Fenwick Viewbook 2022-23

ARRIVE. STRIVE. THRIVE.

ARRIVE. STRIVE. THRIVE.

ARRIVE. STRIVE. THRIVE.

President's Message Greetings from Fenwick!

What a pleasure it is to welcome you to Fenwick and what a privilege it is to share with you our Fenwick story. Once you choose Fenwick, you will always be a member of our Fenwick Family.

Fenwick is where you will feel at home, where you will flourish and excel, and where you will discover yourself. Here you will find your place, feed your mind and heart, and fuel your future.

At Fenwick, you will know balance. You will be held to high expectations, to be sure, both in and out of the classroom. You will also be lifted by strong supports, academically and emotionally. You will be encouraged to grow as a scholar, for school is “Job #1” at Fenwick. And you will be encouraged to develop all of your gifts and talents—in athletics and the arts, through service and various clubs—so that you make the very most of your unique, Godgiven potential. In short, we are not about stressing you out; we are about stretching you up…to become your best self.

We look forward to welcoming you to Fenwick in person so that you can experience for yourself the Fenwick difference. You will sense this palpable difference on our 60-acre campus, through our exciting program, and most especially in our extraordinary people. Come meet our students and teachers—you’ll know why so many have chosen Fenwick as their School to arrive, strive, and thrive!

Take care. Go Crusaders!

Sincerely, Tom Nunan, Jr. President

ACADEMICALLY Our academic program is robust and rigorous, as well as flexible and supportive, providing an exceptional foundation for college and career. By exploring essential questions, students develop essential skills —skills that are transferable and marketable.

Our scholars hone their talents for writing, communicating, reflecting, analyzing, and problem-solving, while engaging in a creative, collaborative environment that values and fosters student voice.

21 AP classes including 9 offered through Virtual High School 100% college acceptance Honors-level courses available across all disciplines 10:1 Faculty to Student Ratio 12 College credits can be earned through dual enrollment courses Our Learning Center offers individual support and instruction for all of our students Detailed curriculum mapping by teachers that ensures appropriate content, integrated and intentional learning, and continuous skill development

ARTISTICALLY Fenwick fosters a vibrant culture of the arts focused on creative expression, genuine collaboration, positive growth, and meaningful achievement. Home to a variety of courses and programs in the visual and performing arts, Fenwick offers students the chance to develop established talents and to explore new passions. We recognize that a student’s experience in the arts provides a special opportunity for personal growth—aesthetically, emotionally, and spiritually— and we celebrate each young person’s unique gifts.

Fenwick artists have ranked at the top of the state in winning Boston Globe All Scholastic Awards Fenwick thespians star on stage in multiple productions—both plays and musicals—each year in our nearly 1,000 seat theatre Concert Choir travels for performances to locations such as Carnegie Hall and Disney World Fenwick Band performs on stage and in the stands for home football and hockey games Over their high school careers, through the curriculum and as part of co-curricular activities, each student participates in the arts at Fenwick Student artists are accepted to highly competitive art programs at leading colleges such as Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

ATHLETICALLY At Fenwick, the fields, the courts, the track, and the ice are all extensions of the classroom where our student-athletes learn the virtues of teamwork, discipline, commitment, and leadership. From the gym to the rink, across all sports, Fenwick has earned outstanding success with numerous league, sectional, and state championships. Fenwick’s 60-acre campus is home to some of the most competitive and accomplished athletic programs on the North Shore. Most importantly, Fenwick produces young women and men of character and integrity who reflect and reveal the highest standards of excellence.

28 different MIAA sports offered at multilevels 22 sports play all of their home competitions on campus 23% of the Class of 2021 committed to playing their sport in college 80% of students participate in one or more sport in their four years Nearly 50% of the students who play a sport, play three sports each year In the last three years, every sport has qualified for post season play at least once In the past five years, every sport has won a conference championship or advanced to post-season competition

RECENT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

"I love our daughter's high school. I am forever grateful she had the most amazing high school experience here. The Class of 2020 will forever be cherished and remembered at Bishop Fenwick. Thank you for your continued support to celebrate these students."

Parent of the Class of 2020

"Bishop Fenwick is a wonderful school to go to and my overall experience has been phenomenal. My time there has helped me with getting ready for college. Bishop Fenwick and their faculty do so much for their students" Member of the Class of 2021

"It amazes us to see what the school is offering and even more so to witness our kids actively participate in so much, be recognized for their contributions and develop the skills necessary to be future leaders in society. Perfect fit all around thanks to the foundation laid at Fenwick."

