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Admission Events & Dates
Admission Events & Dates
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| Friday, October 14 8:00-3:00 p.m. Lyman Campus |
Bring Your Friend to School Day – Prospective Students Grades 5 – 7 It’s Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association (NEOTA) day for public schools. Current students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to bring a ‘friend’ to school on this day. Prospective students will spend a typical day in the classrooms, including lunch, recess and specials! |
Friday, October 14 8:00-3:00 p.m. Lyman Campus |
Upper School Visitation Day – Prospective Students Grades 9 – 12 For students interested in applying to Laurel’s Upper School, come and visit on your NEOTA day! Students will sit-in on classes, enjoy a Laurel lunch, learn about curricular options, Laurel’s athletics and arts programs, global learning and community service. |
| Monday, October 24 8:30-9:30 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Pre-Primary School Admission Visit for Siblings Laurel families with children who are almost ready for Preschool are invited to come explore Laurel’s Pre-Primary School. Jane Thornton, Director of the Pre-Primary, and teachers will have activities for the children and will be available to answer questions. |
| Sunday, November 6 12:30-3:00 p.m. Lyman Campus |
All-School Open House A must-attend event for families considering Laurel School for their daughters or young sons, Open House features a presentation by Ann V. Klotz, Head of School, student-led tours, and a resource center with information on special programming and financial aid. Students will be engaged in classroom activities and have a chance to hear from club leaders, classroom teachers and current students and parents. |
| Sunday, November 6 12:30-3:00 p.m. Butler Campus |
Sunday at Butler Laurel School’s 140-acre Butler Campus is open for current and prospective families to enjoy nature, hike the trails, relax on the athletic fields, have fun on the playground and investigate the Magic Tree House. |
| Saturday, November 12 8:45-10:00 a.m. Lyman Campus |
How Can I Finance A Laurel Education? A Financial Aid Seminar for parents of prospective students presented by our Director of Admission & Financial Aid. This is an opportunity to learn how to apply for financial aid and how financial aid awards are calculated. |
| Friday, November 18 8:45-11:00 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Primary Preview – For Parents Only An interactive program for parents to learn about Laurel’s Primary School (K- Grade 4), this event will include insights from Head of School Ann V. Klotz, and Director of the Primary School Rebekah Klar, as well as tours and observation of classes. |
| Tuesday, November 29 7:00-8:30 p.m. Lyman Campus |
Grade 9 Preview for Grade 8 Families During this interactive evening, current Laurel Eighth Grade students and their parents and prospective Ninth Grade students and their parents will hear from the Directors of the Upper School and College Guidance as well as Department Heads and a student panel. Upper School students will share information about life in the Upper School including course options, athletics, arts and global learning opportunities. |
| Wednesday, December 7 (and Wednesday, April 11) 8:45-11:00 a.m. Lyman Campus |
School Days Open House for Prospective Families Entering Grades 5-8 Students and parents will learn about Laurel’s Middle School; students attend classes while parents participate in a morning event that includes a tour, observation of classes, and remarks from Head of School Ann V. Klotz, Co-Directors of the Middle School, Hope Murphy and Jason Singleton, and a student panel. |
| Monday, December 12 9:30-10:30 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Pre-Primary Drop-in for Prospective Families - Music & Movement Laurel’s Pre-Primary School teachers invite prospective students and their parents to enjoy theme-based activities. Additional dates and subjects: Monday, January 9~ Silly Science, Lyman Campus Monday, May 7 ~ Magic Tree House, Butler Campus |
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Cancelled - Pre-Primary Cooking Class for Prospective Families Laurel’s Pre-Primary School teachers invite prospective students and their parents to enjoy a unique opportunity to create a delicious treat from Laurel's Healthy Snack Program. Due to the nature of this event, we are only able to accomodate 10 children per class and we must require a reservation. Next date and subject: Monday, May 7 ~ Magic Tree House, Butler Campus |
Tuesday, January 10 |
Kindergarten Evening for Prospective and Current Kindergarten Parents - Babysitting & Light Supper Provided Join us for an informational evening as you meet Laurel's Kindergarten faculty and listen to Ann Klotz, Head of School; Rebekah Klar, Director of Primary; and Mary Lisa Geppert, Director of Admission and Financial Aid; describe what sets Laurel apart. Discover our extraordinary programs in mathematics, science, engineering, world languages, the arts and language arts. Babysitting and a light supper will be provided. RSVP with you babysitting needs to LEvans@LaurelSchool.org |
| Thursday, January 19 8:45-10:00 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Coffee for Parents of Accepted Upper School Students– For Parents Only Parents of Accepted Upper School students are invited to meet the Co-Directors of the Upper School, members of the faculty and current parents and students prior to making admission decisions. |
| Friday, January 20 8:45-10:00 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Coffee for Parents of Accepted Middle School Students– For Parents Only Parents of Accepted Middle School students are invited to meet the Co-Directors of the Middle School, members of the faculty and current parents and students prior to making admission decisions. |
