Middle school at Tessellations is designed to support growth into independence—with thoughtful differentiation, strong scaffolding, and space to become confident learners.
— Michele Spitulnik, Middle School Director
Program Overview
Depth, Discovery, and Belonging
Tessellations Middle School provides gifted learners a safe, empowering space to explore complexity, take intellectual risks, and develop identity. Designed for students navigating the early adolescent years, our program supports academic rigor with emotional grounding—meeting students where they are while nurturing who they’re becoming.
Our interdisciplinary curriculum, personalized mentorship, and rich co-curricular offerings create a balanced, deeply engaging environment where students refine critical skills and build confidence for what’s ahead.
What Makes Our Middle School Unique
- Interdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning across humanities, math, and science
- Differentiated academic pathways to meet the needs of asynchronous learners
- Social-emotional learning and executive function support embedded in daily practice
- Outdoor education, and student-initiated clubs
- Space to lead, speak, and act through real-world projects and reflection
Program Highlights
- Core curriculum in math, science, ELA, and social studies with differentiated instruction
- Executive functioning and learning habit refinement
- Academic Pentathlon, Tessellations Talks, Debate, Journalism, and Robotics
- Performing and visual arts including productions and exhibitions
- Outdoor education and nature-based programming
- Base Camp clubs: choice-based learning with real ownership
- A program rooted in historical depth to ground contextual application from Middle School through High School
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.
Why Tessie
Middle School at Tessellations is a launchpad for growth, purpose, and possibility. It’s a thoughtfully designed experience where gifted learners connect their emerging identities to deep learning, meaningful community, and the broader world they’re beginning to explore.
Interested in Learning More?
You are always welcome to email us at admissions@tessellations.school
