Half Day School

Half Day School is the oldest school in Lake County, IL. Our unique history and rich traditions distinguish our school as an exemplary learning environment. Students are at the heart of all traditions, and school spirit is continually celebrated.

Half Day School prides itself on the well-rounded development of every student through innovative teaching practices and initiatives that keep students motivated and invested in learning. Our active and supportive parent volunteers coordinate and sponsor programs for classrooms, which continue to enrich the learning environment - focusing on the whole child and including every child’s culture.

Developmentally appropriate instructional materials, and our three-tiered enrichment model, provide unique learning experiences for all students and flexible opportunities to meet the academic needs of our high-ability students. Through our 1:1 Teaching & Learning Initiative, technology integration provides an engaging environment - personalizing each student’s learning while empowering students with responsible digital citizenship. World Language is also part of our core curriculum with components of instruction in Spanish language and culture integrated throughout the day. Opening the emotional mind for rich learning experiences, Half Day School provides an explicit curriculum for targeting social emotional learning objectives. These core experiences are echoed throughout the school as all stakeholders instruct and reinforce students, preparing them for academic and social success.