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Get Your Motor Running
June 21st, 2022
Summertime is the perfect time for a road trip. Feel the sun on your face, breathe in the fresh air, and visit the places you’ve been meaning to get to. And if you have a son in middle school, one stop on your list should be St. Lawrence Seminary.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessThe Journey is the Reward
May 26th, 2022
What pops into your mind when you think of the qualities of a successful high school graduate? We think of things like: Academically strong, Faith-filled, Leader...
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessOur Top Five That Help Students Thrive
February 21st, 2022
Let’s face it, high school goes by fast. Knowing what your son wants out of these formative years is essential when choosing a school. What is on your son’s high school bucket list?
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessLetting Go When They Leave for School
November 4th, 2021
You know your decision to send your child off to boarding school is the right one. You have done the research and selected the perfect school. And you are excited...
Posted in: Admissions ProcessThe High School Selection Process - Finding Your Fit
October 14th, 2021
When looking at high schools, parents and students have numerous options to consider. There are public and private schools, religious and non-religious institutions, even the size of a school can weigh in on a decision.
Posted in: Academics, Admissions ProcessWhat is the Value of a Catholic Education?
September 1st, 2020
When considering a Catholic school, many parents ask themselves: what’s the value of this education? The benefit of a Catholic school is the holistic approach to teaching resulting in a well-rounded education for your child.
Posted in: Spiritual Life, Admissions Process3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Going to a Boarding School for High School
August 3rd, 2020
Many parents decide to put their children in a traditional high school setting without considering the benefits of an alternative high school experience.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessWhat is Boarding School Really Like?
July 7th, 2020
For most people, boarding school is a little mysterious. While pop culture has dramatized boarding school stories, the reality is quite different.
STEM/STREAM Education at St. Lawrence Seminary
June 17th, 2020
Currently, there’s a large push in education for more STEM-based curriculum (and even more recently, STREAM). But what does this mean? What does it look like? And how does St. Lawrence Seminary use this curriculum? This article will break it all down.
Posted in: Academics, Admissions ProcessStudent Blog: A Visit to Remember
May 5th, 2020
The following blog comes from one of our students and was originally published in an issue of Hilltopics.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessHow to Know if Boarding School is Right for You and Your Child
February 4th, 2020
Trying to figure out what’s best for ourselves can be complicated. This can be especially true when the decisions we make will affect more than just ourselves.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessWhy Seminary Schools Build Men of Faith
December 10th, 2019
Attending a seminary school is a unique experience over other schooling options. At a seminary school, students are exposed to core theological disciplines in a supportive...
Posted in: Spiritual Life, Admissions ProcessWhat are the Benefits of a Catholic Seminary School?
November 26th, 2019
Historically, Catholic seminary schools prepared students for ordination to serve in ministry. Today, they prepare students for a wide array of future careers inside and outside the Church.
Posted in: Spiritual Life, Admissions ProcessEverything You Need to Know About the Weekend Visit Experience
October 9th, 2019
Held from Thursday to Sunday, the Weekend Visit Experience is designed to allow young Catholic boys (and their families) to explore St. Lawrence Seminary as a prospective high school.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessWhy Sending Your Son to Boarding School Doesn’t Have to Be as Difficult as You Might Think
September 9th, 2019
Many of us have heard the saying “if you love someone, set them free.” Setting someone free means letting them explore themselves and the world without limitations. Parents know all too well...
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions Process5 Benefits of Attending a Private Catholic High School
August 6th, 2019
There are many options for high school - charter, private, boarding, religious, public – and each have their advantages. However, there are unique benefits to attending a private Catholic high school that the other options don’t provide.
Posted in: Spiritual Life, Admissions Process5 Differences Between Boarding School and Private Day School
July 23rd, 2019
It’s safe to say that at the core, all schools strive to educate their students and prepare them for success after graduation.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessWhat's the Difference Between a Boarding School and Private School?
