AAF-Knoxville has begun a program whereby we invited area non-profit organizations to our lunch meetings for a brief presentation on their services and efforts. For March, we're featuring Laurel High School.
Since 1971, Laurel High School has offered an option for students with curiosity, energy, and independence of spirit. Students are prepared to make sound decisions after graduation because they have had ample opportunity to make decisions while at Laurel. They help shape school policies, pursue their individual interests, and help determine their own class schedules.
Students come to Laurel for a variety of reasons:
- what they want is not available in other schools.
- they desire more stimulating classes.
- they want more input in determining their own classes .
- they appreciate the increased opportunities and attention that are made possible by small classes in a small school.
- their experience includes life lessons as well as academic studies.
- a student can make mistakes in a supportive environment.
- individuals are valued even when painful mistakes are made.
- the consequences of their actions at Laurel are natural rather than arbitrary.
- rules are limited to only those necessary for a framework within which the school must operate or to those basic to the school’s fundamental philosophy.
- the faculty, staff and Board of Directors share Laurel’s philosophy and are committed to the school and its students.
To learn more, visit www.laurelhighschool.org.
