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

  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • Latin
  • Spanish

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

    • Acting
    • Ceramics
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Lighting Design
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Pottery
    • Printmaking
    • Production
    • Public Speaking
    • Screenwriting
    • Sculpture
    • Silkscreen
    • Stagecraft
    • Studio Art
    • Television Production
    • Textiles
    • Theater Arts
    • Woodworking
    • 3-D Art
    • Theater History

    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

    • Acting
    • Ceramics
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Lighting Design
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Pottery
    • Printmaking
    • Production
    • Public Speaking
    • Screenwriting
    • Sculpture
    • Silkscreen
    • Stagecraft
    • Studio Art
    • Television Production
    • Textiles
    • Theater Arts
    • Woodworking
    • 3-D Art
    • Theater History

    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: admissions@fessenden.org

    Website: https://www.fessenden.org

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