The Gold Coast Prep program is designed to immerse the child in complex interactive experiences that are both rich and relevant. The three elements of a classical curriculum: content, process, and communication are integrated into the learning experience from preschool through 8th grade.
Upcoming Events
Sep
15
Introducing Tuition Grant Initiative for New Applicants
Time: 12:00 am
Celebrating 15+ years of preparing our students for the most selective schools in Chicago, a Gold Coast Prep grant initiative has been established to allow new students to join our highly successful program. Each grade, Kindergarten through Eighth, has six (6) grant awards available to eligible applicants: two (2) $12,000 grants, two (2) $9,000 grants, … Continued
Sep
17
Admission Tours
Time: 12:00 am
Offered by appointment. We recognize the value of a visit, so come meet with our Head of School and learn about the admission process and life at Gold Coast Prep. We warmly invite you to see first-hand the work the children are doing and the benefits of the Gold Coast Prep experience. Of course, virtual tours … Continued
Oct
02
Road Trip! Toga!
Time: 12:00 am
Our middle school students are headed off to Monmouth College to participate in some Classics fun. We are excited that Odysseus and the Sirens, an original movie written and performed in Latin by our Fifth Graders, will be exhibited at the Monmouth College Classics Day. This is a biannual interactive education event featuring demonstrations, exhibits, … Continued
Oct
11
Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day – No Class
Time: 12:00 am
It used to be simple: celebrate the discovery of America and enjoy the day off. Today, it’s more complicated; and that’s a good thing. That being said, we recognize that Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day classroom lessons must be developmentally appropriate: we begin with identifying who, where and when before analyzing why. All classes participate in … Continued
Classical Education at Gold Coast Prep: Core Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
Ready to Conquer the World
Gold Coast Prep kids are nice, they like to have fun and they like to learn.
From their first day of class, our students experience the passion of artful, enthusiastic and nurturing teachers, the satisfaction of learning new things, the challenge of thinking beyond the obvious and the wonder of creating art, all within the richness of the classical curriculum with ample opportunities to showcase and communicate their knowledge throughout the year.