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052256 (805) 646-0186

SCHOOL PROFILE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE
302 West El Paseo Road 1615 West Chester Pike
Ojai, CA 93023 West Chester, PA 19382

LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL is an accredited, online private school OUR MISSION at Laurel Springs School is to engage global learners in
for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, including a an education that values them as individuals, integrate their passions
Postgraduate Program. Our students are fully supported by qualified, and pursuits into academic and career pathways, and foster inquiry,
caring teachers and staff, and are connected to a global community growth, mastery, purpose, and independence.
of learners. Celebrating 30 years, Laurel Springs is the school of
choice for the college prep student who wishes to grow and excel
academically and personally while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Since 1991, Laurel Springs School has successfully graduated more than LEADERSHIP ACCREDITATION
4,000 students and continues to expand its global reach, working with Head of School Western Association of Schools
families in more than 100 countries. The school actualizes its mission Megan O’Reilly Palevich, M.Ed. and Colleges (WASC)
of honoring each student’s unique style of learning by providing a Cognia
personalized, mastery-based approach to education that nurtures Dean of Students
Jane Ferris, Ed.D.
students’ academic and personal goals. High college acceptance
rates and successful career choices by its students attest to Laurel College & Alumni Relations
Springs’ ongoing commitment to prepare students for college and Manager
Alyssa Polakowski, M.Ed. OUR TEACHERS
for life.
225 Teachers
Counseling Manager
THE ACADEMY at Laurel Springs is a rigorous academic program for Deena Paradiso, M.Ed. 40 States
scholars who are intellectually curious and driven. Students in grades 2 Countries
6-12 are selected to participate. As a part of Academy programming, 9 Time Zones
students have the opportunity to select advanced courses and
engage with like-minded peers in interactive academic and social UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM
settings. 233 College Prep Courses
25 Honors Courses
FACULTY EDUCATION
Laurel Springs was the first school to offer the Minerva Baccalaureate 22 AP Courses
(MBacc) in partnership with the Minerva Project. This transformational 88% Masters’ Degrees
65 World Language Courses
program, available to Academy students beginning in grade 9, builds 12% Doctorate Degrees
234 UC a-g Approved Courses
upon contemporary Upper School curricula, exploring topics through
93 NCAA Approved Courses
an open-ended approach to problem-solving, allowing students to
investigate the connections between fields of knowledge. Students
complete self-paced coursework, while engaging in live daily, peer-
based class time.
GRADING SCALE
Additionally, Academy Upper School students may participate in the
Distinguished Scholars Program, completing a minimum of six dual AP/COLLEGE
enrollment courses offered through Laurel Springs' select university LETTER NUMERIC COLLEGE
HONORS DUAL
partners. These high-level courses promote discussion, debate, and GRADE GRADE PREP
ENROLLMENT
collaborative problem-solving across live weekly sessions.
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THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM is available to students following
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graduation and prior to matriculating. Designed to provide tailored
semester and full year academic opportunities and support A- 89.5-92.4 3.70 4.20 4.70
educational goals, this unique, customizable program helps
graduates distinguish themselves academically through cultivating B+ 86.5-89.4 3.30 3.80 4.30
and discovering their passions and acquiring comprehensive tools to B 82.5-86.4 3.00 3.50 4.00
better prepare for the transition to postsecondary education.
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LAUREL SPRINGS CURRICULUM provides challenging academic C+ 76.5-79.4 2.30 2.80 3.30
courses and diverse elective options, including microcourses and
experiential learning opportunities. Each semester-long College Prep, C 72.5-76.4 2.00 2.50 3.00
Honors, and AP course earns a 0.5 credit and consists of 20 weeks of
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work with a minimum of 5 hours of study per week. 234 of our courses
are University of California (UC) a-g approved and 93 of our courses D+ 66.5-69.4 1.30 1.80 2.30
are recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
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12, The Academy Upper School, and the Postgraduate Program may D- 59.5-62.4 .70 1.20 1.70
also enroll in college-level courses offered through Laurel Springs'
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Laurel Springs School does not rank its students.

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 STUDENT BODY CLASS OF 2020 AVERAGE SAT/ACT SCORES

STUDENTS STUDENT ENROLLMENT LSS CA NATIONAL

REPRESENT ACTIVITIES STATUS
50 States 30+ K-12 Clubs 80% Full-Time SAT Reasoning 609 527 528
100+ Countries 20% Part-Time SAT Math 574 522 523
ACT Composite 24.8 23.3 20.6

