You will never find a more fruitful and valued experience than what Fessenden has to offer to young…read moreboys looking to become respectful men. The tuition is high, but the return of investment is priceless. I would recommend Fessenden to anyone looking to send their son to the best junior boarding school in the country.

I attended Fessenden class of '98. It was a different place then and my hope is that the rampant…read morephysical and sexual abuse that I encountered has come to an end. After 19 years of silence I finally reported the abuse to authorities. Based on my forensic interview the DA determined my statements were "highly credible." Unfortunately the case didn't go to trial. The school offered me 100k to shut up. Fessenden then released statements to the Boston Globe in favor of the sitting administrator having been "cleared" of my allegations. How can an administrator be cleared and reinstated following a SETTLEMENT?

I attended Learning Prep School (LPS) in Newton, Massachusetts, many years ago. Looking back, I can…read morehonestly say that this school played a much bigger role in my success than I ever realized at the time. When I was a student, I didn't always have a positive opinion of the school. I often felt like the teachers were too hard on me, that I wasn't getting the support I needed, and that I was constantly being pushed beyond what I thought I was capable of. At the time, I didn't understand why they approached things the way they did, and there were certainly days when I couldn't stand being there. Now, years later, my perspective has completely changed. I've come to realize that many of those teachers weren't trying to make my life difficult. They were trying to prepare me for the real world. They pushed me, challenged me, held me accountable, and refused to let me settle for less than what they believed I was capable of achieving. Today, I own and operate a successful plumbing and heating company, employing 15 individuals, four of whom are on the autism spectrum. Running a business comes with challenges every single day, and I still find myself using lessons, skills, and ways of thinking that I learned while attending LPS. It's funny how something you don't appreciate as a teenager can turn out to be one of the most valuable experiences of your life. I think one of the biggest things LPS taught me was that having learning challenges doesn't mean you can't be successful. Sometimes you just need people who recognize your potential, even when you don't see it yourself, and who are willing to push you to reach it. I don't know where I would be today if I hadn't attended Learning Prep School. I genuinely believe the education, structure, and guidance I received there helped shape the person and business owner I've become. To the teachers and staff who worked with me all those years ago, thank you. I probably didn't make your jobs easy, and I certainly didn't appreciate everything you were doing for me back then. But I appreciate it now more than you could ever know. For any parents considering LPS for their child, I would encourage you to look beyond how your child might feel about the school in the moment. Sometimes the teachers who challenge us the most are the ones who end up making the biggest difference in our lives. Thank you, Learning Prep School, for seeing something in me that I couldn't see in myself.

The food here is great. Lindsay is a good cooker. She makes…read morethe best macaroni and cheese.

When my son turned 3 years in 2001 I didn't look to far mount alvernia academy was the only place…read morethat we felt comfortable to send him and to trust them with his education Long story shot we are so glad that we did he graduated 2 years ago and went to a very good high school and my daughter is graduating this year We will miss MAA Thank you for all the good memories

i got bullied here. i liked the place but the children where horrible. im now in middle school and…read moremoved away from this nonsense. mrs maza and mrs clark where my favorites. abby was my bully btw. i lwft in 3rd grade thankfully. im very disappointed that the school had done nothing even when my mom called everyone i. a meeting to address the situation. abby would kick and punch and yell and no one ever would expel or suspend her.

Reyim helped my family to successfully navigate a very difficult situation with my father over a…read morelong period of time. They helped us in many different ways and for that, we are forever grateful.

A beautiful, loving congregation who supports one another through good times and bad. A learned…read moreRabbi who gives wonderful classes for congregants. A wonderful Limmud program with many wonderful programs. An active social action committee who support many important causes. An important B'Nai Mitzvah program with parents and children involved. The school uses experiential learning to enhance learning.

