Upper School Welcome- (Grades 9-12)

Congratulations and Welcome to the Tatnall Family! 

Please find below your next steps to enroll your child for the 2026 - 2027 school year. We look forward to welcoming your family this fall!

Step 1: Sign the Enrollment Contract

Upon deciding to become a Hornet, please make it official by logging into your parent portal to sign the enrollment agreement and submit your 10% deposit by the deadline cited in your acceptance letter.

Step 2: Sign up for FACTS Management

All families are required to register with FACTS Management. You can only access FACTS through your checklist in your parent portal.


If your family selected the 10-month payment plan, please note that this plan began in May. If you have any questions about tuition and billing, please contact Lauren Williams in the Business Office at (302) 892-4366 or [email protected].


Important Links

Upper School Contacts: Chris Breña, Head of Upper School, or Katrina Clayton, Upper School Coordinator

Academic Calendar for 2026 - 2027

Transportation Survey: Please click here to complete a survey if you are interested in our van transportation.

Home & School Spirit Wear
Need spirit wear for your newly admitted Hornet? Shop online and pick up at Tatnall by clicking hereOnline orders will be packed and available for pick up at the front desk in the Beekley Lobby. An email will be sent when the orders are ready for pickup. 


Save the Date

9th and 10th Grade World Language and Mathematics Placement Test, Saturday, April 25 

World Languages (Adam Gross, Department Chair) and Mathematics (Dr. Gartland, Department Chair)​ will reach out with additional information as we get closer to the testing date.

 

Upper School Schedule Night: Monday, May 11, in the evening

Upper School will reach out with details as we get closer to the date.

 

Summer Socials: Click here for ticket purchase details and registration

  • Blue Rocks Game: June 19, 6:35 p.m. at Frawley Stadium
  • Summer Swim: August 20, 5- 7 p.m. at the Tatnall Pool

 

Upper School New Student and Caregiver Orientation: Thursday, Aug 27, 2026, 6:00 pm

Upper School will reach out with details as we get closer to the date.

 

Grade Level Retreats (required): Tuesday, September 1

9th grade to Echo Hill

10th, 11th, and 12th grade Welcome Back Picnic

Upper School will reach out with details as we get closer to the date.


Preparing for the Fall

Laptop Requirements

Acceptable laptop computers must meet the following minimum specifications:

  • Apple or Windows laptop running the most recent operating system.
  • Chromebooks are not recommended (see College Board guidelines below)
  • The most recent version of Firefox and Chrome browser must be installed.
  • Hardware requirements for current operating systems are sufficient.

Please note that as the College Board moves to digital SATs and AP Exams, they have their own set of guidelines that can be found here: https://bluebook.collegeboard.org/students/approved-devices. A summary of those guidelines are below:

  • A Windows laptop running Windows 10 or Windows 11 (NOT Windows 10S or Windows 11SE) and at least 250 MB of storage (and an additional 50 MB of storage for each additional exam).
  • A Mac laptop running macOS 11.4 or higher and at least 150 MB or storage and an additional 50 MB of storage for each additional exam).
  • Personal Chromebooks are not currently permitted for use on the SATs or AP Exams.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact the Office of Enrollment at [email protected] or (302) 892-4296.