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The Academy at Laurel Springs School

The Academy at Laurel Springs prepares curious, driven, and talented learners in grades 6-12 for success in higher education, career plans, and life with an accredited, premier college-prep curriculum.
Collegiate Success

How the Academy Class of 2023 Stacked Up

  • $1.77M

    Total scholarships received by The Academy class of 2023

  • 200+

    The number of unique colleges and universities to which Academy students were accepted

  • 1 in 5

    Academy students accepted into US colleges and Universities with an acceptance rate lower than 15%

The Academy Advantage

College preparation

With an engaging and rigorous college-prep curriculum, as well as Academy-specific learning experiences, students explore more than 230 college prep and more than 60 AP and Honors courses to prepare them for college admission to their first-choice school.

Starting in 9th grade, students in the Academy may participate in Laurel Springs’ dual enrollment program through partnerships with Baylor University and Syracuse University, preparing Academy students to embark on their college careers.

Exclusive opportunities

Academy students have access to unique and exclusive learning opportunities. Alongside reading assignments, video lectures, and interactive problem sets with built-in comprehension quizzes, essays, and tests, students enjoy our lively academic opportunities such as Symposium, Yearly Seminars and 20+ Weekly Workshops.
  • Symposium is a discussion-based course during which students hear from expert guest speakers and participate in a Q&A session.
  • Yearly Seminar is a yearly grade-level specific course to support students with their post-graduate plans and goals.
  • Weekly Workshops are real-time weekly meetings in select Middle and High School courses for students and their instructors to gather to negotiate understanding, challenge assumptions, and problem-solve.

Student support - 24/7

All Laurel Springs students will also now have access to 24-7 academic support with our new partner, Tutor.com. Tutor.com provides live tutoring on its dedicated platform by highly-trained tutors for all K-12 grade levels and subject areas. Laurel Springs students will access Tutor.com from their portal and their courses, and they can drop in for on-demand help or schedule time with a tutor. For more information about Tutor.com, please check out this video.

Personalized programming

Academy scholars receive a stimulating education built around their interests, talents, and passions. Academy courses are mastery-based with self-paced and live learning options, giving these intrepid scholars the freedom to choose learning experiences that fit their busy schedules.

Academy teachers

Academy teachers are specially trained to meet the unique needs of our students. One hundred percent of them hold advanced degrees and provide students with individualized authentic feedback.

College counselors

Academy college counselors support students with college and career planning. Academy counselors have significantly smaller caseloads allowing students to receive a completely personalized counseling experience.

World language programs

Gain proficiency in conversation, culture, and comprehension with The Academy's world languages programs. Choose from American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, German, Latin, and Spanish. We offer unique opportunities for young scholars to travel with a school-sponsored international student trip to practice your world language skills.

Laurel Springs Alumni Elijah Dourado
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The Academy at Laurel Springs helped me achieve my dreams. What I would look back at, when I’m a senator, is how my teachers always pushed me to go the extra mile. That’s what Laurel Springs helped me with—going the extra mile and doing the hard work."

Elijah Dourado - The Academy at Laurel Springs, Class of 2022

Carnegie Mellon University

Academy FAQs

  • How do I find out more information about The Academy?

    Attend a Virtual Open House and hear from our Head of School along with other faculty. You’ll be able to learn more about The Academy directly from our student and parent ambassadors.
    Register now for our next Open House!

  • How do I enroll my student in the Academy?

    Simply fill out an application. An admissions coordinator will reach out shortly. Or, give us a call at 866-890-6429.

    View Admissions Process

  • Who is the Academy for?

    The Academy at Laurel Springs meets the academic and social-emotional needs of students who are highly intellectual, curious, and driven by a passion for learning. Our advanced curriculum allows learners to dive deep into subjects they excel in and learn and master subjects at their own pace. The Academy is also for students who have a need for a connected experience with teachers and students.
  • What courses are offered in the Academy?

    The Academy offers advanced courses that can only be found with The Academy and offers in person Workshop experiences for over 30 of our courses. Please click here for a list of our 23-24 course offerings.
  • Does the Academy offer NCAA-approved courses for student-athletes?

    Yes. We offer NCAA-approved courses.

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