The Children's School at Stephens College vs. Columbia Independent School
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School Overview
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Overview
Stephens College Children's School is a constructivist, holistic-based laboratory school community.
It is comprised of children, families, faculty and Stephens College students.
Collaboration with Columbia Public School educators provides the opportunity for developmentally appropriate educational experiences.
The mission of this laboratory school throughout its history has been to provide college students opportunities for direct experiences with children, while providing community children with solid, research-based instruction by professors, college students and certified teachers.
Your child might need more academic challenge and individual attention than the typical school classroom can offer. Guided by the caring teachers at Columbia Independent School, your child will become a confident student who is prepared for college and life beyond.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1925
1998
Students Body
Total Students
102 students
476 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
27
Pre-K Students
34
29
Kindergarten Students
8
44
Grade 1 Students
4
39
Grade 2 Students
8
30
Grade 3 Students
5
35
Grade 4 Students
5
34
Grade 5 Students
6
35
Grade 6 Students
-
34
Grade 7 Students
-
37
Grade 8 Students
-
45
Grade 9 Students
-
26
Grade 10 Students
-
18
Grade 11 Students
-
21
Grade 12 Students
-
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
8%
71%
Average Class Size
10
16
Number of AP Classes
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13
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
List of Courses Offered
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Average SAT score
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1410
Average ACT score
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28
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(Collared shirt and khakis for lower school only)
(Collared shirt and khakis for lower school only)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 18 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,010
$17,650
Tuition Notes
$935/month
Lower School (JK-5) tuition: $15,750. JK3 tuition: $12,750Middle/Upper School (6-12) tuition and fees: $15,700
% on Financial Aid
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40%
Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
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Kari Stockwell
Admissions Associate
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Ariana D铆az Turner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic TeamClub Cube
Drama ClubGeography Bee
Latin ClubLower School Clubs
Math ClubMath Competitions
Music CompetitionsNational Honor Society
National Junior Honor SocietyPoetry Out Loud
Science OlympiadSpelling Bee
Student CouncilWriting Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtBand
Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballCross Country
SoccerTennis
Track and Field