Private School Applications/Recommendations for Current 8th Graders

LAWSON MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDELINES 

If you are applying to a private school for next year, please follow these guidelines: 

STEP 1: APPLICATION 

Obtain an application from the admissions office of the private high school(s). Most of these applications are now online. ​Remember to check application deadlines!  

STEP 2: RECOMMENDATION FORMS 

If you need a Recommendation Form filled out by a teacher/counselor, ​talk to them ​prior​ to putting in his/her email information in the application.​ The high school(s) will send online recommendation forms directly to these teachers/counselors once you provide them with an email address.  

STEP 3: TRANSCRIPT REQUEST/RELEASE FORM 

In order for the counselor to release your transcript/standardized test scores directly to the private school, we need your parent/guardian’s approval. Please complete the form and have your parent or guardian send the form in an email to your counselor. 

For Ravenna: Your counselor will upload your documents directly to Ravenna. If the private school does not use Ravenna, please provide us with the preferred method of delivery of the transcripts/standardized test scores. 

For mail-in: Drop off a stamped envelope at LMS front office, which should be addressed to the private school with Lawson Middle School’s address as the return address. You can drop off at the front office between 8am-3pm on any school day. 

For email: Provide us with the appropriate email address to send the information to. 

*Please allow your teachers and counselors 3-4 weeks to process the recommendations and all forms noted above. 

**NOTE FOR TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: Transcripts for the current academic year can only be uploaded after the 1st semester ends at Lawson (late January). Private schools are aware of this, and do NOT penalize the applicant for transcripts sent after the stated due date.

If you have any questions, please email or request to meet with your school counselor: 

Ms. Espinoza (Last Names A-L): ​espinoza_maria@cusdk8.org

Ms. Hall (Last Names M-Z): hall_denise@cusdk8.org