 The
Tuscaloosa County School System
 has a rich heritage of educational progress
since its establishment in 1871. Thirty schools, located throughout the county,
provide comprehensive, community-based learning centers for students enrolled
in kindergarten through grade twelve.
The County system
also operates a regional education center
designed for special classes for handicapped and the TARGET program, providing
a challenging curriculum for gifted students. From early intervention and preschool
programs to an instructional program at all levels that combines academic, workplace,
technical and social skills, the Tuscaloosa
County schools have achieved high levels of results.
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 The
Tuscaloosa City School System
serves students from kindergarten through
grade twelve that reside in the City of Tuscaloosa, as well as provided extensive
and expanding pre-school and technical education opportunities.
The City system has 22 campuses offering a wide range of academic opportunities
including: Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, American Studies,
Athletics, Fine Arts Programs, Tuscaloosa Center for Technology, Oak Hill School
offering specialized services for handicapped students, and a variety of other
educational enrichment opportunities.
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
 Tuscaloosa
County has some innovative and successful private schools. Some are religious-based;
some are college preparatory. They include Tuscaloosa
Academy ,
The Capitol School,American
Christian Academy ,
Tuscaloosa Christian School,
Holy Spirit School
and Open
Door School.
Regardless of what high school they graduate from, students who
want a higher level of academic work have some great options right in their
own hometown.
The Capitol School is a private school located on historic Capitol
Park in downtown Tuscaloosa. The March, 2006 issue of Edutopia features its
selection by the George Lucas Foundation as one of the 12 most innovative schools
in America. Founded in 1993 to implement the best practices in teaching and
learning, The Capitol School serves 120 students from age 2 ½ through
high school graduation. The Multiple Intelligence curriculum is based on the
work of Harvard professor, Dr. Howard Gardner. All students have a wide range
of opportunities to learn using small group and individualized instruction.
Students from 52 countries have enrolled in this internationally accredited
school over the past decade. The school is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
with flexible schedules available to Preschoolers through Elementary. All students
take classes in Spanish, German, Art, Advisory, Music (KinderMusik, Orff, violin,
piano, handbells & chorus). Intramural sports include weekly lessons in
soccer, swimming, basketball, gymnastics or tennis. Middle schoolers also have
access to racquetball, Taekwondo, horseback riding and life guard classes. High
school students are dually enrolled in college classes each semester to earn
college credits while still in high school. (Children pictured to the right
are from The Capitol School)
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