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1 Application Laurel School Application Laurel School Application Laurel School Application Laurel School

2 Growing up. Moving on. In recent years Laurel graduates have been accepted to the following schools: The University of Akron Albion College Alfred University Allegheny College American University Amherst College Appalachian State University Arizona State University The University of Arizona The Art Institute of Boston The Art Institute of Chicago Ave Maria College Baldwin-Wallace College Bard College Barnard College Bates College Belmont Abbey College Beloit College Bentley College Bethune-Cookman College Boston College Boston Conservatory Boston University Bowling Green State University Brandeis University University of British Columbia British University Brown University Bucknell University Butler University University of California Calvin College Cambridge University Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Carson-Newman College Case Western Reserve University The Catholic University of America Centre College University of Chicago University of Cincinnati Clark Atlanta University Clark University Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland State University Colby College Colby-Sawyer College Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary The College of Wooster University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University The Culinary Institute of America University of Dallas Dartmouth College Davidson College University of Dayton University of Delaware Denison University University of Denver DePaul University DePauw University Dickinson College Drew University Duke University Duquesne University Earlham College Eckerd College University of Edinburgh Elmira College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emory University Eugene Lang College New School University Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fisk University University of Florida Florida Southern College Fordham University Fort Lewis College Franklin and Marshall College Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Furman University Gannon University George Mason University Georgetown University The George Washington University Gettysburg College Grinnell College Grove City College University of Guelph Hamilton College Hampton University University of Hartford Hartwick College Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Haverford College Heidelberg College Hiram College Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Hollins University Hood College Hope College University of Illinois Indiana University Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University John Carroll University Johns Hopkins University The Juilliard School Kalamazoo College University of Kansas Kent State University Kenyon College Lafayette College Lake Forest College Lasell College Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Loyola College in Maryland Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Lynchburg College Lynn University Macalester College University of Maine Manhattan School of Music Manhattanville College Mannes College of Music Marquette University University of Maryland University of Mary Washington University of Massachusetts Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University Miami University University of Miami University of Michigan Michigan State University Middlebury College University of Mississippi Mount Holyoke College Mount Union College Muskingum College New England Conservatory of Music University of New Hampshire New York University The University of North Carolina Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University University of Notre Dame Oberlin College Ohio Northern University The Ohio State University Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University University of Oxford Pace University University of the Pacific University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University University of Pittsburgh Pitzer College Pomona College Princeton University Purdue University Quinnipiac University University of Redlands Reed College Regis University Rhode Island School of Design Rhodes College Rice University University of Richmond Rider University Roanoke College University of Rochester Rochester Institute of Technology Rollins College Saint Louis University University of San Diego Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design Scripps College Sewanee: The University of the South Skidmore College Smith College University of South Carolina University of Southern California Southern Methodist University Spelman College Springfield College University of St. Andrews St. Andrews Presbyterian College St. John s College St. Lawrence University St. Mary s College of Maryland St. Olaf s College Stanford University State University of New York Stetson University Susquehanna University Swarthmore University Syracuse University The University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Texas Thiel College University of Toledo University of Toronto Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University Union College United States Naval Academy Ursuline College Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Vassar College University of Vermont University of Victoria Villanova University University of Virginia Wake Forest University University of Washington Washington and Jefferson College Washington and Lee University Washington College Washington State University Washington University St. Louis Wellesley College Wesleyan University Western Carolina University University of Western Ontario Wheaton College Whittier College Williams College University of Wisconsin Wittenberg University Wright State University Xavier University Yale University York University

3 Application Process and Timeline Primary School Thank you for your interest in applying to Laurel School. Laurel seeks to enroll students who are prepared to be successful academically and to contribute positively to the school community as a whole. Laurel School accepts applications for our Primary School (Kindergarten-Grade 4) throughout the year. Our admissions timeline is: Grade 4 x December 15, 2014 Application and Financial Assistance deadline x January 16, 2015 Notification of Admission and Financial Assistance x January 30, 2015 Response due to the School x After January 30, 2015 Rolling admissions as space allows Kindergarten - Grade 3 x February 17, 2015 Application and Financial Assistance deadline x February 27, 2015 Notification of Admission and Financial Assistance x March 11, 2015 Response due to the School x After March 11, 2015 Rolling admissions as space allows We will be happy to work with you every step of the way to make this a positive and comfortable experience for your family. Please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office at or Admissions@LaurelSchool.org with any questions. Admissions Checklist There are two ways to apply for admission: x Online at x Paper application A complete application will consist of the following: x Application x $40 non-refundable application fee x Parent/guardian questionnaire x Parent visit to Laurel x Student visit and academic screening x Teacher recommendation to be completed by current teacher x Records from candidate s current school All items on the Admissions Checklist must be completed before an application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

