Events and Visits
Open Houses
Campus Tours
Class Visits
Other Important Dates
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OPEN HOUSES
Grades K-4 Open Houses
Parents and their children are encouraged to attend one of our Lower School Open House events as an introduction to the Laguna community. You will have the opportunity to tour the school, meet and ask questions of teachers and administrators, and learn about the curriculum in each grade. In addition, Open House affords children the opportunity to gain a greater comfort level within the school setting while enjoying arts, crafts, and supervised play activities.
Kindergarten Open House
Thursday, December 4, 2008
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Grades K-4 Open House
Sunday, January 11, 2009
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
For more information about one of our Lower School Open Houses.
Grades 5-12 Open Houses
All students and their families are encouraged to attend one of our Open House events as an introduction to the Laguna community. Make the most of this wonderful opportunity to meet and ask questions of teachers and administrators; learn about curricular and co-curricular offerings; hear about college counseling, opportunities for leadership, and participation in athletics; and enjoy a question and answer period with a student panel. The Middle/Upper School Open Houses for grades 5-12 offer a set program. Registration and refreshments begin one-half hour prior to the start of the program.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
9:30 a.m. Registration and Refreshments
10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Program and Tours
Saturday, January 10, 2009
9:30 a.m. Registration and Refreshments
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Program and Tours
For more information about one of our Middle/Upper Open Houses.
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CAMPUS TOURS
The best way to discover Laguna Blanca School is to visit our campus and learn about our programs. We encourage families to take a personal tour of the School with one of our admission officers. After you have toured the School, you may wish to take advantage of other opportunities to become better acquainted with Laguna Blanca, such as our Open House events or class visits.
Campus tours are scheduled throughout the week on both campuses. Please contact the admission office at 805.695.8143 for Lower School and 687.2461 for Middle/Upper School to make an appointment.
CLASS VISITS
Grades 1-4
Children applying to grades 1-4 are required to spend a portion of the morning visiting in the classroom with the students and teachers. Children visit in the grade in which they are currently enrolled (e.g. second grade applicants visit in the first grade). Class visits are scheduled individually in January and February on a first-come, first-served basis after the application has been received and processed. For reservations and information, please call the admission office at 805.695.8143.
Grades 6-12
Candidates applying to grades 6-12 are required to spend a day on campus attending classes with a host student. Class visits allow students to gain a sense of how teachers approach their courses of study, the block schedule and structure of the school day, and the social climate of the school. Students arrive at the admission office at 7:50 a.m. and are paired with a current student whom they “shadow” for the day. We encourage students to remain for the entire school day so they have a full experience. Students are available for pickup at the admission office following the completion of their visit.
Class visits are scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, beginning in mid-October. Please contact the admission office at 805.687.2461 to make an appointment.
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OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
ENTRANCE EVALUATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS
Kindergrten Evaluations and Playgroups
The admission office will call to schedule individual kindergarten evaluations and playgroups once the application has been received and processed.
Kindergarten Evaluations
January and early February
Kindergarten Playgroups
January 24, 2009
9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
February 7, 2009
9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Grades 1-4 Testing
Once the application has been received and processed, the admission office will call to schedule the testing appointment on a first-come, first-served basis.
Testing Dates: Saturdays, January 31 and February 21, 2009
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Grades 5-12 Entrance Examination
Register directly with ISEE. PLEASE NOTE: For the priority application deadline, Laguna requires that ISEE testing be completed by February 21.
The ISEE school code for Laguna Blanca is 053255.
Saturday, January 24, 2009 – Santa Barbara Middle School
Saturday, January 31, 2009 – Laguna Blanca School
Saturday, February 7, 2009 – Crane Country Day School
Saturday, February 21, 2009 – Marymount School
Saturday, March 14, 2009 – Providence Hall School
Saturday, May 9, 2009 – Providence Hall School
APPLICATION DEADLINES AND DECISIONS
February 1, 2009: Completed applications due to Laguna Blanca School for priority consideration.
March 6, 2009: Admission decisions mailed to priority applicants*.
March 20, 2009: Enrollment contracts and deposits due from admitted candidates.
*We are happy to accept and consider applications received after the priority deadline on a space available, rolling basis.
FINANCIAL AID
November 1, 2008: Financial Aid application documents sent to current students and applicants; after November 1 as requested.
February 1, 2009: Parent Financial Statement due to SSS for those applying for financial aid. We encourage you to complete this online.
March 1, 2009: Applicant families current and previous years’ Federal Tax Returns with all schedules and W-2s attached are due to Laguna Blanca School’s Admission and Financial Aid Office.
March 15, 2009: Returning families current year Federal Tax Returns with all schedules and W-2s attached are due to Laguna Blanca School’s Admission and Financial Aid Office.
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