Campus Life
- Campus Rules & Guidelines
- Houses, Clubs & Government
- Advisors
- Health Services & Policies
- Other Campus Services
Campus Rules & Guidelines
Dormitory Hours
Sunday - Thursday: in dorms at 8 p.m., study hours 8 – 10 p.m., in rooms at 11 p.m. Doors closed and all quiet.
Friday: Freshmen/sophomores in dorms at 11 p.m. Juniors/seniors in dorms at 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: Freshmen/sophomores in dorms at 11 p.m. Juniors in dorms at 11:30 p.m. Seniors in dorms at midnight.
Room Inventory
At the opening and closing of school the dorm rooms are inspected and inventoried by the dorm head and the resident(s) of the room. At vacation times and at the end of the school year, students are expected to leave their rooms neat and clean. Students will be charged if there is damage to the room or its furniture beyond normal wear and tear, if keys or furniture are missing, or if the room requires special cleaning by the school staff.
Personal Property
Students may have hair-care appliances, fans, electric blankets, clocks, humidifiers, radios, stereos, computers, and small, dorm-room-sized refrigerators. Hot pots that automatically shut off are acceptable. Students may not have televisions, infrared lamps, halogen lamps, ovens, toasters, toaster ovens or any other type of cooking appliance on campus. Permission for any other electrical appliances or equipment must be obtained from the Dean of Students Office.
Students are expected to keep rooms neat and clean. This means that clothes are in closets, dressers or laundry bags, excess trash is removed, and food is properly stored. Students who fail to maintain these standards can expect to receive disciplinary consequences at the dorm level initially, and from the Dean’s Office if the problem persists.
The school assumes no responsibility for personal property. Students are encouraged to leave valuable personal property at home or to secure it in their dorm room lockboxes. The school provides each boarding student with a lock for their lockbox. Boarding students are expected to lock their doors when they are not in their room. Parents should check their insurance regarding coverage of their child’s belongings while away at school. LFA is not responsible for loss or damage to student property.
Roommates
Most students live in double rooms; there are a few triple rooms in Warner, several singles in Field, and scattered singles in Ferry Hall, Warner, McIntosh, and Atlass. Returning boarders choose roommates and rooms each spring according to seniority. All new students should expect to live in a double room with a roommate who is not from the same country.
Roommates are an integral part of the boarding school experience. Living with another person is a lesson in learning to share and compromise; it is also a lot of fun. Roommates should spend time together at the beginning of the year working out similarities and differences in music preferences, tastes in decor, sleeping and study patterns, styles of housekeeping, etc. The school makes every effort to match students with suitable roommates. Sometimes difficulties in adjusting to a new year, new school, and/or new living arrangement result in disagreements between roommates. Good communication can eliminate misunderstandings and roommates are expected to make every effort to work out these conflicts. However, proctors and dorm faculty are always willing to help students resolve their differences.
Leaving Campus
Boarding students must ask for permission to leave the campus at any time. However, all students must obtain permission from the Dean of Students Office in order to leave campus during the academic day. During the week, students may obtain an off-campus pass from the Dean of Students Office; on weekends, boarders sign out with the faculty on duty in their dorm. After school, students may ride the LFA bus into Lake Forest (day students making train connections have first priority, and boarding students must get a pass from the Dean of Students Office). Boarding students may ride in other students’ cars only with parental permission. Students leaving campus without permission or without following the sign-out protocol remain under the jurisdiction of the school and are subject to serious disciplinary consequences.For more information on this rule, please contact the Dean of Students Office.
Cars
Day students may use cars only to drive to and from school; all cars must be registered with the Dean of Students Office and have school-issued parking tags displayed when on campus. Students are expected to park in designated parking areas and to leave their cars parked until they leave school after their last commitment. Athletes are not normally permitted to drive to away contests.
Driving Privilege
Senior boarding students have the privilege of keeping a car on campus for use. The speed limit on the main road is 30 m.p.h.; on the side roads it is 15 m.p.h. The school expects student drivers to be responsible; those who are not will lose their driving privileges without warning. Please be aware that our roads are patrolled by the Lake Forest Police Department.
As the campus is not designed for heavy car traffic, students who drive should consider it a privilege to do so on campus. Students should not drive beyond Crown Fitness and Wellness Center. Students should only park cars in the parking lots for Warner Hall and Crown Fitness and Wellness Center.
