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

• Video Tour
  This video includes a look at our campus, a peek into classrooms, and a glimpse of our school in action. Please fill out this form to receive the video link.
  Video Tour Request Form
• Open House
  Our biggest event of the season is here, Open House! We invite prospective students and their families to our campus to meet our faculty, staff, and leadership team. This is your chance to learn directly from our educators about the unique academic experiences Tessie provides and the diverse range of enrichment and elective courses we offer. Discover how we empower gifted learners to thrive – we hope to see you on campus! 
  Sign up for an Open House
• 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. This is a parent/guardian-only tour.
  Sign up for a Campus Tour

• Campus Visit (for Middle School applicants)
  The best way to experience Tessellations is to live it! Prospective students are invited to a Campus Visit where they will spend time in classes, participate in a design challenge, follow our Tessie Student Ambassador’s schedule, and have lunch. You’ll experience how our program supports Tessie middle schoolers to grow as thinkers, leaders, and community members.

  This experience includes:
  – Experience classes and have lunch with Tessie Student Ambassadors.
  – Participate in a design challenge

  Seats are limited — reserve your spot today to experience a real day in the life at our school and witness the Tessie magic firsthand. Register on Ravenna. 

• 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.
  Facebook
  Instagram
  LinkedIn

• Email us!
  You are always welcome to email us at admissions@tessellations.school

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

• Parent/Guardian Interview
  This is a meeting to ensure alignment between family expectations and our school’s educational approach. We will explore how our program can support your student’s learning journey, and allow you to ask any questions you may have.
• Playgroup, Workshop, or Shadow visit (PreK – 8)
  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.
• Student Interview (Middle School Only)
  The student will meet with a member of our Admissions Team for a conversation by Zoom.

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. As part of their decision-making process, prospective families are invited to request to meet current families (adults and/or students) to hear about their experiences.

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.

New This Year!

For families who are looking for a specific admissions timeline, we are offering these options in addition to our rolling admissions policy:

Early Decision 1

• Application Materials Deadline: Monday, October 13th, 2025. Deadline to submit all initial application materials.
• Finalists Notified by Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025. Finalists will be invited to move forward in the application process on or before this date.
• Decision Guaranteed by Date: Friday, November 21st, 2025. Decisions will be released on or before this date.
• If a contract is offered, the family will have one week from the date the contract is issued to sign the contract and pay the deposit to reserve their spot for Fall 2026.
• Applicants waitpooled for Early Decision 1 will be considered for Early Decision 2.

Early Decision 2

• Application Materials Deadline: Monday, December 8th, 2025. Deadline to submit all initial application materials.
• Finalists Notified by Date: Friday, December 12th, 2025: Finalists will be invited to move forward in the application process on or before this date.
• Decision Guaranteed by Date: Friday, January 30th, 2026. Decisions will be released on or before this date.
• If a contract is offered, the family will have one week from the date the contract is issued to sign the contract and pay the deposit to reserve their spot for Fall 2026.
• Applicants waitpooled for Early Decision 2 will be considered for Regular Decision.

Regular Decision

• Application Materials Deadline: Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Deadline to submit all initial application materials.
• Finalists Notified by Date: Friday, January 16th, 2026. Finalists will be invited to move forward in the application process on or before this date.
• Decision Guaranteed by Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026. Decisions will be released on or before this date.
• If a contract is offered, the family will have one week from the date the contract is issued to sign the contract and pay the deposit to reserve their spot for Fall 2026.
• Applicants waitpooled for Regular Decision will be considered on a rolling basis after that.

Q: I missed the application deadline. Is it too late to apply?
A: You are not too late! If you missed the Application Materials Deadline, you can still submit your materials when you are ready, and our Admissions team will do their best to get you a decision as soon as possible.

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.