2024 Opening of School Schedule
Preseason Athletic Schedule
August 14-27
- Beginning August 19, a van will bring students from both train stations in Lake Forest between 7:30-7:40 a.m. and return them to the stations at 5:50 p.m.
- Day students are welcome to participate in evening activities, but there is no van service available after evening activities.
- Students can dress casually during preseason and the registration week activities. However, please be aware of the dress code for the first two days of classes.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30-8 p.m. | New Family Reception | Off Campus-TBD |
Saturday, August 17, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. | Student Leaders Arrive and Check-In | Dorm and Dean of Student Office |
| 12:30-3 p.m. | Student Leader Meetings and Activities | TBD |
| 3 p.m. | Student Leaders in dorm for unpacking and set-up | Dorms |
Sunday, August 18, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Brunch in Student Center | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 12-2:30 p.m. | New and Returning Students Registration and Check-in | The Cressey Center for the Arts |
| 12 p.m. | Boarding students Move-In following Registration | Dorms |
| 12-3 p.m. | Student ID Distribution | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 12:30-3 p.m. | Advisory Meetings | Advisors will communicate location |
| 1:45-2:15 p.m. | Junior student and family College Counseling Meeting | The Cressey Center for the Arts |
| 2:45-3:15 p.m. | Senior student and family College Counseling Meeting | The Cressey Center for the Arts |
| 2:45-3:15 p.m. | Meeting for New Boarding Families | Little Theater, Reid Hall |
| 3-4:30 p.m. | Shuttle to Target for Residential Students | |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Opening of School Parent Meeting | The Cressey Center for the Arts |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | All-School Family Picnic | JC Cowart Student Center & Silver Family Green |
Monday, August 19, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 8:30 a.m. | Fall Athlete Check-In/Meeting Theater Workshop Meeting Service Project Depature to SaLT |
The Cressey Center for the Arts |
| 9-11 a.m. | Athletic Practice | |
| 9-11 a.m. | Theater Workshop | |
| 9-11 a.m. | Service Project @ SaLT | |
| 11: a.m.-12:30 p.m. | iPad Distribution/Student ID Distribution Students with Last Name A-L |
Reid Hall and JC Cowart Student Center |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch and Games on the Quad | Quad and JC Cowart Student Center |
| 12-1 p.m. | Math and Language Placement Testing | TBD |
| 1-2 p.m. | Peer Mentoring Activity | Reid Hall |
| 2-4 p.m. | Student Activities and Team Bonding/Theater Workshop/Service Project | TBD |
| 4-5 p.m. | Downtime | Campus |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 5:50 p.m. | Train Drop-Off | |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | New Family Reception | Formal Gardens |
| 6:30-10 p.m. | Evening Activities for Students | Campus |
| 9 p.m. | Dorm Check-In (Day students must leave) | Dorms |
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 8:30 a.m. | Fall Athlete Check-In/Meeting Theater Workshop Meeting Service Project Depature for SaLT |
Glore Memorial Gym and Field House The Cressey Center for the Arts |
| 9-11 a.m. | Athletic Practice | |
| 9-11 a.m. | Theater Workshop | |
| 9-11 a.m. | Service Project @ SaLT | |
| 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | iPad Distribution/Student ID Distribution Students with Last Name M-Z |
Reid Hall and JC Cowart Student Center |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch and Games on the Quad | Quad and JC Cowart Student Center |
| 1-3 p.m. | Student Activities/Presentation and Workshops | Campus |
| 3-5 p.m. | Downtime and Van Runs | Campus |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 5:50 p.m. | Train Drop-Off | |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | New Family Reception | Off Campus-TBD |
| 6:30-10 p.m. | Evening Activities for Students | Campus |
| 9 p.m. | Dorm Check-In (Day students must leave) | Dorms |
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | 9th Grade Retreat | Campus |
| 8-9 a.m. | Virtual New Family Reception | |
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Student Leader Training | Little Theater, Reid Hall |
| 11 a.m. | Yoga for 10-12 grade students | Dance Room, Crown Fitness & Wellness Center |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 12-2 p.m. | New Transfer Student Activity | TBD |
| 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Service Learning Activity | Bernie’s Book Bank |
| 1-3 p.m. | Returning Student Concussion Testing | Trainer Room, Crown Fitness & Wellness Center |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Theater Workshop | |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Athletic Practice | |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 5:50 p.m. | Train Drop-Off | |
| 6:30-10 p.m. | Evening Activities for Students | Campus |
| 9 p.m. | Dorm Check-In (Day students must leave) | Dorms |
Thursday, August 22, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | 9th Grade Retreat | Off Campus |
