At The College School, we believe in the transformative power of experiential learning.
With a commitment to academic excellence and outdoor education, we foster a vibrant community where students don’t just acquire knowledge—they apply it, developing the resilience and adaptability to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Through authentic experiences, students stretch their thinking, strengthen their character, and gain the confidence to take risks and use their voices. In our close-knit community, every day offers a chance to grow stronger, braver, and more determined.
“TCS has far exceeded my expectations in providing an education for my children. While there are more hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, it’s the way my children are taught to view the world that leaves the deepest impression. My children have learned more than just academics. They’ve learned life skills that they’ll carry with them well into adulthood.”
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How is soil made? While spending time in our Grossman Greenhouse and Gardens, Kindergarten students used their scientific eyes to study soil. They got up close with magnifying glasses, measured depth with sticks, and explored the many components that make up healthy soil. Putting learning into action, students planted radishes and discussed what makes “good” soil for growing strong plants.
Big questions and muddy hands make for meaningful learning at TCS.
Middle School students in "If These Walls Could Talk" and "People’s History of St. Louis" themes recently spent time at the @mohistlibrary, practicing how to locate and cite primary sources while building strong note-taking habits to support outlines, thesis statements, and meaningful research papers.
Learning comes alive when students step into the role of historians and engage directly with the stories of our community, empowering them to think critically and ask meaningful questions.
When children are seen for who they are, incredible things happen! At TCS, students are known, challenged, and supported as they grow into confident thinkers, problem solvers, and learners!
