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Press Release: Loveland Ski Club Forms Innovative Partnership with Laurel Springs School to Help Elite Athletes Balance Rigorous Training, Academic Excellence

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Press Release: Loveland Ski Club Forms Innovative Partnership with Laurel Springs School to Help Elite Athletes Balance Rigorous Training, Academic Excellence

August 4, 2020

Online K-12 Education Leader to Provide Flexibility, Rigorous Academics to Denver-Area Ski-Racing Athletes GEORGETOWN, Colo. – The pursuit of elite, full-time athletics has always meant sacrificing everything else, including education. That changes today for Colorado-based ski racers with the innovative partnership between Laurel Springs School and Loveland Ski Club’s prestigious Alpine Race Academy. In 2014, Loveland…
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Effective Online Learning Criteria, Part II: Socialization Opportunities

May 7, 2012

Socialization Opportunities for Effective Online Learning In the first segment of our four-part series about criteria for effective online learning, we explored the impact of meaningful relationships among students, teachers, school counselors, and academic peers.  This segment focuses on how socialization opportunities are essential for effective online learning. It’s a question that most parents ask…
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Filed Under: Online Learning Thought Leadership Tagged With: academics, clubs, flexible schedule, graduation, high school, homeschool, international students, live events, Meetings with Remarkable Men and Women, middle school, National Honor Society, NHS, online high school, online middle school, prom, student athlete, student council, symposium, virtual club

Chess Club: Non-competitive Cameraderie

March 14, 2012

Online Chess Club at Laurel Springs Once a month, students from all over the world meet for the Laurel Springs online chess club.  The school’s faculty sponsor said, “It’s a very social club.  The chess game is like a campfire that they gather around; they love to talk.” One member said, “I really enjoy chess club,…
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Filed Under: Online Learning Thought Leadership Tagged With: clubs, Maurice Ashley, Meetings with Remarkable Men and Women, online high school, online middle school, STEM, symposium, virtual club

Student Council: Leadership, Self-Confidence, and New Friends

January 19, 2012

Online School Community – Student Council at Laurel Springs High school is a time for students to evolve into young adults, and that can mean taking on leadership roles. Student Council allows students to self-organize, assume new responsibilities, and expand their time management skills. And with Laurel Springs, it offers a strong online school community.…
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Filed Under: Online School Clubs Tagged With: clubs, high school, Mary Jane Gilbertson, online high school, prom, student council, yearbook

Film Club: “Student learn the art of responsible critique.”

December 12, 2011

Meet the LSS Film Club The LSS Film Club is a lively activity that attracts a mix of students from grades 7-12 who are interested in learning about the variety of aspects of film-making and appreciation. Rather than immediately jumping into watching and discussing movies, the faculty advisor, Alek Talevich (Academic Department Chair, Electives), helps…
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Creative Writing Club: “We trust each other to give constructive feedback.”

November 17, 2011

“The Creative Writing club is a group of intelligent, creative, fun-loving people, who get together to support each other,” said one member. Under the guidance of faculty sponsor Rachelle Wafer, Creative Writing club members engage in peer editing of their writing, and also produce a student newsletter and creative writing magazine.  In addition to the…
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Webinar: Planning for High School Success

November 10, 2011

Planning for High School Success at Laurel Springs As a college preparatory school, Laurel Springs helps equip its students for each stage of academic development.All Laurel Springs students in 7th – 9th grades and their parents are invited to participate in our next webinar on November 16th at 3:00PM, Planning for High School Success. Our…
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Social Media & College Admissions

November 8, 2011

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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Filed Under: Online Learning Thought Leadership Tagged With: AP classes, clubs, college admission, college prep, Facebook, Jennifer Varnell, National Honor Society, online high school, online middle school, social media, student council, volunteer

Paul Human: The Importance of a Private Online Social Network

October 12, 2011

Laurel Springs’ Teacher, Paul Human, Explores his Approach to Learning “What does it take for people to live and learn together?” This question fascinates Paul Human, who has been a Laurel Springs teacher for twelve years. He explores the concepts of community and collaboration each day as he finds innovative ways for his students to…
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Filed Under: Teacher Stories Tagged With: academics, clubs, homeschool, learning style, online high school, online middle school, Paul Human, teacher, teacher relationships

Book club: A Modern and Compelling Option for Students

September 30, 2011

The Online Book Club Experience At Laurel Springs, “the book club consists of an extraordinary group of teenagers that come together and really have fun,” says student Deya Aliaga.  The dynamic collection of students in this online book club not only participate in the collaborative thinking and critical analysis that are expected from a typical…
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Filed Under: Online Learning Thought Leadership Tagged With: academics, book club, charity, clubs, homeschool, Lisa Turner, live events, online high school, online middle school, teacher relationships, virtual club

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