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4 Social media in educationBy Patti Minglin

9 How many languages can your 4-year-old speak?By Kimberly Kutnick

15 The written wordBy Molly Logan Anderson

23 Students hit the roadBy Tricia Despres

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Social media in educationBy PATTI MINGLIN

Education Gets SocialSocial media has moved from the

fringes of college student conversa-tions to become part of the daily lives of all students —a fact that school fac-ulty and staff have to deal with at ev-ery grade level. While in the past, one would find policies and procedures to deter the use of such tools as Face-book and Twitter, today’s schools are embracing this emerging new media and using it as a way to not only better their communication with parents and alumni, but teach students life lessons that will serve them well beyond school walls.

Improving CommunicationsWith so many students, parents,

faculty and alumni now having social

media accounts, these tools are now being used as part of a school’s overall communication strategy. “Facebook has been a great resource for connect-ing with our alumni about upcoming events such as our art auction,” says Pat-ti O’Donoghue of Council Oak Montes-sori School in Chicago. “We combine Facebook with other communication efforts like sending out e-mails.” Twitter is also becoming part of the communi-cation process with schools such as the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, MO, which uses it to send links back to their site where parents and alumni can see what the boys are doing and achieving on a daily basis.

Now that there are endless options for how schools communicate with their various audiences, new policies are in place regarding how faculty and staff communicate with their students on an

individual basis. “We discourage fac-ulty from having any type of social me-dia relationship with current students,” says Cory Stutts of The Catherine Cook School in Chicago. However, most schools agree that social media can ac-tually enhance a teacher’s relationship with former students. “As a teacher, you have the opportunity to make a dif-ference in the lives of students,” says Bill Mierisch of The Catherine Cook School. “Social media is a great way to continue making that difference after those students have moved beyond your classroom and are now out in the world.”

A New Sense of ResponsibilityWhile social media has provided

schools with a great way to communi-cate, it has also given them an opportu-nity to help students gain a new sense

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of responsibility—an asset that will help them succeed in a world outside the classroom. “We have conversations with our students on how to use social media in a responsible and effective way,” says Council Oak’s O’Donoghue. Those conversations—which are hap-pening at most schools—include such topics as not sharing passwords with friends or giving personal information to strangers as well as empowering students to take responsibility for their own actions.

At Missouri Military Academy, stu-dents participate in an annual pre-sentation on the proper etiquette and safety of social media use and how what they say or post online today can affect their futures in positive or nega-tive ways. “It is really an eye-opening moment for our boys when they realize colleges and universities are looking at what they are putting out there and it may affect their chances of getting into a school,” says Andy Craig.

This responsibility extends beyond just the posting of pictures and infor-mation on their personal accounts and also includes being responsible for their interactions with others via new media tools. “We recently implement-

ed the Guerin Prep Cyber Bully Tip Line, a dedicated, anonymous source for stu-dents or parents to address any issues of harassment that occur in person, as well as electronically via the Internet, cell phones, texting, social network-ing, or other device,” adds Sister Dawn Tomaszewski of Guerin Prep in River Grove.

And what if someone else posts in-formation from a student’s account? “As part of our written policy, students understand that they are responsible for their account even when they are not the ones behind the keyboard,” says Brenda Buschbacher of Illinois Math and Science Academy in Aurora.

The Social Media DistractionAs is often evidenced by parents as

they struggle to keep their students fo-cused on homework and not on status updates, the proliferation of social me-dia tools has given a new meaning to the phrase “in-class distraction.” Many schools—especially those who have school-issued laptops--have strategies in place to ensure students keep their minds on education and not on con-necting with their online communities. “Personal use is prohibited for the boys

during the academic day,” says Mis-souri Military’s Craig. “We know that temptation can get the best of them, so we have made it impossible to log on during the day to try and sneak a peek at their status updates during class.”

Keeping the focus on education seems to be the key for all in-school computer use. “While we certainly pro-mote the use of technology, we use it to create an environment that doesn’t inhibit education, but enhances it,” says Buschbacher. Toward that goal, stu-dents utilizing computers in the com-mon areas of IMSA must always defer their online recreational activities to anyone that needs a computer for edu-cational purposes—this rule is even part of the school’s IT policy which is signed by all students. “It’s the same kind of information I would tell my own son, like don’t go on Facebook before your homework is done.”

Parent Involvement“We believe that direct parent in-

volvement is a key component in devel-oping every aspect of a child’s life,” says Guerin’s Tomaszewski. “Open commu-nication about social media, its value as

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The Catherine Cook School hosts mandatory parent/student meetings as they pick up their school-issued laptops each year. The meetings not only discuss the specifics regarding tech policies and procedures, but also open up a dialogue with parents regarding the tools their students will be using and advice for setting social media guidelines at home.

School leaders encourage parents to be as much a part of the new media dialogue as possible and continue to ask questions and seek information from not only their students, but from faculty. “What we need to do is to pre-pare our students for the future they will inhabit,” says Catherine Cook’s Stutts. “We must partner together as adults and stay engaged in the won-derful new tools that are available.”

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By KIMBERLY KUTNICK

Everything starts early with the current generation of children. Pre-Kindergarten is the new Kin-

dergarten. Expectations are higher. This includes foreign language study. From full immersion programs to sup-plemental study, foreign language ac-quisition has become a popular trend for even the youngest students.

Early foreign language immersion can be a positive and successful ap-proach to learning foreign language while complementing other non-lan-guage studies. Some schools base their curriculum completely around immersion, offering programs for tod-dlers, preschool and kindergarten. For these schools, the benefits for both for-eign language and regular learning are overwhelmingly positive.

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sic School in Oak Park, has watched children participate since her school opened in 1993. “The benefits of learn-ing a foreign language are virtually endless. The greatest positive impact that I have witnessed is the sheer con-fidence that grows inside of them!” Ra-chel Lochtefeld, K-8 French teacher at Armitage Academy adds, “Some peo-ple are inherently more fascinated by language than others; some have more pressing academic or social-emotional development needs. Many, many chil-dren thrive in a multi-lingual setting.”

Foreign language immersion can al-so benefit students by creating a cultural connection. According to Rabbi Sheryl Katzman, Principal of Skokie Solomon Schechter Elementary School, “In a Jewish Day School, where Hebrew lan-guage is essential to the transmission of Jewish tradition to Jewish children, early Hebrew language acquisition al-

lows children to gain a greater degree of fluency earlier which strengthens the children’s connection to their roots….It allows our students to build a close connection to their culture and heri-tage.”

Given the increasing academic and social demands on preschoolers, is early foreign language immersion too much, too early and too fast? Accord-ing to Nicole McKheen, Assistant Di-rector of Chalk Preschool, “Children are little sponges at this age. And, like any other subject, it depends on how it is approached. At CHALK, we incor-porate Spanish throughout our typical daily routines and schedule.” Karen Gould MacGilvray, Director of Educa-tion for Language Stars, adds, “We are committed to the idea that by making it fun, children are motivated to learn crucial, lifelong skills literally through

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child’s play! Our FunImmer-sion® method and curriculum depend on dynamic games, art projects, obstacle courses, songs and more to create en-gaged and happy learners….The children learn without real-izing it—it’s like sneaking broc-coli into brownies!”

While Sheryl Seef, Lead Teacher of the Marvell and Stan-ley z”l Ginsburg PreK at Solomon Schechter, also agrees that pre-school isn’t too early. She points out that approaches should be individual-child focused. “It is important to recognize if a child is struggling in their native lan-guage. If there are challenges in receptive or expressive lan-guage for a child in their native language, immersing them in a second language can present additional challenges that need to be addressed.” Fermi-Craw-ford adds, “While it may seem like a lot to throw at children of

such young ages, I must assert that it truly is not. Our program follows the same routine each and every day so that a child will never feel overwhelmed. Instead, there is a sense of confidence that builds within them because they start to see that everything is beginning to ‘click’.”

According to Gould MacGil-vray, “Neurolinguistic research shows that learning a second language young brings numer-ous cognitive benefits, some quite surprising. Such benefits include improved math scores on basic skills tests in elemen-tary school, and then later on SATs, improved problem solv-ing skills, better spatial relations skills, and enhanced overall verbal skills in all languages.” She continues, “MRI scans have revealed enhanced brain de-velopment in students who start young—in the case of early foreign language learning, sci-entists have discovered that

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Foreign language can benefit students by creating a cultural connection.

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M. Erika Camarena, Di-rector and Lead Teacher at Mi Sol Montessori, agrees, “Notable cognitive benefits can be attributed to the full acquisition of a second lan-guage. These can include: enhanced capacity for rea-soning and analysis which translates into a deeper un-derstanding of concepts or the capacity to understand and carry out math opera-

tions. In the area of Language Arts, the benefits are signifi-cant. The second language allows the child to become aware of the characteristics of language which translates into a high capacity for vo-cabulary, spelling and com-prehension.” Lochtefeld also concurs, “Studies show that bilingual people consistent-ly score higher on academic testing and perform better in school. The understand-ing is that more complex neuronal patterns are estab-lished in the brain through the process of speaking mul-tiple languages.”

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Read a text or email these days and your head is likely left spin-ning from the shorthand writing

and techno-speak you’ll find inside. As a matter of fact, you might wonder what’s happening to writing in our local schools as a result of the lingo used by kids these days. The good news is that celebration of the written word has nev-er been more prolific than it is in our lo-cal elementary schools. Public, private and parochial institutions are finding new ways to engage the creative writer inside each student, while also clinging to traditional skills like grammar and paragraph development. Showcasing writing as a competency for our kids ensures good communicators will lead the way in coming years.

Focus on the basicsMany schools focus on beginner

tools like reading development in or-der to inspire the writer inside. As early as kindergarten and first grade, Saint Clement students experience young child authorship. Whether this happens through story dictation or presentation before children are writing themselves, or through publishing early works in first grade, students gain experience with the writing process early on. “Stu-dents become very comfortable with it,” says Saint Clement Principal, Melissa Dan. “They do a great deal of writing on a daily basis and show a growth in confidence with their skills. It’s a tes-tament to the writing program here at Saint Clement.”

