At The College School, we believe in the transformative power of experiential learning.
With a commitment to academic excellence and hands-on exploration, The College School fosters a vibrant learning community where students not only acquire knowledge but also apply it in real-world contexts, preparing them to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape. Grounded in principles of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, we inspire a lifelong love of learning and empower our students to make meaningful contributions to society.
Students at TCS explore the world through authentic experiences. Along the way, they are part of a close-knit community that allows them to be who they are and to use their voice. It’s no wonder students love coming to school.
“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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Our Early Childhood Adventure Guide Laura took full advantage of the frigid temperatures by engaging students all week in ice and snow play, both inside and outside! Several students experimented with frozen colored water to see what would happen if you added warm water or smashed it with an ice chunk. Looks like a lot of learning and fun was had! #Scientists #ReggioInspired
According to a recent New York Times opinion piece, "[g]iving kids agency doesn’t mean letting them do whatever they want. It doesn’t mean lowering expectations, turning education into entertainment or allowing children to choose their own adventure. It means requiring them to identify and pursue some of their own goals, helping them build strategies to reach those goals, assessing their progress and guiding them to course-correct when they fall short."
At The College School, we have long championed this approach. Our mission is to nurture curiosity, creativity, and independence through experiential and theme-based learning. We see agency not as a buzzword but as the foundation of an education that prepares students for the real world.
Click the link tree in our profile for our most recent blog post to learn more about the importance of agency and how TCS fosters it in every student.
https://www.thecollegeschool.org/latest-news/empowering-students-through-agency-how-the-college-school-leads-the-way/
In the Atelier, our youngest children adore illustrating small paper books and water-coloring special pieces for their families. In each of these experiences, paper is a necessary but sometimes overlooked component. The students were recently asked what would it look like to focus on the paper itself? What would happen if that paper became the medium rather than a surface for creation? The children used large sheets of butcher paper for whole-body investigations. They folded it, bunched and crunched it, and worked together to create caves, tunnels, and magical spots for laughter and play. #ReggioInspired #ReggioEmilia #Atelier
