“Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the challenges of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.”Our Mission
Philosophy of Education
The Colorado Springs School’s (CSS) distinctive educational philosophy balances tradition and innovation to provide your child with a premium learning experience. Our educational approach is rooted in the principles of constructivist theory and experiential learning, emphasizing active, student-centered engagement and learning by doing. By integrating hands-on experiences with opportunities in a myriad of settings for reflection, we empower learners to construct meaningful knowledge, connect theory to practice, and apply their understanding in real-world contexts. This dynamic approach fosters critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. Educators at The Colorado Springs School place students at the center of every educational experience. Our committed teachers, the dynamic and applicable project-based learning (PBL) curriculum, small classes, authentic assessments, and real-world seminars reach and teach students in more meaningful and relevant ways than traditional educational environments.
At CSS, Experiential Education (ExEd), learning by doing, happens daily and is scaffolded across divisions. Utilizing a growth mindset and reflecting on their learning, students develop lifelong skills and will socially impact their school, local, and global communities. ExEd at CSS encompasses many facets of learning throughout the year. Learning by doing could involve some or all of the following:
- Activity-based Learning uses hands-on experiments and activities. Students often collaborate to achieve stated objectives.
- Problem-based Learning challenges students to actively engage in real-world problems and, ultimately, develop critical-thinking skills and enhance their creativity.
- Project-based Learning includes a variety of curricula and encourages students to develop essential skills such as communication, research and inquiry, and time management.
- Place-based Learning uses a location or environment as a starting point to teach concepts and ideas across the curriculum. Students learn to make choices that impact the future, cultures, and the environmental landscape.
- Service Learning extends beyond community service. It builds character, encourages life-long civic responsibility, and provides students with new skills and understandings of the world around them.
- Outdoor Education enables students to learn camp skills, outdoor first aid, teamwork, and leave-no-trace principles, along with challenging them to adapt to new and unfamiliar situations within natural environments.
Why The Colorado Springs School?
We are a school that provides an experience-centered education in the field and classroom with innovative curriculum and instruction focused on the whole child throughout their PreKindergarten-12th grade developmental journey.
We serve engaged students and families looking for a dynamic educational experience and a sense of belonging.
The benefit of attending CSS is an education that encompasses a community that develops global leaders with integrity, strong critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students are encouraged and supported as they discover, explore, and pursue their passions through academics, arts, athletics, and self-exploration.
