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What is your homework policy?

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How do you approach explaining giftedness to children? How do you make sure it doesn't give them sense of entitlement / being better than others?

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How do you approach explaining giftedness to children? How do you make sure it doesn't give them sense of entitlement / being better than others?

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do you currently have any dyslexic learners?

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do you currently have any dyslexic learners?

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When/how do we schedule the assessment with Anne? We have just gone through a series of sessions at the Summit center and learned that our son is gifted and possibly 2E. 

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When/how do we schedule the assessment with Anne? We have just gone through a series of sessions at the Summit center and learned that our son is gifted and possibly 2E. 

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Class size for kindergarten and how many have been filled so far

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Would it still be possible to assess in person? Our child is shy and the zoom meeting may not provide environment for a close connection. The child may refuse to talk and walk away. I think close connection and talking are key steps to understand the child

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How much do you focus on physical health of children? How much PE do kids have, and do you prioritize educating them about importance of physical activity in their lives?

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How much do you focus on physical health of children? How much PE do kids have, and do you prioritize educating them about importance of physical activity in their lives?

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Where can we find the cost for after school clubs & after care cost?

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Where can we find the cost for after school clubs & after care cost?

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Do you offer shuttles to and from your campus ?

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Do you offer shuttles to and from your campus ?

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Is there a plan for opening a high school?

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Is there a plan for opening a high school?

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We have finished the pre-screening. How to make an appointment for the assessment and parent interview?

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We have finished the pre-screening. How to make an appointment for the assessment and parent interview?

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How many students do you currently have in each grade?  How many openings do you anticipate to have in 4th grade next year

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How many students do you currently have in each grade?  How many openings do you anticipate to have in 4th grade next year

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Do you offer math courses beyond Calculus?

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Do you offer math courses beyond Calculus?

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Can you elaborate on rolling acceptance? Does that mean acceptance for September?

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How do you take into consideration children who are bilingual?

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Is music a part of your curriculum, and if so, can you describe?

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Is music a part of your curriculum, and if so, can you describe?

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What is the deadline for admission?

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How does is Tessellations different from other gifted schools in the Bay Area? Helios, Nueva.

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How does is Tessellations different from other gifted schools in the Bay Area? Helios, Nueva.

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When you say you have rolling admissions, does that mean we can still apply for the current school year?

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When you say you have rolling admissions, does that mean we can still apply for the current school year?

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How is your school different from other gifted schools in the area?

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When will admission decisions be available?

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When will admission decisions be available?

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How long after we complete pre-screening application steps can we expect to hear back?

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How long after we complete pre-screening application steps can we expect to hear back?

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Does (and if yes, how) the curriculum differ from other Gifted schools in the bay area (such as Helios)?

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Do you have a specific or several programs from which you draw?

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Do you have a specific or several programs from which you draw?

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How many spots available in 1st and 3rd grade?

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How many spots available in 1st and 3rd grade?

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There is average student to teacher ratio, can you give concrete examples of what it actually looks like during different parts of the day?

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There is average student to teacher ratio, can you give concrete examples of what it actually looks like during different parts of the day?

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How many open spaces to do expect in First grade for 2022-23 year?

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How many open spaces to do expect in First grade for 2022-23 year?

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Where do graduate students go for high school typically?

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Is base camp included in tuition?

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Group work -- how do you ensure that all students have a minimum level of understanding of the topic at hand and each child has an equal contribution to the project?

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At middle school level, are there grades/evaluations? do the classes they take fit into high school curriculum later on?

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At middle school level, are there grades/evaluations? do the classes they take fit into high school curriculum later on?

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The teacher / student ratio is 1:5, which is much lower than many other private schools. Is the ratio for both K and elementary and middle school? Also Is the school project based learning program? Will we have homework and tests? And do we focus on kids' reaching capability?

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Can you share class size?

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What is the SEL curriculum for the 6-8th grade? How is it implemented and integrated in their daily learning? Thanks.

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Any music programs or extra-curricular?

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We are relocating from out-of-state? Is there any application steps that need physical presence mandatorily?

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We are relocating from out-of-state? Is there any application steps that need physical presence mandatorily?

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After acceptance, how long do parents get to decide/ accept the spot?

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If our child got an assessment from Linda Powers Leviton, can we use that one?

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If our child got an assessment from Linda Powers Leviton, can we use that one?

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I'm a little concerned about the focus on the individual in the upper-grade humanities approach to identity. Can you elaborate on how you draw children into stronger community? 

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I'm a little concerned about the focus on the individual in the upper-grade humanities approach to identity. Can you elaborate on how you draw children into stronger community? 

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How many open spots for 3rd and 5th grades at the moment?

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How many open spots for 3rd and 5th grades at the moment?

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You mentioned you are early in your journey as an independent school. Does the school require additional capital infusion in the next year or two or will the tuition from a full enrollment will make it self-sustaining?

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How do you individualize math curriculum as I can imagine you have a wide range of levels?  Do middle school students work on online AoPS during class and the teacher does pullout?  Or is it more lecture/project based?

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How do you individualize math curriculum as I can imagine you have a wide range of levels?  Do middle school students work on online AoPS during class and the teacher does pullout?  Or is it more lecture/project based?

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Do you admit siblings, or do you evaluate each child separately? Does it happen that one child in the family is admitted and the other is not?

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Do you admit siblings, or do you evaluate each child separately? Does it happen that one child in the family is admitted and the other is not?

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Do you give grades, or qualitative reports? 

