At-A-Glance : Facts & Figures
Accreditation Organizations:
ISACS - Independent Schools Association of the Central States
NAIS - National Association of Independent Schools
LMAIS - Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools
NCA - North Central Association: Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
Location:
We are conveniently located on Route 25 just north of its intersection with I-90.
1600 Dundee Ave. (Route 25)
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone Number:
(847) 888-7910
Daily Schedule:
| Preschool |
9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Mon-Fri or Mon/Wed/Fri (3s and 4s)
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri (4s only) |
| Kindergarten |
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. |
| Grades 1-5 |
8:25 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:25 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Wednesday* |
| Grades 6-8 |
8:25 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:25 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Wednesday* |
*Earlier dismissal on Wednesdays to provide extra time for faculty meetings.
Extended Care available starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. |
Enrollment (2007-2008):
193 - Total Students
174 - Day
19 - Boarding (boys & girls)
13 - International
Class Sizes:
Preschool: 8 students per teacher
Kindergarten: 13-14 students per teacher
Grade 1 - Grade 8: 15-16 students per teacher
Boarding Program:
Capacity (12 boys & 8 girls)
International Support Program:
Students from several countries receive English language support as they take part in our curriculum.
Special Offerings:
Outstanding faculty who know and love their students
Beautiful 53 acre campus
Emphasis on character building
In-depth environmental education program
Art and music at all levels
Interscholastic sports in Middle School
Homelike boarding program
ESL (English as a Second Language) support
Faculty:
Members of our community are expected to demonstrate a love for children and a passion for their profession. Colleagues
maintain a high standard of interpersonal interactions, professionalism, and character, realizing that, in their capacity
as role models, children learn valuable life lessons from them every day.
Transportation:
Ask about transportation from your neighborhood.
Where do our students come from:
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Algonquin
Barrington
Bartlett
Crystal Lake
Dundee
Elgin
Elk Grove Village
Gilberts
Hampshire
Hoffman Estates
Huntley
Lake in the Hills
Lakewood
Lombard
Maywood
McHenry
Palatine
Schaumburg
St. Charles
Streamwood
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Chicago, Illinois
Maywood, Illinois
Naperville, Illinois
Stoughton, Wisconsin
Carrollton, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Valparaiso, Indiana
Lagos, Nigeria
Seoul, Korea
Gyeong-Gi Do, Korea
Tbingen, Germany
Qingdae, China
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Schoolwide Affiliations:
JBSA - Junior Boarding School Association
CSEE - Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education
NEA - National Education Association
NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children
NMSA - National Middle School Association
Teacher Affiliations:
ASCD - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
ACEI - Association for Childhood Education International
IAGC - Illinois Association for the Gifted
NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children
NCTM - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NSTA - National Science Teachers Association
IAHPERD - Illinois Association of Health, PE, Recreation, and Dance
IGMSA - Illinois Grade School Music Association
Friends of the Fox River
FVLF - Fox Valley Land Foundation
Citzens for Conservation
Sierra Club
ACA - American Camp Association
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