Wichita Collegiate School’s academic approach and curriculum from Preschool through Grade 12 was designed by experienced educators. Our program depends on careful sequencing, avoids unnecessary duplication, and ensures broad coverage of traditional subjects. Students at each level are fully prepared for the next level, ensuring a well-rounded student who is able to discover hidden aptitudes and passions.

Early Childhood

In Early Childhood (age 2 through Kindergarten) we provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that inspires children to explore, discover, and create. Students are guided by experienced teachers individually and in small groups within a meaningful, integrated curriculum. The foundational curriculum of literacy, math, science, cultural studies, handwriting, art, Spanish, and French is enhanced with specialized instructors in physical education, music, and library. We offer traditional and Montessori programs. Visit the Early Childhood page to learn more.

Lower School

The Lower School (Grades One through Four) is staffed with experienced, supportive teachers who help our students to love learning. Each day is filled with activities that help build a foundation for academic and social achievement. Low student-to-teacher ratios help create an environment of individualized instruction fostering self-expression, encouraging problem-solving, and teaching life-long study skills. Visit the Lower School page to learn more.

Middle School

Middle School at Collegiate (Grades Five through Eight) provides an accelerated academic curriculum where students learn to be passionate innovators and to think critically about their world through a rich, hands-on approach to learning. In all grades, students read novels, plays, and poetry. They write, research, and create projects. Math work focuses on problem-solving. Latin is introduced at the 7th and 8th-grade levels. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum, where each student is provided with their own tablet laptop that enables them to take advantage of creative ways to learn, while also becoming digitally literate and responsible citizens. Visit our Middle School page to learn more.

Upper School

Upper School (Grades Nine through Twelve) provides a multi-dimensional college-preparatory education. With every lesson, every assignment, and every class, our goal is to prepare students for more than just the next grade; we strive to prepare them for life in the global world and in the conceptual age. Visit the Upper School page to learn more.

Wichita Collegiate School provides a technologically integrated and innovative environment in which students connect, communicate, collaborate, and create. The Collegiate classroom incorporates age-appropriate technology in the hands of every student to streamline workflow and maximize hands-on learning. Our students gain skills, knowledge, and self-confidence through their use of technology, as well as becoming digitally literate citizens.

Wichita Collegiate School also has Innovation Labs for both the middle and upper schools, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities​ to use technology, machines, and creative materials to research, diagnose and design creative solutions to real-world problems, better-preparing children to be productive global citizens.

The labs are set up as a separate design space, with multiple lab tables and workbenches. Equipment includes the following:

• 3D printers and scanners.

• Numerous saws, including a table saw compound miter saw, two band saws, scroll saw, and multiple jigsaws and circular saws.

• Multiple drills, a drill press, and various types of sanders.

• Other tools including air compressors, vises, and hand tools.

• A sewing machine and extensive arts and construction materials.

• A fully-equipped video room with all needed technology, green screen, and lighting

Trained instructors supervise the use of the lab at all times, and extensive safety measures have been taken to ensure the students are using the equipment safely and under direct supervision. Photos of the Upper School WCS Alumni Association Innovation Lab are here.

Technology is integrated into the classrooms of all WCS Divisions:

EARLY CHILDHOOD:

• Focus on learning through play with selective use of technology to demonstrate concepts.

• SmartBoards in all Kindergarten classrooms

• iPads in every Pre-K-Kindergarten classroom

• Apple TVs in all Early Childhood classrooms

LOWER SCHOOL:

• Each student in grades 1-4 is issued an iPad, which stays at school

• SmartBoards and Apple TVs in every classroom

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Each student in grade 5 is issued an iPad, which they may take home

• Each student in grades 6-8 is issued a Surface Pro 3, on which they complete homework assignments and may take home

• A Mobile Device Management server pushes out only the apps that teachers require the students to have, allowing for institutional control of the devices and minimal distractions to students

• Software packages featuring OneNote and services allow for better digital classroom management and student organization

• Most academic classrooms are equipped with wireless projection capabilities and document cameras

UPPER SCHOOL:

• Each student in grades 9-12 is issued a Surface Pro 3, on which they complete homework assignments and may take home

• Software packages featuring OneNote and services allow for better digital classroom management and student organization

• All academic classrooms are equipped with wireless projection capabilities and document cameras