Q & A

  • Why are there two school districts?

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    School Districts 67 and 115 operate independently and have separate Boards of Education. However, to provide a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars by reducing administrative costs for both Districts, the Boards of Education of District 67 and District 115 in July of 2004 entered into a Shared Service Agreement. 

    Both Districts operate through one shared office, located in the Administration Center at Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S. Waukegan Road in Lake Forest. The Shared Service Agreement includes the following departments and personnel who are responsible for the operation and management of both District 115 and District 67 – the Office of the Superintendent, Business Office (Finance, Operations, Facilities, Food Service, and Transportation), Communications, Human Resources, Technology Services, Safety and Security, and Special Education Compliance and Grant Management. 

    Additional District 67 offices for the Teaching and Learning and Student Services Departments can be found in the Cube (library) at Deer Path Middle School - East.

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  • What are the school boundaries and enrollment criteria?

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    Lake Forest Elementary School District 67: Enrollment is open to all legal residents who reside within our school district boundaries, which includes the City of Lake Forest only. Lake Forest students enrolling in grades K-4 will attend their neighborhood school, based on the boundary map. All Lake Forest students in grades 5-8 attend Deer Path Middle School.

    Students who reside in Lake Bluff and Knollwood attend Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65. Both elementary school districts (District 67 and District 65) feed into Lake Forest High School.

    Lake Forest Community High School District 115: Enrollment is open to all legal residents who live within the school district boundaries, which includes the communities of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, and Knollwood. General information regarding school boundaries can be found on Lake County Maps Online.

    If you have any questions about school boundaries for either district, please contact the District Office, 847-235-9657.

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  • What are the hours of the school day?

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    District 67

    All District 67 schools (except preschool) follow the Continuous Improvement Initiative (CII) Schedule on Mondays to allow collaborative planning time for staff members.

    Community of Learners Preschool at Sheridan

    • Monday-Friday
      • AM Program: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
      • PM Program: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Cherokee, Everett, Sheridan (Full-Day K - Grade 4)

    • Monday:  8:00 am - 1:45 pm
    • Tuesday-Friday:  8:00 am - 2:50 pm

    Deer Path Middle School

    • Monday: 8:35 am - 2:35 pm
    • Tuesday-Friday:  8:35 am - 3:35 pm

    Lake Forest High School

    Students follow a block schedule. On "Scout" Days (M/Tu/F), school starts at 8:15 am. On Blue (W) and Gold (Th) Days, school starts at 9:00 am. The school days end at 3:20 pm.

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  • Does District 67 offer a full-day kindergarten program?

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    Yes, District 67 offers a full-day kindergarten program at each of our primary buildings with hours that mirror those for grades 1-4. 

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  • Do you offer a preschool or early childhood program?

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    District 67 offers Lake Forest residents with children ages 3-5 years an exemplary early childhood experience in the Community of Learners Preschool. The purpose of the program is to optimize the potential of each child through nurturing individual student growth in an integrated preschool setting. Please use this link for more information about the Community of Learners Preschool.

    Lake Forest High School's Little Scouts Preschool  offers quality care and developmentally appropriate activities for children six weeks to five years old. Please use this link for more information about Little Scouts Preschool.

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  • How do I schedule a school tour?

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    Families who are considering a move from another school district to Lake Forest High School District 115 should email Mr. Frank Lesniak, Assistant Principal of School Operations, flesniak@lfschools.net.

    Families who are interested in visiting one of District 67's schools may contact their selected school using the information listed below, or for general questions, email communications@lfschools.net.

    Cherokee Elementary School
    847-234-3805

    Everett Elementary School
    847-234-5713

    Sheridan Elementary School
    847-234-1160

    Deer Path Middle School 
    847-615-4470 (grades 5/6)
    847-604-7400 ( grades 7/8)

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  • How can I learn about your curriculum?

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    The District 67 Teaching and Learning webpage provides access to Curriculum Highlight Documents for each grade level (K-8). For Lake Forest High School, you can view the Student Course Guide from the Academics webpage.

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  • Do you offer transportation?

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    Bus transportation is provided to all students for a fee established annually by the Boards of Education of District 67 and District 115. Bus routes are established yearly to serve the greatest number of students with maximum safety and efficiency. View the Transportion webpage for additional information.

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  • How have the Lake Forest Schools performed on State Assessments and other independent measures?

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    IllinoisReportCard.com is the state’s official source for information about public schools across Illinois.

    The Illinois State Board of Education annually releases a report card that shows how each school, district, and the state is performing on a wide range of educational goals. The Illinois Report Card has two main components: the At-a-Glance Report that provides important information about each school or district in a one-page, printable format; and the online report card that delivers in-depth information with explanations of each indicator available.

    Families and community members can use the site to find school data, including academic performance, school environment, educators, students, and highlights provided by principals.

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  • Do the Districts have a Strategic Plan?

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    Following a year and a half of collaborative work with our community, teachers, staff, students, and administrators, both District 67 and District 115 released their five-year District 67 strategic plans in the spring of 2023.

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  • How do I register my student?

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    Any parent/guardian who wishes to enroll their student(s) in Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 or Lake Forest Community High School District 115 must complete the online pre-registration process for each student. After you have pre-registered your student, you must complete the verification of residency and enrollment process and pay the required fees. The District offers fee waivers for required fees for families who meet the eligibility criteria. Guidelines and application forms are available during the online registration process.

    For more information, please visit the District 67 Registration webpage or the Lake Forest High School Registration webpage.

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