Experiential Learning
Academics
Academics at The Leelanau School go beyond hands on. We engage all your senses in learning to include kinesthetic, visual, and verbal learning. Through our methods, students are immersed in the learning experience. When you go out to collect data from the Crystal River for Biology class, you will not only be asked to note what the instrumental readings are, but also what you observe through sight, sound and smell.
Music, Visual Arts & Theater
Photography and Darkroom
Ceramics
Improv
Singing and Songwriting
Applied Design
Musical Theater
“Mighty Snappy” Band
You don’t have to come with a talent, we will help you discover and develop your talents.
Health & Wellness
The Leelanau School feels that students need to develop healthy lifestyles for their lifetimes. Our overall wellness program is designed around this premise by providing activities and guidance.
You won’t find fatty, fried foods in our cafeteria line.
Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental disorder we humans face and is a growing concern among our children and students? School anxiety and refusal are two manifestations, with separation anxiety, panic disorders, selective mutism, phobias, and social anxiety, among others. This issue cannot be ignored or fixed with a good pep talk. The Leelanau School values our opportunity to work with families to help lessen anxiety associated with school through compassionate and personalized guidance. This ADDitude article has valuable information for all brains! ... See MoreSee Less
You Are Enough: How to Counteract Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, and RSD
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Feelings of inadequacy with ADHD and give rise to RSD, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism. The solution? Breaking free from a flawed core belief of “not good enough.”0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week The Leelanau School Ornithology class spotted a bird rarely seen in our region. The students captured these photos of a Great Egret during class and reported their findings via CornellLab's eBird app. Congratulations to our Citizen Scientists! #ispy #rarebirds #naturesclassroom #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Moments from our big evening! #skipperprom2024 #leelanautraditions #ifeelpretty #dancethenightaway #lastingmemories #traversecityoperahouse ... See MoreSee Less
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A lot different than in my days back in the 60's.
Can someone find photos of Mr. & Mrs. Hoods from their first prom at Leelanau? First and last ?
Great school, great memories!
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And so it begins! #prom2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing a MAGICAL EVENING to EVERYONE in the beautiful Leelanau School community!
Great school.
Unable to join us for our Spring Open House? No problem, we're happy to welcome you any time! Contact Kate Caliri-Spiegel to schedule a private tour to meet our community, explore our beautiful campus, and get your questions answered at your convenience. Call 231-334-5826 or email kcaliri@leelanau.org. We look forward to meeting you!
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Fall 2024 Enrollment - The Leelanau School
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Learn more about The Leelanau School, a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12, located in Glen Arbor, MI.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Leelanau has prepared me to leave and be ready to go to a new place safely. They’ve made it easy to move into a dorm and prepare for classes. Essentially, we’ve already done all that, things like orientation and meeting new people, so it’ll be easier for me once I go to college in the fall. The whole process here at Leelanau makes my next step less intimidating. All in all, Leelanau has better prepared me for what’s to come." - Nathaniel Adams, Class of 2024
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We are opening the door for YOU tomorrow! Join us for our Spring Open House and see what Leelanau's living and learning programs are all about. Meet our students and teachers, tour our beautiful campus, and get all your questions answered. Join us from 10 am - noon. Register below or just drop by at 10 am. Event details at bit.ly/4cPoq92 #welcome #openhouse #theleelanauschool #abetterwaytolearn #fall2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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In five short weeks, our seniors will be ringing the bell for the very last time. Do you have memories of ringing for victory? In celebration? For graduation? #leelanautraditions #countdowntograduation #theclassof2024 #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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There is room in our canoe for you! Attend The Leelanau School Open House this Friday and hear more about our exploratory programs and the reasons we paddle and adventure together. Learning can be a joyful experience, inside and outside the classroom. Join us from 10 am -12 pm. Register below or just drop by at 10 am. Event details at bit.ly/4cPoq92 #climbin #freshair #freshideas #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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