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: 70.0%
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
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
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
Clubs & Organizations
Arts & Athletics
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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
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
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Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Boys
Total Boarding: 91
Total Day: 411
Total Enrollment: 502
Boys: 502
Girls: 0
Boarding Grades Offered: 5-9
Day Grades Offered: 5-4
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $69,900
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $43,200
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: %
Average Awarded: $35,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $48,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Caleb Thomson '79
Admissions Phone: 617 630 2300
Fax: 617 630 2303
Email: admissions@fessenden.org
Website: www.fessenden.org