4 Laurel at a Glance Enrollment In 2014/15, 634 students from throughout the Cleveland area attend Laurel. They come from as far west as Westlake, as far east as Mentor, and as far south as Medina. Total Enrollment Upper School Middle School Primary School Pre-Primary School Demographic Profile School systems represented at Laurel Families in the school Families with two children at Laurel Families with three or more children at Laurel Alumnae ,700 Student-teacher ratio :1 Academic Profile 2014 Graduates (class size, 67): College-bound % National Merit Finalists National Merit Semifinalists/Commended SAT Scores Reading Class of 14 middle 50% Class of 14 high Writing Class of 14 middle 50% Class of 14 high Math Class of 14 middle 50% Class of 14 high ACT Composite Scores Class of 14 middle 50% Class of 14 high National average Extracurricular Life Clubs, organizations available Total community service hours completed by the Class of ,385 Varsity sports offered Junior Varsity sports offered Upper School student participation % Seventh/Eighth Grade sports offered Seventh/Eighth Grade student participation % Financial Profile Laurel Fund $1,139, Operating expenses $16,890,000 Percentage of revenue from tuition and fees % Financial Aid budget $2.5 million Tuition Pre-Primary School Early Learners $7,550 12,800 Preschool $8,250 15,100 Prekindergarten $10,000 15,250 Primary School Kindergarten $17,150 Grade $19,000 Grades $19,825 Middle School Grades $22,000 23,550 Upper School Grades $25,950 27,700 After School at Laurel We offer enriched, supervised After-School Care for children in Eearly Learners- Grade 8 from dismissal 6:00 p.m. on days when school is in session. Supervised Play (Early Learners Grade 4) offers a place to run and play or a quiet space to do homework. The Middle School Den (Grades 5 8) provides a supervised environment to complete homework or read. In addition to the After-School Care options, we offer After-School Classes in private music instruction, dance, tae kwon do and tennis and other options. Facilities Laurel s 11-acre suburban Lyman Campus comprises specially designed academic areas for Pre-Primary, Primary, Middle and Upper School students including the Mabel Shields Andrews Science Center, the Edna F. Lake Library and the Crile Library and Ruhlman Resource Center, the Tippit Gymnasium, the Multipurpose Room, art and dance studios, Chapel theatre, playing fields and the Enchanted Playscape. The Butler Campus in Russell and Chester Townships offers 140 acres with world-class athletic facilities, including the 16,000-square-foot Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness, a pavilion, an Adventure Course, two lodges for curricular support, a 1,600-square-foot Magic Tree House and natural resources that make this site perfect for outdoor education, leadership building and athletics. Transportation Most students come to Laurel by public school bus, public transportation or carpool. Laurel, in partnership with University School, also provides expanded bus and shuttle transportation options at an additional cost. For specific information, call the Admissions Office at

5 Financial Information Tuition and Fees Consider Laurel A Laurel education is a major investment in your daughter s potential and will help create a lifetime of opportunities. Everyone at Laurel receives financial assistance in one way or another. Tuition and fees cover only a portion of the real cost of a Laurel education. The difference is met through annual donations (which total over $1,000,000 a year) and interest income from the school s endowment Tuition Kindergarten $17,150 Grade $19,000 Grades $19, Fees & Expenses A nutritious lunch is provided daily for all students. Annual lunch rate K Grade $1,000 Books and materials fees K Grade $260 Annual technology fee K Grade $450 Field trips are an important part of the learning experience and are assessed as follows: K Grade $165 School uniforms may be purchased through Schoolbelles, Lands End or the semiannual Laurel School Parents Association (LSPA) Used Uniform Sale. Payment Options We offer a variety of payment options from which you may choose. If you have any questions or if the following plans do not address your needs, please let us know: Option 1 One-Pay Annual Payment Plan one lump-sum payment due August 15, Option 2 One of the four Payment Plans administered by Tuition Management Systems* There is no interest charge, but a modest annual enrollment fee applies. A. Twelve-Month Payment Plan twelve equal monthly payments beginning July 1 and ending June 1 B. Ten-Month Payment Plan ten equal monthly payments beginning July 1 and ending April 1 C. Quarterly Payment Plan four equal payments on July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1 D. Semi-Annual Payment Plan two equal payments on August 15 and January 15 * Tuition Refund Insurance is required. The cost is 1% of the annual tuition. Financial Aid FAQ What is financial aid and who should apply? Financial aid is available to students in K Grade 12. Grants are given on an annual basis. While there is no obligation to repay them, we hope that recipients and their families will consider supporting Laurel in the future so that others may benefit from the same opportunity. Our financial aid program helps us enroll a well-qualified, diverse student body. The school s generous financial aid budget averages 17% of the yearly operating budget. Financial aid awards range from several hundred to several thousand dollars and are intended to supplement a family s resources. Awards are made not only to families whose ability to pay is extremely limited, but also to those who may need only a small subsidy. Families who have reviewed their financial situation and still find the tuition prohibitive are encouraged to apply for financial aid.

