“My counselor is absolutely amazing! Whenever I set up meetings with him, he makes sure that he addresses all my questions and anything about my high school journey. It makes my Laurel Springs experience so much smoother to have such a fantastic counselor to work with!”
-High School Student
“We worked with our counselor to set up a 4-year plan for our daughter. They shared a lot of information on course offerings, available options, what to expect when applying to our preferred colleges, etc. and helped balance our daughter’s workload (very important given the number of advanced classes on her schedule). I feel we came up with a challenging, yet practical plan. We are so grateful!”
– Parent of Academy Student
“My counselor has helped me greatly throughout my time at Laurel Springs. She always gives me course recommendations that are specific to my needs, and I know that I can go to her when I need assistance or advice. I also like that she checks in with me during the semester and sends study tips.”
– Middle School Student
“My counselor was such an incredible resource for me throughout my high school career. Their advice was indispensable and I am especially grateful for all of their hard work during my college application season, which was an exciting but stressful time. They made navigating it so much easier!”
– 2023 Graduate
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K-8
Our K-8 counseling program helps students build the academic, organizational, and social-emotional skills needed for success in an online learning environment. Every full-time K-8 student and family receives:
- Access to a dedicated K-8 school counselor
- Individual student support for organization, goal setting, and academic planning
- Access to live monthly counseling lessons focused on age-appropriate social-emotional skills and student development
- Access to our Interactive Virtual Counseling Resource Center, including activities, a calm corner, book suggestions, and parent resources
- Support during key transitions
- Opportunities to participate in skill-building groups based on shared needs and interests
- Monthly parent meet-ups that provide guidance,resources, feedback opportunities, and answers to questions
High School
Our College Counselors support students in grades 9-12 throughout their entire high school journey at Laurel Springs. Each Counselor holds a membership with the National Association of College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) and remains informed on developments in the education field to serve as the ultimate resource for students. Every full-time high school student and family receives:
- Access to a dedicated College Counselor
- Personalized academic planning and course selection guidance
- Grade-level seminar courses which guide students through developmentally appropriate personal, academic, and college-career exploration
- Support exploring Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment opportunities
- College and career exploration tailored to individual goals and interests
- Guidance through the college application and admissions process
- Advising on University of California admissions and NCAA eligibility requirements
- Support with financial aid, scholarships, and standardized testing planning
- Personalized letters of recommendation and post-secondary planning support
- Access to webinars, ,virtual college visits, and individual counseling meetings
The Academy
Students of The Academy at Laurel Springs are assigned an Academy Counselor at the start of their enrollment who continues to support them through graduation. Each full-time student and family in The Academy receives:
- Access to ACT Mosaic and YouScience, two personal development tools designed to explore and develop strengths, identify purpose, capture and nurture emerging talents, and connect students’ college, career and personal aspirations
- Personalized college admissions planning and preparation
- Peer mentorship opportunities facilitated by Academy students and counselors
- Exclusive college preparation programming, including mock admissions exercises
College Admissions Outcomes
Each year, our diversified and talented graduates are accepted to over 500 different colleges and universities around the world, including small and large private and public colleges and universities, top-tier universities, research institutions, liberal arts colleges, and visual and performing arts colleges and conservatories. Additionally, many of our rising graduates choose to attend two-year colleges and vocational schools, take a gap year, or enter directly into a professional field or military service.
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