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1. What is special about Lake Highland Preparatory School?

The Lake Highland community comprises three important groups: our students, faculty and parents. These groups work together to help our students develop a love of learning and a heart for serving others. Our community is rooted in honor and tradition as we reach for excellence in the classroom, on the playing fields, and in extracurricular activities. 

2. How can I learn more about Lake Highland Preparatory School?

Please review our website for detailed information on admission, academics, athletics, arts, student programs, parent involvement and much more. You may request an informative LHPS DVD. rsvp Additionally, please contact us at (407) 206-1900, extension 1, with any questions. 

3. How can I arrange a visit to your school?

We invite you and your family to attend the Open Houses and Visitation Days for applicants for the 2008-2009 school year. These visits to our campus provide the best way to explore all that Lake Highland offers!

October 2007

  • Visitation Day for Middle School (grades 7-8) Wednesday morning, October 10, 2007
  • Open House for Lower School (grades 3-6) Sunday, October 21, 2007, 2:00-4:00
  • Visitation Day for Upper School (grades 9-12) Wednesday morning, October 24, 2007

November 2007

  • Open House for Lower School (grades PreK-2) Sunday, November 4, 2007, 2:00-4:00
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If you have questions we invite you to contact the Admission Specialist for your child’s grade:

  • Luci Hart, Admission Specialist/ Grades PreK-1 | 407-206-1900, ext. 3327
  • Maria Henry, Admission Specialist/ Grades 2-6 | 407-206-1900, ext. 3325
  • Peree Stewart, Admission Specialist/ Grades 7-12 | 407-206-1900, ext. 3324

4. Are you accepting applications for the 2007-2008 school year?

Lake Highland is at full enrollment for the 2007-2008 school year, however, we will continue to accept applications for grade 2. Please contact Maria Henry, Admission Specialist, at (407) 206.1900 ext. 3325 or mhenry@lhps.org for information.

5. Are you accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year?

The Admission department will accept applications for the 2008-2009 school year beginning August 31, 2007. Applications are available for downloading application or through the mail, if requested. Please download & mail completed forms to Ann Mills, Director of Admission, at 901 N. Highland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803.

6. How do I apply?

The application process for your child requires completion of the following:

APPLICATION
The Admission department will accept applications for the 2008-2009 school year beginning August 31, 2007. Applications are available for downloading application or through the mail, if requested. The application packet has a checklist of items to complete. Candidates initiate the application process by submitting the completed application and $90.00 application fee._

ADMISSION TESTING
We require admission testing for candidates at all grade levels: rsvp

PreKindergarten – 4th Grade
After August 31, 2007 candidates may register online for testing. application Test confirmation will be sent via email. 

  • PreKindergarten candidates are individually screened for readiness. This process takes approximately 30 minutes.
  • Kindergarten candidates will take an academic assessment and participate in a playgroup that simulates a classroom experience. This process takes approximately 2 hours.
  • 1st – 4th grade candidates will take a national assessment that focuses on reading comprehension, language skills, writing, and math computation. This process takes approximately 3 hours.
  • 5th grade candidates are required to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE).
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  • Candidates for 6th – 12th grades are required to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). Lake Highland offers an Early Decision opportunity for students applying to grades 6-12. Early Decision candidates must take the ISEE on November 17, 2007 OR December 8, 2007. 

ISEE test dates and registration information can be found at isee. We encourage students to register early because test sites do fill up, sometimes in advance of the registration deadline. When registering, please request that scores be sent to Lake Highland Preparatory School, code 101294.

STUDENT INTERVIEWS
Student interviews are required for applicants to grades 9-12. Once an application is on file, please register online for your appointment. interview You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment.

TRANSCRIPTS & TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
For all students applying to grades K-12, we require official transcripts, a copy of the first semester report card, and teacher recommendation forms. Grade-specific forms can be downloaded. application

The Admission Committee, composed of faculty and administrators, reviews all information gathered in the admission process and shares the admission decision with the applicant and parents. For those students who are qualified for admission, enrollment is dependent upon available space. A waiting pool is formed for candidates who have qualified for admission but no spots are available at their grade level.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must provide a birth certificate, photo, copy of Social Security card, proof of immunizations and a current physical by a Florida physician. We require candidates for grades 6-12 to complete an applicant questionnaire.

7. Do you give preferential treatment to any applicant?

Every admission decision is predicated upon the question: Can this student be successful at Lake Highland? After answering that question affirmatively, we give careful consideration to siblings of existing students, children of faculty members, alumni and trustees, and students who were in our waiting pool the previous year.

8. What are the dates of admission testing for applicants for the 2008-2009 school year? rsvp

9. What is the tuition for Lake Highland Preparatory School?

Tuition 2008-2009
Pre Kindergarten
$9,000.00
Kindergarten
$10,000.00
Grades 1-5
$13,125.00
Grade 6
$14,175.00
Grades 7-12
$15,225.00


10. Do you offer financial aid?

Lake Highland offers financial aid to families with students in grades 6-12. In order for us to allocate our resources wisely and fairly, we have enlisted the help of Independent School Management's Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) program. FAST provides the school with a report, which includes a recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition. FAST does not decide whether financial assistance will be given or how much to give; rather FAST provides a need-based financial aid analysis service. All information from FAST is kept confidential.

Financial aid awards are based strictly on 1) financial need of the family, as demonstrated through the FAST application and a review of the parents’ last 1040 tax form and 2) financial aid funds available. Families applying for financial aid must file online with FAST according to the applicable deadlines. Lake Highland’s Financial Aid Committee makes its decisions in the late spring. All financial aid applications are held in the strictest confidence.

Note that all candidates for Financial Aid must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a 2.5 GPA for the previous semester. In addition to a solid academic record, we look for our students to be of strong character and be involved in activities outside the classroom.

PROCEDURES:

  1. Click to the right to access the FAST website specifically for  Lake Highland Preparatory School applicants or click here. Once there, click the Get Started button at the bottom of the first page. All your financial information should be entered directly through the secure server. Space is also provided to fill out additional information that may be pertinent to your application.
  2. In addition, please mail copies of your most recent tax return (1040) and W-2 forms directly to FAST at this address:
    Independent School Management
    Attn: FAST Processing
    1316 North Union Street
    Wilmington, DE 19806
  3. FAST requires a fee of $34.00 payable by Visa or MasterCard to process this application.
  4. Download and complete the Financial Aid Questionnaire and return to the admission office. f
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DEADLINES:
The deadlines for applying for financial aid for the 2008–2009 school year are as follows:

February 1, 2008 Current Lake Highland families for re-enrolling students
March 1, 2008 Applicants to grades 6-12
April 25, 2008 Financial Aid decision letters are mailed

Once these deadlines have passed, families can still apply for aid, with the understanding that financial aid funds may not be available.

11. Where can I find information about your school hours and calendar?

School hours for the 2007-2008 school year are as follows:

Pre Kindergarten 8:30-2:00
Kindergarten 8:10-2:30
1st - 2nd Grade 8:10-2:50
3rd - 6th Grade 8:00-3:15
7th – 8th Grade 8:00-3:00
9th - 12th Grade 7:55-3:15

The 2007-2008 school year begins August 15, 2007 and ends May 23, 2008. Calendar