Tessellations – The Beneventi School

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Admissions:
K-8th Grade

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Admissions Process

Tessellations actively seeks students and families that share in our school’s vision, mission, and core values, and whom we can confidently serve. Families who are interested in applying to our program should begin the process as early as possible. We maintain a policy of rolling admissions and consider applications as they are received.

Learn About Tessellations

Below are four great ways to get to know our school and get your questions answered.

  1. Watch the Overview Video
    This detailed video provides a broad understanding of the Tessellations philosophy and educational approach for gifted students. Please fill out this form to receive the video link.
    Overview Video Request Form

  2. (Optional) Attend a Campus Tour
    Attending a Campus Tour is a great way to get to know our school and get your questions answered. Tours provide an opportunity to walk our campus, peek into classrooms, and generally observe our school in action. The tour includes time for questions and answers. All tours include a look into multiple grade band classes.
    Sign up for a Campus Tour
     
  3. (Optional) Follow us on Social Media
    Our social media feeds are kept up-to-date with current happenings across the school. Following us throughout the year is a great way to get a feel for student life at Tessellations.

 

       4.  Email us!
            You are always welcome to email your questions to us at admissions@tessellations.school
 

Initial Application Steps

All applicants are asked to complete the following initial application steps: 

  1. Application Form and Fee
    Please fill out the Application Form on Ravenna. Once we receive your Application Form, we will email you instructions to complete the remaining initial application steps. The application fee is $95. Please contact us if this cost is a financial hardship.
  2. Student Information Form
    This is a detailed form that helps us get to know your child in-depth.
  3. Characteristics of Giftedness Form
    This is a detailed form that helps us get to know your child’s unique giftedness profile and learning preferences.
  4. Student Video
    We ask you to create a short 3-4 minute video to give us a glimpse into your child’s world.
  5. Teacher Recommendation(s)
    We ask that the child’s current or recent teacher(s) fill out a recommendation form which will be emailed directly to the teacher from our admissions team.

Finalists

After the initial admissions steps are complete, Tessellations will invite finalists to proceed in the application process. Finalists are invited to complete some or all of the following steps, depending on the age of the child and information needed by our Admissions Team. Please note that the order of these steps may vary.

  • Playgroup or Workshop
    Tessellations teachers and a group of applicants will meet and engage in a fun activity together. This is not a test, but rather meant to provide insight regarding how your child engages in a group environment.
  • Gifted Qualitative Assessment (GQA)
    Prospective students will be assessed for giftedness by Anne Beneventi. The cost of the assessment is covered by the school, and is offered at no charge for Tessellations finalists ($500 in prior years). See details here.
  • Parent/Guardian Interview
    This is a dialogue to gauge philosophical fit between families and the school.

Admissions Decisions

When the application process is complete, the Admissions Team will make an admissions decision. A number of criteria will inform the admissions decision; however, no single criterion will determine the final decision.

Upon acceptance, a contract will be sent to the parents/guardians for review and signatures. Families are invited, as part of their decision-making process, to request to meet current families (adults and/or students).

Once accepted, a signed contract and deposit toward annual tuition secure your child’s place in our program. We consider qualified candidates in the order in which they apply.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Tessellations admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Tessellations does not discriminate on the basis of these factors in the administration of its educational policies, financial award programs, or any other school-administered programs.

Tuition

Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year will be:

  • $42,500 for Grades PreK – 5
  • $43,500 for Grades 6 – 8
  • $50,500 for Grades 9 – 10

Financial aid is available to qualified families and is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Tessellations generally raises tuition slightly every year (as do most independent schools). We do this primarily to allow our teacher salaries to keep up with cost-of-living expenses. Of note, our staff salaries account for over 65% of our budget every year.