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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Perseverance isn`t the absence of struggle. It`s discovering what to do when things get hard. It`s learning to ask for help, to trust others, to find strength you didn`t know you had, and to keep moving forward even when the destination feels far away.
For our sixth graders, these lessons became very real during their five-day, four-night backpacking expedition through Shawnee National Forest.
The culmination of their Wilderness Experience theme, this journey is about far more than learning outdoor skills or covering miles on a trail. It`s about confronting challenges, navigating discomfort, supporting one another, and discovering that growth often happens in the moments when things don`t come easily.
And long after the backpacks are unpacked, our students will carry something far more valuable: the confidence to face challenges with courage, resilience, and the knowledge that they`re capable of more than they ever imagined.
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If there`s one thing our TCS community knows how to do, it`s show up with spirit! 🎃
The costumes were impressive, the energy was contagious, and the joy of celebrating together was everywhere you looked.
Have a safe and fun Halloween, TCS families!
In our Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Childhood program, children`s questions, ideas, and interests are the starting point for meaningful investigations that can unfold over weeks or even months.
Our Newport students have been especially fascinated by water...how it moves, how it behaves, and what happens when they interact with it. Their curiosity has sparked an ongoing exploration of movement, cause and effect, and the many wonders of water.
So, what better place to take their research than the St. Louis Aquarium?
With curious minds and plenty of questions, our young researchers had the opportunity to observe water and aquatic life in an entirely new setting, making connections between their classroom investigations and the world beyond! 🐠
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