I have been a parent with children at Tesseract for the past 11 years. I have never been disappointed with what the school offered even as it weathered various financial difficulties. At this point, I find the Lower School to be very good and nurturing but I am extremely displeased with the Middle/
... Read more Upper School. The issues are not with the educators themselves but more with the Administrators. The current Middle School Head seems to be in over his head. He is not responsive to the real academic issues and does not solve problems. New teachers are not adequately oriented to the school and culture and ultimately creates problems for the students. None of my children will be continuing there next year. Their focus on growth has been way to aggressive and they have lost sight of learning fundamentals. It is really sad as the philosophy used to be so tremendous. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
We transferred our daughter into Tesseract last year from one of the strongest public elementary schools in the State. Not only has she continued to thrive academically, Tesseract has given her exactly the right environment to develop into a well-rounded and caring young lady. The school administration
... Read more and teachers are superb; and yet they continuously seek ways to improve. This fact is evidenced in many ways, from the way they teach, to the experiences they give the students, to the special guests they bring into the classroom. Tesseract treats each child as a special individual with specific needs and characteristics. We recommend Tesseract without reservation to all those who are looking to give their children precisely the beginning in life they will need for this very challenging twenty-first century. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/08
My son has now graduated from Tesseract and gone on to a very challenging high school program. He was incredibly well prepared for that experience. My daughter has attended Tesseract since she was 5 and loves it. Loves to learn, Loves to go to school each day, and she is now in 8th grade. This is
... Read more a school that teaches to the individual child, not to a test or some other arbitrary metric. There is no place else in Arizona where I would send my children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/17/08
This is my daughter's second year at Tesseract. It has been a great experience for her and us. Besides outstanding faculty and a good sports program, Tesseract really focuses on the individual child and helps them realize their potential. I would highly recommend Tesseract to anyone looking for a well
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Posted by a parent on 11/17/08
Tesseract is a wonderful school, offering many educational and extra-curricular opportunites for students. Tesseract uses teaching techniques which encourage a true love of learning (unlike many schools which focus on rote memorization and piles of un-meaningful homework). We love the K through 9th
... Read more grade opportunites for public speaking, collaberative learning projects(working with others), and the 'Kids Who Care' Program promoting community service. We feel that when the above three opportunites are combined with Tesseract's academic achievement, this school is creating a 'well-rounded student' who is better equiped to be asuccessful throughout a lifetime. The staff and faculity at Tesseract is caring, knowledgable, and committed to making this school a fun and positive place for learning. We love the low student-teacher ratio and feel that our son is getting a quality education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/09/08
Tesseract is an outstanding school. The teaching methods used are the ones which have been proven best by the latest educational research. We have not found any other school in the greater Phoenix area with a more developmentally appropriate curriculum, and the students are being trained to become community
... Read more leaders. The teachers are fantastic, the low teacher-student ratio is key to the strong academic success of this jewel of a school. My daughters are thriving and excelling here, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
I currently have 2 children at Tesseract. My oldest has been there for 6 years. Both children are stimulated, engaged and brilliantly happy. The school has a bright future, but needs the support of the community at large and continued parental involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 11/01/08
I have had a child at Tesseract since 2002. My child loves to learn. I feel the the quality of the teachers and their passion for learning has given my child the desire and tools to understand the world around her. I can't imagine her anywhere else. The low student teacher ratio has been the key
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Posted by a parent on 10/28/08
We have had two children at Tesseract since 2001. One graduated in 2003 and is now a sophomore in college while our younger daughter is in 9th grade and a proud member of Tesseract's first high school class. The academic success our children have had is measurable and easy to discern...they can think,
... Read more analyze, form opinions based on analysis, and express themselves well, both verbally and in writing. Of higher value to us as parents is the character development we have seen in the kids, much of which we attribute to their Tesseract experience. Integrity, respect for themselves as well as others, and the ability to work in a team environment are attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives. Tesseract and the families, teachers and administrators that make up the school are part of our family.....what a wonderful situation to have in today's world. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/27/08
As a parent whose child has been at the school for five years, there is one one word that describes Tesseract - WONDERFUL! Every aspect of the educational experience is superlative. With our son as our barometer, Tesseract continues to exceed our exacting expectations.
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Paradise Valley schools — Tesseract School is located at 4800 E Doubletree Rnch R, Paradise Valley AZ 85253. 4800 E Doubletree Rnch R is in the Paradise Valley neighborhood and 85253 ZIP code in Paradise Valley, AZ Tesseract School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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