“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. Equally influenced by constructivist educational theory and modern brain-based research, educators at The Colorado Springs School place students at the center of every educational experience. Our committed teachers, dynamic and applicable 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, students learn actively, collaborate with their peers, present their work for review and take time to reflect on their learning. A superior academic curriculum prepares your student to succeed in college and beyond. Our commitment to teaching social, emotional and leadership skills, and fostering ingenuity, sets our graduates apart, enabling them to lead purposeful lives. At CSS, masterful teachers utilize the best teaching techniques from all origins. Socratic seminars and cutting-edge educational technology are employed side-by-side to teach critical thinking skills, quantitative literacy, global perspectives, and writing skills.
CSS is dedicated to challenging some commonly held notions about education to create an environment where your child can achieve and thrive. We believe in an innovative approach to the academic disciplines, one that integrates the real world and offers the best learning experiences for students. As Yeats wrote, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
At CSS, students come to us as individuals with unique interests, talents, and motivations, and graduate as enriched scholars and leaders. We find that project-based learning increases student motivation by allowing more autonomy to experience mastery and connect academic work to deep and authentic purposes.
As a School dedicated to preparing students for the future, CSS’s curriculum and programs encompass the entire city, region, nation, and world. We also believe that an independent private school can and should serve the public good by creating leaders who are committed to serving others and leaving their mark on the world.
When you choose a premier education experience provided by The Colorado Springs School, you can rest assured your child will be well-prepared – through a rigorous and balanced curriculum – to achieve the self-confidence that comes through knowledge, accomplishment, and an understanding of how to succeed in our dynamic world.
The Colorado Springs School does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, or other protected status.
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 PreK-12 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.
