Student Leadership

Prefects

Prefects are conscientious and dedicated students who serve the school community and advance the school’s mission. The Prefects work closely with students and faculty to ensure the proper ordering of school life and oversee student leadership at the Academy. Proctors, club leaders, and class presidents will periodically report to the Prefects on the state of their clubs, dorms, activities, and classes respectfully. The Prefects also act as a resource to the school community and provide information and education on current issues of importance. They assist with the opening and closing of school, New Family Day, Healthy Choices Day, Multicultural Celebration Day, and others. 

Proctors

Leadership in the dormitories rests with Lake Forest Academy’s Proctors. Proctors are boarding juniors and seniors who serve the school by helping their fellow boarding students manage safe, successful, and happy lives in the dormitories by providing leadership and guidance. Proctors assist dorm faculty in all aspects of residential life and oversee their respective Dorm Councils.

Dorm Council

Dorm Councils are responsible for the planning and execution of activities in their dorms. Students of all grades may nominate themselves for their Dorm Council. All students are elected by the members of their dorms in the fall. Dorm Council members are expected to be involved and enthusiastic, to maintain an active presence in the dorm during the week and on weekends, and to uphold Lake Forest Academy’s standards of citizenship and responsibility.

Head Ambassadors

LFA's Head Ambassadors are the leaders of LFA's student ambassador group. They work with current students in the ambassador program, training them on giving tours to prospective families and preparing them to host shadow students. They are also responsible for assisting with important Admissions events such as Accepted Student Day, New Family Day, and Open Houses, as well as leading individual and group tours of campus and overseeing the ambassador program.

Student Council

A President and three Representatives from each class are elected by their peers during the spring term, except the freshman class, whose elections take place early in the new fall term. Prior to these elections, an All-School President is elected. The All-School President presides over the Student Council. The Student Council provides a forum to discuss ways of improving the school community, to plan social events, and to organize fundraising activities.