Laura Finnell, Principal
As Principal of the High School program of The Cottage School, I would first like to thank you for taking the time to learn more about us and secondly, to welcome you to our school program. The Cottage School is a unique setting that addresses the total student. The Academic Growth, the Social Emotional Development and the Plan for the Future are all equally addressed. Through the structured approach that has been developed since our inception, each student is provided with an opportunity to experience success in whatever specific areas of strength they possess, while learning the strategies to develop accommodating and self advocacy skills for their areas of need.
By providing a blend of academic and experiential programming, students develop a strong sense of their individual skill level and, based on their strengths, develop the confidence to venture into those areas of academics, athletics or social interaction which, in the past, had presented barriers too frightening to attempt. Year after year, I witness the growth, development, and blossoming of students as they develop strengths that were always there but not accessible. Each year ends with a celebration of accomplishments and achievements. As each graduating senior acknowledges those who have made the path easier to follow and expresses a renewed confidence in the future, the attending staff is refueled by their joyous celebration, and the cycle is once again completed. I invite you to visit us to determine if The Cottage School is the right environment for you to capitalize on your strengths and to once again dream of all the possibilities of which you are capable.
Summer School Options: MS Enrichment, HS for Credit: Online or On-Campus
MS Summer School Summer School for Middle School students offers an a three-week opportunity to sharpen academic skills before school starts. Mon-Fri., 8 a.m. to 12:30. June 10-June 28; $300 week. $75 application fee for students not currently enrolled at TCS. Focus is to reiterate and enhance Math and English skills. In addition a one-week enrichment session focusing on English and Math review is scheduled for July 29-August 2. For more information, please contact Julie Crudgington. Middle School Classes must have a minimum of four students...
read moreTCS Featured on My Alpharetta
My Alpharetta featured TCS as its cover feature in the April, 2012 edition. Check out what makes this school and campus so extraordinary! Open publication – Free publishing – More...
read moreTCS Teams with Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia: Seizure Smart/Purple Pride Day
TCS Spirit Club and the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia have joined forces to educate students, parents and staff about seizures during Epilepsy Awareness Month. In conjunction with “Give Thanks for Grandparents Day” Friday, November 18, Spirit Club members will sell Purple Pride cupcakes throughout the day and during that afternoon’s basketball games, with the proceeds being split between the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia and TCS’s Spirit Club. Spirit Club members will also distribute Get Seizure Smart quizzes to test...
read moreRosWall is Fun for All!
The Cottage School art students from both the middle and the high school came together with hard work and diligence on Saturday dedicating their time at the “RosWall.” On a cool, crisp morning, the parents’ presence and enthusiasm warmed everyone’s hearts. Those attended included Lily Hesketh, Sydney Culver, Jack Hipp, and Jacob Cohen. Coordinators of the event included Kathy Lenoir from the City of Roswell’s Cultural Arts Board, Phil Parker, and Katja Burkett. The beautiful tiles the students made in their ceramics classes as well...
read more11/1/11: Trout Log Update
Happy Birthday TCS trout! Our trout have all hatched and made it through their first two weeks of life! We have had an interesting series of events—including replacing the tank due to a leak! Luckily most of our small fry made it safely into their new home. Our new challenges include several ammonia spikes as bacteria cultures responsible for eliminating waste have not stabilized in the new tank. Our trout continue to thrive and are currently digesting the egg sac they are born with. In this part of the life cycle, they are not developed...
read more10/17/2011: Trout Log—Eggs Have Arrived!
10-17-2011 The Cottage School has the privilege to participate in Trout Unlimited’s “Trout in the Classroom” program for the second year in a row. Last year we had a great first experience, supervised by biology teacher, Meredith, and we are looking forward to another great year. Thursday October 13, 2,000 rainbow trout eggs were delivered to TCS from Trout Lodge Hatchery in Soap Lake, Washington. We divided the eggs up between the three local Trout in the Classroom participant schools—St. Pius X, and Crossroads Second Chance North in...
read moreTCS Interact Club Demonstrates “Can Do” Attitude!
On Friday, September 16, students from Roswell’s The Cottage School, showed their “can do” attitude by collecting and donating over 900 cans of food to the North Fulton Community Charities food pantry. The collection was a school-wide community service project, with students collecting in their neighborhoods and areas of work, as well as from their own homes. According to Lynn Haas, career counselor at TCS, “ The students in the Interact Club worked very hard to spread the word and collect food for North Fulton Community...
read moreHigh School Curriculum
The Cottage School High School curriculum follows the State of Georgia academic graduation requirements. Besides the four core academic subject areas of Mathematics, English, Social Studies and Science, both Spanish and French are offered as foreign languages. TCS places emphasis on organization, time management, study skills, and preparation for a successful future. A total of 22 Carnegie Units is required for graduation. Diploma Core Curriculum Requirements: Courses & Units ENGLISH – 4 *MATH – 3 SOCIAL STUDIES...
read moreHigh School Clubs
The Cottage School offers a wide variety of clubs each semester geared to the diverse interests of the students and teachers. Clubs meet monthly on Friday afternoons. A sampling of clubs include: Student Council Arts and Crafts Board Games & Puzzles Jewelry Rockets Self Defense Outreach Computer Debate International Student Council-must have been elected for Student Council Social Activities Board Games & Puzzles Outdoor Leadership Past to Present History Dance Word...
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