At Quest Academy in Palatine, edu-cators see writing as a mode of self ex-pression, one way to demonstrate the understanding of concepts and a meth-od of applying the knowledge of many different concepts. According to Princi-

pal Ben Hevebrand, working through the writing process aids students with systems of organizing information for both oral and written presentations. Students also learn that writing is re-writing. “Careful editing of one’s own written work teaches students to ex-amine their own work through a critical and analytical lens,” says Hevebrand.

For Chicago Grammar School, en-couraging strong roots in grammar basics is the key to developing strong writers. By third grade, Chicago Gram-mar is its own separate class, studied with the Latin language, to ensure that students grasp the background of Eng-lish grammar. “We know that some chil-dren will be very creative while others might not,” says the school’s executive director, Phillip Jackson. “But we want all our students to walk out the door writing good sentences and forming

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great paragraphs. You have to know grammar in order to be able to get creative.”

Finding a creative threadGetting creative is just

what teachers at Ashburn Lutheran want their students to do. Seventh graders work on a poetry unit, which, at its culmination, results in students compiling their own autobiography of po-etry. Students take pride in showcasing favorite works at the annual poetry coffee-house. In a dark, open-mic style club setting, students perform, audience mem-bers snap their approval, and they all celebrate by drinking coffee. “Poetry is a vehicle for expressing their innermost emotions,” says Ashburn Lutheran teacher, Lynn Schmid. “In the begin-ning, some kids are negative about it, but in the end, they are really proud of the writ-ing they’ve done and think it’s pretty cool to memorize and present it.” According to Schmid, many Ashburn Lutheran students still rave about the poetry coffee-house they participated in five or six years ago.

Exploring one idea in many different ways provides students with a deep un-derstanding of any subject. Da Vinci Academy in Elgin engages kids with interest-ing and thought provoking assignments surrounding the written word, but also with the freedom to express themselves in fun ways. “What we really try to do is expose our students to rich content, in a variety of ways, and ask students to think deeply about what they’ve experienced and express it in clear and vivid language,” says Head of School, Jeffrey Stroebel. “Because we also do this in our discussions, the writing becomes a natu-ral expression of that, rather

than being a chore.” For instance, a recent as-

signment asked students studying The Giver by Lois Lowry to address the idea of a utopian society through creative writing. After read-ing the book and research-ing historical utopian societies, students draft let-ters to President Obama or Vice-President Biden stat-ing a persuasive case for or against a utopian society today. According to Da Vinci middle school language arts teacher, Marge Uhlar-ick- Boller, this exposure to advanced writing gives stu-dents an inroad to more cre-ative writing. “I believe when we write, we often clarify our thought process,” says Uhla-rick-Boller. “For our students, recognizing our thought process is an important part of the learning process.”

Studying diverse topicsthrough writing

From story problems to essays, every subject stud-ied in elementary school requires the ability to write and communicate. Writing development is ongoing and flourishing inside math, social studies and more. At Chicago’s Saint Clement School, a group of children meets as the Humanities Club an hour before school starts to analyze writings of all sorts, from comic strips to graffiti art, whatever the kids find interesting. Starting in fifth grade, kids have the option of a Book Club lunch hour, where they discuss and write about books they’re reading.

A deep historical investi-gation of the Roman Empire by fourth graders at Da Vinci Academy exposed students to related content across the fourth grade curriculum. After this comprehensive study, students were tasked with writing a letter to family as if they were an imprisoned soldier during that historical

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about their surroundings, their daily life, their master; display-ing a true understanding of Ro-man life. “In assignments like this one, we create a framework for students so that they are thinking both broadly and deeply in terms of their writing,” says Stroebel.

Student-guided writingMontessori schools in the

Chicago area help kids reach academic excellence by encour-aging students’ interests and pro-viding them with unlimited time and opportunity to explore those interests. This ongoing theme takes a simple assignment, such as “read a book and write a re-port on it” to a new level. Accord-ing to Lisa Kambich, director of schools for Deerfield Montessori Schools and vice-president of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools, one student recently read and wrote about horses, incorporated illustrations of her own, wrote a fiction story and po-

etry about horses, all as a result of that one assignment. Another group of stu-dents collaborated on their own novel, with one child acting as illustrator, and

others joining the project later to act as editors. So far this group of children has written two or three novels together.

With a tool kit full of grammar struc-ture and the knowledge of different styles and genres they might use to express themselves, children in the Montessori school system can expand that knowledge to encompass their en-tire curriculum driven by what excites each individual child. “Language and learning is really just another facet of a child’s fun and joy,” says Kambich.

Writing is personalIt’s important to educators at the

Chicago Grammar School to recognize what a personal thing writing actually is. “The hardest thing is when an assign-ment is too vague,” says Jackson. “So we like to give them a focus.” A recent assignment asked students to stand facing different directions on Chicago sidewalk. Each student has a different view point of a similar location, and they were asked to write about what they saw. Assignments like this offer a focus, but act as a canvas for personal creativity and the celebration of the written word, to shine through.

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“These kinds of opportunities really help to expand the classroom experi-ence,” explains Bruce Rudi, Principal of St. Peter Lutheran School in Arlington Heights. “Going outside the classroom makes so many things come to life for our students.”

Ranging from a few days to a week or more, these class trips have be-come a tradition at many Chicago area schools. For example, Chiaravalle Mon-tessori School students regularly travel throughout the Midwest in an effort to expand their teachings beyond the classroom.

“Our trip to Michigan offers students a chance to stay at a lodge on an acre-age, cook their own meals, engage in outdoor education activities, journal, spend time in nature, and participate in team-building a activities,” says Beth Caldwell of Chiaravalle Montes-sori School in Evanston. “We also join students at two other area Montessori Middle Schools to Nature’s Classsroom, an environmental education center lo-cated in Wisconsin.”

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ter appreciation for the roots and histo-ry of our country. Then, in eighth grade, they travel even further.

“We take the eighth graders to Cos-ta Rica in what we like to call a capstone trip,” remarks FRCDS Head of School Karen Morse. “It’s an experience that re-ally pulls together everything they have accomplished here at school through-out the years.”

The British School of Chicago even offers student opportunities to travel in-ternationally, including trips to France, Canada, Coast Rica and even a trip to Russia planned for next year! “Gener-ally our itineraries are so action packed when we go on trips there isn’t much free time,” explains Rebecca Palmet, a member of the British School of Chica-go’s leadership team. “The balance of freedom and supervision is dependent on age group and location and will vary from group to group.”

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Of course, some of the most fulfilling trips can occur rela-tively close to home. St. Peter Lutheran School students in Chicago regularly volunteer in Chicago, where they can join together with their fami-lies and volunteer in the inner city. “Working alongside other families definitely builds com-munity within the school,” says Rudi. “Having the chance to serve together in a common cause alongside one another helps our students witness something bigger than them-selves.”

No matter the scope of the trip, it does come at a cost. Some schools, such as Chiara-valle Montessori School, build it into the tuition fees for the year. Others rely on fundrais-ing activities in order to raise money.

“Everyone has to afford to go or we won’t go,” says Doug

Markworth, Principal of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chi-cago. “Whether it’s going to Millennium Park to go ice skat-ing or down to St. Louis to see the sites, these are the kinds of trips that are going to build these students up in terms of their self esteem and help them ultimately get adjusted to high school.”

Of course, dealing with the intricacies that come with su-pervising a large number of middle school students away from home for the first time weighs heavily on the minds of trip organizers. For example, both male and female teach-ers must be on hand during the trip. Some schools set up boy’s floors and girls floors when staying at hotels. “There are lots of rules,” explains Chi-aravalle’s Caldwell. “They real-ize that the consequences of breaking the rules would be to go home.”

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“Parents are involved and always welcome on trips in the lower school, but for our middle to high school stu-dents we use our teaching staff rather than parents, be-cause it allows the students to develop social skills, which along with educa-tion is the aim for a lot of the trips,” adds Palmet of British School. “It’s great when you see students supporting and

working together as they be-come more confident in un-familiar surroundings.”

Never underestimate the power that “being un-plugged” for a few days can make on these middle school students. Instead of spending their evenings surfing the internet, FRCDS students spend their eve-nings of class trips writing in their journals and reflecting on the day they had and the days to come.

And long after these trips are over, memories and the lessons learned live on.

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now. Geinosky states, “the most popular college ma-jor is ‘undecided’. But (stu-dents) do get how important a college education is.”

At Latin School of Chi-cago, upper level students have the opportunity to participate in Project Week. Students take a one-week break from classes to pursue an area of interest such as travel, outdoor education or service projects. “Careers” is one of those projects, giving students a unique hands-on opportunity to explore ca-reers. Students work for 30 hours without pay, cooper-ating with professionals such as architects, city and gov-ernment leaders, doctors, journalists, realtors, judges, lawyers, television and radio personalities, teachers and stockbrokers.

For students who like room for more creativity, Latin School has a very ac-tive independent studies program and an opportunity for seniors called the Cap-stone Initiative which allows students to build their own curriculum around a focused field.

In their junior year, stu-dents at Latin School are required to put together a re-sume and write a statement of intent. “We hope to pro-vide our students with gen-eral life skills that will help them beyond college,” says Evelyne Giradet, Associate Director of Communications at Latin School. Their goal is to help students develop skills ranging from, “critical thinking and organizational skills to helping them devel-op their own passions and interests in the world around them and the tools to pursue them.”

Chicago’s Resurrection College Preparatory High School offers a Practicum Program, a job-shadowing

program that gives students an opportunity to work with mentors in a professional setting to explore career possibilities and skills. This is done over the course of a semester with a classroom component that teaches how personal interests, skills and abilities relate to career choices and the selection of colleges.

Last year over 100 stu-dents participated in areas such as architecture, athletic training, banking, chiroprac-tic care, engineering, social work and veterinary medi-cine. Students practice con-ducting interviews, asking questions, writing thank you notes, business manners and how to highlight their skills. They hear from speakers, at-tend field trips, and write re-flection papers. “One of the most important things that a student may learn is that she is NOT interested in a career that she previously thought she was interested in,” says Laura Cuniff. “This is such a valuable lesson before in-vesting time and money into college.”

