High School Program

Our college acceptance rates are unparalleled in the field of distance learning.

The Laurel Springs high school program is designed to get students into college. Laurel Springs offers two college prep services to students, one is an online, self-directed program (MyEdge) and the other is an intensive college prep and placement service where students work closely with a coach/mentor (CollegeKey). Both services offer tools and resources for college and career planning. Laurel Springs high school students continuously excel in their curricula and as a result, their SAT scores are higher than the national average and they go on to the best colleges and universities.

Our program gives young people the opportunity to integrate their personal interests and goals with their education in preparation for college and all of their life journeys.

Our WASC-accredited distance learning high school offers a wonderful selection of core academic courses required for graduation and college requirements. We also offer a wide variety of choices for elective studies. Students may construct a high school curriculum for general education or entrance to college. Students can take a full course load or make up credits at any time of year through concurrent enrollment.

Families can combine the following curriculum options to create an optimal learning experience:

• Web-Based Courses
• Text-Based Courses
• Honors Courses
• Customized Learning Option
• Elective Courses
• Elective Portfolio: Credit for Life Experience

Our classes are divided into 36 weekly assignments per year (18 per semester) and can make required subjects such as English, math, and science both stimulating and inspiring.

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Web-Based Courses

Laurel Springs School is an innovator in the field of online, or Web-based, education. We have nearly 80 online classes, including honors and special needs offerings, fulfilling NCAA criteria and a-g admission requirements established by the University of California.

Now, with the introduction of Aurora Version 6 , Laurel Springs School’s new online course delivery system, Web-based learning is easier than ever! With our revolutionary new software, a student views and works on lessons at his or her own online desk, located in our password-protected Student Center.

Being supportive and encouraging is one of the most effective tools a parent can provide their child during this phase of education. That’s why we make it simple for parents to log on and quickly track their child’s progress.

Color-coding shows each lesson as yet-to-be-started, in progress, completed, or graded. Teacher comments, constantly updated grades and parent conferences help complete the picture, indicating areas of strength and potential areas for growth.

When students have questions or problems, they can post a request from within the system or e-mail requests for help to their teachers. Our online technical staff handles e-mail requests about technical problems and will respond the following business day.

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Text-Based Courses

Our High School textbook curriculum addresses academic subjects with care and an emphasis on critical thinking skills. With text-based courses in the core subject areas of English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Foreign Language and Fine Arts or elective subjects, students can prepare for college, complete honors-level work, or make up courses missed due to extenuating circumstances. All Laurel Springs textbooks are carefully chosen based on the quality of their academic content, their visual appeal, and their suitability for a wide range of learning styles.

As in our online classes, our text-based syllabi are divided into 18 weekly assignments per semester. Yearlong classes consist of 36 weekly assignments. Our text-based college prep and honors courses also fulfill UC a-g admission requirements.

We have textbook-based courses available for all high school grades and for special needs, honors and college preparatory levels.

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Honors Courses

The Laurel Springs Honors Program goes beyond meeting the needs of college-bound students seeking a challenging academic curriculum in a personalized distance learning environment. Our students are given the opportunity to reach their highest potential by exploring their own unique interests and realizing their personal goals. We provide students with the critical thinking tools, in-depth research avenues, and writing skills so essential for success. A combination of advanced materials and instructor feedback provides honors students with a rigorous and rewarding course of study. Many of our honors classes are U.C. approved for U.C. honors credit.

Note: Honors students must choose either the Level B or Level C tuition option.

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Customized Learning Option

It's the caring, individualized approach to learning that puts Laurel Springs School head and shoulders above every other personalized distance learning program. Our Customized Learning Option provides students with the opportunity to select a flexible curriculum sensitive to their own learning style.

After your child takes his or her Self-Portrait learning styles profile, one of our trained customized learning specialists will meet or conference with you and your child. You may be surprised when you explore your child's unique profile and discover exactly how he or she learns.

Our specialist will help you identify ways to work with your child's individual learning style and together you will customize and develop a program that will be both fun and expansive. You may select from a wide variety of textbooks, workbooks, online courses, and hands-on sensory materials.

Your enrollment counselor will assist you in scheduling an appointment at your convenience. The fee varies depending upon the time you need and the level of customization required.

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Elective Courses

Laurel Springs School's Elective Courses give students an opportunity to engage in disciplines for exploring their own interests, while earning credit required for graduation. Each course contains the text(s) and corresponding syllabus. Tuition for elective courses follows the same guidelines as for academic courses.

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Elective Portfolio: Credit for Life Experience

We believe that life and learning are one and the same. At Laurel Springs, students may receive elective credit for a wide range of life experiences, including research, tutorials, workshops, seminars, conferences, private classes, religious studies, community service, and courses taken at a local college.

In order to receive credit, students must document their activities in a Laurel Springs Elective Credit Portfolio. Portfolios contain simple instructions, evaluation forms, and a journal for documenting of work.

Each Elective Portfolio earns ten units of credit for every 36 weeks of participation at three hours per week. Eighteen weeks of participation at three hours per week earn five units of credit.

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All-Inclusive Pricing

Our all-inclusive program prices are based on a per-course fee for one semester or a full year of high school. The all-inclusive fee includes full enrollment, all course materials, and our exceptional teacher services. Each enrolled student also receives a Learning Style Profile, Standardized Assessment, and the full support of a private school. For a detailed explanation of our all-inclusive program pricing, please click here.

Ready to Enroll?

If you are ready to enroll with us, please go to our online enrollment form and fill it out. One of our trained enrollment counselors will get in touch with you soon after and complete your enrollment and get you started with your learning.