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West Newton, Massachusetts, USA All Boys, No Religious Affiliation
Fessenden is a community that cultivates curiosity, champions collaboration, and places an unwavering emphasis on its core values of honesty, compassion, and respect. It is a place where students are taught that strength of character will enable them to utilize their education to benefit the world at large.
At Fessenden, tradition and innovation go hand-in-hand. Our curriculum is designed to be challenging yet developmentally appropriate and supportive of each student's learning style. The incorporation of project- and passion-based learning into our pedagogical repertoire is supported by the Ciongoli Center for Innovation, a new 2,400 square foot collaborative and experiential learning space designed to help students learn and master essential 21st century skills. In addition to the Center for Innovation, Fessenden’s campus features a new squash center, two pools, three gymnasiums, nine athletic fields (two new lighted turf fields), 13 tennis courts (six lighted), and an indoor hockey rink. The residential program offers between 20-25 weekend trips and activities in and around Boston and New England for the boys to choose from each weekend and over 800 during the course the year.
250 Waltham StreetWest Newton, Massachusetts, USA 02465 (617) 630-2300
Director of Admissions: Caleb Thomson '79 Admissions Phone:(617) 630-2300Fax:617-630-2303 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fessenden.org
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Posted on September 1, 2017 This past January, Head of School David Stettler announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2017-2018 academic year, and the head of school search process commenced. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Steven J. Armstrong as Fessenden's tenth Head of School, effective July 1, 2018 more...
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 90
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 70.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Trimester
Department Director: Judith Gobbi
Number of Dorms: 7
Average Students Per Dorm: 15
No. of Boys Dorms: 7
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Dress Code: Other
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Arts Department Director: Spencer Williams
Athletics Department Director: Peter Sanderson
Summary: Whether in the Day Camp, the English Explorers program, or one of the many Sports or Specialty Camps, campers participate in fun and exciting activities, build their self-confidence, and learn core life skills such as collaboration, creativity, and communication. Our goal is to provide children with a joyful experience that stays with them not just for the summer, but for a lifetime – an experience that builds character and provides skills that benefit them in our programs and beyond.
Department Director: Rusty Paine
June 26, 2017 to August 18, 2017
Through exposure to a range of activities, campers learn which ones they enjoy most, while building self-confidence and creating friendships that will last beyond the summer.
Registration Deadline: June 25, 2017 Tuition: $ Financial Aid Available: More Details
June 12, 2017 to August 25, 2017
Our Sports Camps offer a great way for campers to develop core skills in their favorite sport and develop game strategy and tactics, all while recognizing the value of sportsmanship.
Registration Deadline: June 11, 2017 Financial Aid Available: More Details
July 02, 2017 to August 04, 2017
Our program is a unique combination of academics, camp experiences, and travel to fun destinations, all with the support of caring staff who have been leading and loving this program for years.
Registration Deadline: June 02, 2017 Financial Aid Available: More Details
Summary: The Fessenden School’s weekend program is one of the best in the country. We offer 25 trips and activities every weekend - more than 800 throughout the year. Just 15 minutes from one of the most culturally rich and vibrant cities in the country, students take advantage of everything Boston has to offer - from professional and collegiate sporting events, world-renowned museums and first-class theaters to historical sites. The mountains and lakes of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, as well as the beaches of Cape Cod, are all within a two-hour drive from the Fessenden campus - providing unlimited opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, camping, hiking, fishing, boating and weekend excursions. Our activities and location are two of the best things about being a boarding student at Fessenden.