Fenwick High School in Oak Park, another college preparatory school, takes a different approach. While there isn’t a formal program for career preparation, per-sonal involvement from ex-perienced staff is extensive. Paired with a strong and involved alumni network, Fenwick equips students for success in college and beyond. Counselors work with students to get to know them over the course of their full four years. Students who have interests in particular majors can contact their counselor who will assist in connecting students with an alumnus in that field. Many students at Fenwick do their own research and seek sup-port independently. “One of the benefits of a Dominican education is that we teach students how to reflect on their lives,” says Laura Do-

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cherty, College Counselor. As a result, students are able to navigate their own paths and interests, while counselors at Fenwick are ready and available to give personal attention and fill any gaps.

Aurora’s Marmion Academy has a fully developed curriculum based lead-ership program called The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program. Classes are 45 minutes long and meet twice a week as part of their college prep curriculum. LEAD is a four year comprehensive program which stresses personal leadership skills for younger students and progresses to organizational development for older students.

Vince Bellafiore, LEAD Program Di-rector states that LEAD is a “very fluid, consistently growing and changing program.” The philosophy of this pro-gram is “teen led, with adult direc-tion.” This program gives students the opportunity to be directly involved in the educational process. At the end of their sophomore year, students plan and implement a two-day leadership camp for middle school students. Ju-niors and seniors are taught through an in-house mentoring program. Se-niors also teach leadership seminars

to adults. As students study leadership theory, they then have the chance to engage in the practical application of those theories.

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By PENNY MURAD

It has become increasingly popular in our disconnected society to en-courage service learning projects

in school settings. This trend aids stu-dents by developing leadership skills; by helping to develop empathy, and a sense of connectedness with the world at large; and by helping to give back to the community.

At Trinity High School in River Forest, there is a service requirement within the curriculum, as well as in the extra-curricular clubs and activities. The em-phasis is on direct connections—instead of stocking shelves at a food pantry, students are encouraged to work with senior citizens by playing games with them or reading together.

A requirement of all extracurricular clubs and activities at Trinity is that each group needs to plan and carry out one direct service activity. In Youth End-ing Hunger, the students organize a Healthy Eating Festival, helping to raise awareness of healthy food choices. A service fund helps to defray the cost of

the service activities, and the students also fund raise for their selected chari-ties.

Susie Bedell, Director of Student Affairs, says that there is a 90% partici-pation rate in the extracurricular activi-ties, and it is most gratifying to see the benefits to the students, in terms of increased compassion for the world at large, and, often, choice of a career de-voted to helping others.

In 1989, First Lady of Chicago, Mag-gie Daly and Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Pat’s, created Frances Xavier Warde School, committed to providing students with “an academically excel-lent education along with a foundation to guide them to become hard working individuals armed with a strong moral compass.” The school has developed service projects for each grade, tied to a topic within the curriculum. For example, in fourth grade, the children visit a homeless shelter, and make each resident’s bed, with new blankets and pillows, leaving a prayer card on the pil-low. During eighth grade graduation, awards are presented to those students

who have accumulated the most hours of community service. Each student speaks movingly of their most reward-ing experiences during their projects.

Teachers whose students participat-ed in extra curricular service learning note that the students display enhanced problem solving skills, heightened abil-ity to work in teams, as well as organiza-tional and planning abilities.

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools also ties their service learning to their curriculum. Among the many service activities, students collect food and personal items for Roseland Chris-tian Ministries, toys for Harvey House, and pop tops for Ronald McDonald House. Students also help out “at the Chicago Food Depository, Food for the Hungry or making and taking lunch to homeless residents of the city of Chi-cago.” For those students who prefer earthkeeping activities, they can main-tain paths in Cook County Forest pre-serves, as well as working at the Lake Katherine Nature Preserve. Students can also do peer tutoring or run church

Extracurricular service learning

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Trinity High School has a service re-quirement as part of the curriculum, in addition to extra-curricular opportu-nities.



programs. “They also have the oppor-tunity to use their Spanish when they serve orphanages in Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.”

Baker Demonstration School’s vision is: “Love to Learn, Cherish the Journey, Serve The World.” In addition to the many acts of kindness demonstrated by the students, students can “serve the

world in a broad-er sense.” From the early child-hood classes who learn about hunger and h o m e l e s s n e s s by “collecting canned goods and gently used outerwear for donation to local service organi-zations,” to the middle school groups who or-ganize “an in school hot dog sale to benefit

multiple sclerosis,” the opportunities to learn and serve are abundant. Baker is proud that these projects are “hands-on and modeled to encourage students to continue to want to make a difference with their actions and their lives.”

At Elgin Academy, students in grades 9-12 have an amazing oppor-tunity. “Since 2006, Elgin Academy’s Upper School teachers Kathy Rusniak and Sharon Williams have led a group of students on a service trip to an or-

phanage in the Dominican Republic.” There are forty children at the orphan-age, ranging in age from 16 months to 18 years. The students worked with the children at both the orphanage and the local schools, doing maintenance and construction projects, as well as orga-nizing sports and recreational activi-ties. Parents from Elgin Academy also helped by working with local health care providers “to take medical and dental care to nearby impoverished communities as well.”

Elgin Academy students also partici-pate in fundraisers for charity, such as Autism Now; Make a Wish: and Ameri-can Red Cross. The lower grades can participate by collecting warm clothing for families at the local homeless shel-ter, volunteering at the local Animal Shelter, and raising money for the “Mit-ten Tree” to buy holiday gifts for those in need.

From the perspective of this writer and mother, a dedication to service has changed my (now adult) children’s lives. “When you serve someone dinner, and then pass them on the street several days later, you realize that we are all the same,” my daughter told me.

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Some students collect food as part of the their service activities.

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At the end of this school year, Peter Mikulak will be retiring after 50 years of

teaching at Fox River Country Day School (formerly known as Chica-go Junior School) in Elgin. What makes this milestone even more celebratory is that Mr. Mikulak has not only been a teacher of FRCD, but he is also a graduate. “I never left the school,” says Mikulak. “I took my first job two weeks after graduation, working through high school vacations, weekends and summer. After high school graduation, I moved to campus and took on jobs as a janitor, bus driver and swimming teach-er while attending college. I became a coach while still in college and became a math teacher after I graduated.”

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Ulczak isn’t alone in cit-ing the influence of her own teachers as a reason for choosing a career in educa-tion as well as returning to her alma mater. “The teachers I had at St. Clement are the reason I became a teacher in the first place,” says Jennifer Zachara, math teacher at St. Clement School in Chicago. “They were so caring and in-terested in my learning that I hoped to someday have as positive an effect on children as they had on me.” That type of positive effect is being seen throughout numerous Chicagoland schools includ-ing Chiaravalle Montessori School in Evanston where teacher and former student Caitlin (Noone) Hibdon credits her own experience as a student as a reason for her becoming an effective teacher of toddlers. “I was stubborn, but [my teacher] knew when to encourage me to ‘do it myself’ and when to cheer me on because ‘I could do it’,” says Hibdon. “Even now, that helps me work with determined kids.”

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ASCENSION SCHOOL 601 Van Buren, Oak Park(708) 386-7282www.Ascension-School.comFounded in 1912, Ascension School offers faith-based educa-tion with two classrooms at each grade level, three-year-old and four-year-old pre-school, full-day kindergarten, consistently high standardized test results, a fine extended day program, an outstanding arts curriculum, co-curricular programs in band, drama & orchestra, a strong in-terscholastic athletic program, an involved and supportive community and a philosophy guided by the principles of love, kindness and respect. Come and visit us!

ASHBURN LUTHERAN SCHOOL3345 W. 83rd St., Chicago(773) 737-2156www.ashburnlutheran.orgAshburn Lutheran School is nestled in the Ashburn Com-munity of Chicago’s southwest side. Our excellent teaching staff is committed to provid-ing instruction in a Christian environment. In addition to an Illinois standards-aligned cur-riculum, we offer before and after school care, after school enrichment programs, sports, fine arts, Spanish and physical education. Our students partic-ipate in chapel, field trips, out-door education and sports.

AIMS(ASSOCIATION OFILLINOIS MONTESSORI SCHOOLS)(847) 945-7582 formembership/informationillinoismontessorischools.comMontessori is a scientific ap-proach to human development from birth through eighteen, noted for its whole child per-spective, including academic and social skills consistent with each child's physical, emotional and cognitive growth. Chil-dren in multi-age classrooms work at their own pace, choos-ing from carefully sequenced hands-on, project-based learn-ing activities. Opportunities for collaborative work and practical leadership are abundant. Marks of a Montessori education are confidence, competence, cre-ativity and compassion - the re-alization of full human potential

AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL 1400 Maple Ave.Downers Grove (630) 969-0800 www.averycoonley.orgThe Avery Coonley School (pre-school - 8th grade) understands the need for and provides a safe, nurturing and challeng-ing educational experience for motivated children of high intel-ligence. The program meets the diverse needs of gifted learn-ers, provided by highly quali-fied instructors who understand and embrace those needs. The students and faculty are care-fully selected. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed. The re-sult is a nurturing environment characterized by challenging learning experiences and the freedom to explore.

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BEVERLY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 9916 S. Walden Pkwy., Chicago(773) 239-7635www.beverlymontessori.orgBeverly Montessori School

provides a nurturing environ-ment that supports the holis-tic development of the young child, following the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Mon-tessori. The child-centered curriculum offers a variety of activities in mixed age groups that help develop a sense of independence, concentration, gross and fine motor develop-ment, sense of order and re-sponsibility. Children learn at their own pace through their own discovery and experience. BMS is affiliated with the Ameri-can Montessori Society. Estab-lished 1967.

BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL 1245 E. Grand Ave.Carbondale(618) 457-0371www.brehm.orgBrehm School is an internation-ally known family-style board-ing school for boys and girls, grades 6-12 with complex learning disabilities. Brehm of-fers a unique holistic program that individually addresses each

student’s academic, emotional and social needs. Our curricu-lum is college-preparatory, with emphasis on teaching students to become independent learn-ers and to develop self-advo-cacy skills. Including OPTIONS, our post-secondary program, Brehm School has the ability to empower 130 students to rec-ognize and achieve their full potential.

