Admissions
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Welcome to Our Lady of the Lakes!
Dear Prospective Families,
Thank you for your interest in Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School! The Admissions portion of our website will give you all of the information that you need to apply to Our Lady of the Lakes. As you become familiar with our school, we hope you will note a few things:
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We are a Pre-K through 12 Catholic School and a family campus! Our parish and school offer opportunities for your whole family. Learn about our traditions and opportunities here on our website.
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Our Early Childhood Program offers developmentally appropriate activities and learning opportunities in a warm and nurturing environment. All students are engaged and grow with a rich Catholic faith experience daily.
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The elementary division offers an enriching curriculum that challenges students to explore and excel in all areas. Our students are encouraged and supported as they strive to be the best version of themselves while they lay the foundation for the next level of education.
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Our unique middle school model combines the seventh and eighth grade students into the same classrooms for core subjects and electives. Theology is separated by grade level, and math is taught at four levels according to our students’ individual needs. Our middle school teachers work to build a strong community of students while preparing them for the rigors of high school, all while keeping in mind their age.
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Our Lady of the Lakes High School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, and is filled with a diverse selection of course offerings that are based on the needs and interests of each student. We offer small class sizes, student interest based electives, Oakland Technical, AP Courses, resource room, ANCHOR Program/non-public school plans and an array of online classes. There are also virtual and split schedule options.
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We are a Catholic parish community forming disciples and our faith is woven into the fabric of our school.
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While our school takes its identity from the parish’s Catholic tradition and faith, we welcome students of all religious backgrounds.
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We celebrate the blessings of our talents in all that we do spiritually, academically, athletically and through the extracurricular activities that we offer.
Our families, faculty, staff, and alumni know that Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School is truly remarkable and unique. Our mission is inter-woven in every lesson, Mass, and situation we face. We are deliberate in all that we do to ensure that our students are disciples through Catholic Tradition, personal discipline and academic excellence.
It is important for me to develop a strong working relationship with each family that expresses interest in Our Lady of the Lakes. Please contact me for more information, schedule a tour and/or shadow day at this amazing school in Waterford!
God bless,
Nichole Campbell
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
nichole.campbell@ollonline.org
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COME VISIT US!
We have unique options available for tours and visits. If you would like a closer look at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, please visit the Virtual Tours below and contact us at admissions@ollonline.org for more information.
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Pre-K Virtual Tour
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Pre-K - 12 Virtual Tour
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High School Virtual Tour
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2021-22 ADMISSIONS
The admissions process for the 2021-22 school year has begun! Step 1 is to complete an inquiry form to the right, so we can take you through our process and give you the materials you need to help you with your decision. Step 2 is to complete and submit an application. Applying to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School is free and there is no commitment to enroll if your application is accepted. The application is for any student (including high school Virtual Pathways) wishing to enroll in Grades PK-12 for the 2021-22 school year. Once received, your application will be under review and the admissions office will reach out to you with a decision.
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AFFORDING LAKES!
We have purposefully devised our tuition structure, so that students receive a high level education while remaining affordable. We pride ourselves on the fact that our tuition rates are more cost conscious than any other private school in the area. In addition, we use the FACTS Tuition Management program, and our typical payment structure is spread over 10 months, June through March of each year.
We believe that qualified students should have every opportunity possible to receive an Our Lady of the Lakes education. We offer both scholarships and financial aid to qualified students. Please click the link to the left to find opportunities that may apply to you!
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When you are a part of Our Lady of the Lakes you aren’t just another student or another number. You are a part of a family and a strong close community where we all support and know one another. We are close friends beyond classroom walls.
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We feel so absolutely blessed to have our children at Lakes. It truly has been a life changing experience for all of us. The tight knit relationships between staff and students is one of a kind. Our children no longer feel like just a number in the school system but rather an intricate part. We have children that get up in the morning and are actually excited to go. Please keep up all of this incredible work and connection with our children.
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Beyond academics, Lakes has been the partner my husband and I were looking for to foster the values we try to instill from home; respect and integrity. They demand it and support us in providing the self-confidence and self-awareness we feel is needed to be an honorable young adult today.
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OLL VIRTUAL PATHWAYS FOR GRADES 9-12
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To apply for admission to 9-12 OLL Virtual Pathways, you must first apply to our school. Once your application is received you will be given a link to schedule a meeting to see if OLL Virtual is right for you.
First Step: Submit an online application through the following link: OLL Application or click the Apply button above.You will have the option to select one of the following:
- 100% In person instruction*
- 100% Virtual instruction
- Split schedule*
Second Step: Complete the scheduling form that will be emailed to you by the admissions office after receipt of your OLL Application.
Third Step: Meet with our school counselor to make sure OLL Virtual is the right path for you! If it is, you will receive an acceptance package to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School.
Our application process is always free and there is no commitment to enroll if you are accepted.
*Pending recommendations from AOD and state
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ENROLLING
Acceptance into Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School is on a probationary basis during the first year. Once a prospective student is accepted by our administration, the family will be provided with enrollment forms.
Families must be registered as parishioners of a Catholic parish to be considered for the Catholic/Parish tuition rate. The proper documentation must be completed and submitted for Catholic/Parish tuition to be awarded.
Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before September 1st in order to be accepted into the program. A Readiness Screening will be given to students entering Kindergarten.
Pre-Kindergarten students must be 3 years old on or before September 1st and toilet trained in order to be accepted into the program.
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin in the admission of students. In addition, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School does not discriminate with regard to educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic or other school sponsored programs.
If you have questions about any step of the process or would like more information about Our Lady of the Lakes please contact our admissions office admissions@ollonline.org or 248-623-0340 ext. 4
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Tuition Management Information (FACTS)
All Our Lady of the Lakes tuition payments must be paid using the FACTS Electronic Payment Program. A family’s preferred payment plan must be submitted each year at the time of student enrollment. Click below to begin.
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Contact Admissions
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Nichole Campbell (’90)Nichole.Campbellollonline.orgDirector of Admissions
and Enrollment
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