Registration begins on the first day of class. Students should plan to arrive at the Academy on the first day of class, not before. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, dresser, closet, and linens. All meals are provided by the school. This cost is included in the Comprehensive Fee.
Faculty members live in the dormitories with the students.
They supervise study hall and general dormitory life. ALA students are required to follow the rules, regulations, and policies of Lake Forest Academy. These include the varsity and junior varsity athletic teams, intramural sports, theater and musical productions, clubs, day-trips, and vacation excursions. Clubs on campus include photography, ski, chess, electronics, art, dance, music, theater, and radio. Recreational Activities include sports, bike-riding, trips, skiing, drama, music, art, dances, movies, parties, canoeing and sailing.