BRICKTONMONTESSORI SCHOOL8622 W. Catalpa Ave., Chicago(773) 714-0646www.brickton.org Brickton Montessori School is one of the few Chicago area schools FULLY accredited by the American Montessori Soci-ety and ISACS. Celebrating 25 years of excellence, Brickton offers a hands-on learning ex-perience enhanced by low stu-dent-teacher ratios, excellent enrichment classes, extended hours and a variety of on-site extracurricular activities. Brick-ton is conveniently located just south of the Kennedy express-

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BRIDGES MONTESSORI ACADEMY 2 locations in St. Charles (630) 513-9742 www.bridgesmontessori.orgBridges’ philosophy maintains that all children have within them an inherent love of learn-ing and when placed in the right environment, they thrive. At Bridges, we nurture each child’s learning style with an emphasis on the student’s individuality and creativity, while exposing him or her to a wide variety of disciplines. Our programs have a limited class size to ensure greater depth of experience for each child. Montessori Pre-school. Traditional Kindergar-ten -5th.

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CARDINALJOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL9250 W. 167th St., Orland Hills(708) 403-6525www.cardinaljbschool.comCardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School (PK-8) is a na-tionally recognized Blue Rib-bon School Of Excellence. Committed to the highest stan-dards of academic excellence, we provide the best possible education by developing the

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THE CATHERINECOOK SCHOOL Chicago(312) 266-3381www.catherinecookschool.orgThe Catherine Cook School in-spires children for life in a nur-turing learning environment focused on the formative years of preschool through eighth grade. Thoughtful teachers engage children in challeng-ing, project-based learning experiences, supported by our innovative technology. Our fo-cus on social development and encouraging personal excel-lence fosters a community of motivated learners. The result is a confident and ethical young person ready to succeed in high

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CENTER FOR TALENTDEVELOPMENT AT NORTHWESTERNUNIVERSITY617 Dartmouth Pl., Evanston(847) 491-3782www.ctd.northwestern.eduCTD, a nationally recognized and accredited learning center, offers testing and educational programs for academically talented students. Summer Programs (PreK – grade 12; residential & commuter). Civic Education Project service learn-ing programs (Grades 7 – 12). Saturday Enrichment Program (PreK – grade 9). Accelerated Weekend Experience (Grades 5 – 8). Gifted LearningLinks online courses (K – grade 12). North-western University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search above-grade-level testing (Grades 3 – 9). Learn More! www.ctd.northwestern.edu

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CHICAGO GRAMMAR SCHOOL 900 N. Franklin St., Ste. 104, Chicago(312) 944-5600 www.chicagogrammar.org Serving PreK - 6th grade for 2011-12. Chicago Grammar challenges children to construct knowledge through experi-ence, within the richness and demands of a Classical Curricu-lum. CGS combines the rigor of traditional learning with the creativity of progressive prac-tices: project based work that integrates science, literature, history and the arts, is comple-mented with explicit instruction in reading, writing and math. Our Preschool program, full day and half day, is inspired by Reg-gio Emilia approach. Special scholarships opportunities for incoming 4th and 6th Graders.

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DAYSTAR SCHOOL 1550 S. State St., Chicago(312) 791-0001www.daystarschool.orgDaystar School, located in a spa-cious and modern downtown facility, provides children in grades PK-8 with a unique and stimulating, culturally engaged education which explores a biblical worldview perspective. All children are valued and em-braced as individuals with dis-tinct learning styles and learn in a diverse school community. High academic standards, small class sizes, and the use of Chi-cago’s rich resources are core

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DA VINCI ACADEMY 37W080 Hopps Rd., Elgin(847) 841-7532www.dvacademy.orgDa Vinci Academy is an ISACS accredited independent school serving intellectually gifted students and their families. At DVA, each student is known, accepted, challenged, and en-gaged. We provide small class-es and challenging academics for grades PK-8, with teachers who understand the needs of gifted children. Summer Camp and Saturday Enrichment pro-grams are open to the public. Visit our website or schedule a tour to learn what makes DVA a place where bright minds take flight.

DR. BILL’SLEARNING CENTERSOak Park(708) 434-0336Chicago(773) 626-5551A holistic educational rehabila-tive service for youth with special needs such as Attention Deficit, Anxiety, or serious learning dif-ficulties. Dr. Bill McMiller is a pe-diatrician and child psychiatric/educational rehabilitationist helping youth with school fail-ure since 1988. Services include screening, diagnosis, advocacy, and individualized treatment by tutors, motivators and clinicians. Family-centered specialized tu-toring combines your family’s own positive protective char-acteristics and life experiences with professional techniques that increases your second to tenth grader’s chance of better grades and self-confidence.

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ELGIN ACADEMY 350 Park St., Elgin(847) 695-0303www.elginacademy.orgElgin Academy, Chartered in 1839, is the leading indepen-dent, coeducational, Preschool-12th grade college preparatory school in the Northwest sub-urbs. EA faculty are recruited nationally, with an average of 15 years teaching experience. Approximately 60% hold a mas-ter’s degree or higher. We offer an advanced curriculum for stu-

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FAMILY LIFE PROGRAMFirst Congregational, UCC1047 Curtiss St.Downers Grove(630) 968-0527www.flpreschool.orgFamily Life serves as a mission outreach program at the First Congregational Church (UCC) of Downers Grove. Our full-day and half-day preschool, child-care and kindergarten, serving children ages 3-6, is licensed by the State of Illinois DCFS. We are accredited by NAEYC which sets the standards for provid-ing quality care to children. The Family Life Program has been in existence since 1960 and has a well known reputation in the Downers Grove community.

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FOX RIVER COUNTRYDAY SCHOOL 1600 Dundee Ave., Elgin(847) 888-7910www.frcds.orgFox River Country Day School is located on a beautiful 53 acre wooded campus. Our mission is to educate the whole child through a values-based cur-riculum conducted in a home-like environment, combining academic excellence with indi-vidual character development. Environmental education, swimming, art, music & drama, computer science, Spanish,

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SCHOOL LISTINGSGRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL 7300 Division, River Forest(708) 366-6900www.graceriverforest.orgStudents at Grace Lutheran School grow in faith, knowl-edge, and character. Grace offers a quality education in a Christian setting to children age three through eighth grade. School programs include a special education coordina-tor, sports, band, choir and or-chestra, and after-school care and enrichment classes. Early Childhood Open House on Jan. 21, noon-1:00 p.m. All-School Open House on February 8, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Call for informa-tion or visit www.graceriverfor-est.org.

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GUARDIAN ANGELORTHODOX DAY SCHOOL2350 E. Dempster St.Des Plaines(847) 827-5510 www.stjohnthebaptistgoc.org/guardianangel/ At Guardian Angel we strive to build a strong foundation for your child, both academically and spiritually. Established in 1999, the pre-K through 5th grade full day school program provides an academically excel-lent education through highly qualified teachers and small class sizes. Our curriculum is re-search-based, rooted in Ortho-dox Christian faith, and includes Greek language instruction, music, gym, religion, and extra-

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GUERIN COLLEGEPREPARATORY 8001 W. Belmont, River Grove(708) 453-6233guerinprep.orgGuerin College Preparatory High School is a co-ed Catholic high school offering three col-lege prep curriculums (honors, core college prep and a struc-tured, individualized program). Each reflects Guerin Prep’s strong tradition of focus on the fine arts and a new emphasis on technology integration. All students lease a laptop and use it in class on a daily basis. The heart of our mission, however, is encouraging students to a lead a life guided by Christian values.

THE HOWE SCHOOLP.O. Box 240, Howe, IN 46746(260) 562-2131www.thehoweschool.orgThe Howe School is a private, college-preparatory, co-edu-cational boarding school for grades 5-12 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Since 1884, Howe has equipped young people for college and career in a structured, focused environment. The military sys-tem is not used to prepare stu-dents for a military career. It is a tool to assist our students for success and leadership. Howe sponsors a wide variety of sports.

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Chicago Christian Academy5026 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago (773) 205-5102www.chicagochristianacademy.org Robin P. Berryhill, PrincipalGrades Served: PreK-8th grade

Christian Beginnings Preschool and Childcare824 Waukegan Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015(847) [email protected] Olson, Director2 to 6 years/Jr Kindergarten, Kindergarten Enrichment and Summer Camp

Christian Heritage Academy315 Waukegan Rd., Northfield1001 N. Crosby, Chicago(847) 446-5252www.christianheritage.orgRick Lukianuk, J.D., Head of schoolPreK-12th grade, Extended Care

Family Life Program1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove (630) 968-0527 www.flpreschool.org Cathy Sexton, DirectorPreK - K

Medinah Christian900 Foster Ave.(630) 980-9423www.medinahchristian.orgKen Parris, AdministratorPS-8th Grade

New Day Montessori25W007 75th Street, Naperville(630) 428-13343437 W. Wolf Road, Oswego(630) 551-7894www.newdaymontessori.com

Oak Park Christian Academy3105 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago(773) 637-8301 www.opca.netGreg Chadaranek, Chairman of the Board Grades K - 8

Reformation Christian School14911 E. 127th St., Lemont (708) [email protected] Tameling, Head TeacherK-8th Grade

Roseland Christian314 W 108th St, Chicago(773) 264-2174www.roselandchristian.orgRoger DeGroot, Development DirFull day preschool thru 8th grade

Salem Christian School2018 N. Richmond, Chicago, 60647(773) 227-5580www.salemcs.orgPre-K3 - 8th grade; extended care; two campuses; art, music, Spanish, physical education.