May 7th, 2019
Choosing a school for your son is an important consideration. Both private schools and boarding schools offer many benefits, but there are a few key differences. At St. Lawrence, we find these differences provide more opportunities for students to form lasting relationships while also learning how to be independent in a safe environment.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions Process5 Reasons to Choose a Catholic Seminary School
April 11th, 2019
Choosing a school for your son involves many considerations and questions. If faith is as important to you and your son as it is to us, a Catholic seminary school is the right choice. Here are 5 reasons why you should choose a Catholic seminary school for high school.
Posted in: Spiritual Life, Admissions ProcessFinancial Aid Options at St. Lawrence Seminary
March 5th, 2019
Investing in a St. Lawrence education is an investment in your son’s academic, spiritual and moral development, but for many families choosing a boarding school is a significant financial investment.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessThe Investment of a St. Lawrence Seminary High School Education
January 14th, 2019
When parents first start considering a boarding school, one of the first questions they have is cost. It’s an important consideration for any parent. In the interest of transparency, this blog is a quick reference for St. Lawrence costs for prospective parents.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessHow St. Lawrence Prepares Students for Spiritual Success
December 4th, 2018
Here at St. Lawrence Seminary High School, we have a multitude of programs that are designed to help our students with growing in their faith. These programs prepare our students for a lifetime of ministry as priests and lay leaders in the Catholic Church and help them form moral character for the rest of their lives.
Posted in: Spiritual Life, Admissions Process10 Questions to Ask When Comparing Boarding Schools
November 8th, 2018
Choosing a boarding school for your son isn’t easy. You may have concerns about what life is like a boarding school or how well your son will be prepare for college. There are many factors to consider.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessWhy Our Students Love SLS
October 4th, 2018
We spend a lot of time talking about why parents should choose St. Lawrence Seminary for their son, but not as much time showing why our students love us. Here are a few reasons why our students say they love their experiences at SLS.
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessHow SLS Integrates Faith Inside and Outside the Classroom
August 7th, 2018
Faith is a key part of our curriculum here at St. Lawrence Seminary. We strongly believe that boys need a strong foundation of Catholic faith to help guide them in life and develop them into mature, well-rounded adults.
Posted in: Spiritual Life, Admissions Process5 Simple Reasons to Choose St. Lawrence Seminary High School
July 16th, 2018
Choosing a new school for your child is a difficult decision. There are many questions you have to answer as a parent and even more you have to answer for your child. There are many reasons why St. Lawrence Seminary High School is a fantastic choice for your son, but let’s keep it simple and stick to our top 5 reasons why we love SLS.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessThe St. Lawrence Seminary Experience - Our Newest Interactive Resource
May 31st, 2018
So you've graduated the eighth grade and you're moving on to high school at St. Lawrence Seminary. You've completed your Weekend Visit and you're getting ready to enroll in your first semester of classes.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessDear Parents: How Boarding School Can Be Right For You and Your Son
March 30th, 2018
Are you interested in attending boarding school or St. Lawrence Seminary High School but haven't been able to find any resources to help you make the decision?
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessAn Inside Look at St. Lawrence Seminary High School (Video)
December 7th, 2017
St. Lawrence Seminary High School provides its students with a remarkable, well rounded education. SLS nurtures mature, well-rounded men of faith who are preparing for lives as priests and religious leaders.
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessOur Latest Guide — The Guide to Financial Aid at St. Lawrence Seminary High School
November 9th, 2017
Are you a parent considering sending your son to boarding school for high school?
Do you have questions or concerns regarding the financial investment of a St. Lawrence Seminary High School education?
Posted in: Admissions ProcessThe Importance of a Parent-Teacher Relationship in Boarding School
November 2nd, 2017
The education of a child does not rest solely inside the walls of a classroom, nor is it limited within the confines of a school building or its campus. Rather, it goes beyond that—back to the child’s home and to wherever the child is at in the company of parents or delegated adults.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessHow Private School Can Be Affordable
October 12th, 2017
Making important, sometimes life-changing decisions can be a intimidating task, especially when it comes to choosing where to send your child to high school.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessHow SLS Goes Beyond The Books
August 10th, 2017
One of the ways that St. Lawrence Seminary High School knows that it is effective in developing its students is through the success of our alumni.
