Admission

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• High academic standards

  Independent schools nurture intellectual curiosity, stimulate personal growth, and encourage critical thinking. A larger percentage of students at independent schools are enrolled in advanced courses than in public, parochial, and other private schools. At TLS, it is cool to be smart.

• Small classes and individual attention

  Independent schools have low student-teacher ratios that encourage close connections with students. The ratio of students to teachers at TLS is 7-1. 

• Excellent teachers

  They teach in their areas of expertise and are passionate about what they do. With more autonomy within the classroom, teachers are able to develop a full understanding of how each student learns and what interests and motivates each individually. The student-teacher relationship is the key element here.

• Greater likelihood of a student completing a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree

  Independent school students are also more likely to be completely surrounded by highly motivated, college-bound peers which research suggests raises expectations and performance. Roughly 95% of independent  school grads go on to four year post-secondary institutions compared with 49% of public school grads. (source: "College Transitions")

• Education for the whole child

  Independent schools nurture not just students’ intellectual ability and curiosity but also their personal and social growth and civic conscience. Opportunities extend well beyond the classroom to athletic competitions, artistic pursuits, and school leadership experiences.

• Inclusiveness

  Schools maintain diverse and vibrant student communities and welcome and respect each family. TLS is geographically and ethnically/racially diverse. See "At A Glance" to learn more.

• A community of parents who actively participate in their children’s education

  Independent schools promote regular communication among students, parents, and teachers to ensure everyone is working toward the same goals for the student. We are a partnership.

• The opportunity to choose a school with a mission

  You can select a school whose philosophy, values, and teaching approach is right for your child. Choice means everything here. You have chosen a school alongside parents and kids who value the same mission, so the community is strong and generous.

• And most important:

  An education that will pay dividends for a lifetime. It is an investment in a child, but it is one that pays in so many ways. Just ask around, and people will tell you.