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Overview:
Lower School
What kind of educational experience will prepare young
people best for college and the changing future beyond? Our enduring
belief is that the fundamental skills of reading, writing, and
mathematics will continue to be essential aspects of any strong
education.
We remain certain that
students who have been solidly prepared in English, science, mathematics,
foreign language, social studies and the arts will not only continue to
have competitive advantages at college but indeed, will be in a position
as adults, to respond to a changing society. Processing and utilizing new
information, analyzing and synthesizing complex problems, using technology
as an important tool for learning and research, developing teamwork skills
as well as a passion for learning are all vital for today's student.
At Elgin Academy, Lower
School students are receiving an education that is rooted in the best
traditions of the American college preparatory approach. We believe our
approach provides young children with the opportunity to maximize their
potential and prepare well for later grades, college and beyond. The
reality for those who will live the majority of their life in the 21st
Century is that they will encounter constant change.
While rapid change is
certain, its exact nature is not. We believe that both our curriculum and
community experience offer students a unique opportunity to face the
future with confidence and enthusiasm. We invite you to learn more by
reading this document, visiting our Lower School and meeting with our
faculty.
Lower School
Curriculum
[Download
in PDF format]
While the curriculum provides significant structure
and ensures a core background for all students, it also allows each
individual the flexibility of a program that is appropriate, challenging
and of particular interest. Students are required to take language arts,
mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, foreign language and
physical education. The Academy prepares a document entitled, The Elgin
Academy Learning Experience which provides an overview for Lower School
parents. You may request this document by contacting the
Admission and Marketing Office.
Lower School Faculty
The Lower School faculty at Elgin Academy are an outstanding faculty who
not only bring academic expertise to the classroom, but also a genuine
love for what they do. They have chosen to be at the Academy because it
allows them the full opportunity to do what they do best
share their love for both learning and children. With a learning
environment characterized by small, personalized classrooms of energized
students who want to learn and grow, EA is an ideal place to teach.
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School Hours:
Lower School
(Grades 1-4)
- 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Monday-Friday
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Lower School
Admission Process
The Academy has "rolling
enrollment" which means that we continue to accept applications and
screen prospective students for admission as long as there is space
available in our classrooms. However, we
recommend that applications be completed as early as possible for the upcoming Fall Semester
to ensure ample screening and review time. Application materials are
available by contacting the Admission Office at 847.695.0303 or by e-mailing
us at
info@elginacademy.org.
Early application is strongly recommended - start in January!
It's never too early to begin the application process. We
STRONGLY
recommend that you submit your application and non-refundable $50
application fee as early as January to allow adequate time to
process your request for admission which includes:
- Screening visit (Grades: PS-PK)
- M-F from 8:30-10:00 a.m. by appointment only
- Screening visit (Grades: K-1)
- M-F from 8:30-11:30 a.m. by appointment only
- Shadow visit (Grades: 6-12)
- M-F from 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. by appointment only
- ERB Testing (Grades: 6-12)
- 9:00 a.m.-Noon on select Saturdays and weekdays by appointment
only
- Campus tours (All grades)
- M-F by appointment only; allow approximately one hour
- or, sign up for an Admission
Reception
- Grades/transcripts/copy of
report cards for two years (Grades: 1-12)
- Teacher Recommendation Form
(Grades: 1-12;
download form)
- Release of Records Form (Grades:
1-12;
download form)
Late applicants with completed files will be given wait-list status and notified of the first available opening.
Tuition
and Fees
Parents are asked to make a non-refundable deposit upon acceptance into the program
to secure their child's place in the classroom (the deposit amount is then deducted
from the tuition balance).
Details and Related links:
Tuition and Fees |
Payment Options |
Financial Aid Grant Awards
The Next Step
Prospective families should call the Admission Office at
847.695.0303 to schedule a class visit/screening.
The Admission Office will gladly answer any additional questions
you may have about the Lower School program. Also, on-campus Saturday morning
Admission Receptions for prospective
families are held monthly. This is a great opportunity for families
to learn about the Academy, meet faculty and division directors, and
tour the campus with current Student Tour Guides (see
Admission Receptions for
dates).
Note: Although the January and February
Admission Open Houses are specifically designed for screening
prospective PS and PK students, it is also intended for parents (only) of
students applying for Kindergarten. To schedule a class
visit/screening for Kindergarten applicants, please call or
e-mail the
Admission Office at 847.695.0303. Kindergarten applicant visits are
scheduled on weekday mornings only from 8:30-11:30 am.
Lower School Co-curricular Programs
EA's Lower School offers a number of age-appropriate
co-curricular programs specially designed for children in Preschool
through 4th Grade. A sampling of activities offered is available by
downloading the following schedule (January-March 2007)
[PDF
format].
Lower School Community Service
Each grade
level in the Lower School is involved in an ongoing community
service project and also undertakes special projects, for example in
times of crisis.
Preschool and
Pre-Kindergarten take part in “Books for Little Angels” along with our
Upper School students; they collect books for underprivileged children in
the Elgin area.
Kindergarten makes muffins every week for PADS and our
Upper School students deliver them.
1st grade collected
supplies for a classroom in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and the
Lower School as a whole raised funds to help those affected by the
hurricane.
2nd grade
makes and sells valentine cards with the
proceeds going to a local charity.
3rd grade supports a local
animal shelter.
4th grade operates the recycling service in
Lower School.
We are always on the lookout for additional projects
that
will benefit from the involvement of our students and vice versa.
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For additional information
on EA's Lower School, please contact:
 Harry
Gould
Lower School Director
847.695.0309, ext. 237
hgould@elginacademy.org
School Hours:
8:15 am - 2:45 pm on school days
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
