First Time Applying to a Junior Boarding School? Some Advice from Admissions
If you’ve never experienced boarding school yourself, you may be feeling a bit lost or nervous when...
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Confirming Your Junior Boarding School Choice: 3 Signs Your Child Will Thrive
Junior boarding schools offer students a unique chance to experience a challenging academic...
3 Ways to Turn Your Fourth Grader into an Avid Reader
In a world where technology is ubiquitous, games and entertainment are available at our fingertips,...
4 Myths About All-Boys Pre-K and Kindergarten — And Why They’re Wrong
You have the right to be picky about the private pre-K or kindergarten program you choose for your...
Learning Outside the ‘Box’: The Advantages of an All-Boys Pre-K
Is pre-kindergarten too soon to start your son at an all-boys private school? Parents throughout...
Why Private School Transportation Is Easier Than You Think
You have enough trouble just getting to work—especially if you live in an area like Boston, with...
What Made Us Smile in 2018-2019
Fessenden’s academic year is filled with student events and accomplishments that make us smile....
The Spirit of Childhood: Fessenden’s Fourth Grade Campout
The spirit of childhood plays a significant role in the character of a school. At Fessenden, we...
Are Junior Boarding Schools Just for Jocks?
Like most boarding schools across the country, at The Fessenden School, we require our Middle and...
Is Your Child Overscheduled?
It goes without saying that participating in after-school programming is good for children. Playing...