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Admission Requirements & Additional Information

Laguna Blanca's application period begins one year in advance of a child's anticipated entry. For priority consideration, applications are submitted between September and the application deadline of February 1. Please note: Laguna continues to accept and review applications after the priority deadline on a space available basis.

Once you submit an application to Laguna Blanca, you will receive an email linking you to a customized digital dashboard that lists all of the required documents for your child's application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL GRADES (EK-12)
  • Application Form & $130 Fee
  • Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport
  • Applicant Photo
  • School Records Release Form
  • Parent Questionnaire
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DUE FEBRUARY 1, UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • APPLYING FOR GRADES EK, K, 1

    • Preschool Visit Release Form (Grades EK/K only)
    • Narrative Reports/Report Cards/Transcripts (if available)
    • Teacher Observation Form
    • Playgroup (January 25 or February 8)
    • Student Individual Evaluation (by mid-February)

  • APPLYING FOR GRADES 2-4

    • Report Cards/Transcripts from two prior years
    • Reports Cards/Transcripts from current year
    • Teacher Observation Form
    • Class Visit (by mid-February)
    • Student Individual Evaluation (by mid-February)

  • APPLYING FOR GRADES 5-8

    • Report Cards/Transcripts from two prior years
    • Reports Cards/Transcripts from current year
    • Prior years standardized testing results (if available)
    • Teacher Observation Form (Grades 5-7 only)
    • English Evaluation Form (Grade 8 only)
    • Math Evaluation Form (Grade 8 only)
    • Optional Reference
    • Writing Sample/Essay (Grades 7-8 only)
    • Zoom Group Interview

  • APPLYING FOR GRADES 9-12

    • Report Cards/Transcripts from two prior years
    • Reports Cards/Transcripts from current year
    • Prior years standardized testing results (if available)
    • English Evaluation Form
    • Math Evaluation Form
    • Optional Reference
    • Writing Sample/Essay
    • Zoom Group Interview

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Laguna Blanca is Santa Barbara’s premier private, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students in Early Kindergarten through Grade 12.
LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL  |   4125 PALOMA DRIVE   SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA  93110  |   805.687.2461