6 Financial Aid FAQ (continued) How do I apply for financial aid? 1. Check the box on the application to inform us of your interest in applying for financial aid. 2. Starting on November 1, 2014, go to sss.secure.force.com/ familyportal. 3. Click on the prompt to begin your Parents Financial Statement (PFS). You only need to complete one PFS even if you have several children applying to Laurel School. 4. You will be asked to create a username and password that will allow you to return to your PFS at a later date before submitting it. Your information will be secure. 5. You will be given instructions about submitting backup documentation to SSS (School and Student Services). Note: When you apply online, your information will be delivered accurately and quickly to Laurel School, allowing us to make a quicker decision about your eligibility for financial aid. Call NAIS with any questions. What if I am divorced or separated? Both natural parents are expected to contribute to their daughter s education. In addition to the custodial parent s Parents Financial Statement (PFS), we will need from the other natural parent a completed Financial Statement for Parents Who are Separated or Divorced or Have Never Been Married. The most recent Federal Income Tax Form 1040 and all supporting schedules also must be sent to SSS. How is financial aid determined? Laurel is committed to need-based financial aid. The Report of Parental Contribution, all income-tax forms, and any other information you have submitted are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee. Your daughter s potential to succeed academically and to become a contributing member of the Laurel community is also considered. When will I know? The Financial Aid Committee does not review financial aid requests until all financial aid paperwork is complete and the candidate has been accepted for admission. Fourth Grade applicants will be notified of their financial aid awards on January 16, Applicants for Kindergarten-Third Grade will be notified on February 27, Every student who is offered admission to the school and applies for financial aid is seriously considered by the Financial Aid Committee but is not guaranteed an award. Will my child receive financial aid in subsequent years? A family must reapply for financial aid each year. The Financial Aid Committee may change the amount of the award if there is a significant change in the family s circumstances.

7 Application attach photo here Please complete this form online or print out and return it to the Laurel School Admissions Office with your non-refundable application fee of $40. Please complete application prior to testing. Candidate s First name Middle Last Preferred name or nickname Grade/year applying for Birth date Home address Home phone Current school Date enrolled Current grade School address School principal and/or counselor School phone Has student ever received severe disciplinary censure at any school or from the community? x Yes x No Asked to withdraw by a school? x Yes x No Expelled? x Yes x No Please add any pertinent information Family Data Parent/guardian s name x Mr. x Dr. x Mrs. x Ms. Relationship to applicant address Home address Home phone Business phone Cell phone Occupation Company Business address Parent/guardian s name x Mr. x Dr. x Mrs. x Ms. Relationship to applicant address Home address Home phone Business phone Cell phone Occupation Company Business address

8 Name of stepparent x Mr. x Dr. x Mrs. x Ms. Home address Home phone Cell phone Occupation Business phone address Company Business address With whom does the applicant live? Laurel Ties Names of any close relatives who have attended Laurel: Name Relationship Year of Graduation Name Relationship Year of Graduation Name Relationship Year of Graduation Candidate s Siblings Name Date of Birth School Grade Name Date of Birth School Grade Name Date of Birth School Grade Name Date of Birth School Grade Other Applications To enable us to work better with you during the admission process and avoid calendar and deadline conflicts, please indicate all schools to which you are applying: Signature We have provided accurate information and agree that Laurel School may contact the school and persons listed herein for further information. If this application leads to the candidate s attendance at Laurel, we agree to the policies and regulations of Laurel School as set by the Board of Trustees and administrated by the Head and staff. Signature of parent or guardian Date Do you plan to apply for financial assistance? x Yes x No If yes, please refer to sss.nais.org to complete a Parent Financial Statement (available on November 1, 2014). Financial aid decisions are made once a student has been accepted and the necessary forms for financial aid have been submitted to SSS. Dream. Dare. Do. Please send this form directly to: Laurel School Admissions Office One Lyman Circle Shaker Heights, Ohio Admissions@LaurelSchool.org Phone Fax An all girls school, K-12, with a coed Pre-Primary, Laurel School is proud to be an inclusive and equitable school community that welcomes students without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or disability or sexual orientation. Additionally, we actively seek faculty and staff without regard to these identifiers or gender.

