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The Fenster School is a college preparatory boarding high school in Tucson, Arizona. We enroll students from Arizona, the rest of the U.S., and even international students. In addition to our more traditional college-bound students, Fenster accepts a certain number of high school students who, for a variety of reasons, are having difficulties in the academic mainstream and at home.
Fenster offers a college preparatory curriculum comparable to that of many selective boarding schools in a highly structured community environment that uses both positive reinforcement and consistent consequences for the issues at hand.
We have found that what young people who are struggling in high school generally need improved self-image, to succeed both socially and academically and the close attention of a few concerned competent adults.
Fenster provides these opportunities to students. Fenster's mission is to work with each student until he or she earns admission into a university or college. This Arizona boarding school enrolls students whenever necessary during the academic year.
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OUR PROGRAM
Vital elements of our program are:
• Weekly academic reports sent to parents
• The powerful motivation tool of granting “perks” based on student effort, accountability and responsibility
• Mandatory daily tutorials by teachers as deemed necessary
• Mandatory study tables 5 nights per week as deemed necessary
• Small class sizes, averaging one teacher per 7 students
• Using make-up and extra credit work as legitimate ways to bring up grades
• Self-esteem building via daily recognition about the accomplishments of our students
• Outstanding faculty providing students the opportunity to take college credit courses.
• We do not believe in suspending students back to their parents.
If you are interested in applying to The Fenster School, please see the boarding school application form under the “Admission” at the top of this page. International families can choose a link and view our Home Page in German, Spanish and Chinese.
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Life at Fenster
Founded in 1944, Fenster has had a single purpose to provide an environment in which students can reach their individual potential.
"I felt very much alone at this new school. But that feeling only lasted about 10 minutes. Students started coming up to me and introducing themselves. I got to know the whole student body within one day. Not only were the students nice, but the entire faculty is as well. The teachers were there to help in any way they can. Fenster is the best thing that has ever happened to me and now I have a bright and way better future ahead." -Taylor D'Arlon
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When I first found out I was going to Fenster, my initial
reaction was to runaway, or to rebel even more while I was there.
However, when I got there, it changed the way I felt about a lot of things. I became more understanding of my parents, about different types of people (good and bad), and about friendships. Because of Fenster I learned so much about myself and got a lot of perspective on what I want from life." – AK Kelstrom