Laurel Springs School at ASCA Conference
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a dynamic organization that helps school counselors to support their students’ academic and personal development. Laurel Springs School was excited...
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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...
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Antarctica: Journey of a Lifetime
Most people will never visit Antarctica. It is a place of extremes: the coldest, driest, windiest continent. It is technically a desert, and there are no permanent residents. To reach Antarctica,...
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Laurel Springs is Proud Sponsor at SENG
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...
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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. Her...
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Caitlin Ziegler Breaks Records
Laurel Springs is proud to recognize 11th grade student, Caitlin Ziegler, who has been breaking records in the equestrian world. On July 7, Caitlin became the youngest rider ever to win an...
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Alumna Captures World Champion Barrel Racing Title
If it takes a lot of courage to guide a horse at breakneck speed through the cloverleaf pattern of barrel racing, then Kristin Shoppa (Laurel Springs ’11) possesses courage to spare. American quarter...
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“I try to stretch the mind of my students, and expand their way of thinking.”
In the words of Laurel Springs student Nabil Wessel, Christian Tourenne “is simply a very, very good teacher.” But that only scratches the surface of what Tourenne brings to the Laurel Springs School...
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Taylor Rivera: “A Thousandth of a Second Means Everything.”
Eighth-grade student Taylor cannot remember a time that she did not share her life with horses. She has spent time around them since she was born, and began riding a pony named Roxy when she was only...
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NACAC: “support for student advancement”
Jennifer Varnell Assistant Director of Education, School Counseling Services I was honored to attend this year’s 67th annual conference for the National Association for College Admission Counseling...
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Newly Elected NHS Officers: Helping Local Communities with a Global Impact
“As a group, NHS will do some great things this year!” Our National Honor Society chapter recently held elections, and the new President of the Laurel Springs chapter, Melanie Sava, is excited about...
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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...
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Lisa Biton: “Students consider how they are learning.”
Lisa Biton says that she was always interested in ancient history, and said, “I love when my students feel that same connection.” With a Master’s degree in Education, Lisa has a rich background in a...
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Constance Owl: “Writing makes me appreciate the creativity and thought behind...
Constance Owl is a young person focused on honing her many talents and sharing her heritage. In addition to excelling in her classes at Laurel Springs, Constance also manages a growing career as an...
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Resources for SAT and SAT Subject Test Preparation
Each year, almost two million high school students take the SAT in preparation for the college application process. The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are offered periodically throughout the year. The...
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Laurel Springs School, Pioneer in Online K-12 Education, Marks 20th Anniversary
David Brown, Executive Director of WASC, and Marilyn Mosley Gordanier, founder and Executive Director of Laurel Springs School Our school marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Ojai,...
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College Financial Aid Planning
Jennifer Varnell, M.S. High School Counselor If your child is in the process of applying to colleges, the financial aspect of higher education can feel confusing. There are many types of financial...
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The Benefits of Proctored Exams
In the educational community, proctored exams are a best practice. When a student takes an exam under the observation of a proctor, the experience has many benefits. Proctored exams validate the...
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Lisa Turner: “Our students become independent problem solvers.”
“I find creative ways to help students learn.” Lisa Turner, who has over thirty years of teaching experience in a variety of school settings, said that because of Laurel Springs’ personalized approach,...
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Laurel Springs School Hosts Online Symposium with Ted Turner
As part of our series of exclusive, interactive symposia, Laurel Springs School hosted an online environmental symposium with businessman and environmentalist Ted Turner on Wednesday, April 4. Turner...
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