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Student Leader Training | Little Theater, Reid Hall |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Theater Workshop | |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Athletic Practice | |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 5:50 p.m. | Train Drop-Off | |
| 6:30-10 p.m. | Evening Activities for Students | Campus |
| 9 p.m. | Dorm Check-In (Day students must leave) | Dorms |
Friday, August 23, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 9-11 a.m. | Athletic Practice | |
| 9-11 a.m. | Theater Workshop | |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch and Games on the Quad | Quad and JC Cowart Student Center |
| 12-1 p.m. | New Transfer and 9th Grade Student Concussion Protocol | TBD |
| 1-4 p.m. | Athlete Media Day | Campus |
| 4-5 p.m. | Downtime | Campus |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 5:50 p.m. | Train Drop-Off | |
| 6:30-10 p.m. | Evening Activities for Students | Campus |
| 10 p.m. | Dorm Check-In (Day students must leave) | Dorms |
Saturday, August 24, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 9-11 a.m. | Athletic Practice | |
| 10-11 a.m. | Registration for any remaining students | |
| 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Brunch | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 12 p.m. | Seniors meet to leave for Senior Retreat | The Cressey Center for the Arts |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | JC Cowart Student Center |
| All Day | Residential Activities |
Sunday, August 25, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Brunch | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 5 p.m. | Seniors Return from Senior Retreat | |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Soccer Practice | Athletic Fields |
| 8 p.m. | Dorm Meetings | Dorms |
| All Day | Residential Activities |
Monday, August 26, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 7:30 a.m. | Train Pick-Ups | |
| 8:10-9 a.m. | Advisory | Advisory locations |
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Opening of School Assembly | |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | All-School Handshake | Formal Gardens |
| A Day Class Schedule (30 minute classes) | ||
| 10:30-11 a.m. | First period | |
| 11-11:30 a.m. | Second period | |
| 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Third period | |
| 12-12:30 p.m. | Fourth period | |
| 12:30-1 p.m. | Fifth period | |
| 1-1:30 p.m. | Sixth period | |
| 1:30-2 p.m. | Seventh period | |
| 2-2:30 p.m. | Eighth period | |
| 3 p.m. | Athletic Practices | Athletic Facilities |
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8 a.m. | Breakfast | JC Cowart Student Center |
| 7:30 a.m. | Train Pick-Ups | |
| A Day Class Schedule | ||
| 8:10-8:55 a.m. | First period | |
| 8:55-9:40 a.m. | Second period | |
| 9:40-10 a.m. | Advisory | |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | Third period | |
| 10:45-11:30 a.m. | Fourth period | |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Fifth period | |
| 12:15-1 p.m. | Sixth period | |
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Seventh period | |
| 1:45-2:30 p.m. | Eighth period | |
| 2:30-3:15 p.m. | Meeting Period | |
Preseason Equipment Lists
2024 Preseason Equipment List
For all team tryouts please come dressed to play in athletic wear. Jeans, dress pants, dresses, dress shirts, sandals or crocs are not acceptable sport or foot wear.
Some water bottles will be provided for each team, but it is recommended that you bring your own water bottle and/or sports drinks to each practice.
Boys Cross Country
- Suggested dress code is running shorts or track pants, t-shirt or sweatshirt (weather depending)
- Appropriate running shoes are required, no dress shoes please
Girls Cross Country
- Suggested dress code is running shorts or track pants, t-shirt or sweatshirt (weather depending)
- Appropriate running shoes are required, no dress shoes please
Girls Field Hockey
- Suggested dress code is running shorts or track pants, t-shirt or sweatshirt (weather depending)
- Bring gym shoes, turf shoes, or cleats
- Bring a stick, high socks, shin guards, mouthguards and goggles (we have extra of all items if needed)
Boys Golf
- Suggested dress code is khaki pants or shorts, long or short sleeve polo shirt
- Bring clubs & golf shoes with you
- Cut sport
Girls Golf
- Suggested dress code is khaki pants, skirt or shorts, long or short sleeve polo shirt
- Bring clubs & golf shoes with you
Boys Soccer
- Suggested dress code is running shorts or track pants, t-shirt or sweatshirt (weather depending)
- Bring cleats, shin guards & soccer socks
- Cut sport
Girls Swimming
- Bring appropriate one-piece bathing suit, swim cap, & goggles
Girls Tennis
- Suggested dress code is running shorts or track pants, t-shirt or sweatshirt (weather depending)
- Come dressed to play with racket & tennis shoes appropriate for outside court
- Cut sport
Girls Volleyball
- Suggested dress code is running/spandex shorts and t-shirt
- Come dressed to play with appropriate gym shoes & knee pads
- Cut sport
Boys Prep Hockey
(Please Note: Prior experience required as hockey tryouts are competitive)
- Bring full hockey equipment including shin, elbow & shoulder pads, helmet, stick, gloves, hockey skates.
- Cut sport