They create a loving environment and fosters the desire to learn, and not just about specific subjects, but also how to build character and become future pillars of society
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/09
It is a great school that uses the theory of multiple intelligences.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/09
The Capitol School provides such a warm, loving and individual learning environment. Children in the preschool are exposed to foreign languages, art and music on a daily basis, while learning essential skills for their development. The Capitol School provides great opportunity for children to develop
... Read more into well-balanced people. Every fun activity has a specific learning purpose. What a wonderful school to have access to here in Tuscaloosa! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
Where else do kids learn up to 5 foreign languages painlessly as early as preschool? They learn math and science by playing, and appreciate other cultures as naturally as they make friends from all around the globe. This is truly a school which nurtures well-balanced citizens for a global world.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
If you were to visit The Capitol School, you'd likely hear a classroom of students practicing the pronunciation of Spanish nouns. In another building you might notice a young man reviewing college biology notes on his laptop. Glance out the window and you might see the soccer team warming up for a
... Read more match. Just a typical school day. Except, of course, those Spanish students are 3-year-olds, the young man studying college biology is a high school sophomore, and the soccer coach is speaking in German. In 1993, Dr. Rountree realized her dream when she opened The Capitol School, and there is nothing typical about it. It is a Multiple Intelligence School based on the work of Dr. Howard Gardner of Harvard University. It has received accolades as a model school in a recent issue of the prestigious American Educational Research Journal and heralded as one of Edutopia magazines's' Daring Dozen of 2006,' an honor given to those 'who are reshaping the future of education.' Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
The Capitol School provides a safe, nurturing, positive environment in which all types of children are encouraged to do their best. They are truly happy to be at school and spend their time learning. The outstanding faculty and staff care about every child and work hard to make certain no one is left
... Read more behind. In addition to a strong basic curriculum that includes math, reading, and writing, the students play outside everyday, study languages (German and Spanish, with opportunities to learn other languages such as French and Japanese), and have regular (at least weekly) art and music classes (with the opportunity to study instruments such as piano and violin). Also, the science program is strong--the elementary classes have extensive experience with the scientific method, dissection, earth science, and other topics that enhance their understanding of the world in which they are learning to fully participate and to make a positive contribution. The Capitol School is a very special place. The students are extremely fortunate to be in this environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
The school community is very diverse and that I think it is very important to parents and children.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I love that we focus on the whole child. Mind body and spirit. We have a low student teacher ratio. We are international. We have a montsessouri preschool . We love to explore new uses of technology . We are getting our students ready to make the world a better place.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/16/09
I am not from here but find this school fits international standards of education starting at the preschool level. I would highly recommend signing your child up for their preschool program. There are two sides, but both are amazing.
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/09
This school is a gem. Dr. Rountree has led the school to win acclaim on a national level. The school is internationally accredited. The academics are outstanding. This is one of the few schools in the area that focuses on language. Spanish and German are both taught at all grade levels. In addition,
... Read more Danny Rountree, an outstanding local artist, teaches the art program, and choral music, piano and violin are all available to every student as part of tuition. The flexible schedule makes the school day much more workable for working families - the school day lasts from 7:30 to 5:30 and you pick which 6 hours you need or use the entire 10 hours - no need for latchkey children or for extra expenses related to before or after school care! Read less
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English as Second Language
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Tuscaloosa schools — Capitol School is located at 2828 6th St, Tuscaloosa AL 35401. 2828 6th St is in the 35401 ZIP code in Tuscaloosa, AL Capitol School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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