Driving Off Campus
Students who drive off campus during the academic day without first obtaining the proper permission are subject to serious disciplinary consequences. Students in cars without permission are also in violation of the off-campus permission rule and are subject to discipline. Due to liability concerns, students may not use Uber (or companies like it) to travel off campus.
Uber/Uber for Teens
Uber's teen accounts are for users aged 13–17 who have a legal guardian's consent. Uber allows teens to take rides without their guardian present, but only certain drivers can pick them up. These drivers must have high ratings, relevant experience, and their checks must be frequently rechecked.
At Lake Forest Academy, the safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. In line with this commitment, the following policy applies to students' use of Uber for Teens:
- Permission and Notification: Students must obtain explicit permission through the general Dean of Students Office Permission Forms in Veracross from a parent or guardian before using Uber for Teens.
- Behavioral Expectations: Students are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully during the ride. Any inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action by the school.
- Emergency Situations: Students should be aware of emergency procedures provided by the rideshare company and know how to contact emergency services if needed.
- Arrival and Departure: Students must arrange to be picked up and dropped off in safe and designated areas, away from traffic hazards and school premises where applicable.
- Parent/Guardian Communication: Parents/guardians should have access to the student's trip details, including the ability to track the ride through the rideshare app if available using the Uber app.
- Driver and Vehicle Safety: Students should prioritize their safety by ensuring that the driver and vehicle match the details provided in the app. If there are any concerns about the driver's behavior or the condition of the vehicle, students should not hesitate to cancel the ride and inform their parents/guardians.
- School Discretion: The school reserves the right to restrict or limit the use of rideshare services by students if safety concerns arise or if the use of such services interferes with school policies or operations.
Check-in
Hours for check-in are designed to enable students to get a good night’s sleep during the week. Boarding students must be in their rooms, quiet and with the doors closed, at 11 p.m. on weeknights. On weekends, check-in times are consistent with local curfew laws. If a student cannot be in his/her dorm when expected, it is his/her responsibility to contact the faculty member on duty to explain the situation. Disciplinary consequences may result from such lateness; students who leave the dorm after check-in time face serious disciplinary action.
Weekend Sign-Out Policy
Boarding students wishing to stay off campus overnight for all or part of a weekend must follow the established sign-out procedure. This involves two or three steps, depending on parental preference. First, the student must enter his/her weekend plans through Orah by 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. If the student is going home for the weekend, the boarding parent must approve the leave through Orah. If the student will be a guest in someone else’s home, the host parent must also approve the leave through Orah.
Boarding students who are signed out for the weekend may leave after their last commitment on Friday and are expected to return before study hours begin at 8 p.m. on Sunday night. Students will need to complete the sign-out process using Orah upon departure and sign-in process upon return. Students are still expected to fulfill any athletic commitments, such as games or practices, or other school commitments that may be scheduled during the weekend.
Weekend Activities
A variety of trips and on-campus activities is offered each weekend for boarding and day students. Schedules of the upcoming weekend activities are posted in the dorms, on the window of the Dean of Students Office, and on the LFA website each Thursday. Students should keep track of upcoming events, as some off-campus trips require advance sign-up. Requests for particular activities should be directed to the Director of Student Activities. All students who travel to an activity on an LFA van must remain at the site of the activity and be back at the appointed place at the arranged pick-up time. They should return to campus by LFA transportation unless prior arrangements have been made with the faculty chaperone before the trip. All students riding in school vans must wear seat belts.
On weekends, boarding students are permitted to take taxis off campus or ride the Metra trains to Chicago provided that they sign out properly with the dorm faculty. If parents are uncomfortable with letting their child ride in taxis or on trains, they should share that concern with their child and agree upon the circumstances under which such trips are acceptable.
Day Students in the Boarding School
Although day students do not live at the Academy, they are invited and encouraged to take part in the residential experience. All programs and activities planned for weekends are open to all students. Day students may be required to attend certain evening and weekend activities (athletic contests, class trips, speakers, performances, etc.).
All day students must live with their parent(s) or, with the school’s permission, a legally-designated guardian.
Day students are welcome to spend weekends in the dorms with boarding friends but must first notify the Dean of Students Office by Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Visitors in School
Permission to bring friends to school must be sought through the Dean of Students Office. Exceptions are made when the visitors are serious admission candidates.
Weekend Visitors
There are times when boarding students may want non-LFA students to visit the campus and stay overnight in the dorms. Guests who are not of high-school age are generally not permitted to stay in the dormitories. Guests are generally not permitted to stay in the dormitories during the week due to the nature of the daily schedule.
All overnight guests on campus must be registered with the Dean of Students Office three days before they arrive on campus. Additional requirements are imposed on guests who intend to stay overnight in a dormitory, and guests are expected to obey all dorm rules. Any student planning to invite a guest to the campus should check with the Dean of Students Office before finalizing his/her plans.
Houses, Clubs & Government
House System
Upon entering the Academy, each student is placed into one of four Houses: Bird, Lewis, Sargent or Welch based on graduation year. A House is not a physical location, but a group that includes students, both day and boarding, as well as faculty and staff members. Each House is named after an influential leader in the history of Lake Forest Academy and Ferry Hall. Under the supervision of the House Cup Prefects and the leadership of House Captains, the four Houses compete throughout the year to earn House points for achievement in academics, athletics, community service, random acts of kindness, and other fields. The winning House earns the coveted House Cup at Move-Up Day. The color of this Student Handbook as well as the Day Planner is also the color of the previous year’s House Cup Champion.
Clubs
The Academy offers dozens of clubs each year, reflecting the diverse interests of the community. Perennially popular clubs include Interact (LFA’s community service club), Caxy Ambassadors (formerly Caxy Keys), Cultural Diversity Club, Asian Culture Union, Black Student Union, Unidos, Model United Nations, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Caxy Debate, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Robotics, and Co-Ax, the student-led band. Other clubs are always being introduced based on particular shared interests. A list of all clubs is available from the Dean of Students Office, and students sign up for clubs at the Club Fair in the early fall.
Student Government
Students have the opportunity to be involved in the life of Lake Forest Academy through student government. School-wide elections are held in the spring for rising juniors and seniors. Elections are held early in the fall for freshmen and sophomores. There are also many times when non-elected students can and should be part of the activities of student government.
Class Advisors for 2024-25
Freshmen
Faith Ekakitie ’12
Kassandra Hayes P’18, ’28
Sophomores
Shannon Dey
Emily Hansen
Juniors
Diane Cooper
Meredith Norman
Seniors
Keily Pacheco
David Scarisbrick
Advisors
Advisory Program
Upon entering LFA, each student is assigned an advisor from the faculty or staff. The advisor is the chief advocate for his/her advisees as well as the primary liaison between his/her advisees’ parent(s) and the school. Fostering a sense of mutual trust and understanding is one of the goals of the advisor-advisee program, and students are encouraged to view their advisor as an important adult in their school life. After their first year here, students may request a particular advisor, although most students choose to remain with the same advisor throughout their LFA career.
Health Services & Policies
Student Health Services
Health Services at LFA functions as a distinct and holistic department to provide the best possible scaffolding for all students as they grow into empathic and able young adults. The Heatlth Services Department supports optimal physical, social and emotional development to supplement students’ intellectual expansion while they are at LFA. Using evidence-based tenets and practices and with an emphasis on physical and emotional safety, fostering caring relationships, resistance building, a trauma informed healing-centered approach and harm reduction, this department will assist in elevating the whole-student experience in the non-academic realms to support academic success.
The Student Health Center
The Health Center in lower New Hall primarily serves the physical healthcare needs of our students. It is staffed by licensed nurses who rely on good communication with faculty, parents and students about health concerns and needs. Parents are encouraged to contact Student Health Services or one of our Licsensed School Therapists directly with their concerns.
On site staffed hours
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On site nursing duties include but are not limited to administering medications and tending to basic first aid as well as performing basic assessments and treatment and/or refferal for acute and emergency illness or injury, and preventative health maintenance programs. The nurses also help facilitate appointments off campus for boarding students if they do not make their own arrangements.
When the office is closed, 24 hour on-call services are available. If needed, a nurse can come to campus to care for sick students or tend to students requiring in person assessment. This service can be accessed through the dorm parents on duty and the on call faculty. Limited primary care services are also available at the Health Center through our on site nurse practitioner. These services require an additional consent form (signed in Magnus at the beginning of the school year) and include but are not limited to: Evaluation of and treatment for minor illnesses such as cough, cold, flu, sore throat, urinary tract infections, pink eye, ear infections, allergies, rashes and skin irritation and nausea. Evaluation and treatment for minor injuries such as cuts, bites, burns and sprains. Routine physical examination including those required for school, sports, and new admissions. Treatment may include referrals to outside providers as indicated and prescription of medication as warranted.
Communication, the cornerstone of effective physical and emotional health care, is particularly critical in providing timely health services for every LFA student.
Admission to the Health Center
Students are encouraged to visit the Health Center any time they are ill, injured or simply concerned. An absence from class or athletics requires an evaluation in the Health Center.
Sick students may not remain in their rooms during class without evaluation in the Health Center.
There is no charge for a visit to Student Health Services or for an examination by a nurse. However, there may be a small fee for additional services such as lab tests or prescriptions not covered by insurance. These willl be billed to the student’s account.
Parental Notification
Parents or legal guardians are notified if a student
- Requires emergency medical services for any reason
- Sustains an injury that requires the services of a medical provider
- Requires an appointment with a medical or dental specialist
- Requires a prescribed medication or appointments off campus
It is important for parents of day students to keep the Student Health Service staff up-to-date on all medical conditions that may have an impact on the child’s performance or condition at LFA.
Appointments Off Campus
To ensure the best health care for your child, it is best for the nurses to schedule appointments for boarding students who need to see a doctor. Transportation for boarding students to and from appointments is arranged by Student Health Services. It is important for parents of day students to keep the Student Health Services staff up-to-date on all medical conditions that may have an impact on a child’s performance or condition at LFA.
Prescribed and Controlled Medications
To ensure comprehensive medical care, parents are asked to report all prescribed medications a student is taking. Any and all prescribed medications must be administered through LFA’s health center. Some may be kept in a student’s room on a case by case basis with approval by health services. These include oral contraceptives, acne medications, daily allergy medications, inhalers or epi pens.
All controlled medications, including, but not necessarily limited to, stimulants, pain control and sleep medications, antidepressants, and tranquilizers, must be dispensed daily through the Health Center. The school must be notified immediately when such medications are prescribed, and these medications must be submitted to the Health Center.
Unauthorized medications may NOT be kept in a student’s room.
Medications dispensed or refilled by the Health Center must have a physician’s order in the student’s chart. Without this documentation, medication will not be dispensed or refilled.
Failure to meet these expectations may result in a disciplinary response. The Health Center staff will assist students in obtaining refills for prescriptions by coordinating information between providers and our local pharmacies as needed.
Billing by Outside Providers
All charges incurred for health care services by agencies other than the Lake Forest Academy Health Center are the responsibility of the student’s parents or legal guardians. Requests for payment will be sent directly from the health care provider to the parents, or to the insurance company designated on the Emergency Information Form provided by all parents.
Note that there is no charge for routine medical supplies or medications available in the Health Center, for an evaluation by a school nurse, or for admittance to the infirmary.
Health Insurance
The school requires every student to be covered by a health insurance policy and to have a copy of their proof of insurance on file with the school. Lake Forest Academy does not provide health insurance; however, information regarding accident and health insurance providers is available through the Dean of Students Office. Please contact the Dean of Students with questions about insurance for international students.
Statement of Confidentiality
Detailed information concerning an individual’s health status is kept confidential per HIPAA. The Health Center may release specific medical information to limited constituents including appropriate faculty and administrators within the school either because it is required by law or by regulation, or because it is necessary to protect my child’s health and safety. This will be on a “need to know” basis. This confidentiality facilitates a foundation of trust that promotes the honest, uncensored communication necessary for effective health care.
To ensure the safety and health of all students, appropriate
faculty members may be notified of acute or pre-existing
student health conditions.
Influenza Vaccinations
Vaccination for influenza is optional. Flu vaccination is, however, highly recommended for persons living in a residential community such as LFA. We have found that when the vaccine is given to a majority of students, the number of influenza cases decreases, and symptoms for those infected are less severe. Flu shots are administered only with parental consent, and there is a fee for this service.
