The Fessenden School

West Newton
Massachusetts
United States

Overview

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.

Academics

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 90

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 70%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature

History

  • Honors
  • Medieval History
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

    Sciences

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Earth Science
    • Physical Science
    • Physics

    Math

      Computer Studies

      • Computer Applications
      • Multimedia
      • Computer Programming
      • Web Design

      Music

      • Band
      • Choral Music
      • Electronic Music
      • Individual Instructions
      • Orchestra
      • Voice

      Performing / Visual Arts

        Special Programs

        • Community Service
        • Leadership

        Campus Life

        Dorm Life

        Number of Dorms: 7

        Average Students Per Dorm: 15

        Number of Girls Dorms: 0

        Number of Boys Dorms: 7

        Dorm Amenities

        • Game Room
        • Lounge
        • Wireless Internet

        Other Dorm Amenities

        Facilities

        • All-Weather Track
        • Baseball Field
        • Basketball Court
        • Fitness Center
        • Football Field
        • Indoor Basketball Court
        • Indoor Climbing Wall
        • Pool
        • Technology Center

        Other Facilities

        • Ice Skating Rink
        • Two Lighted Turf Fields for Football
        • Soccer and Lacrosse
        • Center for Innovation
        • 5 Squash Courts
        • Tennis Courts (Lighted)

        Clubs & Organizations

        • Asian Club
        • Astronomy Club
        • Chess Club
        • Community Service
        • Computer Club
        • Debate Club
        • Diversity Club
        • Dorm Proctors
        • Gardening Club
        • International Club
        • Investment Club
        • Model UN
        • Newspaper
        • Peer Counseling
        • Peer Tutoring
        • Photography Club
        • Quiz Bowl
        • Sailing Club
        • Student Activities
        • Student Government
        • Student Publications
        • Theater Club
        • Weightlifting Club
        • Woodworking Club
        • Yearbook

        Arts & Athletics

        Arts Department Director: Spencer Williams

        Athletics Department Director: Peter Sanderson

        Arts

          Interscholastic Sports

          • Baseball
          • Basketball
          • Crew
          • Cross Country Running
          • Football
          • Golf
          • Ice Hockey
          • Lacrosse
          • Soccer
          • Squash
          • Tennis
          • Track and Field
          • Wrestling

          Recreational Sports

          • Camping
          • Canoeing
          • Golf
          • Hiking
          • Ice Hockey
          • Kayaking
          • Martial Arts
          • Mountain Biking
          • Sailing
          • Snowboarding
          • Soccer
          • Squash
          • Tennis
          • Ultimate Frisbee
          • Volleyball
          • Weight Lifting
          • Ice Skating

          Graduates

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          Vital Information

          Student Body Type: All Boys

          Total Boarding: 100

          Total Day: 411

          Total Enrollment: 511

          Boys: 511

          Girls: 0

          Boarding Grades Offered: 5-9

          Day Grades Offered: K-9

          School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School

          Dress Code: Other

          Applications Accepted: SAO

          Application Deadline: January 1st

          Tuition & Financial Aid

          7-Day Boarding: $69,900

          5-Day Boarding: $60,900

          Day Tuition Fee: $43,200

          Need-Based Aid: Offered

          Payment Plans: Offered

          Students Receiving Aid: 20%

          Average Awarded: $35,000

          School Finances

          Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

          Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

          Average Merit Scholarship: $

          Current Endowment Amount: $48,000,000

          Contact

          250 Waltham Street

          West Newton, Massachusetts United States

          617 630 2300

          Director of Admissions: Caleb Thomson '79

          Admissions Phone: 617 630 2300

          Fax: 617 630 2303

          Email: [email protected]

          Website: http://www.fessenden.org

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