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Do you give grades, or qualitative reports? 

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Do you have any children with ADHD?  How well do they do at Tessellations?

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Do you have any children with ADHD?  How well do they do at Tessellations?

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How do you address perfectionism? Fostering Resilience? 

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How do you address perfectionism? Fostering Resilience? 

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I thought tuition was 15k. Is this incorrect?

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I'm interested in having the GQA for my kid regardless of admission. Can we schedule the GQA before we are pre-screened?

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I'm interested in having the GQA for my kid regardless of admission. Can we schedule the GQA before we are pre-screened?

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Will we be informed even if we are not selected after the initial application?

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How do you ensure equality in the school given some families can donate more than others? How does it ensure kids on financial aid are treated equally than a child of one of the founding families ?

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How do you help kids with highly competitive mindsets to be social with peers? 

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How do you help kids with highly competitive mindsets to be social with peers? 

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How long does it take from the initial application until the GQA?

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How long does it take from the initial application until the GQA?

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Is this recording available for partners who couldn't make it tonight?

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Is this recording available for partners who couldn't make it tonight?

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How prepared are kids for high school, given that they have such a benevolent atmosphere in Tessellations?

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do you prefer the parent is present or available for the GQA or is it ideal for the child to be alone?  should we be directing children to stay on task of questions or only intervene if asked to?

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do you prefer the parent is present or available for the GQA or is it ideal for the child to be alone?  should we be directing children to stay on task of questions or only intervene if asked to?

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What if the qa result shows the child is not gifted?

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How long is each class period?

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how are students that have been traumatized by prior school experiences supported to both feel safe and to feel like this experience will be different.  a shadow experience would be ideal...what are alternatives to this to help support a child's fears or uncertainties?

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how are students that have been traumatized by prior school experiences supported to both feel safe and to feel like this experience will be different.  a shadow experience would be ideal...what are alternatives to this to help support a child's fears or uncertainties?

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Do you do additional fundraising during the year & how are parents expected to participate in the process? 

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Do you do additional fundraising during the year & how are parents expected to participate in the process? 

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How do you offer differentiated learning for kids are are highly gifted in science? If a K or 1st grade aged child was years ahead and was deep diving into a certain area, how will they be supported ? 

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How do you offer differentiated learning for kids are are highly gifted in science? If a K or 1st grade aged child was years ahead and was deep diving into a certain area, how will they be supported ? 

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We understand that you are not a 2e school, but could minor accommodations be made for a child with a mild learning disability (i.e. needing to type out written assignments versus handwriting them out)?

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Do you have extra supervision/ support staff for nature campus, hikes, etc?  

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Do you have extra supervision/ support staff for nature campus, hikes, etc?  

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There is no contact person at admissions. No phone no - just an email. It would help to speak to a admission person - a human

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does training in mindfulness have a place in your SEL program? 

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does training in mindfulness have a place in your SEL program? 

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What are the various avenues for parent teacher communication?

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What are the various avenues for parent teacher communication?

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Has the school hired support staff like counselors for supporting the unique needs/ challenges of gifted children if needed and for helping teachers support the children as needed with emotional/ behavioral challenges?  

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Has the school hired support staff like counselors for supporting the unique needs/ challenges of gifted children if needed and for helping teachers support the children as needed with emotional/ behavioral challenges?  

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How much screen time (ipads, computers) do kids in K and grades 2,3,4 get?

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How much screen time (ipads, computers) do kids in K and grades 2,3,4 get?

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If a child is more motivated by reading and history rather than math, is there enrichment for them? 

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If a child is more motivated by reading and history rather than math, is there enrichment for them? 

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What training do teachers get on a regular basis for supporting professional development and to help them support and understand the unique needs of these kids? 

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What training do teachers get on a regular basis for supporting professional development and to help them support and understand the unique needs of these kids? 

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I'm curious about the extent of computer use in classes? we have experienced the greater dependence on computers for learning during the pandemic to be a net negative.

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I'm curious about the extent of computer use in classes? we have experienced the greater dependence on computers for learning during the pandemic to be a net negative.

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What are the characteristics you look for in the teachers you hire?

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What are the characteristics you look for in the teachers you hire?

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Are learning journeys created afresh every year (for the same grade), or are they re-used?

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Are learning journeys created afresh every year (for the same grade), or are they re-used?

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How much outdoor time do kids get on daily basis (other than nature campus day)? Are any classes other than PE held outdoors?

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How much outdoor time do kids get on daily basis (other than nature campus day)? Are any classes other than PE held outdoors?

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Do you currently have any kids with mild ADHD?

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Do you currently have any kids with mild ADHD?

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Does the school day start at 8:15 even for middle schoolers?

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Does the whole school camp together -- as in kids from different grades at the same time?

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Does the whole school camp together -- as in kids from different grades at the same time?

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Curriculum Qs: Can you elaborate on SWI methodology used?

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Curriculum Qs: Can you elaborate on SWI methodology used?

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can parents volunteer to join on the camping trip?  what happens if a child is scared to go alone?

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can parents volunteer to join on the camping trip?  what happens if a child is scared to go alone?

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This has been amazing to get a deep dive like this. Thank you!

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This has been amazing to get a deep dive like this. Thank you!

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Do you do annual performance evaluation / feedback etc for the staff ?

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How does the school ensure safety against abuse during overnight camping trips?

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How does the school ensure safety against abuse during overnight camping trips?

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Outdoor education is very unique comparing to other schools. Is this designed for the need of gifted children?