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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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Only at The College School can a theme bring together hiking, ballroom dancing, and a cow eye dissection. Stick with us here…
Through movement, research, and hands-on learning, Fifth Grade’s Steps & Systems theme explores how the body functions. From studying major body systems to dissecting a cow eye and learning to dance, students are discovering how everything connects, all in preparation for their upcoming hiking trip.
Yesterday, they shared their learning with the TCS community through a wonderful ballroom dance presentation, showcasing seven dances learned over 10 weeks with @dancemovesstl (thanks to support from the @missouriartscouncil). Along with the performances, students shared the cultural and historical significance of each dance, bringing deeper meaning to every step.
More than just movement, students demonstrated confidence, teamwork, respect, enthusiasm, and tremendous growth. Congratulations to the entire class on their incredible performances!
Oh, the places we go! 🌍
The classrooms and hallways were a little quieter last week at The College School. Spring trip season kicked into high gear, and all 11 grades adventured out into the world, doing what we do best: hands-on learning.
From parks and forests to ballrooms and city streets, students explored, questioned, and experienced their learning firsthand, because sometimes the best classroom has no walls.
#PowderValleyConservationNatureCenter #ClaytonMunicipalCourthouse #PruittIgoe #TheVille #MillCreek #LaBarqueCampus #GreensfelderPark #CherokeeStreet @laumeierstl @casalomaballroom @unlimitedplay
The chicks came out to play! 🐥
As part of their Bird Theme, First Grade students spent time with the five chicks hatched earlier this week. Students observed and gently interacted, noticing how quickly they`ve grown. It didn’t take long for personalities to emerge as the chicks explored their new world, much to the delight of their biggest fans.
