Colorado Springs School

CSS is an amazing non-profit, independent day school. Easy access since they have a bus system. It is an age 3 to grade 12 college prep program with incredible life skills and social/emotional learning included in the program. Great sports and art options too. Absolutely no other place quite like it to receive such a well rounded education. Small classes sizes. Stellar faculty, staff, parents, and students. This is a place to call home.

I attended this school from 2nd grade through high school graduation. What makes this school unique is how it does not follow the traditional schedule of most schools. Breaks are taken from elementary school on to have students experience the world around them. Each year students take a different trip, starting in elementary school to places like MEsa Verde or Bent's Old Fort. In Middle School there are many programs to choose from that allow you to take a break from constant studying and explore topics that are interesting for you (I remember taking comic book art and acting). In High School the ECS program cannot be beat. A whole month off to study a topic in depth while traveling? I went to Italy and Bulgaria with these programs and felt that they enhanced my life and encouraged me to explore beyond what most students have when finishing high school.It also gives students the opportunity to play sports when they may not of had one in other schools. It may have changed since I was there, but anyone who wanted to play a sport could, and tryouts would only determine JV and Varsity levels.Small class sizes and dedicated and talented teachers make this school stand out. I owe a lot of my bright future to the great education I received at this school.

We are blessed that we can send our son to CSS. It is an amazing school that allows each student to develop their strengths, tackle their weaknesses, and become critical thinkers in their own right. Small classes allow for individualized attention and no child is limited in their development simply because of where their classmates may be in terms of progression. The school has an amazing music, art, and drama program that allows students to explore their artistic while they hone their academic skills. It is a wonderful school that continues to impress us.

Strong academic college-prep and project-based curriculum so that the kids are truly engaging in their learning. My daughters are known by their teachers and their success in and out of the classroom matters. Superior college counseling program. And CSSs experiential learning program across all the grade levels from preschool thru high school is phenomenal. The signature high school Experience Centered Seminar (ECS) program is like no other taking kids to India for community service, Peru for Spanish immersion, Yellowstone to study with field biologists, and canoeing down the Mississippi River. My kids are expected to be kind, lead lives of integrity and are being prepared for college and beyond. I fully recommend you visit the beautiful The Colorado Springs School campus, check out the programs, and experience the amazing school community for yourself.