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Admissions
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Welcome to Our Lady of the Lakes!
A Pre-K through 12 Catholic School and Family Campus
Our parish and school provide opportunities for your entire family. As a Catholic parish community, we are dedicated to forming disciples, with our faith interwoven into the fabric of our school life. We celebrate the blessings of our talents in all that we do—spiritually, academically, athletically, and through our wide range of extracurricular activities.
Early Childhood Program (PK I, PK II, and Kindergarten)
Our early childhood program offers developmentally appropriate activities and learning opportunities in a warm and nurturing environment. Students grow and thrive with a rich daily Catholic faith experience.
K-8 Grade School
Our K-8 Grade School offers a dynamic curriculum that nurtures academic growth and personal development in alignment with Catholic values. For our younger students, we provide a strong foundation for academic success and overall development—personal, social, emotional, and physical—in a faith-centered environment. Our younger students are encouraged to explore their interests and excel across all subjects, guided by a supportive and compassionate community.
For our older students, we offer a curriculum tailored to their unique needs. With an emphasis on individualized learning, collaborative experiences, and fostering a spirit of teamwork, we create an environment that promotes personal and academic growth. Our program not only prepares students for high school but also deepens their faith, ensuring it remains at the heart of all we do.
High School
Our high school is student-centered, fostering self-advocacy in our learners. As a community of faith, our Lakers are committed to growth in service and academics, preparing for college and real-world readiness. We provide opportunities for students to network, engage in problem-solving, and advance confidently in any chosen field. Our offerings include small class sizes, student interest-based electives, Oakland Technical, AP courses, a resource room, the ANCHOR Program/non-public school plans, and a variety of online classes.
While our school embraces its identity through the parish’s Catholic tradition and faith, we welcome students of all religious backgrounds. Join us and become part of a community where faith and education go hand in hand to develop well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact on the world.
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Invest in Your Child's Future
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.
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Applicant Timeline by Season
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October-January
Early Applicants
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February-May
Standard Applicants
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June-August
Late/Summer Applicants
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September-November (Pre-K ONLY)
Second Semester Applicants
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Important Guidelines:
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As part of the admissions process, each family will receive a personalized Admissions Checklist tailored to their student’s incoming grade. To ensure timely acceptance, all checklist criteria must be completed by August 1. While we encourage families to apply early, we recommend submitting applications at least 60 days prior to the start of school for the best experience.
August 1 Deadline: To ensure first-semester consideration, all Pre-K through 12th grade applications must be completed by August 1. Pre-K applications submitted after August 1 will be reviewed as conditional for first-semester acceptance. Pre-K Semester 1 application window closes August 15.
Pre-K Applications by November 15: For Pre-K applicants, applications submitted by November 15 will be reviewed for a second-semester start, with the application window closing on November 30.
Pre-K Second Semester Schedule Changes: Requests will be reviewed, considered, and confirmed by November 30.
Second-Semester Transfers:
Grades K-12: Please note that second-semester transfers are not accepted for Grades K-12, except in cases of full relocation, military transfer, family restructuring due to divorce, or other extraordinary circumstances.
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2025-26 Admissions Events & Deadlines
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Pre-K through 11 Applications Open
Tuesday, October 1
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Shadow Days (required for entering Grades 1-11)
Select Tuesdays and Wednesdays October through May
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Select Tuesdays and Wednesdays October through May
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Freshman Applications Due (new families only)
Friday, December 20
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Freshman Decisions Announced (new families only if all checklist items fulfilled by December 20, 2024)
Friday, January 24
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Open House - Pre-Kindergarten through High School
Tuesday, January 28
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Open Enrollment Begins With Decisions Announced
Friday, February 20 (after all checklist requirements have been fulfilled - every other week)
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Kindergarten Sneak-A-Peak
Wednesday, May 28
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Pre-Kindergarten Parent Information Night
Tuesday, May 27
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First Semester - August 15; Second Semester - November 30
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First Semester Enrollment Deadline
Friday, August 15
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Pre-K Second Semester Enrollment Deadline (deferred admissions only)
Monday, December 15
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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 instructions.
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.
Pre-Kindergarten students must be 3 years old on or before September 1st and toilet trained in order to be accepted into the program. Please Note: Pre-Kindergarten will enroll accepted students until August for the first semester and again until November for the second semester.
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 [email protected] or 248-623-0340 ext. 4
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Lakes has been nothing short of fantastic! They have gone the extra mile to accommodate us and make us feel welcome. Lakes is the family we never knew we needed and we are so thankful to now be a part of. We love that Lakes not only strives for academic excellence, but also for family involvement.
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Our family chose Our Lady of the Lakes because we were looking for a place with small class sizes and more individual attention. We also wanted our daughter to feel safe and cared for and Lakes has exceeded our expectations. She has excelled academically, but the biggest change we have seen is in her self-confidence and her increased sense of belonging. She views OLL as her second home and can hardly wait until her younger sister joins her there!
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We chose OLL based on many factors, but ultimately we determined it was the best fit for all of us based on the curriculum, faculty/leadership, but the people are what really separated Lakes from the rest. Lakes has exceeded our expectations from day one. Everyone was welcoming and helpful which made the transition seamless for our family.
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Contact Admissions
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Nichole Campbell ('90)nichole.campbellollonline.orgDirector of Admissions and Enrollment
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