Fenster School

http://www.FensterSchool.org

Founded in 1944, Fenster School is a coeducational, college preparatory, boarding and day school enrolling students in grades 9-PG from across the country and around the world. We educate students in a healthy, safe, and structured environment where intellectual, social, and emotional learning are equally valued and each individual can realize their potential, grow in self-confidence, and develop an active sense of responsibility in preparation for college and life. Through small classes, an intentionally designed daily schedule, and encouraging adult mentors, Fenster offers a structured learning environment that promotes student success.

Our entire program, including behavioral expectations, is based on the five essential core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, compassion, and health and safety. These values are integrated into every aspect of our school culture and are reinforced each day beginning with morning meeting, a community gathering. In addition, our daily schedule is intentionally designed and deliberately structured to meet the needs of a diversity of learning styles, while also attending to the social and emotional, as well as the physical, growth of our students as they prepare for college and life.

We believe that

each student learns differently and a range of learning styles is both appreciated and enriching

adolescent growth occurs best in a small and supportive community with caring adult mentors who provide both challenge and encouragement

responsibility is achieved when each member of the school community contributes to the common good and is an effective participant in community decisions

a diverse community where differences are recognized, understood, and respected is of value

Located north of Tucson, the campus is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains and surrounded by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Fenster is a close-knit community fostering cooperation, communication, and collaboration. Student voices in decision-making are encouraged and valued. By engaging actively in our community, our students not only become responsible individuals, but also strong leaders.

Fenster enrolls students throughout the school year, assuming academic needs can be met, and students are accepted for the senior and/or PG year.

Quick Facts

Enrollment Information

Total No. of Boys: 14
Total No. of Girls: 12
Boarding: 25
Day: 1

School Type

Coed
Secondary-Boarding
Secondary-Day

Special Programs

Attention Deficit Disorder
ESL
Learning Differences (LD)
Post Graduate
Remedial Support
Summer Programs

Application Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Application for Admission to Fenster School may be downloaded from our web site: www.fensterschool.org

The Application for Admission should be completed by the student

Note: Students will need their Social Security numbers to register for standardized tests (ACT/PSAT/SAT) and to enroll in classes at Pima Community College

The Family Information Form should be completed by the parent/guardian

The Application for Admission and the Family Information Form should be returned to the Fenster School Admissions Office

Please be sure to include the appropriate application fee and to sign and date all forms where required

Financial aid information and/or Merit Scholarship information will be mailed to those families who request it by checking “Yes” on the Family Information Form

After both the student and the parent/guardian have completed the required information on the three recommendation forms, please distribute these forms to the following: the student’s guidance counselor, head of school, or principal; the student’s current English teacher; the student’s current Mathematics teacher

An official transcript and standardized test scores should be included with the recommendation form from the student’s guidance counselor, head of school, or principal

Schedule an on-campus tour and interview

Enrollment is available, space permitting, throughout the academic year

As a member of the National Association of Schools (NAIS), Fenster School adheres to the Principles of Good Practice for Admission. These principles may be found on the NAIS web site: www.nais.org.

Summer Program

Fenster offers a six-week summer session for students in Grades 9-12. College preparatory classes are offered for credit and students may enroll in courses for enrichment or remedial purposes. In a structured learning environment that promotes success, students take three classes with each class meeting for two hours a day.

The summer session provides the perfect opportunity for students who need to catch up on their studies, who would like to explore a potential area of interest, or would like to become familiar with the boarding experience. Located north of Tucson, the campus is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains and surrounded by the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Students have plenty of opportunity to enjoy their summers between classes and we offer such activities as a climbing wall/ropes course, horseback riding, swimming, and weekend trips.

Students who are interested in enrolling in Fenster’s Summer School should complete both sides of the downloadable Application for Summer School and the Summer Program Course Selection sheet and return them, along with a current transcript, to:

Academic Office

Fenster School

8505 East Ocotillo Drive

Tucson, AZ 85750

Once we receive these materials, we will be in touch with you to confirm your course selections.

Please be aware that enrollment in our Summer School does not guarantee admission to the academic year program. Students who are interested in being considered for the school year will need to complete the Application for Admission.

Please feel free to call the School at 520.749.3340 if you would like to schedule a tour and a time to meet with our Dean of the School.