9 Parent Questionnaire To be completed by a parent/guardian This form is provided to give you the opportunity to tell us about your daughter. Please answer the questions below and feel free to include additional information. Candidate s name Nickname Birth date Candidate for Grade Schools attended by your daughter for up to the past four years: School Location Dates Attended School Location Dates Attended Briefly describe the members of your family. What do you like to do together? What are your daughter s special talents or outstanding character traits? What activities does your daughter particularly enjoy? Does your daughter have any unusual physical conditions (hearing or vision impairment, allergies, illness, etc.)? If so, please describe the condition and the impact it has on your daughter s life.

10 Has your daughter ever been referred to a psychologist, psychiatrist or social worker? If so, please describe the circumstances. Please share with us anything else you would like us to know about your daughter, including your short- and long-term goals for your daughter. May we contact the candidate s current teachers if we need information beyond that provided on the teacher recommendation form? (Any information offered will be kept confidential.) x Yes x No To the best of my knowledge, the information above is accurate. Signature of parent or guardian Date Dream. Dare. Do. Please send this form directly to: Laurel School Admissions Office One Lyman Circle Shaker Heights, Ohio Admissions@LaurelSchool.org Phone Fax

11 Recommendation To be completed by a current teacher and returned directly to Laurel School Candidate s name Applicant for admission to x K x 1 x 2 x 3 x 4 Name of present school Year applying for Phone Address of school School Head Teacher s name Number of years and/or months child has attended school Size of class Please tell us what you consider to be the candidate s greatest strengths and greatest weaknesses. What has been the relationship between the child s home and the school? Has the child received any special help while at your school (speech, reading, math, psychological testing or counseling, etc.)? Are there any special medical circumstances of which we should be aware? Please provide any additional comments or information which you feel would be helpful.

12 For Kindergarten candidates only Describe this child s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development compared to that of her peer group. What are the child s favorite activities in the room? Least favorite? How does the child use available materials? How well does the child interact (and how much time does the child spend) with other children, with teachers, with parents? How much time does the child spend playing/working independently? For First Fourth Grade candidates only Describe this child s intellectual, academic, social and emotional development. To the best of my knowledge, the information given above is accurate. Name of individual who completed this form (please print) Signature of teacher or school official May we contact you for further information? x Yes x No All information will be treated with strict confidentiality. Dream. Dare. Do. Please send this form directly to: Laurel School Admissions Office One Lyman Circle Shaker Heights, Ohio Date If yes, phone number Admissions@LaurelSchool.org Phone Fax Design: Nesnadny + Schwartz, Cleveland + New York + Toronto Photography: Roger Mastroianni Copyright 2014 Laurel School Printed on Recycled Paper

13 Records Request for records from candidate s current school Please complete this form and send it to your daughter s current school. Candidate s name School currently attending Birth date Current grade Permission for schools to release records and test scores to Laurel School I acknowledge notification of this transfer of records as required by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and understand that I have a right to review and challenge the content of the records. I understand that the information transferred will be treated in a confidential manner and will not be transmitted to a third party without my consent. Name of parent or guardian Phone Address Signature of parent or guardian Date Dear School Official We recently received an application to Laurel School for the student named above and we need your help to complete the admission folder. It is requested that an official copy of the following be released to Laurel School as soon as possible: a transcript of current and past grades and credit results of all standardized testing We appreciate your time and thoughtfulness in providing this information so that we can make a well-informed decision on behalf of this student. If you have questions about any aspect of our application process, please call the Admissions Office at Dream. Dare. Do. Your child s current school should complete all appropriate forms and mail to: Laurel School Admissions Office One Lyman Circle Shaker Heights, Ohio Admissions@LaurelSchool.org Phone Fax

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