College Preparation

Our ultimate ambition is to provide our graduates with the opportunity to attend college. Our one-to-one classrooms offer a solid foundation for our students to be well-prepared for their future academic endeavors. As a part of our curriculum, our students undertake a series of tests that are geared towards preparing them for college and entrance exams. Below is a list of these tests:

  • 6th-7th Grade: Annual Norm Referenced Achievement testing
  • 8th-9th Grade: Annual Norm Referenced Achievement testing + 8/9 Preliminary SAT (PSAT)
  • 10th Grade: Annual Norm Referenced Achievement testing + 10/11 Preliminary SAT (PSAT)
  • 11th Grade: Annual Norm Referenced Achievement testing + 10/11 Preliminary SAT (PSAT) + +SAT (School Day) + ACT (scheduled individually)
  • 12th Grade: ACT/SAT (scheduled individually)

During the junior and senior years, students also are placed in several elective courses to help prepare for college:   

College Prep Class – Get ready to excel in college with College Prep! Throughout your junior year, you’ll embark on an exciting journey of discovering top-notch colleges, honing your test-taking abilities, and setting up your college entrance accounts. With three comprehensive components tailored to empower you, you’ll be well on your way to realizing your aspirations!
  • SAT/ACT Math Review
  • SAT/ACT English Review
  • Weekly period with The Tenney School College Counselor

College Planning Class – During the fall of the 12th grade year, students will take College Planning for 0.5 credits. This course will consist of 3 meetings/week with The Tenney School College Counselor to complete applications for college(s).

Personal Finance Class – During the spring of the 12th grade year, students will take the Personal Finance Class for 0.5 credits.

Gifted and Talented Students

At The Tenney School, we understand that Gifted and Talented (GT) students possess exceptional academic prowess and a unique approach to learning. That’s why we offer personalized one-to-one instruction that caters to both of these qualities, ensuring that our students receive the best education possible.

Our program is designed to cater to the needs of gifted and talented students. The courses are tailored to their pace, allowing them to accelerate content and delve deeper into the curriculum. With the valuable input of parents, we can customize each student’s program to ensure they are challenged and stimulated. Our goal is to help these exceptional students exceed their academic potential and earn credits beyond their grade level.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

At The Tenney School, we pride ourselves on our ability to cater to the unique learning needs of ESL students. Our one-to-one classes allow our expert teachers to tailor assignments to each student’s English proficiency level, ensuring that the depth and rigor of coursework automatically adjusts as their language skills improve. We also offer additional features specifically designed to support ESL students. Learn more about how The Tenney School can help you learn below:

  • ESL students receive additional Language Enrichment instruction to accelerate English improvement.
  • Where students are not prepared to complete the same assignments as native English speakers, students are enrolled in ESL designated courses (English I ESL, Chemistry ESL, US History ESL, etc.) and received sheltered instruction while English improves.
  • Students can be moved from ESL courses to academic levels as soon as English proficiency allows.
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