Meningococcal Vaccinations
All students entering the 12th grade must show proof of having received two doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine prior to entering the 12th grade. The first dose must have been received on or after the 11th birthday, and the second dose must have been received on or after the 16th birthday, at least eight weeks after the first dose. If the first dose is administered when the student is 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required.
Medical and Permission Forms
LFA’s medical and activity permission forms serve parents and the school in two important ways. First and foremost, the forms provide those who work with your child information about his/her health and what we need to do to ensure that he/she receives the best care possible. Second, these forms provide you with information about areas of normal school life in which there are inherent risks. Those students without complete forms authorizing treatment and/or physical examination forms at registration will not be allowed to participate in sports. Read all of these forms carefully and discuss them with your son or daughter. Conversation will help your child understand your expectations and help you recognize an essential component of your child’s development as he/she learns to exercise freedom and common sense.
Student Illness
Day students who are not well enough to be at school by the beginning of the school day are expected to stay home for the day. If a day student becomes ill during school hours, he/she may be sent home only with the permission of his/her parents or guardian, as well as the school nurse. If the parents or guardian are not available, the student remains in the infirmary until regular dismissal time. Boarding students who are too ill to attend classes must report to the infirmary before school; under no circumstances should boarding students stay in the dorm during the school day when they are ill. If a student has an urgent medical need during class time, he/she must go to the infirmary after first obtaining permission from a teacher or administrator.
Boarding students who become ill in the evening should contact the dorm faculty on duty. Patients in the infirmary may not have student visitors. If a boarding student needs to see an outside medical provider, the school nurses will assist students to make the appropriate arrangements and will transport students to these diagnostic appointments. If the family makes its own appointments, or if the appointment is not diagnostic in nature, the school may not be able to make the transportation arrangements necessary for meeting that obligation. In these cases, it may be the family’s responsibility to provide transportation. The school encourages parents of sick students to keep them at home. If a boarding student becomes ill during the week and the nurse feels that he/she is unable to attend classes for any length of time, the student’s parents will be contacted so that arrangements for recuperation can be made.
Medical Excuses
Boarding students may be excused from school commitments (including athletics) for medical reasons only by the Health Center before the activity in question. If a day student needs to be excused from a commitment because of illness or injury, he/she must bring a note from an outside provider. Day students who have notes from parents or no note at all must report to the Health Center in order to be officially excused. If a student has an injury that limits athletic participation, they may still be required to report to athletics, bearing a note that indicates the limitations he/she must observe until the injury is healed. Coaches may ask students to remain at practice should they feel that, even with the injury limitations as prescribed, the student could benefit from being at the practice. Students excused from activities because of illness are expected to be in the Health Center, in the dorm, or at home. Students returning after an injury or an extended absence due to illness must have a note from a medical provider that clears them for their return and participation in LFA activities.
Medical Leave Policy
Lake Forest Academy occasionally encounters student medical issues that are physical and/or emotional in nature and that interfere with the student’s ability to function in the school setting. When such a situation arises, the student’s family or the school administration may initiate a medical leave for the student. Given the unique nature of prolonged illnesses or injuries, the details of each medical leave will be negotiated with each family individually, but will meet, at a minimum, the following guidelines:
- LFA reserves the right to determine the legitimacy of the issue after consultation with the health professionals involved and the appropriate school officials (nurse, school counselor, advisor, head of school, and deans).
- The Academic Dean and Dean of Students will approve both the student’s leave from and return to Lake Forest Academy. The terms for return will be laid out at the time of the leave.
- Leaves may be short-term (less than 20 class days) or long-term (more than 20 class days).
- During a short-term leave, students will be encouraged to complete as much work as possible while absent. The family may be encouraged to have an outside tutor work together with our teachers to help the student stay current with the work. Upon return to school, the student and his/her advisor will meet with teachers to determine how the student can best resume his/her place in the class, and the extent to which any other form of reasonable accommodation is required.
- During a long-term leave, students will be dropped from Lake Forest Academy classes and required to withdraw for the remainder of the semester. Within the context of the nature of the illness or injury, the family will determine whether the student will complete that semester’s work somewhere else or wait until the following year to repeat the grade. Re-enrollment status will be determined by the Academic Dean and the Dean of Students in consultation with department chairs, advisor, and dorm staff (where relevant).
