Everywhere one looks in Laurel's Upper School the evidence of an extraordinary student body, superlative faculty, and a cutting edge curriculum catch one's eye.
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The Engineering Program at Laurel School
As the only girls’ school in the country to offer a full progression of coursework in engineering, Laurel School embraces the nation’s increasing emphasis on early education in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM).
During the school year students may take Principles of Engineering I, Principles of Engineering II and Engineering Technology. In addition, students may participate in the Olevolos Engineering Projects. |
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Unparalleled World Languages Opportunities
Laurel School is the only girls' school in Northeast Ohio where students can choose from five different languages to study: Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish and, for seniors, Ancient Greek. |
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Standardized Testing Achievements over the past five years:
- 11% of Laurel’s graduating seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists - the highest percentage of any girls’ school in Ohio.
- 65% of the 601 AP exams taken by Laurel students have earned scores of 4 or 5.
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632 average SAT Math
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672 average SAT Writing
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The Synergy Project
Laurel's Upper School has developed significant curricular partnerships with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (9th grade) and with the Cleveland Museum of Art (10th grade). |
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Protege Access to your Future
More than 30 of our Upper School students are participating in the program for the 2009-2010 school year, designing and immersing themselves in unique internship and research assistantship opportunities.
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Championship
Speech and Debate Team
- 2007 National Forensic League District Champions
- 2007, 2005 National Qualifiers
- 2005 State Champion, Oratorical Interpretation
- 2006 State Champion, Prose Poetry
- annual Laurel School - University School Speech and Debate December meet co-host
- 2004-2005 Bro-Doc Award Winner
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