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
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

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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.

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 16 events.

Nov

25

Bring Your Friend to School Day for Grades 1-8
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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
Dec

10

Look@Laurel for Prospective Upper School Families
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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

11

Early Childhood School Open House (Early Learners-Prekindergarten)
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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

17

Gator Day: Screening Event for PS, PK & K Applicants
8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
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
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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