- In all cases, the school reserves the right to determine whether a boarding student returning from medical leave can be appropriately supported in our dorms.
Counseling and Support Services
At times during adolescence, students face issues that they may wish to discuss with an adult other than their parents or advisor. A variety of opportunities exist for students to discuss these matters: with school therapists, in the Health, Wellness and Community Program, with a Prefect or Proctor, with their advisor, or with any member of the faculty or administration. Support groups are formed as the need arises in the community, and the Health Services department can make referrals to outside agencies and individual therapists. It is important for students to be aware that assistance is available to them at many levels.
Statement of Confidentiality
All personal contact with the school therapists is confidential unless the therapist determines that there is a risk which specifically endangers the student, another person or the community at large.
In the case of a personal crisis, parents are notified immediately. Emergency consultation or hospitalization of a student is authorized by the parental emergency medical authorization form. Students are routinely encouraged to identify and use all of the adult support available to them, especially their parents, but parents will not be notified of a referral or routine counseling unless there is a serious concern about a student’s immediate or ongoing well-being. With a student’s knowledge and approval, situations involving physical well-being will be handled in conjunction with LFA’s Student Health Services.
If you are concerned about your child, you may contact the School Therapists directly to request a referral or to find out if adequate support has been established. Cases of suspected physical, psychological or sexual abuse must, by law, be reported to the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS).
Other Campus Services
Mail Service
Student mail is distributed daily; each student has a mailbox, and all mail should be addressed as follows:
Student Name
Box Number
Lake Forest Academy
1500 W. Kennedy Rd.
Lake Forest IL 60045
Outgoing mail is picked up daily from the letter boxes in the Campus Services Office, and stamps are available in the Campus Store each academic day. DHL, FedEx, and UPS deliver and pick up at the school Monday through Friday.
Bus Service
The school provides bus service to and from the two train stations in Lake Forest:
Monday – Friday:
- Pick up from the Union Pacific/North Line and the Milwaukee District/North Line at 7:35 - 7:45 a.m.
- Depart from Lake Forest Academy Cressey Center at 3:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
LFA does offer Caxy van shuttles to O’Hare at the beginning of Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks, but does not provide transportation from O’Hare back to campus at the end of those vacations.
Students who ride the train should see the Dean of Students Office Manager to receive letters entitling them to a discount on train fares during the school year.
Campus Store, Student Charge Accounts, Student Bank
The Campus Store, where school supplies,sundries and LFA gear are sold, is located next to the Student Center. The Store accepts cash and credit cards, but students may make purchases using a valid LFA ID card. Sonia’s Snack Bar is located in the Student Center and carries a variety of snacks.Purchases in the Snack Bar can be made with cash or with a valid LFA ID card. Students may also use their student accounts to pay for prom tickets, food on pizza night, certain weekend activities, t-shirts, fundraisers, etc.; these charges will be billed to the student’s family.
It is suggested that each boarding student make a minimum deposit of $100 in the Student Bank at the beginning of the year. If no restrictions are placed on the account by parents, students are allowed to make unlimited withdrawals to a maximum of $50 per week. Students are encouraged to keep their money in the Student Bank and not in their rooms. The school is not responsible in any way for cash that is lost or stolen. The Student Bank is open two days a week for students to make deposits and withdrawals.
Campus Safety
Lake Forest Academy has taken several steps to ensure the security of its students. At the foundation is the LFA ID Card. Students should have their LFA ID Card with them at all times. Each card is programmed to allow access to buildings and rooms on campus during specified hours. The issuance and required use of the card is to ensure access is limited to those who belong here. Safety goes further than a plastic ID card, though. Students have a responsibility to act in ways that help ensure not only their own security, but the safety and security of those around them. Doors should not be propped open and people who want to enter a building without an LFA ID should be refused entry until an LFA employee can confirm the identity of the visitor. Doors propped open should be reported to an LFA employee. Suspicious individuals or activity should be reported to an LFA employee. Lake Forest Academy’s campus safety personnel are on campus 24/7, and students are encouraged to contact them in any situation where they feel a potential problem exists. Campus Safety personnel constantly monitor activity both in LFA buildings and on the grounds. The campus safety number is 847-997-3685 and the campus safety office is located in the Student Center.