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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 2022-2023
• October 6, 2022: Kindergarten-Grade 12
• January 7, 2023: 18 Months-PreK
• April 15, 2023: 18 Months-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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CYO Soccer Event
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Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Test Prep, Grades 7-12
Laurel School in conjunction with Rose-Marie Janesz, President of Test Preparation & Tutoring Services, will offer ISEE test preparation for students applying to grades 7-12. Hosted by Laurel, Rose-Marie Janesz will offer students the opportunity to learn how to prepare and score higher on the ISEE middle and upper-level exam. The test preparation class is $75 for non-Laurel students and $50 for current Laurel students, and is to be paid at the door. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Grades K-12 Open House
Connect with current students and parents, engaging faculty and dynamic staff as you tour Laurel School. Laurel’s K-12 Open House includes a presentation by Head of School Ann V. Klotz and opportunities to learn more about our curriculum, special programming, the admissions process and financial assistance. Our 150-acre Butler Campus, including the 16,000-square-foot Alice Lehmann Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness and home for Grades 3-5, will also be open for prospective families to explore. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman and Butler Campuses -
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Prospective Students, Grades 5-12
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.Lyman Campus -
Upper School Preview for Grade 8 Families
Current Laurel Eighth Grade students and prospective Ninth Grade students and their parents are invited to an informative evening with presentations by Laurel’s Upper School leadership team, faculty and current Upper School students. Questions will be answered about course options, athletics, arts, global learning opportunities, internships, service learning and student-led research to show first-hand what sets Laurel’s Upper School apart. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.Lyman Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Early Learners to Prekindergarten
Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that fosters creativity and imagination in young girls and boys ages 18 months to 5 years through our play-based and cognitively rich curriculum. Prospective Early Childhood School parents will learn about how Laurel creates an environment in which children thrive. Parents will tour the School and observe our classes in action. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective African-American/Black Parents
Laurel is committed to being a diverse school community that promotes equity, justice and an opportunity for every girl to fulfill her promise. Parents of prospective African American/Black students are invited to join Co-Directors of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), as well as current students and faculty of color, in a dialogue about Laurel’s commitment to being an anti-racist institution. Parents will tour the School and observe our classes in action. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Grades K-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 Kindergarten through Grade 5 parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. Parents will tour the School and observe our classes in action. Families interested in Grades K-2 will visit our Lyman Campus; families interested in Grades 3-5 will visit our Butler Campus. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman and Butler Campuses -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Grades 6-8
Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to welcome intellectual challenges, engage in hands-on experiments, and dive deep into learning in all disciplines. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Parents will tour the School and observe our classes in action. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman Campus -
The Power of Laurel's Center for Research on Girls with Dr. Tori Cordiano for Prospective Parents
Join Tori Cordiano, Director of Research of Laurel's School's Center for Research on Girls (LCRG), as she addresses ways in which parents can use LCRG’s research-based approach to cultivate resilience in children and adolescents. Learn how Laurel students and families benefit first-hand from LCRG inside and outside of the classroom. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.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 TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Grades K-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 Kindergarten through Grade 5 parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action to create an environment in which girls thrive. Parents will tour the School and observe our classes in action. Families interested in Grades K-2 will visit our Lyman Campus; families interested in Grades 3-5 will visit our Butler Campus. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman & Butler Campuses -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Grades 6-8
Take a Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to welcome intellectual challenges, engage in hands-on experiments, and dive deep into learning in all disciplines. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Parents will tour the School and observe our classes in action. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Grades 9-12
Look@Laurel and discover the school that will encourage your daughter to find her intellectual power and solidify her passions and goals through experiential, interdisciplinary and community-based learning. Prospective parents will learn about how Laurel puts research into action in creating an environment in which girls thrive. Parents will have the opportunity to tour the School and observe our classes in action. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Gator Days: Screening Event for Preschool, Prekindergarten and Outdoor Prekindergarten 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 TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Snow Much Fun
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Gator Days: Screening Event for Preschool, Prekindergarten and Outdoor Prekindergarten 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 TODAY!Lyman Campus -
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.Lyman Campus -
Coffee with Klotz for Parents of Students Accepted to Early Childhood (EL-PreK)
Parents of students accepted to Early Learners through Prekindergarten are invited to join Head of School Ann V. Klotz for conversation over coffee about Laurel’s commitment to fostering the love of learning in our youngest students. Administrators, faculty members and current Laurel parents will also be available to answer questions.Lyman Campus -
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 Students Accepted to Grades K-12
Parents of students accepted to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade 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.Lyman Campus -
All-School Open House, Early Learners-Grade 12
Prospective families for our Early Learners (18 months) through Grade 12 are invited to attend our spring Open House. 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 engaging faculty and learn more about our rich curriculum and dynamic co-curricular programs. Our 150-acre Butler Campus, including the 16,000-square-foot Alice Lehmann Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness and home for Grades 3-5, will also be open for prospective families to explore. REGISTER TODAY!Lyman & Butler Campuses -
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), is a highly regarded and widely accepted test for entrance into top-performing independent schools around the world. Laurel requires the ISEE for all applicants to Grades 5-12. For most information, please visit https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb.Lyman Campus -
Welcome to Laurel! for All New Families
Join current Laurel faculty, staff and families as we welcome your family to the Laurel community. This celebratory event will feature fun activities for the whole family plus light refreshments. While the “nuts and bolts” of starting school in the fall will be shared virtually, this is your chance to make personal connections and develop the start of new friendships at Laurel!Lyman Campus -
Grade 9 Ice Cream Social, Class of 2027 and 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
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