9th-11th Grade
HOMEROOM TEACHER

Each full-time Laurel Springs high school student is assigned a Homeroom Teacher.

The Homeroom Teacher:

• Serves as the point person for the learning team which is made up of the student, parents or home mentor, teachers, administrative staff, and tutor if applicable.
• Assists in orienting new families to distance learning.
• Directs parents to the appropriate administrative staff as needed.
• Serves as the learning team contact person and facilitates ongoing collaboration and effective communication within the learning team to include the student, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.
• Promotes student and parent involvement in all facets of the learning process.
• Recommends additional learning support when needed, i.e. course. changes, time management, tutors, supplemental materials, etc.
• Informs, encourages, and reminds students to practice time management, prepare for standardized tests, maintain involvement in college and career planning. 
• Assists in parent training and support.
• Encourages members of learning team to make final recommendations regarding future courses and learning styles applications.

12th Grade
CORE TEACHER

During the senior year, high school students have a lot on their mind. From college applications to SAT to prom night and graduation, they're excited and overwhelmed. At Laurel Springs School we offer each high school senior the extra support of a Core Teacher to serve as a counselor, guide and friend. Cost of the senior core teacher is included with the matriculation fee.

The Core Teacher:

• Works in conjunction with the college counselor to advise and guide.
• Encourages, nurtures, focuses, calms and motivates as needed.
• Assists in preparation of the college application essay.
• Writes college recommendation letters (up to five).
• Speaks for the student at graduation.
• Maintains contact with student through senior year (monthly).
• Maintains contact with other senior teachers to ensure that student is on track for graduation.

For college prep students the senior core teacher is included in the Matriculation Fee of $300. Current Laurel Springs students may invite any Laurel Springs teacher to be their Core Teacher. Incoming seniors will be assigned a Core Teacher by their college advisor.