Schaumburg Christian School200 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg(847) 885-3230www.schaumbrgchristian.comJim Toth, School AdministratorPreK-12th grade

Southwest Chicago Christian SchoolOak Lawn, Palos Hts, Tinley Pk(708) 388-7656www.swchristian.orgRobert Payne, SuperintendantPreK - 12th grade

Timothy Christian Schools188 W. Butterfield Rd., ElmhurstElementary & Middle School: (630) 833-7575High School Office:(630) 833-7575www.timothychristian.comDr. Dan Van Prooyen, SuperintendentPreschool through High School

Trinity Christian College6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights(708) 239-4768www.Trnty.edu/adultstudiesAdult studies- Addison, Chicago &Palos Hts. Campuses

Trinity Oaks Christian Academy409 N. 1st St., Cary(847) 462-5971www.trinity-oaks.orgDr. Paul Wrobbel, Head of SchoolMelissa Filippi, Admissions DirectorPreK – 8th

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SCHOOL LISTINGSILLINOISMATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY® 1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora630) 907-5000www.imsa.eduThe internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in sci-ence, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program, and it serves thousands of edu-cators and students in Illinois and beyond through innova-tive instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry. IMSA also advances educa-tion through research, ground-breaking ventures and strategic partnerships.

IMMACULATECONCEPTION SCHOOL 1431 N. North Park Ave.Chicago(312) 944-0304www.icsnorthpark.comICS serves students in Prek 3 through 8th grade and offers a high quality, faith-based edu-cation rooted in Catholic tra-ditions. ICS utilizes a unique co-teaching model that places two certified teachers in every classroom. The curriculum and instruction are designed to stim-ulate the intellectual, spiritual, physical and cultural develop-ment of each child. ICS will be opening a new state-of-the-art middle school in August, 2011. Application deadline: January 31, 2011.

INTERCULTURAL301 S. Ridgeland, Oak Park (708) 838-6626114 S. Racine, Chicago(312) 265-1514 Intercultural Montessori Lan-guage School is a dual language school that nurtures learning in

an environment that celebrates cultural differences. We aim to educate children ages 3 to 12 years to become bilingual and bi-literate by offering programs in Spanish/English, Japanese/English and Chinese/English. Our curriculum equips children with the skills required for citi-zenship within a global society. Part of our mission is to develop confident, multicultural, mul-tilingual children who respect diversity and community.

JUF RIGHT START (312) 357-4513www.juf.org/rightstartGet off to the right start with JUF Right Start. The Jewish United Fund believes there’s a world of learning, values, community and sheer joy awaiting your child at Chicago-area Jewish preschool and day-care programs. To help you discover it, JUF Right Start will pay $500 to $1,000 toward the tuition of the first child in your family to enroll in a partici-pating program at least 3 days a week. It’s the Jewish commu-nity’s gift to your family – and to your child’s future.

K12-CHICAGO VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL (866) 612-1451www.k12.com/cvcs/A traditional classroom instruc-tion combined with the latest in online learning, and an active supportive school community. We offer a high quality, tuition-free public education that includes passionate, state-certi-fied teachers. It is an individual-ized approach to learning, and is an ideal fit for accelerated learners. The Chicago Virtual Charter School - K¹² ignite the minds of children to bring learn-ing alive. Together, we are help-ing Chicago students in grades K-11 reach their true, personal potential.

KIDDIE ACADEMY®OF STREAMWOOD 1040 S. Sutton Rd.Streamwood(630) 497-0200www.kiddieacademy.comA warm and nurturing atmo-sphere for children ages 6

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SCHOOL LISTINGSweeks through 12 years includ-ing before and after school age program and preschool enrich-ment program. Our primary goals are to prepare your chil-dren for a life of learning and to instill in them self-confidence and self-esteem. Kiddie Acad-emy utilizes a state-of-the-art, age-appropriate, education-based curriculum designed to promote each child’s intel-lectual, social, physical and emotional growth. With Kiddie Academy, you can give your child a strong foundation for the future.

KUMON Math – Reading – Success(877) KUMON71www.kumon.comKumon is an afterschool enrich-ment program that unlocks the potential of children so they can achieve more on their own. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses an individualized approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and read-ing skills. Through daily prac-tice and mastery of materials,

students increase confidence, improve concentration and de-velop better study skills. Kumon has 26,000 centers in 46 coun-tries and more than four million students studying worldwide.

LANGUAGE ANDMUSIC SCHOOL 150 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park(708) 524 - LALA (5252)www.LMSCHOOL.comSee our ad for program specif-ics. Private lessons in most in-struments for all levels and ages. Private and group programs in over 10 foreign languages for children and adults. Step inside The School to see the unique atmosphere we afford students. Visit LMSCHOOL.com today for more information. Call for Trial Class!

LANGUAGE STARSLocations around Chicagoland(866) 55-STARS (557-8277)www.languagestars.com100% Fun, 100% Immersion! Play-based, fun foreign lan-guage immersion programs for

children ages 1-10. Our FunIm-mersion® method offers a natu-ral and easy way for children to learn a second language through an engaging mix of songs, games, arts & crafts, treasure hunts and more! In a dynamic and fun environment, children are immersed by na-tive speakers in Spanish, French, German, Italian and Mandarin Chinese. Learning a foreign lan-guage will never again be this fun or exciting!

LATIN SCHOOLOF CHICAGO 59 W. North Blvd., Chicago(312) 582-6000www.latinschool.orgLatin School of Chicago is an in-dependent day school serving 1,100 students in junior kinder-garten through 12th grade. The school’s mission is to provide its students with a rigorous, in-novative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin students come from close to 70 different zip codes throughout the Chicago area.

The school offers more than $2.8 million in financial aid to students annually.

THE LEELANAU SCHOOLOne Old Homestead RoadGlen Arbor, MI 49636(800) 533-5262www.leelanau.orgFor over 80 years, The Leelanau School has challenged high school students to reach be-yond their acknowledged po-tential in every aspect of their lives. We offer a rigorous col-lege preparatory curriculum us-ing multi-sensory, experiential, and strength-based method-ologies. We offer an approach to education that is excellent for all learners, and critical for those with learning differences. Students gain awareness of their individual learning styles, build skills and strategies to maximize their learning poten-tial, and grow into independent learners.

New Day Montessori25W007 75th Street, Naperville

630.428.13343437 Wolf Rd., Oswego

630.551.7894www.newdaymontessori.com

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SCHOOL LISTINGSMAKE YOURCHILD HAPPY Classes take place at the Carol Stream Park District(847) 340-0427makeyourchildhappy.comToddlers from 12 months through age 3 have a great op-portunity to explore, create, and learn through play with our experienced instructors and age-appropriate curriculum. A 45-minute lesson offered twice a week will include a combina-tion of Art, Music and Dance; some basic Math and Language activities, will develop your child’s critical thinking skills, so-cial skills, and much more. Try your first lesson on us. To sign up for a free class visit www.makeyourchildhappy.com or call (847) 340-0427.

MARMION ACADEMY 1000 Butterfield Rd., Aurora(630) 897-6936www.marmion.orgMarmion Academy founded in 1933 is a Catholic college pre-paratory academy for boys and is operated by the Benedictine Priests and Brothers of Marmion Abbey in Aurora, IL. The acad-emy’s mission is the education of young men in leadership skills and a value-based liberal arts education, founded on the Roman Catholic faith and the Benedictine tradition of a desire for God and a love for learning.

MEDINAH CHRISTIAN900 Foster Ave., Medinah, IL(630) 980-9423www.medinahchristian.orgMedinah Christian School is accredited through the As-sociation of Christian School International and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education. Medinah opened its doors in 1973 seeks to educate every student with an academi-cally superior education that is founded and centered on the Bible. Medinah provides the best in quality from technol-ogy (SMART Boards in the class-room), to curriculum (focused on student achievement), to extra-curricular activities (chess & science clubs, puppet minis-try, and athletics).

MI SOL MONTESSORI 11300 Southwest Hwy.Orland Park(708) 479-9192www.misolmontessori.orgMi Sol Montessori believes that children are entrusted to us by God. They are our past, our present, and they represent our future. At the Mi Sol family, our aim is to aid the child in the process of their “self-construc-tion”. As such, we address the individual educational needs of your child. Read what parents like you have to say about our program. Visit us at www.misol-montessori.org

MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY Mexico, MO 65265(573) 581-1776missourimilitaryacademy.orgMissouri Military Academy’s motto “Look like a Soldier, Act like a Gentleman, Study like a Scholar” encapsulates its mis-sion to prepare young men in grades 6-12 for college and life. The MMA Middle School, concentrates on reading and math skills. Located in Mexico, Mo., MMA’s boarding and ac-tivities programs offer 11 varsity sports, marching band, drama, Army JROTC, Cadet Chorus, drill team and Boy Scouts. More information or to schedule a campus tour visit www.missou-rimilitaryacademy.org.

MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF GLEN ELLYN 927 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn(630) 469-4727 [email protected] in learning is evident in each child at Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn (MAGE, pronounced mag-ee). Once your child finds the joy, the learning follows nat-urally. MAGE is located on a 1 1/2 acre park-like setting north of Downtown Glen Ellyn. The school serves students from two years through 6th grade. Founded in 1961, MAGE is the oldest Montessori school in Du-Page County.

MONTESSORICHILDREN’SSCHOOLHOUSE 5935 Hohman Ave.Hammond, Indiana 46320(219) 932-5666www.mcshammond.comOpen House: Sunday, March 6, 1-3 p.m. We offer toddler, pre-school, kindergarten, elemen-tary, and before/after-school programs. Our enriched learn-ing environments provide ma-terials as vast as a child’s desire to discover. Dedicated teach-ers provide guidance, encour-age independence, celebrate individuality, and emphasize mutual respect to help prepare students for success, both in-side and outside the classroom. Stop by our Open House, or schedule a visit, to discover how an education through Montes-sori Children’s Schoolhouse can benefit your child.

MONTESSORILANGUAGE ACADEMY314 Circle Ave., Forest Park(708) 771-5030www.MontessoriLanguageAcademy.com Japanese Language Immersion program for children ages 3 to 6 in an authentic Montessori classroom. Children benefit from full range of Montessori curriculum including Math, Sci-ence, Social Studies, Language, Music Literacy and Social Skills while becoming fluent in Japa-nese and English. Daily Eng-lish period in the afternoon reinforces children’s learning experiences and makes sure that they will be ready for the 1st grade. Bilingual education stimulates brain development and enhances children’s cogni-tive advancement. Montessori certified, award winning faculty.

