A BETTER WAY TO LEARN
Leelanau’s rich, supportive environment is a community where teachers love to teach and the focus is on how to learn, rather than what to learn. We are a haven for intelligent and creative students: the bright, the talented, the inquisitive who may also feel unchallenged, restless, and anxious.
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
At The Leelanau School creativity is encouraged and students are welcome to explore each arts discipline. Parents are often amazed that their “non-singing” child has a beautiful voice or that their camera shy child feels perfectly comfortable on the other side of the lens!
You don’t have to come with a talent, we will help you discover and develop your talents.
Health, Wellness, & Nutrition
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.
October's celebrations of ADHD Empowerment, LGBTQ+ History, Dyslexia Awareness, Bullying Prevention, Depression Education, Global Diversity Awareness, etc, remind us that we all come to the classroom with different stories, points of view, and educational and emotional needs. Thankfully, The Leelanau School aspires toward a community and culture of understanding and acceptance. We are always striving and learning. We are on this voyage together. ... See MoreSee Less
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At The Leelanau School, Parent-Teacher Conferences are as personal, experiential, and joyful as the school day. We owe it to all students to build a close partnership between home and campus. Learning is about so much more than grades. It is about a culture of supportive relationships. #abetterwaytolearn ... See MoreSee Less
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This experience will follow your kid for a lifetime because the instructors really care and become deeply invested in your child’s life. I’m glad you are experiencing joy for both what your child has experienced and just how much more there is to come. I say congratulations to both you and your child Kim!
Every time I’m on campus, it reinforces that we are making the right decision to send our son to Leelanau. The staff knows and sees my kid for the individual that he is and are helping him explore new things, engage with curiosity, and develop leadership skills. Thank you Leelanau team!
As we begin our fall break, we’re slowing down. We’re connecting with families at conferences and always—ALWAYS—finding the magic in the world and within each other.
A gigantic thank you to our wonderful Kindel House parent, @theepicfales , for her beautiful photographs from last night’s Northern Lights show.
#northernlightsphotos #northernlightsmichigan #auroraborealis #northernmi #boardingschoollife #boardingschools #boardingschool #edconsultant #experientiallearning ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow! Amazing pictures!
Awesome - just incredible!!!
Beautiful
Leelanau's seventh core value is awareness of our own needs and sensitivity toward others and the world around us. In a busy, noisy world, we are challenged to take time to notice what our bodies and minds need to grow, rest, and cope. Healthy food, fresh air and exercise, quiet periods, and learning skills are built into the Leelanau School daily schedule to help us create healthy habits. Caring for ourselves makes us better at helping our friends, families, and communities!
#selfaware #selfcare #mindfulness #communitywise #healthyhabits #abetterwaytolearn ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy World Smile Day from your Leelanau School family. Don't forget to share one of your own! #worldsmileday #newfriends #schoolcommunity #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Can’t beat this school
Leelanau's admission process is designed to determine a good fit for our applicants. We often work with educational consultants who guide families to schools that will best serve their child's educational and emotional growth. This week, we were honored to welcome Heidi Molbak (New Orleans) and Jeanette Spires (Chicago) to campus to meet and observe The Leelanau School in action. We shared lots of information and plenty of fresh air with them! #agoodfit #whoweare #whatwedo #whywedoit #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool #IECA ... See MoreSee Less
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What a treat to have this time together! Thank you!
Looking for some Fall fun this weekend? Our friends at the Leelanau Outdoor Center are celebrating 30 years with a Fall Festival! Event details are available at locprograms.org/events or bit.ly/4eKHs0n #climb #ride #zip #celebrate ... See MoreSee Less
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Catch up on September's campus news in our monthly e-newsletter at leelanau.org/alumni-news or bit.ly/4dmRKCI. ... See MoreSee Less
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