Our Newest Resource — The Boarding School Decision Guide
June 11th, 2017
Are you a parent considering sending your son to boarding school for high school?
Do you have questions or concerns regarding sending your son to a boarding school?
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessA Student's Perspective: What SLS’s Core Values Mean to Me
March 17th, 2017
In a way, you really can’t miss the values of St. Lawrence Seminary, because they are everywhere. Literally. They are printed in every copy of the Student Handbook, a framed copy is enshrined in every meeting room, study hall, classroom, and even the wall of the Welcome Center (main entrance) lists the values written in letters over a foot tall.
What Sets St. Lawrence Seminary above the Rest?
February 28th, 2017
When choosing a high school, it has become somewhat counter-cultural to consider a boarding school. In today’s society, families more often want to remain close to their children and more directly involved in their daily lives. However, there are many reasons for and benefits of choosing St. Lawrence Seminary High School.
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessBoarding School Myths Debunked
February 21st, 2017
Depending on our background and how we were raised, we all have our opinions as to how things are and who “belongs” to certain groups. This is especially true if we do not have firsthand experience with an environment, group of people, or situation. And when speaking to parents about the possibility of considering a boarding high school for their child, here at St. Lawrence Seminary high school, we’ve seen many times their preconceived notions of what they think they know about boarding schools surface.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessThe Advantage of Attending a Faith-Based High School
February 7th, 2017
Choosing the right school is one of the important decisions parents can make for their teenage children. Choosing the right high school is important as it lays a solid foundation for post-secondary education and equips students with basic skills for life. Parents choose schools for a variety of reasons: location, program, quality of education, quality of staff, graduation rate and college admission rate, just to name a few. These are all important things to consider, but there’s one other factor that parents may want to consider in choosing a high school for their children: faith.
Posted in: Spiritual Life, Admissions ProcessHow St. Lawrence Seminary High School Tackles Homesickness
January 24th, 2017
Homesickness is an interesting “disease” because it’s common, it’s predictable, it’s natural, and while it’s not entirely preventable, it is curable.
Posted in: Residential Life, Admissions ProcessAsk a Parent: Why Boarding School Was the Right Decision for My Son
January 12th, 2017
When parents get together to socialize, they often talk about what they have in common, which often happens to be their children.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessStudent Testimonial: My Experience at St. Lawrence’s Weekend Visit
December 27th, 2016
The Weekend Visit Experience at St. Lawrence Seminary High School is one of the most important influencers on whether or not a student will come to St. Lawrence Seminary.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessWhat to Expect During the Weekend Visit at St. Lawrence Seminary High School
December 6th, 2016
Not knowing what to expect out of an experience is something that can get people very worked up. This anxious anticipation can be especially tangible if you and/or your son is considering a boarding school for high school and are in preparation for a campus visit.
Posted in: Admissions ProcessQuestions to Ask When Visiting a Boarding School
November 29th, 2016
Prior to purchasing a new car, most people first test drive a few vehicles to decide what is a good fit for the driver or not. And when it comes to choosing a high school, a similar “test drive” is necessary to see if the school is a good fit for the prospective student.
Posted in: Boarding School, Admissions ProcessUnderstanding the Admissions Process at St. Lawrence
November 22nd, 2016
“Why isn’t your application online?”
This has been a question that I’ve been asked numerous times during my tenure in the St. Lawrence Seminary High School Admissions Office. I must admit that on more than one occasion I have wondered if we should just put our application online. Most other schools do it, so maybe we should as well.
Posted in: Admissions Process4 Defining Aspects of St. Lawrence Seminary High School
October 18th, 2016
St. Lawrence Seminary High School has a unique past, one that includes over 150 years of bishops, priests, famous alumni, and most importantly a brotherhood that cannot be described with ordinary words.
Posted in: Admissions Process
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