MORGAN PARKACADEMY 2153 W. 111th St., Chicago(773) 881-6700morganparkacademy.orgSince 1873, Morgan Park Acad-emy has nurtured independent thinkers and tomorrow’s lead-ers. To prepare students for the dynamic world ahead, we apply a global lens to our curriculum

and present our community as a model for living diversity in a meaningful way. An Academy education is one of Academic Excellence. Our rigorous liberal arts education is the foundation for students developing intel-lectually, acquiring a body of knowledge that will help them succeed in school, college, and beyond.

MOUNT CARMELACADEMY 720 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago(773) 525-8779mountcarmelacademy.org“I am keenly aware that choos-ing an elementary school is one of your most important deci-sions. You want a school that has strong academics, experienced teachers, a warm family envi-ronment, Catholic traditions, a creative fine arts program, en-ergetic sports activities and a diverse student body. Mount Carmel Academy is this school. These qualities make MCA a truly special school and are why I choose to educate my own children at Mount Carmel Acad-emy.” Shane Staszcuk, Principal

MUSIC INSTITUTEOF CHICAGO Music for all ages…learning for life!Downers Grove, Evanston, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, and Winnetka.(847) 905-1500www.musicinst.orgJoin us for private lessons, group classes, and ensemble experiences for students of all ages and levels of interest and ability. From early childhood music and movement classes to musical theater summer camps for all ages, the Music Institute of Chicago has something for you!


Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School

5235 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago(773) 493-8880

www.akiba-schechter.orgPreK – Grade 8

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

3751 N. Broadway St., Chicago(773) 572-1236

www.bzaeds.orgNursery-8th Grade

Chicago Jewish Day School5959 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago

(773) 271-2700www.chicagojewishdayschool.org

Judy Finkelstein-Taff, Head of SchoolPreK - Grade 8

Gan Shalom Early Childhood Center

Temple Sholom of Chicago3480 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago

(773) 525-4867www.sholomchicago.org/education/

gan_shalomRimma Khodosh, Director

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Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

303 Dodge Ave., Evanston(847) 328-7678

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Sinai Preschool15 W. Delaware Pl., Chicago

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of Metropolitan ChicagoAdministrative Office

3210 Dundee Rd., Northbrook(847) 412-5654

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SCHOOL LISTINGSNEW DAY MONTESSORI25W007 75th St., Napervillewww.newdaymontessori.comNew Day Montessori has offered the Naperville area a beautiful, natural setting for over ten years. Our classrooms are wonderfully equipped with experienced and certified staff. Where stu-dents are offered an extensive academic learning environment as well as a safe, nurturing place to grow and develop to their potential as individuals. We offer a variety of programs for children 6wks-6yrs, and a new location in Oswego. Visit us at newdaymontessori.com for more details.

OAK PARKCHRISTIAN ACADEMY3105 N. Oak Park Ave.Chicago(773) 637-8301 www.opca.netSince 1995, Oak Park Christian Academy is a private, non-de-nominational Christian school that offers Christ-centered edu-cation for grades Kindergarten

through Eighth. Combining Christian school materials and online curriculums provides an exciting and challenging academic experience. We seek to educate the whole student spiritually, intellectually and so-cially. Our class sizes are small to encourage participation and learning. We offer all this in a friendly, family atmosphere lead by a committed and loving staff.

PYTHAGORASCHILDREN’S ACADEMY893 N. Church Rd., Elmhurst(630) 834-0477st-demetrios.org/academyWith a low teacher/student ra-tio and an outstanding faculty, our school produces enthusi-astic, positive, lifelong learners. Our multicultural, multilingual curriculum and use of rich in-tegrated units of study allows children to learn at their indi-vidual pace. The combination of the Pythagoras Children’s Academy teachers and the cur-riculum produce enthusiastic, well-prepared graduates each

year. We encourage you to see it for yourself by contacting us and making an appointment to observe our classes.

QUEEN OF PEACEHIGH SCHOOL 7659 S. Linder Ave., Burbank(708) 458-7600www.queenofpeacehs.orgQueen of Peace’s strong col-lege preparatory curriculum, all-girls experience, faith and values-driven community, and dynamic cutting-edge 24/7 learning environment prepares students academically, socially, spiritually and technologically to reach their full potential in college and in life. Peace’s ex-tensive leadership opportuni-ties, co-curricular activities and athletic programs are tailored to our students’ diverse talents and interests. Personal Tour Night: Jan. 5, 2011, 6-7:30 p.m. Entrance Exam: Jan. 8, 2011, 8 a.m.

RIVER FORESTCOMMUNITY CENTEREARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER8020 Madison St., River Forest(708) 771-6159www.rfcc.infoOffering an age appropriate curriculum designed to encour-age positive group interac-tion as well as foster individual growth. Our teachers thrive on creating a safe and fun learning environment through play in which children are encouraged to explore and develop their cognitive, language, social-in-tellectual, and motor skills.

ROSARY HIGH SCHOOL901 N. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora(630) 896-0831www.rosaryhs.comRosary High School is a Catholic college-preparatory Dominican school dedicated to the educa-tion of young women. Academ-ic excellence experienced in a faith-caring community is the criteria for Rosary's standard of


SCHOOL LISTINGSeducational development. Ro-sary admits students of varying academic, leadership, athletic and artistic abilities from 6 dif-ferent counties and 33 towns. At Rosary, ALL leadership and academic opportunities go to girls alone!

ROSELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 314 W 108th St, Chicago(773) 264-2174www.roselandchristian.orgRCS has been serving families in the Roseland community since 1884. We develop aca-demically excellent servants of Christ’s Kingdom. Small class sizes and loving Christian teach-ers give your child the best op-portunity to excel. We partner with parents and churches to develop students spiritually, academically, socially, emotion-ally and physically. Our gradu-ates succeed in high school and college and become leaders of tomorrow.

SACRED HEART SCHOOLS6250 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago(773) 262-4446www.shschicago.org Independent, Catholic, K-8. Ed-ucating Chicago children since 1876. A Chicago landmark on Lake Michigan, Sacred Heart Schools enroll 690 day students and are part of a Network of 150 Sacred Heart Schools in 30 countries. Kindergarten is coeducational. In Grades 1-8, Sacred Heart offers single gen-der classes in a co-ed environ-ment. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, Sacred Heart Schools is dedicated to a values-based program con-cerned with the education of the whole child.

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SCHOOL LISTINGSSAINT BENEDICT SCHOOL 2324 W. New St., Blue Island(708) 385-2016www.stbenbi.orgSt. Benedict School, grades PreK-8, proud provider of an outstanding Catholic education for over 100 years! St. Benedict School fosters a learning cli-mate conducive to academic excellence and spiritual matu-rity. We maximize our student’s educational opportunities in a Catholic spiritual setting. Our student’s lives are living examples of our Catholic phi-losophy. Ongoing collabora-tion administrators educators parents, clergy and parish fulfill our commitment to academic excellence, “Together We Work for the Children We Love.”

ST. BERNADETTECATHOLIC ACADEMY 9311 S. Francisco Ave.Evergreen Park(708) 422-6429www.sbschool.usSt. Bernadette Catholic Acad-

emy - Learning beyond the text-book! We offer an integrated curriculum with technology be-ing of prime importance. Mac-Books are issued to all students in grades 4-8, Imac Computer Centers in classrooms K-3, IPads in Prechool. Extra curriculars and athletics provide the re-sources to make well-rounded students. Our Extended Day Program provides a safe, en-riching and affordable option for their children both before and after school. Call now for a school tour!

ST. GABRIELCATHOLIC SCHOOL 607 W. 45th St., Chicago(773) 268-6636www.saintgabes.comThis 125 year old PK-8 school opened in 1881 and is located in the heart of the Canaryville. Since its opening, St. Gabriel has provided a “first class” edu-cation for its students and small class sizes enable students to obtain individualized instruc-tion. In addition to its strong academic program, the school offers an outstanding athletic

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SCHOOL LISTINGSprogram; students participate on winning teams in football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and cheerleading. Also, each 6-8th grader is assigned school issued laptops.

ST. GILES SCHOOL 1034 Linden Ave., Oak Park(708) 383-6279www.stgilesschool.orgRecognized as a 2010 Na-tional Blue Ribbon School for academic excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, St. Giles School offers a faith-based academic program for pre-school through 8th grade. Emphasizing academic excel-lence, Catholic values, a nur-turing community, and lifelong leadership, St. Giles School is committed to providing a supe-rior education through diversi-fied teaching styles. We lay the foundation for our students to be creative and critical thinkers who are capable of sound de-cision-making and responsible action.

SAINT ODILO SCHOOL6617 W. 23rd St., Berwyn(708) 484-0755www.saintodilo.org/schoolSt. Odilo School is a Catholic ed-ucational community in which children experience the Gospel message, receive excellent aca-demic preparation, and accept responsibility for themselves and others. St. Odilo School is committed to the development of the unique gifts of each child – spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional. In a supportive atmosphere, students are chal-lenged to academic excellence, and are provided the instruction to help them realize the knowl-edge and skills necessary for fu-ture success as positive leaders in our world.

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SCHOOL LISTINGSST. PETERLUTHERAN SCHOOL111 W. Olive St.Arlington Heights(847) 253-6638www.stpeter-ah.org St. Peter Lutheran has provided an outstanding Christian edu-cation experience for over 150 years in the northwest suburbs. Our mission is to Nurture, Edu-cate, Witness, and Serve as we lead our students and families to a full life in Christ. We offer a Before and After School Care Program and a varied extracur-ricular program involving sports for grades 5 -8, Band for grades 4-8, and after school activities in French, crafts, technology and music. Strong active parent in-volvement round out a St. Peter experience. Join us!

