Transitional Kindergarten

Synapse’s Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is project-based, full of play, and offers hands-on exploration to foster curiosity and a joy of learning. TK is a great opportunity for 4-year-olds and young 5's who are not quite ready for Level I at Synapse. The TK program is designed with the TK - 8th grade Synapse journey in mind, incorporating our Social-Emotional Learning curriculum and Synapse Learning Outcomes so that we’re setting students up for success in later grades. TK students will engage in playful explorations first and foremost in social-emotional development and communication skills, as well as thematic, integrated activities in math, literacy & language, science, social studies, and the creative arts.

Learn more about TK

We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Synapse’s TK is for children turning 5 years old between April 2, 2023 - April 2, 2024. However, we consider each child individually and would love to meet with you to discuss fit for your child.

Application Steps

1. Attend a Synapse Information Session

A Synapse Information Session is a required first step in the admissions process. These virtual sessions are designed to guide you in deciding whether the Synapse School philosophy and program are a fit for your child and family. During this presentation, Synapse leadership and faculty and current parents will share our Vision and Mission, and provide both general information and curricular examples of the Synapse program. This event is intended only for adults as applicants will have a student-centered opportunity to learn more about Synapse.

Tours and Program Highlights (Optional)

Gain a deeper understanding of who we are and what makes us unique with our in-person tours as well as our program highlight events.

In-Person School Tours

Once you have attended a Synapse Information Session and submitted your application, you are invited to attend an in-person school tour for parents/guardians. This is an excellent opportunity to see our classes in action, meet our teachers, and visit with Leadership.

Program Highlights Events

You are invited to attend one (or more!) of our virtual sessions to hear more about the Brainwave Learning Center and our Social-Emotional Learning program.

3. Submit Application by January 6, 2023*

Complete the application steps online using Ravenna.

Preliminary Application Steps due January 6, 2023

We recommend that you submit your application early in the admissions season to activate the next steps of the admissions process.

Synapse School application
Family photo
$90 application fee

Supplemental Documents due January 13, 2023

Teacher recommendation form: In Ravenna, delegate the form to your child's current teacher(s) and allow appropriate time for your teacher to complete and return it to Synapse School.
Educational and any other assessments (optional): If you have any educational or other academic assessments (WISC, WPPSI, Qualitative Assessment, ISEE, SSAT, etc) you feel will help us understand your child, please submit them.

All applications submitted after our January 6, 2023 will be considered as 2nd Pool applications. Depending on the availability of spaces in the applicant grade after our March 2023 decisions, we will activate the application process for 2nd Pool applicants.

4. Parent/Guardian Interview

5. Attend a TK Playgroup

*Siblings of current Synapse students have a November 17, 2022 application deadline. Current Synapse families should use the Sibling Application in Ravenna.

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