Current Parent

"With a recent graduate, a current junior and a freshman it is fair to say we are Crusader supporters! To sum it up: the kids, faculty and administration make each other better. From academics to athletics, to the school atmosphere, there is a nurturing yet rigorous emphasis on developing the children to be strong contributors in the world."

Current Parent

"I like that it has a small school environment. I am able to create strong relationships with peers in my community.

Everyone is very welcoming and always willing to help you in becoming the best student academically."

Member of the Class of 2022

"The community at Bishop Fenwick is TRULY a family that cares about each and every student's academic, intellectual, and spiritual growth and development, while also providing an opportunity to serve others and lead. The teachers are so caring and offer so much support and encouragement to the students, and the education that our daughter is receiving is extraordinary.

We are so pleased that she is able to be involved in athletics, activities, and campus ministry, as well, as she has made such good friends within each of these groups."

Current Parent

PERSONALLY Fenwick offers myriad opportunities for young people to find their passion and their purpose. We encourage and engage students along every step of their journey, helping them to develop every element of their unique person. Our positive, affirming culture gives students the freedom to be who they are. The result is well beyond a more compelling and comprehensive resume; it is a richer experience of school and a deeper sense of self.

80% of students participate in five or more extra and co-curricular activities during their four years Our Teachers, Coaches, and Mentors— along with our programs and initiatives— empower our students to become their best selves providing even greater success beyond Fenwick.

Peer Mentors develop leadership skills by coordinating service activities, planning liturgies and retreats, and helping with Open House and Orientation.

SPIRITUALLY Fenwick is a community of faith where young people grow morally and spiritually, making their unique journeys toward adulthood in the sacred company we share as the Fenwick Family. We encourage students to pray always, to see Jesus in all persons, and to be open to the ever-unfolding grace of God in their lives. The eternal, Christian values of faith, hope, and love are at the center of our school, where students learn to become servant leaders.

Each school day begins with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance Daily Mass and spiritual counseling are available to all students through our religious staff Students and faculty provide more than 10,000 hours of community service annually Our Senior Service Program calls students to realize their potential and their responsibility to impact and influence the world 100% of students actively progress in their faith through grade level retreats We have two full-time priests on our faculty

Fenwick F.I.R.S.T. At Bishop Fenwick, we put first things first. This defines the Fenwick experience. We center the exceptional education of our students on what matters most.

Faith: Each young person is invited to develop his/her own relationship with God, and we celebrate the diversity of those relationships by living the gospel message common to all faiths—love of God and love of neighbor.

Integrity: Success is defined less by awards and accolades and more by values and virtues. Each person’s integrity is sacred— as sacred as each person’s dignity. Mentors model respect, honesty, courage, perseverance, goodness and loyalty.

Relationship: Relationship is at the heart of Fenwick. We are the Fenwick Family.

Students are immersed in positive relationships with classmates and teammates, teachers and coaches. The community and camaraderie are palpable.

Scholarship: The most important room is the classroom, and the classroom is everywhere. Excellence and innovation drive teaching and learning. With high expectations and strong supports, students develop the skills they need to excel, thrive, and lead.

Tradition: From football games and track meets to math competitions and theatre productions, Fenwick is rich in tradition.

Ours is a legacy of spirit and service. The connections at Fenwick are forever; these bonds are as eternal as our mission.

FENWICK CONNECT At Fenwick, we are intentional about community and we are centered on relationship. In a world of so much isolation and alienation, in a culture where so many young people experience loneliness —and all that goes with it—we know that we must create time for connections. Our connections with God, within ourselves, with our classmates and colleagues, and among our entire Fenwick Family are vital and sacred. And these relationships do not happen by accident.

Each Monday morning, we gather together as an entire community—students, faculty, and staff— to celebrate the prior week’s successes and to highlight the upcoming week’s opportunities. We start with prayer and the pledge, and we call to mind and heart all who are most in need of our care and concern. We award Fenwick FIRST, recognize a variety of student achievements, promote events and activities, and even hand out Dunkin Donuts gift cards to those who answer Mr. Nunan’s trivia questions! This weekly meeting, often injected with numerous student and teacher voices, is a critical touchstone for our entire school.

Each of the other mornings, beginning with the Seniors on Tuesdays and concluding with the Ninth Graders on Fridays, we bring an entire grade level together for prayer, reflection, and conversation. Amidst Scripture readings, shared petitions, and student announcements, we have Fenwick Connect and Reflect. Fenwick Connect and Reflect (FCR) is our public speaking program where during each morning gathering, two students deliver speeches to their classmates on a topic of their choice. The speech could be about a summer job or a travel experience, a news story or a life lesson, a favorite book or movie or an inspiring family member or personal hero.

The topics are as diverse as our students, and the applause is loud and genuine!

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