SANDBOX SCHOOLSOF EARLY CARE& EDUCATION 12103 S. 73rd Ave.Palos Heights(708) 448-6658www.SandboxSchools.comOther locations in Orland, Palos Hills and Homer Glen. Providing the finest quality care and edu-cation in our 44 year history of programs based on accepted theories of child development. Individualized programs meet the needs of every child. Fam-ily cultures and participation is encouraged. Safe, healthy, stimulating environment sup-ports interactive learning with choices, decision making and developmentally appropri-ate practices. Specialized staff, trained in child development, has low turnover.

SCHAUMBURGCHRISTIAN SCHOOL 200 N. Roselle Rd.Schaumburg(847) 885-3230 schaumburgchristian.com SCS provides a faith-based and challenging educational pro-gram to students in PK-3-12th grade. State of the art facili-ties and caring staff and faculty provide a safe and fun learning environment. An Open House for prospective kindergarten students will be held January


SCHOOL LISTINGS20-21. An Open House for pro-spective first grade students will be held February 3-4. Par-ent Information Meetings for all grade levels will begin in March. For more information, please call 847-885-3230, ext 6020.

SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) 37 S. Wabash Ave; Suite 711Chicago (312) 899-7458www.saic.edu/artcampswww.saic.edu/ecpAt SAIC we believe that nurtur-ing creative potential stands at the center of preparing chil-dren for life. Our Children’s Workshops and Middle School Program offer spring week-end courses and summer day camps. Our Early College Pro-gram (ECP) for high school students offers art, design, and creative writing courses where students can build skills, devel-op a strong portfolio for college admission, and earn college credit. ECP offers spring week-end courses and a variety of summer course options.

THE SECOND CITY YOUTH PROGRAM 1608 N. Wells St., Chicago (312) 664-3959www.secondcity.com/kidsParticipating students explore the world of improvisation, sketch, stand-up and acting through exercises that develop stage presence, creativity, com-munication skills, patience and self confidence. Classes are available for ages 2-18 and most end with a brief class dem-onstration. Summer camps and intensives are also available. www.secondcity.com/kids

SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL OFMETROPOLITANCHICAGOCampuses in Skokieand NorthbrookAdministrative Office:3210 Dundee Rd., Northbrook(847) 412-5654www.schechter.orgFor nearly 50 years, Solomon Schechter Day School has de-livered an unmatched general and Judaic studies education to Jewish children from 30 communities throughout the Chicago area. Every day at Schechter, gifted educators ig-nite our students’ Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, creativ-ity and skills to enrich our world. We would love to welcome you to our Schechter community. Call today to schedule a visit: 847.412.5654.

SOLON BILINGUAL PREP AND SOLON GREEK SCHOOL(773) 561-5992stdemetrios.il.goarch.orgEducating Children for over 80 years! You do not need to be Greek to take advantage of the opportunities that a Greek-English education will open for your child. We offer a strong curriculum in both languages for Preschool and Kindergarten that will leave your child well prepared to continue on to ele-mentary school and beyond. All this and more in a family friendly environment too. Our children also continue on to Solon Greek School to prepare for college credit in foreign language! Call for a tour and meet our satisfied parents...Come in and take a closer look!

Educating for Eternity

Academic Excellence in a Christ-Centered

Atmosphere All-Day K-8th

Ask about our Homeschooling

Options for Grades 1-12

For more information call:

(773) 637-8301www.opca.net

3105 N. Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60634

Oak Park Christian Academy

Education rooted in Catholic Faith and Values

Our 2007-08 Terra Nova scores are well above the national average!!!!!!

2324 New StreetBlue Island, IL 60406

(708) 385-2016Fr. Ismael Sandoval, Pastor

Mrs. Susan Rys, Principal

Chosen by the Archdiocese of Chicago as a Model Catholic School!Language Arts • Spanish • Math • Social Studies • Religion

• 2 Computer Labs • Science • Physical Education • Music (2 musical stage productions) • Accelerated Reading and Math

• Sports • Cheerleading • Basketball • Volleyball • Soccer • Band • Drama Club • Art • Student Council • Yearbook • Scouts

• Before & After Care • Daily Hot Lunch • Rainbows • Big Pal-Little Pal Program

St. Benedict Elementary SchoolPreschool - 8th Grade

Open House during Catholic Schools Week

January 30th 2011, 11:30 am - 1:00 pmSt. Benedict School will celebrate

Catholic Schools Week, January 2011. Come tour the school and see all the

great things that go on.

Together We Work for the Children We Love

hat go on.

Talented & Gifted

Program

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SCHOOL LISTINGSSOUTHWEST CHICAGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 12001 S. Oak Park Ave.Palos Heights(708) 388-7656www.swchristian.orgSouthwest Chicago Christian School Association is a Christ centered learning community intent on restoring God’s world. The high quality high school ed-ucation prepares students spiri-tually, socially, academically and physically to serve society effec-tively and to glorify God by hon-oring Him in all aspects of life. The Association, accredited by North Central Association since 1931, has three campuses- Oak Lawn (Preschool- 8), Tinley Park (K-8) and Chicago Christian High School (Palos Heights), CCHS offers Honors and AP classes, dual enrollment, IHSA sports and many co-curricular activities.

THE SUZUKI-ORFF SCHOOL OF MUSIC 1148 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago(312) 738-2646www.suzukiorff.orgThe Suzuki-Orff School of Music provides quality music educa-tion at our on-site school and education through music in Chi-cago Public Schools with Proj-ect IMAGE®, a sequential music program for grades 1-8, and our literacy-through-music pro-gram, Clap, Sing and READ!® for grades K-2. Onsite instruc-tion begins at 6-months old in our acclaimed early childhood program, BabySTEPS®. Suzuki and traditional music instruc-tion is offered in violin, viola, cello, flute, guitar, piano and voice. Enroll today!

TENDER LOVING CARE MONTESSORI 30 N. Park Ave. , Lombard (630) 932-7777 www.tlcmontessori.org Established to provide qual-ity educational experiences for children, ages15 mos. – 6 years.

Our philosophy is to promote social, emotional and physical well-being of each child that enters our environment. Our mission is encouraging individ-ual growth within a small group setting. Our goal is to preserve and nurture the innate intellec-tual curiosity and tremendous joy of learning. TLC is the Place for You! Enroll & commit for 12 months to receive 1st month Free. Deadline Feb. 15, 2011.

TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS188 W. Butterfield Rd.Elmhurst(630) 833-4616www.timothychristian.comTimothy Christian Schools is a P-12 school system that places academic achievement and a reformed Biblical worldview at the heart of its mission. Shadow-ing and personal campus tours are available upon request. To learn more about an education Beyond Belief, check out our website at www.timothychris-tian.com or call us at (630) 782-4043.

TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Adult Studies Programs Main Campus: Palos HeightsOff-site locations for education program: Addison & Chicago(708) 239-4768adultstudies.trnty.eduTrinity Christian College offers accelerated degree-completion programs. With classes meeting only one night per week, the Adult Studies program is a con-venient alternative for working adults who want to complete their education without sacrific-ing time on the job or with their families. Students apply their existing college credit and fin-ish their education or business degree in two years. Trinity’s affordable tuition, accelerated classes, and evening format are a good fit for most adult stu-dents.

TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL7574 W. Division, River Forest(708) 771-8383www.trnityhs.orgTrinity High School, The Domini-

● 3-year-old preschool through 8th grade● Experienced teaching staff● Support for individual learning styles● Music, art and sports● Opportunities for parent involvement● After-school care and enrichment activities

...where childrengrow in faith,knowledge andcharacter

GraceLutheran School

Open HouseDates!Early Childhood

Open House Age 3-5

Friday, January 21

Noon—1:00 p.m.

All-School

Open House

Tuesday, February 8

6:30—8:00 p.m.

Dr. Kendall Grigg, principal

7300 DivisionRiver Forest, Illinoiswww.graceriverforest.org

For information call708-366-6900

St. Robert Bellarmine

We strive to meet the needs of the total child: spiritual, emotional, academic, physical, and social. We offer a superior curriculum, highly-qualified faculty, excellent test scores year after year, and a values-based community where parents, faculty and students work together so children can flourish.

Tiny Tots for 2 year olds

Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds

Exceptional K–8 education

Before and after school care

New Summer Program coming in 2011!

LEARN MORE: srb-chicago.org | 773-725-5133

Open HouseJanuary 30

1–3pm

A vibrant Catholic education in the Jefferson Park-Portage Park area since 1931.


SCHOOL LISTINGScan College Preparatory School for Young Women, is celebrat-ing 91 years of Education. Trin-ity offers two courses of study, The College Preparatory Curric-ulum and the International Bac-calaureate Program. 100% of Trinity’s graduates are accepted into the college or university of their choice. Trinity was the first Catholic high school in Illinois to implement Block Schedul-ing; Trinity makes use of this time management tool to help prepare students for college.

WOODLANDSACADEMY OF THESACRED HEART 760 E. Westleigh Rd.Lake Forest(847) 234-4300www.woodlandsacademy.orgWoodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is an indepen-dent, Catholic day and board-ing college preparatory school for young women. A member of the worldwide Sacred Heart Schools Network, Woodlands promotes academic, artistic

and athletic excellence, global awareness, social responsibility, and strong faith. The curriculum includes advanced placement and honors courses, service opportunities and ESL. Diverse community of 160 includes stu-dents from several countries and 35 Illinois communities. Student/faculty ratio is 8:1, with 100% college acceptance an-nually.

YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIPCHARTER SCHOOL2641 S. Calumet Ave., Chicago(312) 949-9400, ext. 100 www.ywlcs.orgThe Young Women’s Leader-ship Charter School (YWLCS) inspires 7th-12th grade urban girls to engage in rigorous col-lege preparatory learning in a small school that is focused on math, science and technology and that nurtures their self-con-fidence and challenges them to achieve. The collaboration and focus single-sex education provides, combined with com-

mitted staff members and small classroom sizes, guarantees that YWLCS young women graduate

from high school and go on to post-secondary options of their choice.

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St. BernadetteCatholic Academy

Preschool – 8th Grade

Share The Spirit!

9311 South Francisco Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Phone: 708.422.6429 Email:[email protected]

www.sbschool.us Faith! Values! Excellence!

