Learning Tailored To The Student
We equip your student to meet the challenges of a changing world.
Each student at TCS has an individualized learning plan which they help to develop, setting them up for long term success at TCS and their future endeavors.
A unique work based model sets TCS apart from other programs. Our students benefit from the three pillars of success while learning to advocate for themselves and being held accountable, thus building confident adults.
At TCS, off campus activities build confidence, interpersonal skills and enhance education opportunities beyond the classroom.
Overview of academic policies and 2022-2023 High School course descriptions.
Our staff of highly qualified professional educators support students with special learning differences in 4th – 12th grades. They are committed to providing our students many opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.
TCS teachers are dedicated to each student’s individual needs. We know that in order to reach every student we must meet them where they are and teach differently. With small class sizes, TCS teachers are able to form strong relationships with their students. Strong communication with the family serves to round out the circle of support necessary for each student’s success.
TCS teachers are the key to our community and the key to our success.
The Cottage School is a unique educational setting that addresses the total student from middle school through high school graduation. By providing a balanced blend of academic and experiential programming, students acquire a strong sense of their individual skill set and develop the confidence to venture into areas of academics, athletics, and social interaction that, in the past, may have seemed beyond their reach. Transitioning from middle school into high school can be difficult for most students, and TCS has a blueprint in place to address this important time in a student’s life. Through the structured approach that has been developed since the school’s inception, each student is provided with an opportunity to experience success in whatever areas of strength they possess, while learning strategies to develop skills that may need strengthening.
TCS provides a comprehensive academic college preparatory curriculum that meets Georgia high school graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements. Small class sizes accommodate various learning styles and allow for tailored instruction. Experiential classes and clubs, which make for a well-rounded education, could include drama, computer literacy, yoga, chess, photography, journalism/yearbook, Interact, art, horseback riding, mountain biking, bowling, weight training and culinary skills. TCS’ athletic program offers a wide range of sports and provides opportunities to develop a positive competitive spirit, learn self-discipline, and foster teamwork and sportsmanship. The school’s time management system, two-week assignments that enable students to engage in short-term planning, and a task feedback system teach students the value of a job well done. Graduation requirements include an approved post-secondary plan.
“TCS didn’t only prepare me for college, it prepared me for life” stated Marquis V., 2014 TCS graduate.
Electives
Journalism/Yearbook
Driver Education
ACT/SAT Test Prep
Debate
Horticulture
Etiquette
Study Skills
Body Sculpting
History of Rock Music and Literature
Culinary Arts
Low Ropes
Team Building Horseback Riding
Experiential Art
Archery
Rock Climbing
Chorus
Personal Fitness
Yoga
Clubs
Hiking
Promo Arts
Outdoor Adventure
Student Council
Interact
Dorm Cooking
Chess
Fishing
Middle School is a time of great change and growth for students. They are shifting from children to young adults, experiencing physical and mental transformations, and feeling the effects of increasing hormones. Add learning difficulties to the mix, and you have a very puzzling developmental stage for young adolescents. Students with ADHD possess an immense amount of energy, and concentrating on schoolwork can be a challenge. This is where The Cottage School Middle School’s positive learning environment can make a huge impact on your child’s learning experience.
TCS follows Fulton County Curriculum, employs small class sizes for optimal learning, and balances academics with afternoon experiential classes in which students can expend their energy developing their creative side. Project-based learning experiences combine academics, communication skills and creative expression, and instill a sense of teamwork and accomplishment. Social skills classes, sports, clubs and field trips support students in developing appropriate means of communication and interaction and, as a result, self-esteem improves.
The Middle School Staff is dedicated to facilitating the growth of the total student…academically, mentally, physically, and socially. Teachers take the time to identify each student’s learning style, therefore teaching according to their individual strengths. The result is a well-rounded teen who is more confident, more capable, and more prepared to take on High School and post-secondary opportunities
We welcome you to visit The Cottage School Middle School in action. Be prepared to see busy, involved students at their most important job of their young years: learning. Not only book learning, but learning about who they are, what they do best, and what needs improving.
Electives
Myths and Legends
Drama
Rock Climbing
History of Sports
Ceramics
Modern Exercise
Computer Literacy
Study Skills
Yearbook
Fitness/Cardio
Tennis
Clubs
Hiking Club
Book Club
Student Council
Pond and Landscaping Club
Survivor Club
American Sign Language
CottageCon
Trivia Club
Collage Art
Classic TV
Sports Club
Board Games and Hobbies
The Cottage School has an adaptive special education program reaching 4th and 5th grade students in our Elementary School. The program is designed for those students whose early academics have proven challenging in a traditional classroom. Our students benefit from small class sizes, experiential learning, and individualized education plans. We work with our students to adapt to the social, emotional, and academic challenges they meet each day in a school setting.
Every student in the Lower School benefits from the support of a speech and language pathologist, a learning specialist, a technology specialist, and weekly interactions with a school counselor. We recognize that students are more than just academic learners. These early years allow us to address the social and emotional growth of our young citizens as well.
Our academics are rigorous and experiential. We follow the Georgia State Standards of Excellence when addressing the content and standards we expect our students to learn. Students take an active role in setting their personal goals each year. Lessons are adapted to their individual needs. Concepts are experienced through labs and hands on activities that connect the content to their everyday lives.
In addition, students attend their chosen electives and clubs daily, to grow their personal interests in the arts, music, STEAM, technology and robotics. They attend weekly field trips and lab days every Friday which improve their social skills, expand their interests, and connect them with their global community. Every aspect of their personal growth is explored and supported here at the TCS Elementary School.
Electives
Myths and Legends
Drama
Rock Climbing
History of Sports
Ceramics
Modern Exercise
Computer Literacy
Study Skills
Yearbook
Fitness/Cardio
Tennis
Clubs
Hiking Club
Book Club
Student Council
Pond and Landscaping Club
Survivor Club
American Sign Language
CottageCon
Trivia Club
Collage Art
Classic TV
Sports Club
Board Games and Hobbies
In support of The Cottage School mission, the Counseling Department is dedicated to serving the individual needs of each student. We invite you to visit our office to introduce yourself and get to know our counseling team.
Our staff offers guidance and counseling in three major areas: personal, academic, and post-secondary planning. Our goal is to help you make the most of your Cottage School education by providing support to help you reach your personal and education goals. We do this by discussing values, perspectives, and issues; providing information and strategies; and sharing your joy in achieving your goals while helping you with your concerns when you face challenges.
Each counselor focuses on one or more of these specific areas so that you can best benefit from their knowledge and develop consistent relationships. When you enter The Cottage School, you will be introduced to the counselor(s) who will help you address your personal and academic needs. You will work with the counselor(s) each year in grades 9-12, you will begin post-secondary planning with a focus on career exploration ending is post-secondary options to meet your specific goals. Our objective is to develop a partnership with you and other school departments that will encourage and support you in reaching your personal and academic goals.
Our doors are open to welcome you, and we look forward to visiting with you, sharing in your successes, addressing your questions, and offering you support. We hope that we can assist you in making this exciting period of your life meaningful, happy, and productive.
While The Cottage School academic year runs August through May; the school facilities operate year round and they employ a full time grounds, office and administrative team on site throughout the year.
The Cottage School is accredited by AdvancEd for the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Cottage School is a member of the following organizations: