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Founded in 1866 and located 25 miles from Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts, Fay School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school for 450 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9. The School’s boarding program (grades six through nine) serves 110 students from throughout the United States and more than 15 foreign countries, forming a true multicultural community that is a unique and defining aspect of the School. Fay’s challenging academic program emphasizes the development of solid foundational skills, preparing students for the intellectual demands of independent secondary schools. Fay’s supportive learning environment affords students the opportunity to develop close relationships with the School’s caring and dedicated faculty. In the spirit of our motto, PoterisModoVelis(you can if you will), Fay seeks students who embrace the School’s core values of Academic Excellence, Earnest Effort, Honorable Conduct, Dedicated Service, and Wellness of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Through participation in a wide variety of athletic, artistic, extracurricular, and service activities, Fay students gain a better understanding of their interests and talents, and become actively-engaged, community-minded citizens who take initiative and assume leadershiproles. Fay is committed to helping each child reach her/his fullest potential in preparation for a productive and fulfillinglife.
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Fay School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | Junior Boarding School | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 6-9 | |
| Grades (Day) | Grades Pre-K-9 | |
| School Type | Co-ed | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | |
| Year Founded | 1866 | |
| Campus Size | 66 acres | |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 450 students | |
| Percent Students of Color | 22% | |
| Percent International Students | 16% | |
| Percent Students Boarding | 24% | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64% | |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $35 million | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,800 | |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $26,500 | |
| Tuition international students | $45,000 | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 19% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $22,000 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec. 1 / Feb. 15 / rolling | |
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | |
| Director of Admissions | Beth Whitney | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Eden McManus | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | |
Extracurriculars
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| Admission Tour Guides | Fitness | |
| Golf | Outdoor Adventure | |
| Quilting | Skiing | |
| Tennis | Yearbook | |
| Yoga | ||
School Notes:
- Within Fay's small advisory groups, students receive extensive individualized attention. Relationships between students and teachers mirror those of parent and child. At Fay, faculty and parents work as partners during the critically important adolescent years.
- Our comprehensive secondary school placement program not only provides guidance in identifying and applying to model secondary schools, but also assists students and their parents in selecting the best environment for continuing their education at the next level.
- Fay's proximity to Boston affords students unique weekend and experiential learning opportunities. Exceptional facilities, integrated use of technology, and a faculty committed to ongoing professional development create an environment where living and learning thrive.
- Profile last updated: 01/04/2011
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- Deerfield Academy - 630 students - 56.9 mi. away - view location
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