LHS at a glance
Private TK-8 School
MISSION
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
MINISTRY
1947 FOUNDED
North Hollywood, CA
LOCATION
345 STUDENTS
HORNET
SCHOOL MASCOT
Are you ready to join this dynamic community?
Laurel Hall School is a highly regarded educational community of excellence, welcoming families of all faiths. Our graduates are accepted to the top high schools in Southern California.
Our mission is to develop life-long learners who are competent, confident, and caring. Nurtured in an inclusive faith setting, they are prepared to contribute to their communities and succeed in an ever-changing world.
Our vision at Laurel Hall is to provide an academically challenging and inspiring program that prepares our diverse students for future learning and school success; enrichment opportunities in technology, art, music, drama, and athletics that build their interests, skills, and confidence; and a supportive and inclusive faith community that promotes kindness, caring, and service.
Knowledge. Community. Kindness.
is proudly accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Laurel Hall School
Academics
Since its founding in 1947, Laurel Hall School has grown into a highly regarded TK-8 institution. Guided and inspired by caring, imaginative faculty members, your child discovers how, what, and why they love to learn. By the end of the transitional grade 5 year, our students have grown into strikingly self-aware, selfdirected young thinkers and citizens, ready for the galvanizing challenges of our Middle School.
Laurel Hall students EMBRACE learning!
E
ffective Communicators
M
asters of Skills & Concepts
B uilders Utilizing a Creative process
R esponsible Citizens
C
E
ritical Thinkers
mergent People of God
Middle School Electives
Middle School students (grades 6-8) have 2 elective choices - one fine art and one specialty. Students are offered a variety of electives when submitting their preferences for the school year. Most of the electives are offered every year, and sometimes, new ones are introduced.
Fine Art Electives
Band
Creative Writing
Dance
Drama
Graphic Design
Hand Bells
Yearbook/Journalism
Strings
Fine Art
Visual Art
Vocal Music
Specialty Electives
Band
Dance Drama
General Art
Graphic Design
Robotics/Coding
Strings
Travel
Debate/Public Speaking
Gospel Choir
Guitar
History of Music
Jazz Improv
Mindfullness & Meditation
Song Writing
Yearbook/Journalism
The Formative Five
"The Formative Five" by Thomas Hoerr emphasizes the importance of developing essential non-cognitive skills in students, such as resilience, empathy, integrity, and self-control. For Laurel Hall School, this book serve as a guiding framework to strengthen partnerships with families and enhance student development.
Our Campus
At Laurel Hall School, you will thrive in the heart of a diverse, dynamic school community. Nestled on a serene five-acre campus in the heart of North Hollywood, your child builds curiosity and confidence through active questioning, real-world problem-solving, and thoughtful small-group work, alongside classmates from uncommonly diverse backgrounds. Students can explore California's Missions from multiple perspectives, build and race a robotics car, compete on the basketball team, play in our band, and travel to Sacramento with their teachers and classmates.
LHS Community of Kindness
The Laurel Hall "Embrace Kindness Mission" is to educate and inspire the meaning of KINDNESS and encourage the practice of kind thoughts, words and acts. Kindness includes everyone. Educating students to empower them by having discussions about the meaning of kindness, incorporating ideas of empathy and generosity. Kindness empowers individuals to connect with one another, strengthening our relationships with peers, teachers, school and community.
Admission
Where most schools see a child, we see a family. Applications are continuously accepted by Laurel Hall School based on availability, however there are deadlines for fall entry in Transitional Kindergarten (TK), Kindergarten and middle school grades. After completing the admission process, our team evaluates each application with a holistic review to consider both academic and personal characteristics. Throughout this process, we enjoy learning more about your child’s potential as well as strengths and areas of concern. We look for students we believe will thrive at LHS.
Please visit https://www.laurelhall.org/admissions for more details
Transferring to LHS from Another School
For various reasons, a student may apply to transfer to LHS during the school year. We welcome transfer applications across grades TK-6 pending enrollment availability. Transfer candidates are evaluated primarily by their academic performance and teacher recommendation. Grades 7 and 8 are a case-by-case basis.
Application Deadlines for Admission
Fall 2025 Campus Tours
Application Checklist and Requirements
The first step is to register on our website www.laurelhall.org and begin an application. Depending on the grade level, you will then receive a checklist with documents you will need to upload (immunization records, previous and current report cards, teacher recommendations, etc). Our application process is easy to navigate, and our admissions coordinator will contact you once your application is received.
For TK/K you will need:
Online application (www.laurehall.org) and application fee payment
Most recent immunization records
Birth certificate (copy)
For middle school:
Online application (www.laurelhall.org) and application fee payment
Last year school report card
Most recent report card from current grade
Teacher recommendation (must be Math or English teacher)
Most recent statewide school testing results
If applicable, a copy of your IEP/504
Please visit https://www.laurelhall.org/admissions for more details.
Tuition and Fees
Rates
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 5th Grade
Tuition & Fees
6th through 8th Grade (Middle School)
Sibling Discount After School Program (ACE) Flat Rate, One time payment
Fee schedule subject to change. Please check our website for updates. $17,417 $17,790 10% on lowest tuition rate $2,700
Where Our Graduates Go
We take great pride in the achievements of our graduates and their successful journeys beyond our halls. Our alumni have embarked on diverse paths, pursuing various academic and professional endeavors. Here are some of the high schools where our graduates have been admitted after completing their education at Laurel Hall School:
High School Acceptances:
Bishop Montgomery HS
Campbell Hall
Crespi Carmelite High School
Immaculate Heart High School
Loyola High School
Louisville High School
Mayfield School
Marymount High School
Notre Dame High School
Providence High School
Sierra Canyon
And other independent & public schools.
