The Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University

Campus Laboratory School K-8

The Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University (CLS) is a Catholic, Laboratory, and Independent School with a longstanding commitment to  excellence in education. Our reputation for academic achievement and  commitment to student success sets us apart in the Pittsburgh region. We are unique among the education institutions as we offer a distinctive educational opportunity for children Preschool through Grade 8 with early childhood options including Montessori and Reggio-Inspired preschool programs. We believe in the power of community engagement, fostering strong connections between students, parents, and educators to enhance the overall educational experience. Our integration of technology enhances engagement, facilitates interactive learning experiences, and prepares our students for the digital demands of the future. 

Choose the Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University for your child’s education, where we provide an unparalleled educational experience. Our classrooms utilize the Universal Design approach to the learning experience for all our students. Beyond academic excellence, we focus on nurturing social, emotional, and physical well-being. Our goal is to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. 

Our commitment to offering scholarships demonstrates our dedication to 
ensuring that all students, regardless of financial background, have the 
opportunity to access a high-quality education. 

 
Your child’s journey to knowledge, growth, and success begins here. 

 
Trinity Pre-K Program 

Our early childhood programs practice a continuity of care philosophy where teachers stay with groups of children for multiple years.

Our Reggio-inspired preschool programs are a two-year, multi-age program where children stay with the same teaching team for their preschool and prekindergarten years. Our multi-age Montessori 3-6 program keeps children with the same teaching team for a three-year cycle that includes preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten. These unique programs follow the lead of the child and recognize each child as an individual in a community of learners.

Academic learning is woven throughout the curriculum that supports each area of child development. Teachers trained in each philosophy guide student learning and support them as they build relationships with peers. Research has shown that children thrive when they develop secure, long-lasting relationships with a small number of adults. We know this relationship building takes time to develop, so our early childhood programs are designed to allow children to build these relationships over a multi-year period. Teachers gain a deeper knowledge of each individual child and are able to provide each child with the learning and support they need to help them thrive. Our model also strengthens the family-teacher partnership by recognizing the integral role by families and teachers play in young children’s lives. 

 
Dyslexia/Learning Lab at CLS 

The DCLL is designed to serve students of all ages with dyslexia & language-based learning differences. We use a multi-sensory, individualized approach based on diagnostic assessments to provide focused instruction. We provide in-class support as well as pull-out interventions. After-school, summer small-group, and individualized tutoring is available!  

Mercy Values

Here at CLS, we recognize and honor the inherent worth and dignity of every individual while fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. 

 
Technology Integration

STEAM initiatives and coding programs help to develop students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills. Incorporating lessons on digital citizenship to educate students on responsible and ethical use of technology