To all the kids who feel different. To the outcasts. To the kids who hate school and would rather…read morebe doing literally anything else: this review is for you. I was an elite member of CH-CH's boarding program a zillion years ago, so I feel qualified to tell all: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Academics: Honestly? Pretty easy. Show up to class, remain conscious, do your homework, hand it in on time, and congratulations--you're probably getting an A. They did give students opportunities to explore their strengths, though, and I remember the teachers being pretty socially aware, which was genuinely cool. Extracurriculars: Drama counted as a team sport, which was fantastic for those of us who had absolutely no intention of becoming varsity athletes. You were required to either play a sport or do drama, so if you hated both...good luck! It looks like they offer more options now, which is probably for the best. Boarding: Not bad! The metal bunk beds were approximately as comfortable as sleeping in a shopping cart, and there is something inherently weird about your teachers seeing you in pajamas. But if home isn't your favorite place to be, boarding gives you somewhere else to exist for a while. Upperclassmen could do study hall in their rooms, and the weekend trips were worth taking advantage of. Social life: When I was there, the student body was basically extremely talented artists who smoked weed. The vibe was very chill. It seems like the culture has changed since then, but it's still high school, so obviously there are cliques and drama. And this school is SMALL. If you drop a pencil at 2:00, the entire student body will have developed a working theory about it by 2:15. So why two stars? Unfortunately, CH-CH was also the kind of place where you needed to be very careful about who you trusted. The culture blurred the line between teachers and students being friendly and teachers and students being friends, and those are not the same thing. Boundaries matter, especially when adults are working with teenagers. And please don't arrive expecting mental health treatment. Teachers are teachers, not therapists. Yet somehow, that did not always prevent people from offering opinions about students' mental health as though they were handing out extra-credit assignments. Also: staff gossip. My God. Sometimes I think the adults had more tea than the students did. And finally, the cafeteria. Avoid. There are enough challenges in adolescence without voluntarily adding that food to the list. Do I recommend CH-CH? Yes and no. For a kid who has always felt like the weird one, finding a school full of other weird, creative kids can do wonders for your self-esteem. There were parts of being there that I genuinely valued. Just remember: you're allowed to like your teachers without making them your friends.

This is an amazing and unique school. The school is very inclusive, my son has been incredibly…read moresupported, and he has transformed from an academically disengaged student to one who is happy, interested, and successful. The faculty and administration are caring and genuine. The student body are positive and create a warm, tightly knit community. I was on the fence about public vs private school and have two older kids who did well in our public system. For my youngest, this school has been a game changer and was one of my best parenting decisions.

My child attended school here for their Transitional Kindergarten program (i.e. a third year of…read morepreschool if your child misses the cut-off date for that year) and it was a very good experience for my family. The "cooperative" part of the name indicates that each parent spends some time as a teaching assistant. I wasn't sure if I would like this, however the time commitment is minimal (3 hours a semester) and I learned a lot. The teachers and program are excellent and the school truly does foster a sense of community among its members. The T-K program is more structured than the preschool but it's supposed to be and I did not feel that the children were being pressured. It's a 'traditional' pre-school schedule in that it's about 4 hours a day but you can also do after-care for another couple of hours (or maybe more now). It's very flexible and as said everyone seems truly nice. If the location and schedule work for you, I would definitely advise exploring this program and recommend it highly.

My son went to the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program at Bowen. It really prepared him for…read moreKindergarten. TK is quite different than just another year of preschool. It has the structure and the start of a focus on academics found in Kindergarten but in a warm, nurturing environment with a student:teacher ratio of 7:1. The Bowen community was very welcoming as well.

School is boring in general but this school is fun, but the reason I'm giving 3 stars is because…read moreit's only fun depending on if you get good luck when they make your schedule.

The teachers at this school are sexist, dishonest, racist, not inclusive, homophobic, and they 100…read morepercent do not respect the students opinions. There are rodents and insects in the building. The cafeteria is not cleaned properly and is not well taken care of. The students have complained a numerous amount of times, yet the faculty has done nothing about it. The passing periods are way too short, they give the students only 2 minutes to get to their next class. What if they have their first class on the first floor, and their next class on the third floor. Not to mention the "hallway rush", the school has not been good in directing the student in the hallway. Students have been shoved, stepped on, hit with water bottles and/or hands, overall the hallways are very dangerous. This school does not take good care of their students, and they are not serious about the students safety and health. They are careless when in closed corners, however they act completely different around other schools/visitors. However, not everything is bad. Most of the school advisers and staff are caring and kind. The school also hosts fun activities such as Art Club, Chorus, Orchestra, Band, and other clubs/classes. But, making the students feel safe and protected should be everyones job, not just a few staff members. In conclusion, if you want your child to have fun and feel safe at school, I recommend you look into it more before choosing this school.