About SCCS

Founded in 1926, the Smith College Campus School is a coeducational day school enrolling students from Northampton and the surrounding communities in grades K through 6.

Students

Two classrooms at each grade level; 18-21 students per class

Enrollment: 270 total; 153 girls, 117 boys

Northampton residents: 64%
Easthampton/Holyoke/Southampton residents: 16%
Amherst residents and those from other communities: 20%
Children of Smith College employees: 18%
Children without Smith affiliation: 82%
Minority enrollment: 19%

Faculty

Adult/student ratio (including teaching interns):
1:7 in grades K through 1; 1:10 in grades 2 -6

Teaching staff: 34 (including classroom teachers and teachers of special subjects)

Curriculum and Resources

In addition to language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, emphasis is placed on the teaching of visual arts, music (vocal and instrumental), physical education, technology skills, library skills and Spanish.

Curricular resources include the Smith College Museum of Art, the Smith College Botanic Gardens, the Smith College athletic facilities, and Smith College faculty members, laboratory facilities and cultural programs.

Community service projects are undertaken at each grade level.

After School Programs

Wednesday Afternoon Program

After School Program

June Programs

School Year

Early September through May.

School Hours

Kindergarten – Grade 6
8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 a.m. – noon, Wednesday

Tuition

Kindergarten – Grade 6: $9,685
5th grade fee $140
6th grade fee $425

Wednesday Afternoon Program Kindergarten – Grade 6: $790

Eligible Smith College employees receive a discount of up to 25% on Campus School tuition. Please contact the Office of Admission for details.

Participation in the Campus School by Smith College Students

Smith College students participate in the Campus School in a variety of ways which include observation, student teaching and collaborative research projects with Smith faculty. They follow guidelines developed to protect the learning, the privacy and the well being of the children. Student teachers work within the context of the classroom and curriculum and are closely supervised by classroom teachers.

ABOUT SCCS 

Welcome

Lab School History

Mission / Philosophy / Program

Faculty and Staff

Facts at a Glance