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Visiting Laurel

List of 2 items.

  • 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
    Submit: Inquiry Request

  • 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 2024-2025
    • October 8, 2024: Lyman Campus Kindergarten-Grade 12
    • October 23, 2024: Butler Campus Early Childhood-Grade 12
    • January 11, 2025: Lyman Campus Early Learners (18 mos)-PreK
    • April 12, 2025: Lyman Campus Early Childhood-Grade 12

About In-Person Visits

List of 3 items.

  • 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.

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

List of 24 events.

  • Oct
    8

    Lyman Campus Open House

    Connect with current students and parents, engaging faculty and dynamic staff as you tour Laurel School. Laurel's Lyman Campus 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 variable tuition. REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
  • Oct
    23

    Butler Campus Open House

    Laurel has a two-campus advantage! Our 150-acre Butler Campus is utilized by every grade at Laurel. Connect with members of the Laurel community as you tour Laurel School's Butler Campus, home to Grades 3-5, Outdoor Prekindergarten and our Environmental Justice Semester, which enrolls girls in Grades 10 and 11 from schools across Northeast Ohio. Come visit our state-of-the-art athletic facilities, including the 16,000-square-foot Alice Lehmann Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness. Learn more about our curriculum, special programming and the admissions process. REGISTER HERE!
    Butler Campus
  • Oct
    30

    Look@Laurel for Prospective African-American/Black Families

    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. REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
  • Nov
    4

    Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Grades K-2 - Parents Only

    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
  • Nov
    10

    Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12

    Lyman Campus
  • Nov
    11

    Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Early Learners to Prekindergarten - Parents Only

    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.  REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
  • Nov
    13

    Upper School Preview

    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, college guidance, internships, service learning and student-led research to show first-hand what sets Laurel's Upper School apart. REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
  • Nov
    15

    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
  • Nov
    25

    Bring Your Friend to School Day for Grades 1-8

    Does your daughter have a friend at another school who is curious about an all-girls' education? Invite her to spend the day with your Laurel girl, experiencing the power of interdisciplinary and experiential curriculum while meeting her Laurel friends!
    All Campuses
  • Jan
    11

    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
  • Jan
    12

    Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12

    Lyman Campus
  • Jan
    13

    Admissions & Variable Tuition Applications Deadline (Grades 9-12)

    All Campuses
  • Jan
    13

    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
  • Jan
    17

    Gator Days: Screening Event for PS, PK & K Applicants

    Children (and parents) applying for Preschool, Prekindergarten, Outdoor Prekindergarten and Kindergarten must attend our 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. Please note that the Admissions Office will reach out to you to choose a 30-minute time slot between 8:30-11:00 a.m. after you have registered. REGISTER HERE!
    Lyman Campus
  • Jan
    20

    Admissions & Variable Tuition Applications Deadline (Early Learners-Grade 8)

    All Campuses
  • Feb
    13

    Admission & Variable Tuition Decision Notification

    All Campuses
  • Feb
    20

    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
  • Feb
    24

    Accepted Student Revisit Day (G1-12)

    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
  • Feb
    25

    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
  • Feb
    28

    New Family Enrollment Deadline

    All Campuses
  • Apr
    9

    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
  • Apr
    12

    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
  • Apr
    26

    Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing for Applicants, Grades 5-12

    Lyman Campus
  • May
    1

    Welcome 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
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Lyman Campus | Laurel School

1 Lyman Circle
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
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