Is your son ready for kindergarten? This might seem like a silly question. Kindergarten, after all, is the traditional first step in a formal education. If you grew up in the ’70s or ’80s, it probably was for you. What do you have to do to get your son ready? Quite a bit, actually. Greta Sanborn, a kindergarten teacher here at The Fessenden School, described...
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Secondary boarding schools traditionally start with boys entering in ninth grade (their “freshman” year). But many junior boarding schools offer the ability to continue studying in their program through ninth grade (and then start secondary school in tenth). So if you’re planning on sending your son to boarding school for high school, you face a tough decision: Have him start secondary boarding school in ...
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“Treat others as you would want them to treat you.” There’s a reason this adage is so popular and most people can recite it by heart. Words can be a powerful tool in teaching young boys how to treat others with kindness and make responsible decisions. Of course, with all their energy focused on play, it’s hard to imagine how a four- or five-year-old would...
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As you search for a junior boarding school for your son, one of the best ways to obtain useful information is to speak with other parents whose children attend the schools you’re considering. What should you ask them? Here are the top questions we think will help you to gain an insider’s view of any junior boarding school. We chose these 10 questions because they’ll...
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