We’re proud of the efforts students put into preparing for AP exams. More than 90% of U.S. colleges accept successful Advanced Placement exam scores for college credit or advanced course assignments, and Laurel Springs offers 20 AP courses in our catalog. Important Information for Students As you progress through your AP courses, we encourage you to maintain…
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Enriche Your Transcript with Advanced Placement Courses
Were you engrossed in politics this year? Do you find yourself reading news articles about the economy? Are you fascinated by human behavior? If you’d like to explore new interests or deepen your understanding of a concept, Advanced Placement courses are a great way to do that while enriching your college application and high school…
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Register for AP Exams
Advanced Placement Courses at Laurel Springs School Advanced Placement courses can give high school students many advantages. More than 90% of U.S. colleges accept successful AP exam scores for college credit or advanced course assignments. Students who take two or more AP courses have a 76% chance of completing their Bachelor’s degree, in part because…
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Social Media & College Admissions
By Jennifer Varnell, M.S. High School Counselor Social media and internet use is integrated in the lives of most children and young adults. Services such as Facebook and Google+ allow students to connect with friends and family, and post status updates and photos. For many young people, social media is a major part of their lives, with a…
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Francine Varner: A Lifelong Learner and Veteran Educator
With more than 27 years of teaching experience, Francine Varner is a veteran educator. But she is much more than that: she embodies the phrase “lifelong learner,” and truly strives to connect with her students in meaningful ways. The Biggest Teaching Experience Takeaway What is the most important part of education for Francine? She sums…
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Skylar Morton Shines On and Off the Court
Skylar Morton is one to watch in the world of women’s tennis. She ranks among the country’s top tennis players, with a recruiting status of #3 in the nation and #1 in her home state of Maryland. In addition to excelling in tennis, Skylar is also shining in her advanced academic courses at Laurel Springs.…
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Laurel Springs is Proud Sponsor at SENG
College Prep Education – Laurel Springs a Sponsor of SENG Conference Laurel Springs School is proud to be a gold sponsor of the 2011 SENG conference, held this year in Seattle on June 15-17. Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) is an organization that has been dedicated to the unique challenges and opportunities…
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Benefits of AP Classes
Laurel Springs Advanced Placement (AP) courses are taught by expert teachers with college-level syllabi, and culminate with a challenging college-level exam. Students earning a score of 3, 4 or 5 out of 5 on the AP tests often receive college credit for their coursework; this is determined by the college or university. These courses are…
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Joy Nehr’s Secret to Online Teaching
“Extraordinary pedagogic ability… extremely understanding…timely responses…wonderful style.” This rave review from a Laurel Springs parent refers to Joy Nehr, who teaches high school English. Joy brings to the online homeschool landscape seventeen years of teaching experience, an impressive list of credentials, and a deep passion for connecting with her students through reading and writing. Joy…
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