Woodlands Academy Fall Open Houses Oct. 19 & Nov. 5

2018 will mark the 200th anniversary of Sacred Heart education in North America. Prospective students and their parents can learn about the presence it's had in Lake Forest since 1904 during two upcoming fall open houses at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, and noon on Sunday, Nov. 5, participants will be able to see the school; meet with students, teachers and coaches; and learn about the many exciting clubs and activities that are offered.

Woodlands Academy was again named Illinois' top Catholic high school (#10 nationally) and top all-girls high school (#21 nationally) in the 2018 Niche rankings.

The school promotes engaging academics, artistic and athletic excellence, strong faith, and social responsibility. 2018 also will mark the 160th anniversary of its founding in Chicago.

Located at 760 E. Westleigh Road in Lake Forest, Woodlands Academy is an independent Catholic day-and-boarding college-preparatory high school for young women of all faiths in grades nine through 12. Studies cited by the National Coalition of Girls' Schools have shown that an all-girls educational environment empowers girls to participate more, excel in STEM, score higher on SAT tests, and become future scientists, doctors, engineers and inventors.

Woodlands Academy is part of a worldwide network of Sacred Heart Schools that spans the United States and 40 countries around the world. Its students have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program allowing them to attend a quarter or a semester abroad at one of the other Sacred Heart schools in addition to Global Odyssey and Global Scholar programs.

During Woodlands Academy's fall open houses, prospective students will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the school's distinctive Center for Global Studies that offers opportunities to travel abroad in high school.

• Interact with a group of student panelists who will share their experiences ranging from academic, social, leadership to service opportunities.

• Engage with teachers who are passionate about their areas of expertise.

• Talk with parents about their first-hand impressions about how the school has impacted their daughters.

• Check out a variety of clubs, sports, and fine and performing arts.

To register for the open house, or for more information, visit www.woodlandsacademy.org/openhouse or call 847-234-4300, ext. 250.