Laurel Springs School’s Gifted and Talented Academy recently held an exclusive presentation on perfectionism for Academy parents led by Lisa Van Gemert. The author of Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough and longtime gifted advocate is recognized globally for the resources and best practices she provides audiences around the world as well…
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Four Ways to Make the Most of Your College Visit
Use College Visits to Your Advantage Choosing a college is one of the more important decisions your child will make. In addition to the quality of the education, your family must navigate issues related to tuition and financial aid, application requirements, and your child’s intended major course of study. College visits can help inform both…
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Escape to a Well-Read Summer – 2019 Summer Reading Suggestions (Upper School)
Discover Amazing Literature this Summer A summer course at Laurel Springs can provide your child with an opportunity to learn something new, get ahead for the upcoming school year, and add valuable course credits to a transcript. Contact our Admissions team today at 1-800-377-5890 to learn more about how a summer course can work for your family. 2019 Summer…
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8 Summer Reading Books to Helps K-8 Students Explore Their Imaginations
Discover Amazing Literature this Summer A summer course at Laurel Springs can provide your child with an opportunity to learn something new, get ahead for the upcoming school year, and add valuable course credits to a transcript. Contact our Admissions team today at 1-800-377-5890 to learn more about how a summer course can work for your family. 2019 Summer…
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Why Your Child Needs a Laurel Springs Summer Experience
To claim a summer course will prevent your child from falling behind their peers isn’t a statement Laurel Springs School can embrace. In fact, it goes against our mission and everything we stand for as an educational institution. Our mission to “encourage their innate enthusiasm for learning and their dreams,” by offering opportunities for students…
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Four Ways Upper School Students Can Make This Summer Count
Summer Planning for Upper School Students A summer course at Laurel Springs can provide your child with an opportunity to learn something new, get ahead for the upcoming school year, and add valuable course credits to a transcript. Contact our Admissions team today at 1-800-377-5890 to learn more about how a summer course can work for your family. After…
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Teacher Spotlight – Jayne Selwa
Meet Jayne Selwa Jayne’s background: I’ve been with Laurel Springs School since 1997, and I was one of the first Academy teachers when the program was first established. The Academy has grown and changed over the years, and continually improves in the ways we provide opportunities for students. Before teaching at Laurel Springs, I taught…
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Laurel Springs Teachers Are Out of This World – Teacher Apprecation Week 2019
Each year in May, the Laurel Springs School community participates in the Parent Teacher Association’s (PTA) Teacher Appreciation Week, a global initiative dedicated to celebrating the passion and talents of educators. This year’s event is centered around the theme of “Out of This World,” which is fitting since Laurel Springs’ teachers and students are located…
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The Power of Books (Student Blog Series)
By Ana Valeria Luque Books are doors that help us connect with characters in fictional worlds or act simply as an escape, allowing us to exist in other universes. To me, books have been there since I was a small child—in them, I discovered a world full of possibilities, curiosities, and wonders. Books can be…
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An Interview With Laurel Springs Alumna Maggie Schneider (Student Blog Series)
By Thea Flanzer Laurel Springs School helped alumna Maggie Schneider realize her dreams of becoming a musician. Fast forward to her postgraduate years, she has performed with the acclaimed band State Champs in front of a sold-out stadium, produced an EP with drummer Rian Dawson, and is currently working on her debut album. Maggie balances…
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