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.