In the fourth grade, we use literature circles during our novel studies to encourage thoughtful discussion and a love of reading in our students. We do this by assigning each student in a small group a role; Artful Artist, Discussion Director, Passage Picker, or Word Finder. The students then read the required chapter on their...Read More
East Lake Academy provides students with complete formation in body and soul and in order to execute this mission, we must form “virtue and integrity and lead our students…to become sensitive toward the needs of others.” This formation begins with our youngest Seraphim in the Pre K program and is accomplished through the structured and...Read More
envision … imagine … REimagine You’re invited to attend the East Lake Academy Benefit and Gala as we celebrate with a simple theme for new ideas: REIMAGINE! Our Fourteenth Annual event is Friday, April 22, 2016 at Viper Alley. Doors open at 6:45; dinner served at 8:00. Click here to register! Read More
Why Sync? While it can be common for people to copy, download, print and import calendars, none of these processes offers the real-time benefit of syncing. Once you sync to one or more of East Lake Academy’s calendars, updates and additions to those calendars are automatically reflected within your calendar system. Click on the PDF...Read More
Accepting Applications Morning Pre-K (8-11:30) Full Day Pre-K (8-3:00) K-8th Grade (8-3:00) Call for a TourMrs. Julie HandrichAdmissions Director 847-247-0035 ext 204Read More
Lake Forest Leader Year in Review 2015: “I remember the first time I gave a chapter to test our now current eighth grade students,” recalls Sra. Marianela Gonzalez, 4 – 8 grade Spanish teacher at East Lake Academy. “They were distraught by how challenging it was. There were tears and stunned faces. Today, many of...Read More
Tot Play & Pray Date: Parents, grandparents and caregivers are invited, with their toddlers, for fellowship, playtime, prayers, and songs. Please join us as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week at ELA. Tuesday, February 28:00am-9:30amEast Lake Academy Gym Coffee, juice and snacks will be served.Bring a friend! For more information or to RSVP contact Julie Handrich...Read More
Personal statement: “A relatively new goal of mine, going forward, is to increase awareness about mentoring the very young. Much more emphasis needs to be put on dedicated volunteerism, as it is on sports and other activities, and having it become a part of ones life.” Sponsor’s endorsement: “Not only have we watched her grow...Read More
My name is Eric Elia. I am a freshman at DePaul University in Chicago, having graduated from Loyola Academy High School in May 2015. Although I only attended East Lake Academy for one year (eighth grade), my experience in so short a time had a profound effect on me, fostering not only my growth academically,...Read More
Last summer, I had a great experience working on the Service Team at a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City, recently ranked one of the top 100 restaurants in the world. Over winter break, I will be externing with Starwood Hotels and Resorts. As for the summer of 2016, I have received several offers for...Read More
