About Us : 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, recognized as an Illinois Natural Heritage Landmark
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, Illinois
Barrington, Illinois
Bartlett, Illinois
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Dundee, Illinois
Elgin, Illinois
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Gilberts, Illinois
Hampshire, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Huntley, Illinois
Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Lakewood, Illinois
Lombard, Illinois
Maywood, Illinois
McHenry, Illinois
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Palatine, Illinois
Schaumburg, Illinois
St. Charles, Illinois
Streamwood, Illinois
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
NAIS - National Association of Independent Schools
ISACS - Independent Schools Association of the Central States
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
Citizens for Conservation
ACA - American Camp Association
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