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Flexible and Self-Paced

Laurel Springs combines all the benefits of a traditional private school with the flexibility of self-paced distance learning.

Accredited Distance Learning

Laurel Springs is a private school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Based on the rigorous requirements of the state of California, our programs meet or exceed State standards and expectations nationwide.

WASC accreditation provides Laurel Springs students reciprocity of credits, courses and grade-level placements between schools and universities around the world, and validation of the equivalency of diplomas and certificates to other accredited schools and universities.

Parent Referral Program: A Gift From Us!

A gift from us to you for referring a family to Laurel Springs School

If there’s one thing parents love to do, it’s talk about their children’s successes.

When friends ask you about your child’s experiences at Laurel Springs School, what type of success stories do you share? Do you mention the personal and educational discoveries your child is making thanks to our advanced curriculum?

Vibrant Social Life and Community

Laurel Springs School enables students to engage in a vibrant social life and create lasting friendships within a global community. We offer our students the opportunity to collaborate and make friends within our secure social network environment, My Laurel Springs. Our online clubs are a key part of our virtual school community for grades 7–12, deepening relationships and providing students with the opportunity to work collaboratively.

Thanks for a Great Prom!

Your 2010 Laurel Springs prom photos are HERE! Thanks to everyone for a great event, held in beautiful Ventura, California on June 25th.

(Graduation was at the same location, on the same weekend! See all the photos HERE.)

Introducing the Laurel Springs Student Council!

“The purpose of this Student Council shall be to engage students in learning about democracy and leadership, as originally proposed by John Dewey in Democracy and Education (1917). The Student Council shall exist for the benefit of the students of the Laurel Springs School (hereinafter called the School) and shall help to share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school deans; and to help build connections between students. The Student Council and the Representatives thereon shall represent the School's community to other students and to the outside world.

Do's and Don'ts for Online College Applications

Do… take the online tour. Before you start your application, walk through each step of the application on the virtual tour most online application sites now provide. When available, it’s also a good idea to download a PDF version of the application to use as a worksheet before inputting your application online.

Do… disable pop-up blockers in order to view the online instructions that will be displayed in pop-up windows.

10 Tips for Finding a Job

Job Hunting Tips

Are you looking for a great job this summer? Are you ready to go right into the work force? If so, there are many options and items to consider before you start. Here are some helpful tips to examine as you prepare yourself for the job search, as well as other information that will assist you once you’ve found a potential match. If you’re interested in more detailed information about this topic, please refer to the resources section of the Student Services page on our Family Center website.

How to search for a job

The College Prep Pathway

There are 2,400+ four-year colleges and universities in the United States, and they have varying levels of selectivity. Approximately 100 of them are considered “highly” selective. Another tier of colleges are considered “very” selective, then a huge number are ranked as simply “selective” and a final group are considered “non-selective.”

The elements in a student’s profile that a college will evaluate in the selection procedure boil down to these things (listed in the order of their importance):

VOH: Keeping Your Child on Track and Inspired

Hosted by the Family Center:
Join us as we discuss effective strategies for staying on schedule and meeting goals as well as how to create enthusiasm for learning in students of all ages. This can be a busy and even stressful time of the school year, and we want to help mitigate stress and focus on the joy of learning. You will also have the opportunity to communicate with Laurel Springs teachers, staff, and other parents, so join us on May 19 and be inspired!

When: May 19, 2010

Time: 3pm (PST) 6pm (EST)

Laurel Springs School | 302 West El Paseo Road | Ojai, CA 93023
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1440 | Ojai, CA 93024-1440
Phone: (800) 377-5890 or (805) 646-2473 | Fax: (805) 646-0186
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