| Friday, January 27 8:45-11:00 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Kindergarten Preview – For Parents and Students You and your daughter will experience a virtual tour of a “real” day in Laurel’s Kindergarten where serious learning is engaging and fun. Discover our extraordinary programs in math, science, language arts and the visual and performing arts. |
| Monday, February 6 (and Monday, February 27) 8:45–10:15 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT Lyman Campus |
Pre-Primary Screening A screening is required as part of the application to Pre-Primary. Please schedule a screening time with the Admission Office for your child to spend 30 minutes in the classroom to play with other children and our teachers while parents meet with Jane Thornton, Director of the Pre-Primary, to discuss Laurel’s program. |
| Wednesday, February 8 7:00-8:30 p.m. Lyman Campus |
Planning an Upper School Education - For Parents Only During this evening, current and prospective parents will gain a more in-depth look at the Upper School Curriculum Chart, the courses available and how to plan for the entire Upper School experience. |
| Wednesday, February 15 7:00-8:30 p.m. Lyman Campus |
Grade 5 Preview for Grade 4 Parents Current Laurel Fourth Grade parents and prospective Fifth Grade parents are invited to learn about Laurel’s interactive approach to Middle School life including its curriculum, arts, athletics, and the transition into Middle School. Parents will hear from the Co-Directors of the Middle School and teachers. |
| Monday, February 27 8:45–10:15 a.m. BY APPOINTMENT Lyman Campus |
Pre-Primary Screening A screening is required as part of the application to Pre-Primary. Please schedule a screening time with the Admission Office for your child to spend 30 minutes in the classroom to play with other children and our teachers while parents meet with Jane Thornton, Director of the Pre-Primary, to discuss Laurel’s program. |
| Wednesday, March 7 8:45-10 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Coffee for Parents of Accepted Pre-Primary Students – For Parents Only For those families offered admission to Laurel School this is an opportunity to meet the Director of the Pre-Primary School, faculty and current parents prior to making your admission decision. |
| Thursday, March 8 8:45-10 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Coffee for Parents of Accepted Middle School Students– For Parents Only Parents of Accepted Middle School students are invited to meet the Co-Directors of the Middle School, members of the faculty and current parents and students prior to making admission decisions. |
| Tuesday, March 9 8:45-10 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Coffee for Parents of Accepted Primary School Students – For Parents Only For families offered admission to Laurel School, this is an opportunity to meet the Director of the Primary School, faculty and current parents prior to making your admission decision. |
| Wednesday, April 11 8:45-11:00 a.m. Lyman Campus |
School Days Open House for Prospective Families Entering Grades 5-8 Students and parents will learn about Laurel’s Middle School; students attend classes while parents participate in a morning event that includes a tour, observation of classes, and remarks from Head of School Ann V. Klotz, Co-Directors of the Middle School, Hope Murphy and Jason Singleton, and a student panel. |
| Wednesday, May 2 8:45-10:30 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Introduction to Laurel’s Primary School – For Parents Only For all newly enrolled Primary School parents joining Laurel in the fall of 2012, this event provides families the opportunity to meet other new families and to receive the latest information to assist in their transition to Laurel School. This program will include highlights from Rebekah Klar, Director of the Primary School, Primary teachers, the Laurel School Parents Association and faculty from a variety of departments including athletics, learning enhancement and strategic programming. |
| Monday, May 7 9:30-10:30 a.m. Butler Campus |
Pre-Primary Drop-in for Prospective Families - Magic Tree House Laurel’s Pre-Primary School teachers invite prospective students and their parents to enjoy theme-based activities. |
| Wednesday, May 9 Students: 8:45-3:00 p.m. Parents: 8:45-11:30 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Introduction to Laurel’s Middle School for New Families All newly enrolled Middle School parents joining Laurel in the fall of 2012 will receive information on curriculum, arts, athletics, uniforms and their daughters’ transition to Laurel School. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other families who are also joining the Laurel community. Students will visit all day in the classrooms. |
| Wednesday, May 16 Students: 8:45-3:00 p.m. Parents: 8:45-11:30 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Introduction to Laurel’s Upper School for New Families All newly enrolled Upper School parents joining Laurel in the fall of 2012 will receive information on curriculum, arts, athletics, uniforms and their daughters’ transition to Laurel School. Students will enjoy lunch with their soon-to-be classmates and spend time visiting classrooms. |
| Wednesday, May 23 8:45-10:00 a.m. Lyman Campus |
Introduction to Laurel’s Pre-Primary School For all newly enrolled Pre-Primary parents joining Laurel in the fall of 2012, this event provides families the opportunity to meet others joining the Laurel community and to receive the latest information to assist in their transition to Laurel School. This program will include highlights from Jane Thornton, Pre-Primary Director, teachers and administrators. |
Admission Decision and Financial Assistance Notification Dates Pre-Primary School (Preschool and Prekindergarten) Primary School (Kindergarten through Grade 4) Middle School (Grades 5 through 8) Upper School (Grades 9 – 12) Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
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