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The Children's School
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
We know that finding the right environment for your child's education makes a world of difference. At The Children's School in La Jolla, our Toddler through Eighth Grade students are part of a unique learning environment where risk-taking is expected, where making a difference is encouraged, and where working together is the norm. For nearly 40 years, TCS has been inspiring, engaging, and preparing students to become 21st Century learners and leaders through a hands-on, project-based, academic curriculum and a nationally recognized social curriculum.
Philosophy & Approach
School Philosophy
General Approach to Learning: Play-Based, Co-op, Reggio-Emilia
Curriculum & Teaching Approach
Learning Philosophy & Tools
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| Other subjects taught | Spanish | ||||
Day in the Life
General School Mission
The mission of The Children’s School is to inspire each child's unique potential and desire for life-long learning through a strong academic, social and environmental curriculum.
Home-School Connection
Parents Say They are Encouraged to:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are required to make donations ourselves
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
Modes of Communication
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
Separation
Separation is Handled through:
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on
