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. 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 2009-2010 school year. These visits to our campus provide the best way to explore all that Lake Highland offers!
- October 2008
- Visitation Day for Middle School (grades 7-8) Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 8:30-10:30 am
- Open House for Lower School (grades 3-6) Sunday, October 19, 2008, 1:00-3:00pm
- Visitation Day for Upper School (grades 9-12) Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 8:30-11:00am
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- November 2008
- Open House for Lower School (grades PreK-2) Sunday, November 2, 2008, 1:00-3:00pm
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- If you have questions, we invite you to contact the Admission Specialist for your child’s grade:
- Stephanie Bingle, 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 2008-2009 school year?
Lake Highland is at full enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year, however, we will continue to accept applications for grades 1 and 3. Please contact the Admission Office at (407) 206.1900 ext. 1 for information.
5. Are you accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year?
The Admission department is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year . Applications are available for downloading or through the mail, if requested. Please download and 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
Applications are available for downloading 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:
PreKindergarten – 4th Grade
After September 2, 2008 candidates may register online for testing .
- 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 2-3 hours.
- 5th grade candidates are required to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE).
- 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 in November or December.
ISEE test dates and registration information can be found at 
. 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.
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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.
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.
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 openings are available at their grade level.
7. Do you give preferential treatment to any applicant?
We do not 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 2009-2010 school year?
9. What is the tuition for Lake Highland Preparatory School?
10. Do you offer financial aid?
11. Where can I find information about your school hours and calendar?
School hours for the 2008-2009 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 2008-2009 school year begins August 13, 2008 and ends May 22, 2009.
12. Why have I not received a response to the email I sent to the Admission staff?
Lake Highland has an anti-spam system that checks all emails. Please place "LHPS Admission" in the subject line of your email to ensure a timely response.
