Academics

Upper School

Students Benefit From...

Inspired teaching

A faculty who understands brain and child development and works collaboratively to engage students in a variety of learning experiences that encourage making connections, building understanding, and taking ownership of learning.
High School transition

LFCDS offers expert personalized assistance with the transition to public and independent high schools across Chicagoland and the country.
Depth, breadth, and balance

The School maintains a strong commitment to offering excellent academic preparation in all subjects and opportunities to participate in the arts and athletics as part of the daily schedule.
Timely and timeless skills

An emphasis on 21st century skills like information literacy and digital citizenship are balanced with a focus on public speaking and executive functioning skills.
Compassionate School Environment

A compassionate school environment that values personal responsibility, diversity, and openness to different points of view.

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Upper School students develop independence and become confident advocates for themselves, and their peers, as they assume increased responsibility for their learning.

Welcome to the middle school years. A new daily schedule. An advisor. Team sports. And your very own locker! After the years spent in the ECC and Lower School, Grade 5 students are always excited to cross the threshold into Upper School. There, they begin to take on more responsibility in every area of their lives. Teachers provide encouragement and support to help students grow in self-awareness and self-discipline so they can manage the increasingly challenging coursework. At LFCDS, we also place an emphasis on social-emotional growth. Each student has an advisor to whom he or she can turn for assistance. A Middle School Counselor is also available to help students adjust to the transition or negotiate friendship dynamics that may be changing as students mature and explore new interests.

The Upper School experience at Lake Forest Country Day School offers a challenging, yet engaging curriculum coupled with the skills needed to flourish in an increasingly dynamic and complex world.

Click here to access the Upper School Program Guide

A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8.
Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.

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