I am a former teacher and I am truly excited about all that Fontbonne does and is. In my "life after Fontbonne" I have met many of our graduates, and former teachers who are real leaders in their communities, thanks, I am sure to the experience of community and the learning that takes place at Fontbonne.
Fontbonne Academy
617-696-3241
Listing Manager:
Fran Karoff
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Founded upon a Catholic, Western intellectual and spiritual tradition, today Fontbonne welcomes students of all faiths as they prepare for life in a global community. For each student, the goal upon graduation is that she will have discovered the true reach of her abilities and be thoroughly prepared for higher learning, with foundational skills and knowledge to support high academic achievement in a college curriculum; she will have had spiritual experience and education that open her to the world heritage of humankind's search for God; and she will have had a social experience and education in a diverse community that prepares her to live and work among peoples of many cultures.
Fontbonne Academy is a private school for young women in grades nine through 12. The institution is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston and was founded on a Catholic, Western intellectual and spiritual tradition. Courses are offered in English, fine arts, mathematics, science, health, social studies, technology, theology and world languages. Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year is $13,900, with both financial aid and scholarships available.
- Fax: 617-696-7688
- Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Number of students: 300
- Public/Private: Private
- Financial aid: Yes
- Religious affiliation: Catholic
- Accreditation/licenses: New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of faculty: 37
- Grade levels: 9-12
- Boarding: No
- Uniforms: Yes
- Student clubs: 23 clubs
- Sports teams: Soccer, volleyball, cross country, swimming, cheerleading, basketball, ice hockey, indoor and outdoor track, golf, softball and tennis.
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I have two daughters. One has graduated Fontbonne Academy in 2009 and the other will be graduating this year 2012. I couldn't have asked for a better education for my girls. Fontbonne will prepare your daughter to be an independent and critical thinker, to take risks, and to bring love, and values and ethos and courage to all she will do as she moves through and beyond her years here. She will know the word "community, diversity and team" in the truest sense. The Fontbonne staff is unlike any other I've known - in all that they each dedicate to each Fontbonne student. It isn't easy to opt to pay tuition. We made sacrifices. And we come a town from twenty minutes away. But if I had six more daughters, I would make sure they would each have a Fontbonne education to start them on their way to being proud and successful women moving through life! We evaluated our public school and other schools before we chose Fontbonne - each time. No school could compare. I encourage you to call and go with your daughter to see Fontbonne in action. It will be the best decision you ever make.
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We looked for a long time to find a place for our girls to go to school. We were looking for somewhere our girls would have multiple opportunities to be involved and where they would be able to shine academically. Fontebonne Academy was offered both and much more. It was a great experience for them and for us. We looked for a school for young women in Burbank IL http://www.queenofpeacehs.org/files/About.html but are glad we found this.