LFCDS at a Glance

List of 9 items.

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  Outstanding & Experienced Faculty

  More than 70% of LFCDS staff hold graduate degrees. The average length of tenure at the school is 18 years.
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  Low Student-Teacher Ratio

  The overall teacher-student ratio is 1:7. The average class size is 15 students.
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  Academically Challenging Curriculum

  Scope and sequence are carefully planned so that unifying concepts, habits of mind, and academic skills are reinforced multiple times with increasing depth and complexity.
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  Diverse Student Population

  LFCDS students come from 35 different communities across Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin. More broadly, 25% of students identify as a Student of Color; 25% of families receive some form of tuition assistance; 15% are considered International students. 
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  State-of-the-Art School Building

  The 150,000-square-foot building reflects the importance of community-building in our culture. Common gathering and learning spaces connect students across all three divisions.
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  Differentiated Instruction

  Knowing the students we teach - individually, culturally, and developmentally - is of utmost importance to us as educators. Teachers focus on each student's learning style and make adjustments as needed to meet each child at their level. 
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  Extended School Programming

  Lunch and afternoon enrichment options are available for Preschool and JK students. After-school care and "Prime Time" (enrichment short-term classes) are offered for students in Preschool through Grade 8.
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  Educational Technology Program

  LFCDS is committed to integrating educational technology in ways that transform teaching and learning and allow for the integration of tools that enrich learning. Students have access to a variety of devices and tools used in safe and educationally-appropriate ways.
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  School Contact Information

  School Address
  145 South Green Bay Road
  Lake Forest, IL 60045
  
  Main Office Phone Number
  (847) 234-2350
  
  Admissions Office Phone Number
  (847) 615-6151
  
  FAX Number
  (847) 234-2352