Who Thrives at The College School
TCS is especially powerful for curious, capable children who thrive when learning is active, meaningful and connected to the real world—and for families who want school to develop not only what their child knows, but who they are becoming.
We give children safe opportunities to take risks, make mistakes, and discover what they’re capable of.
“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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Field Day was packed with laughter, teamwork, and a little friendly competition! From the timed pumpkin run and pizza relay to rope tug, sack races, and parachute switcharoo, there was something for everyone. A big thank-you to our volunteers and to P.E. teacher Jim Wood for putting together such a fun day!
Some experiences stay with you long after the journey ends.
For nine days, our Eighth Graders traded familiar routines for mountain summits, rushing rivers, forest trails, and nights beneath the stars. They rafted whitewater, climbed rock faces, conducted scientific field studies, and experienced the breathtaking landscapes of North Carolina and Tennessee.
But this was never just a trip.
In many ways, it was an experience they had been preparing for throughout their years at The College School.
Every question they`ve been encouraged to ask. Every challenge they`ve learned to navigate. Every opportunity to collaborate, lead, take risks, and discover what they`re capable of. All of it helped prepare them for these nine days.
As field ecologists, they studied the natural world with the curiosity and discipline of scientists. As classmates, they relied on one another, stepped beyond their comfort zones, and discovered new strengths in themselves and each other.
They returned home with field notes, research data, and memories that will last a lifetime. But what they carry forward is far greater: confidence earned through challenge, independence built through experience, and a deeper understanding of their place in the world.
This is what it means to learn by doing. This is what it means to grow up at The College School.
First Grade’s exploration of fruits and seeds continued with a visit from beekeeper and Kindergarten teacher Emily Levin. Students learned how bees live and work together, how to care for them, and why pollination is essential to the fruits and vegetables we eat. They even discovered that each hive has one queen and that worker bees are female. The sweetest part? Tasting honey from Emily’s hive!
Experiences like this bring thematic learning to life, connecting classroom questions about seeds and fruits to the living world around us.
