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Fox
River Country Day School
Academics
— Enrichment — Ethics — Community
 Whether
they are walking the trails of the forested campus, performing
madrigals, presenting Spanish dialogues, or simply playing with
friends on tech playground, students at Fox River Country Day
School experience an atmosphere that encourages discovery and
excellence. Founded in 1913, Fox River is an independent, fully
accredited, coeducational day and boarding school serving students
from pre-school through eighth grade. Located on 53 acres of rolling
hills and field oaks, our country campus is a safe haven from
the bustling Chicago community just 40 miles away.
 For
the 2008-2009 school year there were 203-day students and 20 boarding
students with a broad spectrum of racial, ethnic, religious, and
economic diversity. The school seeks students who are at or above
grade level and who want to be a part of a learning community
with a clear set of values.
Our mission
is to educate the whole child through a values-based program,
emphasizing excellence, enrichment, community, and ethics. The
academic program at Fox River promotes personal achievement and
is as rich and varied as it is challenging — thus preparing
students for a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.
 The
framework for our values-based program is a set of character building
qualities that are highlighted throughout the school community.
Since the earliest days, our school's philosophy has fostered
personal growth, respect, and a love of learning. Faculty and
staff strive to bring out the unlimited potential of each student
and encourage them to recognize this ability in each other.
The School's
educational philosophy reflects Christian Science idealism in
important ways:
- A fundamental
belief in the goodness of all, as children of one universal
God.
- An underlying
belief in the right and capacity of all students, faculty, and
staff to achieve their full potential.
- The awareness
that as mans spiritual nature is honored, the learning process
is less burdened and more joyful.
- The commitment
to minimize fear, self-doubt, pressure, and comparisons in the
learning environment maximizes confidence, exploration, discovery,
and expression.
- The underlying
premise that when talented faculty members love children —
love imparting and sharing--the classroom environment is at
its best.
 Fox
River Country Day School hiring and enrollment policies embrace
and express diversity in all respects. A variety of religious
backgrounds are represented among enrolled families, faculty,
and staff. As provided by the School's by-laws, all members of
the Board of Trustees and the Head of School are Christian Scientists,
drawing their vision and values from the Judeo-Christian heritage
including the Bible, the Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount,
the Golden Rule, and the writings of the Discoverer and Founder
of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy.
 Since
Fox River Country Day School's earliest days [as the Chicago Junior
School], the Christian Science view of education has played a
fundamental role in creating a positive learning environment.
Today, the School continues to share practical expressions of
its foundation through regular morning assemblies, a character-building
program, and an expectation of high moral and ethical practices.
 Small
classes enable students to receive individualized attention. Professional
development enables teachers to continue learning and to integrate
new ideas into their curriculum. The faculty, together with students
and dedicated parents, create a sense of community where it is
safe to grow, to be challenged, and to discover the joy of learning.
We encourage
you to visit our campus. For more information call 847-888-7920
or email us at admissions@frcds.org.
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CONTACTS:
To find out
more about
Fox River Country Day School:
Mail:
Fox River Country Day School
1600 Dundee Avenue
Elgin,
Illinois 60120 USA
Phone:
847-888-7920
eMail:
admissions@frcds.org
Web site:
www.frcds.org
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