Welcome to Tenacre
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.
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Schoolhouse Program
The Schoolhouse is home to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade at Tenacre.
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Public Speaking
Learning to feel comfortable on stage or speaking in front of groups is part of the Tenacre experience.
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Individualized Instruction
Tenacre teaches students in small, flexible groups, meeting the needs of individuals while keeping expectations high for all students.
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Tenacre Traditions
Tenacre’s many traditions unite the school community and are a cherished part of school life for every Tenacre student.
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205
Total Students -
39
Teachers -
26%
Students of Color -
Español
Starts in Pre-K -
6
Sports Offered -
$1 mil
Financial Aid
News & Events
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Sixth graders test how much weight their popsicle stick bridges can withstand
Sixth graders are in the midst of testing their big bridge projects, an annual tradition in which students build popsicle stick bridges to withstand a minimum of 12,000 grams of weight. This interdisciplinary project STEM project integrates science, technology, engineering, and math. Students are graded on the cost efficiency of the bridge, the load capacity, aesthetics, and the collaborative effort of each two-person team. In math class, students used their blueprints to assess the angles, incorporating their geometry skills. They used their technology skills to test their designs in the West Point Bridge software. If the design passed, they could move on to physically build the bridge. The bridges were tested in science class for how much weight they can hold before breaking. -
Artist shows how the beauty of wood can be inspiring
Yesterday, Tenacre welcomed artist Tova Speter, whose all-school presentation inspired our community to look at wood from a different perspective. Tova finds leftover pieces of wood and reclaims them to create art that showcases the beauty and individuality of each piece. As Tova says, “I paint on scrap wood to highlight the often-overlooked beauty that will shine through when the time is taken to shift to a new perspective. Tova also worked with fifth graders in art class, when students created their own painted wood pieces that will be displayed at the bottom of the TAG hallway. -
Tenacre hosts baseball and softball doubleheader
Tenacre hosted a home doubleheader yesterday for the fifth- and sixth-grade baseball and softball teams. The Tigers took on the Chestnut Hill School Hawks. Go Tigers!
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TPA Ceramics Workshop
Parents and guardians are invited to join the TPA for a Ceramics Night Out with art teachers Molly Rosenthal and Frances Rodriguez in the Design Center. Create a ceramic dish and learn about how art stimulates the brain and the positive effects of creative expression. Refreshments and bites will be served! The event is limited to the first 35 registrants.
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Class of 2020 Reunion
The Class of 2020 alumni and their parents are invited to reconnect for an evening of food, fun, and reminiscing. RSVPWells Playhouse -
Pre-K Class Play
Wells Playhouse
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282 F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
