of community that defines life at LFCDS.
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Public Speaking
Finding Every Student's Voice
From the earliest grades, students are encouraged to speak with confidence. Whether presenting projects, leading Community Meetings, or delivering speeches, they develop the communication skills and self-assurance that prepare them for any room.
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Parent Association
Partners in Every Step of the Journey
Parents are an important part of the LFCDS experience. Through the Parent Association, families build lasting friendships, support school traditions, and strengthen the close-knit community that makes LFCDS feel like home.
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Dress Code
A Shared Standard
Our dress code reflects the values of our school community and helps create an environment where every student can thrive. By encouraging neat, comfortable, and age-appropriate attire, we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and readiness for learning.
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PrimeTime
Beyond the Bell
Available to students in Senior Kindergarten through Grade 8, PrimeTime offers a variety of optional after-school classes taught by LFCDS faculty and outside specialists. From creative pursuits to skill-building activities, students have the opportunity to discover new interests and continue learning beyond the classroom.