About Campus School

Mission

The University of Memphis Campus School, Grades 1-6, is operated by the University of Memphis in cooperation with the Memphis City Schools.

The Campus School is committed to the development, implementation, and demonstration of exemplary programs and projects and instructional strategies across the first through sixth grade spectrum.

Philosophy

As the laboratory school of The University of Memphis and a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools, teaching and learning are built around a philosophy committed to the improvement of education through the development of innovative ideas in research, curriculum development, clinical experiences, and in-service training in an experimental environment.

The philosophy of Campus School reflects the understanding that education is a continuous process. The present program is organized to meet the individual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of children by taking into account the different rates at which children develop. Experiences are provided within this process to allow each child to develop intellectually, morally, emotionally and physically at a comfortable, yet challenging pace. Students are encouraged to to be active participants with their teachers and parents in setting goals for their educational future.

In order that a student may function in society as a productive citizen, we feel that education should provide pupils opportunities to be curious and creative, to exercise initiative, to accept and fulfill responsibilities, to test ideas, to establish informed opinions about controversial matters, and to develop aesthetic values. At the Campus School, such opportunities are offered to aid the development the full potential of each child.