Promise
Lauralton Hall is the Catholic, college-preparatory school that empowers a young woman to excel in any endeavor, to find her own voice, and to be a bearer of mercy to those in need.
Lauralton Hall offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum emphasizing mastery of analytical and critical thinking skills, problem solving and the ability to communicate ideas effectively. The school strives to develop clear, independent thinkers who appreciate knowledge and the learning process while providing a nurturing community where young women are empowered and expected to be active participants.
Important Dates:
Praise for Lauralton: “I love this program because the students are so enthusiastic. It doesn’t matter how hard it is, or how high I set the bar, they always exceed my expectations.” — faculty member
Entrance Test
The entrance test is administered at Lauralton Hall. Preregistration and the $60 test fee are handled within the online application process. Lauralton Hall uses the High School Placement Test (HSPT) by Scholastic Testing Service (STS). Application Decisions
All application materials must be completed by November 15, 2010 to be guaranteed consideration. Candidates are reviewed based on the entrance test, application, school transcript, standardized test scores, and teacher, guidance counselor and principal recommendations.
Shadow Program
Interested seventh and eighth grade girls are encouraged to spend a day at Lauralton Hall visiting classes and meeting faculty and students. Please call the Admissions Office a week in advance to schedule a visit. Visits for eighth graders are scheduled during first semester; seventh graders may visit in the third quarter of the school year.
Transfer Students
Parents should call the Admissions Office to begin the transfer process. Application for upperclassmen will be given consideration if there are vacancies in required courses. Students must be in good standing and previously enrolled in a college-preparatory program. Transfer students are admitted on the same selective basis as incoming freshmen.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
Lauralton Hall does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disabling conditions in violation of federal or state civil rights laws of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Contacts:
Mrs. Kathleen O. Shine Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (203)877-2786, ext. 125 kshine@lauraltonhall.org Mrs. Grace Sciancalepore
Administrative Assistant (203)877-2786, ext. 144 gsciancalepore@lauraltonhall.org |