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Visiting Laurel
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Schedule an Individual Visit
We invite you to experience Laurel for yourself because families who visit fall in love.
Call: 216-464-0946
Email: Admissions@LaurelSchool.org
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Come to an Admissions Event
See Admissions Events for a complete list of events with links to register. They also can be found at the bottom of this page.
Open Houses 2023-2024
• October 11, 2023: Lyman Campus Kindergarten-Grade 12
• October 18, 2023: Butler Campus Early Childhood-Grade 12
• January 6, 2024: Lyman Campus Early Learners (18 Mos-PreK)
• April 13, 2024: Lyman Campus Early Childhood-Grade 12
About In-Person Visits
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Campus Tours
Prospective students and families are invited to tour Laurel's Lyman and Butler Campuses throughout the school year. Individual and small group tours are offered during regular school hours and on select weekdays after school. -
Classroom Visits (Prospective K-12)
Prospective students may schedule individualized visits to Laurel classrooms throughout the school year. Visiting students will meet current students and faculty, and will experience Laurel's curriculum first-hand by engaging in classroom activities. Students applying to Grades 9-12 may visit on most Fridays during the academic year; all other grades are scheduled on an individual basis based on classroom schedules. -
Health and Safety
Laurel School is dedicated to keeping the health and safety of both our school community and those interested in learning more about Laurel at the forefront of what we do.
Getting to Our Lyman Campus
1 Lyman Circle, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
The main entrance of the school is marked by a flagpole and a low stone wall that says “Laurel School”. There are reserved parking spaces for admissions visitors on the main entrance’s driveway, conveniently located by the front door. After you enter the building through the main double doors, the Admissions Office is located immediately to the right.
The main entrance of the school is marked by a flagpole and a low stone wall that says “Laurel School”. There are reserved parking spaces for admissions visitors on the main entrance’s driveway, conveniently located by the front door. After you enter the building through the main double doors, the Admissions Office is located immediately to the right.
Getting to Our Butler Campus
7420 Fairmount Road, Novelty, OH 44072
To reach the Butler Campus from Cleveland and Shaker Heights, follow Fairmount Boulevard east. The entrance to the campus is 3.3 miles east of SOM Center Road, between County Line Road and Caves Road. Parking is available across from the tennis courts, almost all the way up the drive towards the Butler Center.
Upcoming Admissions Events
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Environmental Justice Information Session
Please join us to learn about Laurel's Environmental Justice Semester, our immersive, academic semester program open to Tenth and Eleventh Grade girls on Laurel's 150-acre Butler Campus in Russell Township, Ohio. The semester is centered around place-based learning and deep interdisciplinary scholarship while working to build student capacity for compelling storytelling and to foster ethical leadership. This information session will be followed by a student symposium showcasing work from this past semester. REGISTER HERE!Lyman Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades K-2
Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. REGISTER HERE!Lyman Campus -
Early Childhood School Open House (Early Learners-Prekindergarten)
Spend your Saturday morning exploring Laurel’s dynamic, caring and joyful Early Childhood School. We invite you to discover our signature play-based curriculum which is designed to foster young girls’ and boys’ sense of wonder and provide the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our teachers look forward to engaging with your child in classroom activities and answering your questions about our child-centered environment. REGISTER HERE!Lyman Campus -
Gator Days: Screening Event for PS, PK & OPK Applicants
Children (and parents) applying for Preschool, Prekindergarten and Outdoor Prekindergarten must attend one Gator Day event in order to complete their application for admission. Children will engage with Early Childhood teachers and their prospective peers in a play-based assessment of school readiness. REGISTER HERE!Lyman Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 3-5
Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. REGISTER HERE!Butler Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 6-8
Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. REGISTER HERE!Lyman Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Upper School Families
Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. REGISTER HERE!Lyman Campus -
Gator Days: Screening Event for PS, PK & OPK Applicants
Children (and parents) applying for Preschool, Prekindergarten and Outdoor Prekindergarten must attend one Gator Day event in order to complete their application for admission. Children will engage with Early Childhood teachers and their prospective peers in a play-based assessment of school readiness. REGISTER HERE!Lyman Campus -
Admissions & Variable Tuition Applications Deadline
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Admission & Variable Tuition Decision Notification
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Accepted Families Reception
Families accepted to Laurel are invited to spend time with us at our Lyman Campus and connect with other families considering Laurel. Administrators, faculty, parents and students will be on hand to share their perspectives. Light refreshments will be served.Lyman Campus -
Coffee with Klotz for Parents of Accepted Students and Student Revisit Day
Parents of accepted students are invited to join Head of School Ann V. Klotz for conversation over coffee about Laurel’s commitment to our mission of inspiring each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. Administrators, faculty members and current Laurel parents will also be available to answer questions. Accepted students are welcome to take a second look by spending additional time in classrooms to see what sets Laurel apart. Please note that students accepted to Grades 3-5 will revisit at the Butler Campus.All Campuses -
Bundle up at Butler! Accepted Family Event
Come see our two-campus advantage! We invite you to join Laurel administrators, teachers, coaches, and students prior to making your admission decision. Learn more about how we use our 150-acre Butler Campus for athletics, experiential learning, leadership training on our 16-Element Project Adventure Course, Grades 3-5, Environmental Justice semester and more.Butler Campus -
New Family Enrollment Deadline
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Look@Laurel for Prospective Families, Grades 3-5
Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will inspire your daughter to think creatively and solve problems through an interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes taught by innovative faculty. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. REGISTER HERE!Butler Campus -
Lyman Campus Open House, Early Learners-Grade 12
Whether you are still considering a new school for the fall or getting a head start on the process for the following year, this event will include information about the ways in which Laurel utilizes cutting-edge research to ensure that every girl is both challenged and supported. Families will tour the School, meet our amazing faculty and students, and learn more about our rich curriculum and dynamic co-curricular programs. REGISTER HERE!Lyman Campus -
Introduction to Laurel for All New Parents/Guardians
Please join us for a celebratory and informative evening as we welcome you to Laurel School! This parent-only event will feature remarks by Head of School, Ann V. Klotz, in addition to division-specific information sessions. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and light refreshments will be served.Lyman Campus -
Grade 9 Ice Cream Social, Class of 2028 & Families
Kick off the summer with classmates new and old! Families of rising Laurel Ninth Graders will gather to enjoy a cool treat and a chance to build community.Lyman Campus
Lyman Campus | Laurel School
1 Lyman Circle
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone: 216-464-1441
Admissions: admissions@LaurelSchool.org
General: info@LaurelSchool.org
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone: 216-464-1441
Admissions: admissions@LaurelSchool.org
General: info@LaurelSchool.org
Butler Campus | Laurel School
7420 Fairmount Road
Novelty, OH 44072
Phone: 216-464-1441
Admissions: admissions@LaurelSchool.org
General: info@LaurelSchool.org
Novelty, OH 44072
Phone: 216-464-1441
Admissions: admissions@LaurelSchool.org
General: info@LaurelSchool.org
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