Synergy Academics is excited to announce our new partnership with Laurel Springs School, a fully accredited, private online school for students K-12 with UC and NCAA approved courses. Founded in 1991, Laurel Springs School offers flexible programs for students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. With college prep academics, we have a 92% college acceptance rate. Laurel Spring’s graduates enter the most selective colleges and universities of their choice in the U.S. and throughout the world. Please click on the following link to view a sample of Laurel Springs School college acceptance list. http://laurelsprings.com/admissions/college-acceptance/
Laurel Spring’s education program is designed for the college prep student who wishes to grow and excel academically and personally, while maintaining a flexible schedule. Students can take single courses, or enroll full time. We also offer summer courses starting in April. Student athletes, dancers, and busy students find that they can have the flexibility necessary to adequately train, compete, and/or perform at the highest levels while maintaining a flexible academic schedule. We also have many homeschool students that like to supplement their academic program with an accredited course. Laurel Springs offers more than 240 courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors options. The majority of our high school courses have been approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the University of California (UC).
NCAA approved courses are an important factor when evaluating online high schools for athletes. Most college athletic programs are regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), an organization with rules and regulations on eligibility, recruiting, and financial aid. Colleges and universities are members of a division according to the size and scope of their athletic programs. Laurel Springs can help with academic planning for students who wish to pursue athletics at Division I or II colleges, as most of our courses are NCAA approved. Not all online high schools have NCAA approved courses, due to the high academic expectations associated with NCAA approval. Laurel Springs has a variety of resources to educate students about NCAA procedures. Our School Counseling Department has NCAA specialists on staff to help answer questions about the eligibility process.
Laurel Springs teachers possess exceptional credentials, strong subject area expertise, and a passion for teaching. Additionally, Laurel Springs teachers are well-versed in 21st century communication skills and computer competency. At the core, all Laurel Springs teachers embody the understanding of teaching as a collaborative process, rather than just the delivery of instruction and assessment of student work.
Beginning in 7th grade, Laurel Springs offers its students and families the opportunity to collaborate and make friends within a secure social network environment. Within this private social network, students may:
- Participate in online clubs and find new friends
- Pair up with study buddies
- Post blog updates regarding their portfolio coursework and share their creative expressions
This private social network is a wonderful way for students to form lasting friendships based on mutual inspiration and respect that span state and national boundaries. Students share their thoughts, feelings, and creativity through blogs, forums, and discussion threads. The social network is a valuable tool that creates empathy, compassion and understanding, as well as promoting academic collaboration.