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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What does it mean to understand our impact on the planet? Sometimes, you have to get out and see it for yourself.
Our seventh graders recently completed their five-day, four-night Environmental Cycles expedition, an immersive extension of their trimester theme that challenges students to think critically about the relationship between humans and the natural world.
From exploring ecosystems and visiting sites like Weldon Spring, where the legacy of environmental contamination and ongoing restoration raises important questions about the impact we leave behind, students confronted real issues surrounding pollution, sustainability, and our responsibility to the places we inhabit.
And they did it all on two wheels. Five days of physical challenge (over 100 miles biked by each student!), shared responsibility, problem-solving, and perseverance, with plenty of moments to appreciate the world they were studying.
This is experiential education with purpose: connecting classroom learning to real places, real challenges, and the understanding that our choices have lasting consequences.
Track or Treat is coming up! Join us Friday, October 23, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. for an evening of costumes, candy, and family fun.
We still need families to host decorated tables, so please consider joining in! Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We can’t wait to see you there!
As part of their Water theme, our second graders have been putting their scientific thinking to work by observing, measuring, and making sense of the weather happening right outside their classroom.
Working in small groups, students became weather researchers, using anemometers, rain gauges, and thermometers to collect real data and share their findings with classmates. Along the way, they explored the water cycle, modeled different types of clouds, and investigated precipitation and wind.
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