Why Laurel Hill?
Choosing the right middle school for your child is a significant decision. At Laurel Hill School, we offer a nurturing and academically challenging environment designed to prepare students for future success. Here’s why parents and students choose our 6th - 8th Grade Upper School:
Comprehensive Development
At Laurel Hill, we focus on the developing child as a valued, responsible, and productive individual capable of appreciating the complexity of the world and adding to its richness. Our holistic approach ensures that each student progresses at his/her own pace, achieving both personal and academic success.
Student-Centered Environment
Our curriculum is responsive to different levels of development in basic skills and to various student learning styles. A rich variety of teaching methods, techniques, and resources are utilized to cater to the unique needs of every student. We encourage a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom, preparing our students for the challenges of high school and beyond.
Emphasis on Character Building
Caring, kindness, respect, responsibility, honesty, and trustworthiness are central character-building virtues emphasized throughout Laurel Hill. Our formal character-building curriculum brings these qualities to life, fostering a community of well-rounded individuals.
Vibrant Extracurricular Activities
Laurel Hill School offers a variety of extracurricular activities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and leadership skills. From the Middle School Shakespeareans performing at the CUNY Shakespeare Festival to the Robotics team solving engineering challenges, our students have ample opportunities to explore their interests and talents.
Community Service and Social Action Projects
We believe in giving back to the community. Our students organize social action projects to help local, national, and global communities. They work with outreach organizations to address pressing social needs, enhancing their understanding of the world and their role in making it a better place.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our campus boasts excellent outdoor and indoor facilities, including baseball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, gymnastic fitness circuits, running track, gymnasium, archery range, batting cage, deck hockey rink, and four heated swimming pools for the summertime. These facilities support a wide range of physical activities and sports, encouraging students to stay active and healthy.
Supportive Community
Laurel Hill promotes a warm and encouraging setting where students study and play in a secure and relaxed environment. Our students are keenly sensitive to the feelings and rights of others, fostering a community of mutual respect and caring.
Academic Excellence
Our commitment to academic excellence is evident in our rigorous curriculum and the high standards we set for our students. From advanced coursework to honor societies, we provide an environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential.
Engaging Thematic Studies
Our school-wide curriculum enrichment projects allow the entire student body to study together as a community. Themes such as Black History, Poetry, Earth Day, Election Year “Great Debates,” Classic Classics, and Shakespeare are explored in-depth, fostering a love for learning and a deeper understanding of important concepts and historical events.
At Laurel Hill School, we prepare students not just for high school, but for life. Join us and become part of a community dedicated to excellence, character, and lifelong learning.
