Tesseract School
School Notes Overview:
Tesseract fosters each student’s intellect, love of learning, and strength of character in an innovative and collaborative environment. We prepare students to excel in college and beyond, lead lives of purpose, and become ethical and compassionate citizens with a global perspective. ...
School Overview:
Tesseract School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools North Central Accreditation |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 10 | ||
| Year Founded | 1988 | ||
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 326 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 31% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 54 students | |||
| Kind - 28 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 27 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 32 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 18 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers | ||
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Nigel Taplin | ||
| Admissions Director | Scott Salk | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Flag Football | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Volley Ball | ||
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 6 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chorus | Film Club | ||
| Musical Theatre Production | Newspaper | ||
| Peer Mediation | Student Government | ||
School Notes:
- Academic Excellence Both our innovative academic environment and our low student-to-teacher ratio challenge students to fully explore their passions and interests. We believe that students should have a high level of preparation in humanities, mathematics, science, technology, and a second language. We emphasize the importance of visual and performing arts, athletics, cultural literacy, and social commitment. Our integrated, experience-based, multi-sensory learning environment stimulates students to engage as interested, curious learners.
- Respect for the Individual We recognize that each student is unique. We believe that the greatest intellectual and emotional growth occurs when students are known by their teachers and peers, feel appreciated for who they are, believe that their work has significance, and are encouraged to look beyond their current achievements and perspectives.
- Importance of Community By stressing ethical, compassionate, and thoughtful behavior, we prepare students to help shape their world and make a difference to those around them. We are a community that encourages cooperation and values diversity. Our administrators and faculty emphasize open dialogue and respectful behavior as they work together with parents to promote each child’s development. Students learn to work as a team and constructively resolve conflicts, establishing a foundation for becoming effective participants and leaders in our society.
- Educational Leadership Our innovative approach to education inspires our students to succeed. We recruit, retain, and invest in the finest faculty by providing the best possible environment to spark our educators’ passion for teaching and for developing the love of learning in every child. Our educators are given freedom and support to expand and share their expertise. We fund professional development and provide time weekly for carefully structured faculty educational programs. We promote connections with institutions of higher education, and share our successful philosophy with other schools.
- Global Responsibility At Tesseract, we develop responsible and compassionate citizens and leaders for a sustainable, global society. We encourage students to make decisions that consider the world in which they live and the needs of future generations. Development of individual talents, social responsibility, critical thinking, and problem solving skills allows Tesseract graduates to connect thoughts with actions, deeds with results, and the past to the present and future.
- Profile last updated: 01/26/2009
In the News:
- Private schools reaching out to keep students on campuses (The Arizona Republic)
posted on September 2, 2009 at 09:46:30 pm
While the biggest challenge to public education this year has been the Arizona Legislature's inability to finalize a budget, private schools have other budget-related issues. - Non-profit steps in after summer classes canceled (The Arizona Republic)
posted on July 22, 2009 at 05:07:55 pm
Kids Who Care officials stepped in to hook up students with Valley businesses and nonprofits groups. - PV private school closes after 59 years (The Arizona Republic)
posted on June 25, 2009 at 06:43:02 pm
Camelback Desert Schools closed PV campus. - Private schools, parents feel pinch (The Arizona Republic)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 06:32:54 pm
Financial-aid requests have increased.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (85253) | School Zip (85253) |
(AZ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,560 people | 5,130,874 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 70% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 45 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $117,487 | $44,677 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.6 rooms | 5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 29 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (85253) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 88% / 12% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
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