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.
ONLINE REGISTRATION You can register for camp and other summer programs through our online registration. Our registration for new families opened in late January. This new online system allows our families to complete forms online and view account balances. All online applications will be processed on a “first come, first served” basis.
ONLINE PAYMENTS After completing your child's registration, you can pay securely from your bank account. You'll need your checking account number and bank routing number. You can also mail a check to "Tenacre Summer Programs". DEPOSITS & REGISTRATION POLICIES
A deposit of $200 per session is required at the time of registration. The deposit is refundable until March 1st for new families.
50% of the balance is due March 15th. The balance is due by April 15th.
Full Payment is due by April 15th.
REFUNDS
The deposit ($200 per session) is refundable until March 1st
Tuition is refundable until April 15th
Parents may request copies of camp policies for background checks of our staff, health care policies, discipline policies, and procedures for filing grievances.