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
ADVANCED COURSES
PRIOR TO THE CLASS OF 2023 CLASS OF 2023 & BEYOND
ADVANCED COURSES are intended for college-bound students
English English seeking a challenging academic curriculum. Using advanced curricula,
4.0 Credits 4.0 Credits teacher support, and hands-on learning opportunities, each student
fulfills college entrance requirements while pursuing personal interests
Mathematics* Mathematics*
3.0 Credits 3.0 Credits and individual goals. Honors (including MBacc*), AP, and Distinguished
Scholars courses emphasize vocabulary development, critical thinking,
Science Science problem-solving, expository writing, and research.
2.0 Credits 3.0 Credits
Social Studies Social Studies HONORS COURSE OFFERINGS
4.0 Credits 3.0 Credits
World Language** World Language** HONORS ENGLISH HONORS MATHEMATICS
2.0 Credits 2.0 Credits English Fundamentals* Algebra 1
World Literature Geometry
Fine Art Fine Art American Literature Algebra 2
1.0 Credit 1.0 Credit British Literature Pre-Calculus
Shakespearean Literature
Physical Education Physical Education
Drama Literature HONORS SCIENCE
2.0 Credits 2.0 Credits
Earth Science
Health Health HONORS SOCIAL STUDIES & Physical Science
0.5 Credits 0.5 Credits SOCIAL SCIENCES Biology*
World Cultures* Chemistry
Electives*** Elective or Additional Fine Art World History Physics
5.0 Credits 1.0 Credit American History Marine Science
Additional Credits*** Government Anatomy and Physiology
4.0 Credits Economics
Philosophy and Ethics HONORS WORLD LANGUAGE
Total Total Spanish 6
23.5 Credits 23.5 Credits HONORS ELECTIVE
Quantitative Thinking*
*Must include Algebra 2 or higher level of math
**Must be two years of the same non-native language
***Includes Upper School Seminar courses (0.5 to 2.0 credits)
AP COURSE OFFERINGS

AP ENGLISH AP MATHEMATICS
English Language and & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Composition Calculus AB
ACADEMIC AWARDS English Literature and Calculus BC
Composition Computer Science A
STUDENT ACCOLADES AP AWARDS Computer Science Principles
U.S. Presidential Scholars AP Scholars AP FINE ARTS Statistics
Program: Candidates, Semi- AP Scholars with Honors Art History
Finalist, and Finalist AP Scholars with Distinction AP WORLD LANGUAGES
High School Academic All- National AP Scholars AP SOCIAL STUDIES French Language and Culture
American & SOCIAL SCIENCES Spanish Language and Culture
AJGA Scholastic Junior All- OVER 75% OF STUDENTS European History
American score 3 or higher on AP exams Human Geography AP SCIENCE
Macroeconomics Biology
PSAT/NMSQT AWARDS LSS IS IN THE TOP Microeconomics Chemistry
National Merit Scholarship 10% GLOBALLY Psychology Environmental Science
Program; Annual Semi-Finalists, for students scoring a 3 U.S. Government and Politics Physics 1
Finalists, and National Hispanic or higher on AP exams U.S. History
Scholars World History

REPORTED SCHOLARSHIPS
Class of 2020 reported $12,236,882 in merit scholarships DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS OFFERINGS
College-level dual enrollment courses vary based on offerings
provided by Laurel Springs’ university partners.

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 COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS

This is a partial list of colleges and universities to which Laurel Springs’ students have matriculated between 2018-2020.

American University Lehigh University Tulane University

Amherst College Louisiana State University U.S. Air Force Academy
Arizona State University Loyola Marymount University U.S. Naval Academy
Auburn University Macalester College University College London
Barnard College McGill Unviversity University of Alabama
Baylor University Miami University University of Arizona
Belmont University Middlebury College University of British Columbia
Berklee College of Music New England Conservatory of Music UC: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles,
Boston College New York Film Academy Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, & Santa Cruz
Boston University New York University University of Central Florida
Brandeis University North Carolina State University University of Colorado
Brown University Northeastern University University of Connecticut
Bryn Mawr College Northwestern University University of Delaware
Bucknell University Ohio State University University of Denver
Butler University Oregon State University University of Florida
CSU: Fresno, Long Beach, Otis College of Art & Design University of Georgia
& Sacramento Pace University University of Hawaii
Carnegie Mellon University Pennsylvania State University University of Kentucky
Chapman University Pepperdine University University of Miami
Claremont McKenna College Point Park University University of Michigan
Colgate University Pomona College University of Mississippi
College of Charleston Princeton University Univesity of North Carolina
College of the Holy Cross Purdue University University of North Carolina
College of William & Mary School of the Arts
Queen's University
Colorado College University of Notre Dame
Quinnipiac University
Colorado School of Mines University of Oklahoma
Reed College
Colorado State University University of Pennsylvania
Rice University
Columbia College Chicago University of Rochester
Rochester Institute of Technology
Columbia University University of San Diego
Royal Holloway University of London
Cornell University University of San Francisco
Rutgers University
Dartmouth College University of South Carolina
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Drexel University University of South Florida
San Diego Sate University
Duke University University of Southern California
San Jose State University
Elon University University of Sydney
Savannah College of Art & Design
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University University of Tampa
School of Visual Arts
Emerson College University of Tennessee
Scripps College
Emory University University of Texas
Sewanee: The University of the South
Florida International University University of Toronto
Skidmore College
Florida State University University of Utah
Smith College
Franklin University Switzerland University of Vermont
Southern Methodist University
George Washington University University of Virginia
Stanford University
Georgetown University University of Waikato
Suffolk University
Georgia Institute of Technology University of Washington
SUNY Albany
Gonzaga University University of Wisconsin
SUNY Binghamton
Harvard University Vanderbilt University
Texas A&M University
Hawaii Pacific University Virginia Tech
Texas Christian University
High Point University Wake Forest University
Texas Tech University
Hunter College Washington State University
The American University of Paris
Indiana University Wellesley College
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
ISC Paris Business School Wesleyan University
The Citadel
Jacobs University Bremen Wheaton College
The Juilliard School
James Madison University Whitman College
The New School
Johns Hopkins University Williams College
Tufts University
King’s College London Yale University

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