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 (Pre-K3, Pre-K4 and K) 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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VISIT OUR LADY OF THE lAKES
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Tours are given by the Admissions office by appointment. Please use the link above or below to schedule a tour of our amazing school in Waterford!
Shadow Days are offered to prospective students in all grades Pre-K through high school, so your child can experience a school day at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School. Your child will accompany one of our Laker students through a typical school day. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet our staff and faculty and interact with other Laker students. Schedule a Shadow Day using the link above or below.
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HOW TO APPLY
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- To apply for admission to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, please submit an online application below. Our application process is always free and there is no commitment to enroll if you are accepted.
- Once your application is received, you will be contacted by the admissions office.
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OLL VIRTUAL PATHWAYS
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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 9-12 Application or click the Apply button below.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 9-12 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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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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AFFORDING LAKES
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.
Our Lady of the Lakes Family Discount 2020
Families with multiple children enrolled at Our Lady of the Lakes are eligible for discounts on tuition. The first and oldest student pays full tuition. The family with two students will receive a 5% discount on their total tuition. The family with three students will receive a 15% discount on their total tuition. The family with four students will receive a 25% discount on their total tuition. Families with more than four students enrolled at Our Lady of the Lakes will be charged an additional $350 for each additional child after the discount has been given. The family discount ONLY applies to students in grades K-12.
Got Your 6 Scholarship
This scholarship is available to active U.S. military and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged, as well as police officers, sheriff deputies, and firefighters. Eligible recipients receive a 25% reduction in tuition per family off their total tuition bill for students grade K-12. Download the application for the Got Your 6 Scholarship here.
Alumni Scholarship
The children of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic school alumni are eligible to receive this yearly scholarship. The Alumni Scholarship is $500 off of the total tuition for students in grades K-12. $500 limit per family. Download the application for Alumni Scholarship here.
Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance Program
The Archdiocese of Detroit offers tuition assistance to eligible families with students in grades K-12. The application is currently available for the 2020-21 school year. As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, the deadline to apply for the Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance Program has been extended to May 15. Award notification or denial information will be communicated in June. Click here to begin the application or for more information from the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Tuition Angel Fund
After applying for Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance, parents with students in grades K-12 may also ask for additional assistance through the Our Lady of the Lakes Tuition Angel Fund. Download the Tuition Angel Application to complete and return to the Admissions Office here.
TRIP (Tuition Reduction Incentive Program)
How TRIP Works
Families purchase TRIP gift cards and use them instead of cash to shop at the stores or restaurants they normally frequent. Hundreds of grocery, gasolin e, retail, restaurant, online stores and more participate in TRIP. You receive dollar-for-dollar gift certificates to use at your favorite places and each store donates a percentage of the total purchase to OLL. PLUS, 50% of the percentage received by OLL is earmarked for your family to help reduce your tuition bill for next year. During summer months and special times during the year, families can earn 60% or even 70% of this percentage!
How to Sign Up
Packets with registration forms are sent home at the beginning of the school year to parents. You can join anytime. Additional packets and registration forms are available at the school office and the parish center. You can also email TRIP@ollonline.org for information.
Ways to Order/Earn TRIP Credit
- Drop orders and payment into the Sunday collection basket at church.
- Shop online at shopwithscrip.com using code: 26LL4FAE465
- Email your order by 5:00 pm Monday to TRIP@ollonline.org. Make every attempt to drop payment off at the parish center by the next day.
- Purchase gift cards for a select number of retailers at the school reception desk during normal school hours or at the parish center after 3:00 pm and on weekends. These are cash-and-carry cards limited to the inventory we have on hand.
TRIP Order Form
TRIP General Information
TRIP Policies
TRIP Registration FormOther Scholarship/Tuition Assistance/Financial Aid
The Alliance Catholic Credit Union offered $20,000 in scholarships to 10 students attending a Catholic High School League school in the 2020-21 academic year. This year, students are being asked to create and submit a meme that reflects how their faith inspires them to be the best in school, in sports, or in extra-curricular club activities. Students do not need to be members of Alliance Catholic Credit Union to enter the contest. Ten (10) finalists will be selected and invited to participate in a short interview with a panel of representatives from Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the Archdiocese of Detroit, and a variety of Catholic Organizations in metro Detroit. From there, one (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected to receive a $6,000 scholarship. There will be one (1) $4,500 scholarship for 2nd Place, one (1) $2,500 scholarship for 3rd Place and a $1,000 scholarship for the remaining seven (7) students. Submissions are due online here by December 8, 2019.
Effective January 1, 2018 families may use 529 Education Savings Plans for K-12 tuition at private schools. Please see the 529 FACT Sheet created by the USCCB or the March 2018 NCEA Parent Newsletter.
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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 for one full year prior to registration to be considered for Catholic/Parish tuition. 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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Contact Admissions
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Nichole Campbell (’90)Nichole.Campbellollonline.orgDirector of Admissions
and Enrollment
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