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Laurel Springs offers two college counseling programs to high school students. High school students select one of the following College Preparatory Programs in addition to the student's choice of courses and tuition fees.
College Counseling Program (included with full-time enrollment)
The Laurel Springs college counseling program includes one-on-one coaching sessions and webinars on subjects such as: selecting the right college, college entrance exam preparation, college application assistance, parent resources, and scholarship or financial aid resources. A key component to our college prep process is our grade-level specific college and life seminars.These courses introduce students to the importance of college and life planning, preparation for standardized tests, writing skills, decision-making strategies, time management and academic integrity, delivered in a manner that is appropriate for each grade level. For each year of high school, students will receive 2.5 credits for these required courses. In addition, for high school seniors, the homeroom teacher plays a key role in keeping the student focused and on track for graduation. Homeroom teachers coordinate with the senior’s other teachers, write up to five college recommendation letters and assist in the preparation of college application essays.
Premier College College Program (Additional $2,000 fee)
With the premier program, students from 9th to 12th grade work closely with a personal mentor who guides them through the entire college preparation and admission process. Weekly one-on-one coaching helps students develop their personal, academic and professional goals as they mature through the high school years. This collaboration ensures that in addition to excellent academic preparation, our students receive the best coaching and mentoring for acceptance to the college of their choice. The premier program Includes:
- Comprehensive professional coaching, counseling and mentoring through weekly phone meetings
- Goal setting-personal, academic and professional
- Academic planning and test preparation
- Development of a student profile
- Assistance in the application process, essay writing, campus visits and more
Note: Both College Counseling Program fees are non-refundable.
About the Homeroom Teacher- Grades 9-11
Each full-time Laurel Springs high school student is assigned a Homeroom Teacher.
- Serves as the point person for the learning team which is made up of the student, parents or home mentor, teachers, administrative staff, and tutor if applicable.
- Assists in orienting new families to distance learning
- Directs parents to the appropriate administrative staff as needed
- Serves as the learning team contact person and facilitates ongoing collaboration and effective communication within the learning team to include the student, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.
- Promotes student and parent involvement in all facets of the learning process
- Recommends additional learning support when needed, i.e. course changes, time management, tutors, supplemental materials, etc.
- Informs, encourages, and reminds students to practice time management, prepare for standardized tests, maintain involvement in college and career planning,
- Assists in parent training and support
- Encourages members of learning team to make final recommendations regarding future courses and learning styles applications.
About the Senior Homeroom Teacher- Grade 12
During the senior year, high school students have a lot on their mind. From college applications to SAT to prom night and graduation, they're excited and overwhelmed. At Laurel Springs School we offer each high school senior the extra support of a senior Homeroom Teacher to serve as a counselor, guide and friend. Cost of the senior Homeroom Teacher is included with the matriculation fee.
The Homeroom Teacher:
- Works in conjunction with the college counselor to advise and guide.
- Encourages, nurtures, focuses, calms and motivates as needed.
- Assists in preparation of the college application essay.
- Writes college recommendation letters (up to five).
- Will provide a reflection for the student at graduation.
- Maintains monthly contact with student through senior year.
- Maintains contact with other senior teachers to ensure that student is on track for graduation.
For college prep students the senior homeroom teacher is included in the Matriculation Fee. Current Laurel Springs students may invite any Laurel Springs teacher to be their Homeroom Teacher. Incoming seniors will be assigned a Homeroom Teacher by their college advisor.
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