University Lake School is an independent day school offering JK3 through 12th grade in Hartland, Wisconsin.
ULS delivers an incomparable education through the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the whole student in a unique learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, original thinking, personal integrity and character through service.
ULS is reimagined as an educational innovator empowering students to lead and thrive in a global community.
Our school provides a dynamic and rigorous curriculum that challenges the whole student by integrating innovative academic, leadership, athletic, artistic, and service learning experiences within a vibrant and joyful community.
Here, curiosity is rewarded, academia is expressed in and out of the classroom, and students have the opportunity to engage across a wide range of extracurricular activities on a stunning 180-acre campus.
AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Economics, AP English Composition, AP English Literature, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Portfolio Art, AP Spanish, AP US History, AP World History
Club or Organization: Chess Club, Laker Service Club, Math Olympiad, Math Team, STEAM Club, Student Government, Trig-Star Contest
Arts and Music Programs: Handbell Choir, Musical Theater Production, Play Production, The Heron (Literary Arts Magazine)
School Notes
ULS is an educational innovator. We strive to empower students
who will lead and thrive in a global community. ULS students are
continually challenged through a college preparatory design that
raises the level of structure and rigor as they develop across
academic divisions. On this inspiring campus, we live and breathe
authentic learning through student-led research, work production
and presentation. Student and teacher voices blend in harmony to
bring learning and conversations to life. Here, you will
find...
Personal Attention: ULS students thrive as a result of the
individualized attention they receive from our attentive faculty.
Students and teachers often build strong relationships that start
in our classrooms and last long after graduation.
Character Building & Leadership: Team-building activities,
leadership curriculum and service projects instill solid character
traits that last a lifetime. Character through service is one of
the Branches of the Pine, an ongoing focus for student
development.
Integrated Learning: Students build upon their academic
knowledge and are challenged to apply their understanding to new
situations. Our curriculum integrates fine arts, foreign language,
technology and physical education across all divisions.
Outdoor Experience: Our expansive 180-acre campus is the
ultimate outdoor classroom. From forest studies and nature
observation to tapping maple trees, students in all grade levels
experience learning through nature. Learn more about our
campus.
University Lake School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. University Lake School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
Grades: PK-8 | 138 students5.8 miles 210 E Pleasant St Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (262) 567-5001
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
55/17/2016
My kid's education is simply amazing. If they stay the course, they have the ability to get into any college in the country. In addition, they enjoy going. We have so many other good options for education. ULS is simply a notch above.
- Posted by Parent - andyg
57/24/2015
Fabulous school. Great teachers. Focused on creating well-rounded individuals: academics, sports, arts and more importantly, respectfulness, community service, leadership - those soft skills that really make a person successful in life. College guidance program is exceptional.
- Posted by Parent - lori.
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