INSPIRING REMARKABLE
MISSION Fontbonne, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, is an independent, Catholic early college for young women. Fontbonne fosters Gospel values and educational excellence. This inclusive community embraces diversity in many forms. Through the values of respect, responsibility, reconciliation and reverence, Fontbonne promotes growth in spirituality, scholarship, and leadership of young women in the changing world.
FONTBONNE is a Catholic, All-Girl, College
Preparatory High School and Early College serving 330 students in Grades 7-12 throughout Greater Boston and the South Shore. Inspiring remarkable girls since 1954, Fontbonne is a leader in private school education and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston. WHO
7TH & 8TH GRADE PROGRAM
BEGINNING THE JOURNEY In Fontbonne’s 7th and 8th Grade program, you will build a balanced, challenging, and hands-on academic foundation rooted in student-centered learning. Your days will include English, Mathematics, Theology, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, plus Technology, Fine Arts, Physical Education, and Wellness. A daily enrichment period offers time for academic support, skill-building, and one-on-one mentoring. Here, you will strengthen study habits, master time management, and develop life skills like conflict resolution and self-advocacy. You will be ready to excel in our Early College program and beyond while exploring new interests, joining co-curricular activities, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
EMBRACE YOUR POTENTIAL. In 9th-12th Grade, you will launch into our student-centered, Early College experience, preparing you for an exciting academic journey. You will dive into collegelevel courses, Honors and Advanced Placement programming, and transformative electives. With expert educators in your corner, you will be supported, challenged, and championed to think critically, strive for excellence, and explore what is next. You will build lasting relationships with your peers and spark your passions through arts, athletics, and clubs. Our community of remarkable, courageous women embrace social justice and become tomorrow’s leaders. At Fontbonne, we believe you already have the spark and, here, you will shine even brighter.
PATRICIA CERASUOLO
EARLY COLLEGE
GIRLS’ LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Fontbonne’s Early College program is our approach to educating and learning. Through a Holistic Approach to educating the whole person, you will experience student-centered education, experiential and interdisciplinary learning designed through a lens of diversity and inclusion, and seminar-style classes and independent learning opportunities. Learning goes Beyond the Classroom through our Girls’ Leadership Institute, immersive travel and service experiences in our world language programs, and student-driven and student-led enrichment and extracurricular activities. In 11th and 12th grade, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Dual Enrollment Program where students take college-level courses through partnerships with Syracuse University and Regis College. Students earn transcripts from both Fontbonne and our partner universities, giving you transferable college credit and a head start on whatever comes next!
PATRICIA CERASUOLO GIRLS’ LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
IGNITE YOUR LEADERSHIP. The student experience at Fontbonne is deeply rooted in the Patricia Cerasuolo Girls’ Leadership Institute, a first-of-its-kind program in an all-girls private secondary school setting. This innovative initiative offers formal leadership training to every student, with leadership development thoughtfully integrated into the academic curriculum each year. You will participate in grade-specific programs, including an annual leadership conference, and work toward earning a Certificate of Completion by the time of graduation. Beyond the classroom, leadership opportunities are intentionally embedded into athletics and co-curricular clubs, ensuring students gain practical experience and develop the confidence, attributes, and skills essential for lifelong leadership.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
SOCIAL JUSTICE is an integral part of the Fontbonne mission, empowering you for a future of spirituality, scholarship, and leadership. Through the Social Justice Theology Capstone course, all seniors are challenged to apply Catholic social teachings to today’s world. You will choose a social issue to explore, integrate classroom learning with independent research, and produce a systemic analysis of the issue. Seniors develop a plan of action to seek justice, putting their learning into practice, and culminating their work at the Social Justice Fair, sharing their findings with the entire Fontbonne community. Each project reflects the fruits of a Fontbonne education, preparing graduates to be critical thinkers, effective communicators, and social justice changemakers.
BE THE CHANGE
FONTBONNE ATHLETICS
At Fontbonne, athletics foster compassion, resilience, integrity, and teamwork preparing student-athletes to carry these values throughout their lives. With 12 varsity sports, our student-athletes compete on competitive schedules, often advancing to state tournaments, with a pathway to play at the collegiate level. You will train with elite coaches, benefit from pre-season screenings and strength programs, and be supported in off-season development. Through Fontbonne Athletics, leadership is earned and supported. Team captains engage in Captains’ Counsel, our specialized athletics leadership programming, that builds their leadership skills and strengthens team cohesion. Whether you are in the gym or on the field, you will be part of competitive and supportive teams where your growth as an athlete and as a leader comes first.
PLAY WITH PURPOSE
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts at Fontbonne give life to our school. Through the arts, you will develop a positive, creative insight into yourself and the world around you. We offer two years of art in Grades 7 & 8 and require one year of fine arts in Grades 9-12, so you can push your creativity and deepen your critical thinking. With expert Visual + Performing Arts educators, you will be exposed to mediums like painting, sculpture, drawing, digital design, chorus, and more! Our award-winning Performing Arts program blends professionalism with a deep sense of community. With two major stage productions each year available to all grade levels, students can engage as performers, costume designers, and crew. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, students engage in collaborative work that promotes leadership, confidence, and creativity. By experiencing the technical and aesthetic skills of all the arts, students gain dynamic, real-world experiences that elevate their voices and prepare them to shine on stage, on canvas, and beyond.
CREATE BOLDLY. PERFORM FEARLESSLY.
FONTBONNE APPLICATION PROCESS
HOW TO APPLY
1. Create an Application Account
Go to Ravenna-hub.com and choose Fontbonne.
2. Schedule Your Entrance Exam
We accept ISEE or SSAT for Grade 7 and HSPT, ISEE, or SSAT for Grade 9.
3. Attend an Admissions Event + Complete Your Optional Interview
Go to fontbonneboston.org/admissions/visit for more information on our Open Houses, Shadow Days, Campus Tours, and Interview Schedule.
4. Submit Your Application and Forms
Please submit all requested application materials by our January deadline.
Contact us at admissions@fontbonneboston.org
Fontbonne believes every remarkable girl deserves to benefit from The Early College of Boston. Fontbonne matches a family’s unique financial situation to their daughter’s tuition. To be considered for financial aid, families must complete an online financial aid application through FACTS. Financial aid applications, including all supplement documents, MUST be submitted by the admissions application deadline. For more information, visit fontbonneboston.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid.
