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About
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve
The District's motto, "Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve", forms the core of the District's vision statement and serves as a guiding principle for students and staff.
Board
Agendas & Meeting Minutes
For board meeting agendas and minutes, please visit our BoardDocs site.
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Departments
A Qualified Team
The District's professional staff consists of more than 630 full time teachers, 80% of whom have advanced degrees. The faculty is complemented by a support staff of more than 500 skilled individuals.
Academics
Academics Spotlight
LMSD maintains one of the lowest class size averages in Pennsylvania. The student-to-professional staff ratio at the secondary level is 11:1 and average class size in the District is approximately 21 students.
Community
Our Community
Lower Merion is a community characterized by a deep sense of civic pride and involvement -- and a passion for public education. In a recent survey, residents cited the community's convenient location and high-quality public schools as the two "best things about living in Lower Merion."
Schools
Ten Schools of Excellence
LMSD's six elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools have all been recognized for excellence at the regional and national levels.

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College & Career Planning

Counselors work with students throughout their high school years to offer a framework for college and career planning. Through classroom lessons (called GATE) and individual or small group meetings, students learn about key elements of the college process and career search, including the importance of grades and a strong transcript; the value of researching a wide range of colleges; recommended scheduling of SAT and/or ACT; financial aid; and the application process itself.

Please browse through the links below to read about college and career planning in more detail.

LMSD materials to help with planning:

Typical calendar of programs, visits, fairs
Testing Information (PSAT/SAT/ACT, Subject Tests, APs)
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Forms and Information Sheets

Brag Sheet

Junior Questionnaire

Tip Sheets

Colleges LMSD graduates attend
Links to College Resources and Websites (include NCAA)
Gap Year Information

Career Information