Academic Program

Fenwick is committed to offering an education for life through:

• a challenging academic program that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent judgment.
• a rigorous curriculum that probes essential questions and develops essential skills.
• a holistic, student-centered approach that prepares students to excel in college and thrive in the workforce.
• a comprehensive four-year writing program that builds mastery in clear, effective communication.
• a dynamic arts curriculum that sparks creativity, nurtures imagination, and hones technical skills.
• a collaborative learning environment that motivates students to work together to achieve excellence.

All students accepted to Fenwick are expected to meet the challenge of College Prep courses; this is our standard level of instruction. Additionally, we offer a modified form of College Prep known as College Prep 1 (CP1), which focuses on the reinforcement of study skills and habits. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to those who are suited to more rigorous challenges.

Students are placed at the level best suited to their ability, as determined by the teachers’ assessments of their performance. CP1, College Prep, and Honors levels of the same course will address the same content, while pace, depth, and rigor vary according to the ability of each group.