Learning Beyond the Textbook! Inquiry Learning Methods help students

become lifelong learners

Multiage Classes promote cognitive and social growth and increase active learning

Integrated Curriculum with technology being of prime importance

Open HouseSunday, January 30, 2011

10:00 ~ 11:00 am

Thursday, February 3, 2011 10:00 ~ 11:00 am


Achievement Center/ Acacia Academy ..................................25

AIMS Association of Illinois Montessori Schools ...............................Outside Back

Akiba-Schechter Day School ..................48

Ancona School .........................................48

Archdiocese of Chicago ...............Cover C

Ascension School ....................................12

Ashburn Lutheran School .......................47

Avery Coonley ............................................5

Beverly Montessori School .....................38

Brehm Preparatory School ......................60

Brickton Montessori School ...................35

Bridges Montessori .................................43

British School of Chicago .......................17

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin .....................47

Catherine Cook School ...........................13

Center for Talent Development .............53

CHALK Preschool .................... Inside Back

Chicago International Charter School ...........................Cover D

Chicago Virtual Charter School .............42

Chicago Waldorf School .........................56

Compass School, The ................................1

Cosmic Montessori ..................................53

Creative World Montessori .....................38

Cybershala ................................................25

Da Vinci Academy ....................................16

Dr. Bills Learning Center .........................39

Einstein Academy ....................................35

Elgin Academy .........................................26

Family Life Program .................................43

Fenwick High School ...............................30

Four Winds Waldorf ................................57

Fox River Country Day School ................26

Frances Xavier Warde Schools ...............34

Francis Parker School ..............................57

Good Shepherd Lutheran Scool ............12

Grace Lutheran School ...........................62

Green Room, The .....................................40

Guardian Angel Orthodox School ...........8

Guerin College Prep ..................................6

Howe School, The .......................... Cover A

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy ................................28

Intercultural Montessori ..........................37

JUF Scholarship Program .......................32

Kiddie Academy.........................................2

Kumon .........................................................7

Language & Music School ........................8

Language Stars ........................................17

Latin School ..............................................32

Leelanau School .......................................14

Make Your Child Happy ..........................37

Marmion Academy ..................................28

Medinah Christian School ......................16

Mi Sol Montessori ....................................24

Missouri Military Academy .....................13

Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn .......12

Montessori Children Schoolhouse ........10

Montessori Language Academy ..............6

Moraine Valley C.C. .................................45

Morgan Park Academy ............................25

Mt. Carmel Academy ... Inside Front Cover

New Day Montessori ...............................53

Oak Park Christian Academy ..................61

Pythagoras Childrens Academy .............46

Queen of Peace High School .................31

River Forest Community Center.............46

Rosary High School .................................30

Roseland Christian School ......................36

Sandbox School .........................................8

Sauganash Montessori School ...............59

Schaumburg Christian School ...............14

School of the Art Institute ................ 50, 58

Second City, The ......................................58

Sertoma Speech & Hearing ....................49

St. Bartholomew School ..........................52

St. Benedict School..................................61

St. Bernadette Academy .........................63

St. Gabriel .................................................17

St. Giles .....................................................50

St. John's Lutheran School .....................36

St. Robert ........................................... 14, 57

Suzuki-Orff School of Music ...................47

SW Chicago Christian School ................36

Tender Loving Care Montessori.............45

The Center for Gifted .................... Cover B

Timothy Christian .....................................49

Trinity Christian College ............................2

Trinity High School...................................31

Woodlands Academy

of the Sacred Heart .............................40

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ChicagoThe Ancona School4770 S. Dorchester Chicago, Il 60615(773) 924-2356www.anconaschool.orgMontessori inspired curriculum, 3 to 8th grade, before/aftercare, camp, summer program, Spanish

Montessori Academy of Chicago1335 W. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607(312) 243-0977www.montessoriacademychicago.orgBirth-12 years. Full time Montessori education with p.m. enrichment programs

Chicago NorthNear North Montessori1434 West Division, Chicago, IL 60642(773) 384-1434www.nnms.orgServing children 2-14 since 1963. Summer and extensive after school programs available.

Rogers Park Montessori School1800 West Balmoral Ave. Chicago, IL 60640(773) 271-1700www.rpmschool.orgInspiring and honoring children ages 2 to 14 for more than 40 years.

Chicago NorthwestBrickton Montessori School8622 West Catalpa, Chicago, IL 60656(773) 714-0646www.brickton.orgAges 2 through 8th grade. Fully accredited by AMS and ISACS.

Chicago SouthCouncil Oak Montessori School11030 S. Longwood Drive Chicago, IL 60643(773) 779-7606www.counciloakmontessori.org20 yrs. of nurturing children 3 yrs.-8th grade, am/pm care, PE, Outdoor ED., enrichment. Camp

Suburban NorthAlta Vista Montessori School1850 W. Winchester Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048(847) 918-1621www.altavistamontessori.com18 mos-6yrs., 7:00AM – 6:00 PM, school year and year round Summer camp

Chiaravalle Montessori School425 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60201(847) 864-2190www.chiaravalle.orgSince 1965-6 mos.- 14 yrs., full & half dayelementary and middle school, fully accredited

Deerfield, Glenview and Riverwoods Montessori Schools3140 Riverwoods, Riverwoods, IL 60015(847) 945-7582www.montessori-schools.comEst. 1966. AMS Accredited, 3 mos.-12yrs., Full & half day, Elementary,Camp. New Toddler House!

Forest Bluff School8 West Scranton Ave. Lake Bluff, Il 60044 (847) 295-8338www.forest-bluff-school.orgAMI accredited 1982. Birth to 14 years. Co-founded by Paula Lilard & Lyn Lilard-Jessen

Highland Park Montessori School1301 Clavey Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035(847) 433-3383www.highlandparkmontessori.comThree locations in Highland Park

Midwest Montessori Children’s House926 Noyes Street, Evanston, IL 60201(847) 328-6630www.midwestmontessori.comDemonstration School (Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center) ages 3-6, full & part time.

Montessori Children’s House of North Barrington115 Clover Hill Lane North Barrington, Il 60010(847) 550-0917www.mchnb.net A lab school of Seton Montessori Institute with full & half day options

Montessori School of Lake Forest13700 West Laurel Dr. Lake Forest, IL 60045(847) 918-1000www.mslf.orgSince 1965, 8 weeks-15 yrs., school year and year round enrollment; before & after school programs

Montessori School of Long Grove1115 Coffin Road, Long Grove, IL 60047(847) 634-0430www.montessorilonggrove.comServing children 12 mos.-12 yrs. for 30+yrs. Spanish, Orff music, AMS/AMI recognized.

Old School Montessori 144 Commerce Drive Grayslake, Il 60030(847) 223-9606www.OSMKids.comNew Pre-primary program 18-36 months. Ages 3 - 12, extended day, Spanish, enrichment & summer.

Montessori School of Skokie8401 North Karlov Avenue Skokie, IL 60076(847) 679-4614www.skokiemontessorischool.com2-12 years old, toddler, 3-6 year and elementary programs half, full day & extended day.

Suburban SouthLaren Montessori School425 E. 164th St. South Holland, IL 60473(708) 339-4274www.larenmontessori.comAges 3-6, before/after care, Camp, Spanish, Art, Music, Dance, Character development.

Montessori Children’s Schoolhouse5935 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN 46320(219) 932-5666www.mcshammond.comest. 1968 AMS accredited, toddler- 6th gradeBefore & after care available

Southwest Suburban Montessori8800 W. 119th St., Palos Park, IL 60464(708) 448-5332www.swsmontessori.comAges: 2-6yrs., AM & PM, full-day kindergartenSpanish,gym, yoga & summer school.

Suburban NorthwestBuffalo Grove Montessori School950 Ellen Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089(847) 541-8111www.bgmsweb.comToddlers through kindergarten (infants–6 yrs.) AMS accredited programs

Children’s Learning World, A Montessori School Inc.8101 Golf, Niles, IL 60714(847) 470-03706 wks-12 yrs., open year round

Suburban WestAurora Montessori School3180 N. Aurora Road Aurora, IL 60502(630) 898-4346www.montessori.com, [email protected] Certified Instructors. 18 months to 6 years. Before and after care available.

Alcuin Montessori School324 N. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, Il 60302(708) 366-1882www.alcuin.orgFounded in 1961, birth - 14. Child centered learning environ. Art, Spanish & Musical Theater

Fox Valley Montessori School850 N. Commonwealth Ave. Aurora, IL 60506(630) 896-7557www.fvms.orgToddler, Primary & Elementary (18 mo-12 yrs), 7am-6pm, part & full time days, gym, camp

Greenbrook Montessori 1675 Greenbrook blvd. Hanover Park, IL 60133(630) 830-1675www.Greenbrook-Montessori.comToddlers-Kindergarten. “ Where unfolding potential is the activity of every day”

Intercultural Montessori Language School, Chicago and Oak Park301 S. Ridgeland Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 848-6626www.interculturalmontessori.orgAges 3-12 yrs., Dual language in Spanish, Japanese & Chinese. New Chicago campus!

Mansio Mens Montessori102 Howard St., Geneva, IL 60134(630) 232-6750www.genevamontessori.orgBeginning toddler through Kindergartner Programs. Full and Part time programs offered

Seton Montessori School5728 Virginia Ave. Clarendon Hills, IL 60514(630) 654-0151www.setonmontessori.orgA Lab School serving infant to elementary children. Also offering parent-infant, parent-child

Montessori Children’s Academy706 E. Park Blvd., Villa Park, IL 60181(630) 832-4423www.mca-villapark.com6 weeks-6 yrs. old Since 1983. Music & Spanish programs Expansive outdoor environment.

West Suburban Montessori School1039 S. East Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304(708) 848-2662www.wsms.orgAMI Certified, Accepting applications for ages 3-6, Childcare, extracurricular classes

Members of Association of Illinois Montessori Schools. For additional information or membership call 847-945-7582.

“We must have faith in the child as a savior capable of regenerating the human race and society and Create an environment which gives them the opportunities to explore their possibilities and develop the skills they need to be peacemakers.” —Maria Montessori

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL AND VISIT ANY OF THE LOCATIONS LISTED.

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