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Laurel Oaks
Adventist School Nestled in the rolling hills of suburban Hamden, Laurel Oaks Adventist School (LOAS) provides a setting where young people can develop a foundation that will prepare them for life. Its mission is to develop the whole individual by harmoniously nurturing the spiritual, the mental, and the physical natures of its students. The aims of the educational program are to:
LOAS is operated by the
New Haven Seventh-day
Mission Statement
To increase in wisdom and
stature and in favor with God and man.Administration Admissions Students must first apply for admission through a local Seventh-day Adventist church. Once an application has been approved by a church, it is forwarded to the LOAS School Committee for final approval of admission to the school.
Curriculum Students at Laurel Oaks
participate in a
LOAS students learn the unique
joy of service and participation in the Future Plans Application For further information and an application write to: Laurel Oaks Adventist School or download the following application package:
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Adventist
Church to provide a Christian
education for students in grades 1-8 living in south central Connecticut. In 1976,
the school moved to its current pastoral site on five acres of wooded
land. The Building has recently been remodeled and updated, all class
rooms have high speed internet access. LOAS is fully accredited by the Southern New England Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists, which is recognized by the State of
Connecticut. Qualified students who support the principles of the
school are admitted without regard to gender, race or ethnicity.
members are appointed by the two primary contributing churches,
currently the New Haven SDA Church and the Mt. Zion SDA Church. The
LOAS Committee oversees the direction of the school program and
maintains its overall operation.
rich program that is designed for spiritual, mental,
and physical nurturing. In addition to the traditional 3-R's, course
instruction includes: Bible, fine arts, health, home arts. An active physical education program
emphasizes development of personal skill and teamwork. In addition,
opportunities for developing musical and artistic talents are
available. 
community by reaching out to
neighbors and helping those in need. This is accomplished through
varied school activities such as preparing lunches for the homeless,
and befriending the elderly in nursing homes with visits and letters.
Such service to others not only fosters responsible citizenship, but
it also identifies new friends from unlikely places.