Every day at Tenacre begins with a handshake as the head of school greets arriving students. This act of trust and personal attention sets the tone for all that follows. At Tenacre, we embrace the elementary years. As a Pre-K through Grade 6 coed school, we offer a dynamic and exciting environment in which children progressively develop critical thinking skills, become confident and joyful learners, and move forward into higher education and life as caring citizens.
At the heart of our educational philosophy is the critical need to balance nurture and challenge. Nurture, particularly in the younger years, allows children to grow, feel safe, and develop an empowering sense of confidence--"I can do it." Challenge takes on a greater role as students welcome the opportunity to prove themselves in many difficult learning situations.
Every child at Tenace is a full participant, a valued contributor to our vibrant community. In classrooms, on our playing fields, in art, music, and drama, our students are actively engaged in their own education. It is our belief that when every child has multiple opportunities to succeed, every child can and will succeed.
Our proudest tradition is that of valuing every student. We are a small school where everyone knows each other, where academics, creativity, and good citizenship are high achievements to strive toward, and where children learn firsthand the rewards and responsibilities of being part of a community.
Our focus is on the total child. The goal is to respond to the academic, emotional, physical, social, and moral dimensions of each child with a unique philosophy that creatively combines traditional and innovative elements of elementary education.
Fireside Chats with the Head of School Prospective parents are invited to join Head of School Will Crissman for a fireside chat and opportunity for some Q&A. Hear about what distinguishes Tenacre among schools in our area, what excites us about Tenacre, and ask questions about Tenacre today and Tenacre's future.
Registration is required as spaces are limited. We ask that parents only sign up for one event.
The evening events are in person and the morning event is virtual. To attend the in-person events, we require proof of vaccination and require all guests to wear masks. The Zoom link will be sent to all guests who register for the February 2nd event the day before the event is scheduled.