Admissions

Welcome to Our School

Thank You for Visiting

We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about our school! Tenacre is a Pre-kindergarten to Grade 6 elementary school, enrolling 195 children in the metro-west suburbs outside of Boston. We are situated on a beautiful campus in Wellesley, near Wellesley College and adjacent to the Dana Hall School.

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Tenacre provides an academically challenging environment for students, one that nurtures their intellectual curiosity, stimulates personal growth, and fosters critical thinking. We encourage the physical, moral, and social growth of our children, and strive to prepare them for life in the culturally, racially, and economically complex world that awaits them. As you begin to explore our website, I hope you will begin to see what makes Tenacre such a special place.
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On this web site, you will find information about our curriculum, our calendar, our faculty, and all the many exciting activities that take place every day at Tenacre. But the best way to learn about a school is to engage with us. A good partnership between home and school begins when you understand our approach to education, and we recognize your expectations for your child's education.

Our whole Admission process is designed to help you get to know our school better and to decide if Tenacre is the right fit for your family. We pride ourselves on engaging families in a process that is welcoming, warm, and personal. We will begin the Admission process in October for the 2023-24 school year. You may reach out to set up an individual appointment by calling Elizabeth O'Connell at 781-591-7408 or emailing her at eoconnell@tenacrecds.org.

I look forward to welcoming your family to Tenacre!

Cordially,
Meg Burke
Director of Enrollment

Admissions Team

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Meg Burke

Director of Enrollment

781-591-7401
Elizabeth O'Connell

Assistant Director of Enrollment

781-591-7408

Our online application is open

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Admissions Events

List of 8 events.

Dec

8

Fireside Chat with the Head of School
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Join us for an in-person (Zoom option available), small group fireside chat with Head of School Will Crissman and Assistant Head of School Lou Anne Collins. You will have the chance to hear about how Tenacre distinguishes itself among schools in our area, what excites us about Tenacre, and ask questions about Tenacre. Register for in-person or Zoom.
Dec

13

Fireside Chat with the Head of School
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us for an in-person (Zoom option available), small group fireside chat with Head of School Will Crissman and Assistant Head of School Lou Anne Collins. You will have the chance to hear about how Tenacre distinguishes itself among schools in our area, what excites us about Tenacre, and ask questions about Tenacre. Register for in-person or Zoom.
Jan

10

Fireside Chat with the Head of School
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Join us for an in-person (Zoom option available), small group fireside chat with Head of School Will Crissman and Assistant Head of School Lou Anne Collins. You will have the chance to hear about how Tenacre distinguishes itself among schools in our area, what excites us about Tenacre, and ask questions about Tenacre.
Jan

19

Fireside Chat with the Head of School
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us for an in-person (Zoom option available), small group fireside chat with Head of School Will Crissman and Assistant Head of School Lou Anne Collins. You will have the chance to hear about how Tenacre distinguishes itself among schools in our area, what excites us about Tenacre, and ask questions about Tenacre.
Feb

4

Admissions Day Grades 1-6
2/4/2023
Feb

8

Admissions Application and Financial Aid Deadline
2/8/2023
Mar

10

Decision Letters and Financial Aid Awards emailed after 10:00 a.m.
3/10/2023
Apr

10

Contracts due for newly admitted families
4/10/2023