The Fay School

Instruction and education: formal education of 484 students grades k-9 in co-ed day & boarding setting. As a day and boarding School for students in kindergarten through grade nine and an early learning center from ages 2.9 to 5, Fay School is a community built on five core values: academic excellence; honorable conduct; dedicated service; earnest effort; and wellness of mind, body, and spirit. While The School has grown and evolved since its founding in 1866, our central purpose has remained constant. Fay provides a broad and challenging program that empowers students to discover their talents, develop their intellectual abilities, establish essential academic skills and knowledge, and define their moral character. Earnest effort has been emphasized throughout The School's history, as enshrined in our motto, poteris modo velis ("you can if you will"). Fay is dedicated to educating children to their full potential in The early childhood, elementary, and middle School years by helping them recognize and develop their intellectual, aesthetic, physical, social, and emotional capabilities. We teach our students essential, enduring skills: to read well, to write and speak clearly and coherently, to reason soundly, to question thoughtfully, and to study effectively. These skills support their ability to lead, to collaborate, to create, and to solve problems. Love of learning brings us together, and we encourage our students to be curious, creative, and open to new ideas. Fay's safe and supportive environment allows students to take risks and encourages them to learn from mistakes, within The context of high expectations regarding academic performance and ethical conduct. Our teachers know their students as individuals and help them come to know themselves. As Fay students grow, they develop an understanding and acceptance of their own challenges and strengths as learners. Honesty, respect, responsibility, empathy, and kindness inform our conduct. The development of manners, civility, and integrity are hallmarks of our School. At every grade level, we emphasize an obligation to help ensure The well-being of others. As a home for boarding students from many cultures and backgrounds throughout The united states and around The world, Fay is an inclusive community that recognizes, respects, and celebrates The full range of human diversity. In all of these ways, Fay prepares our students to lead productive and fulfilling lives that make a positive difference in The world.

Summer programs include summer day camp and a virtual international english language program. Summer camp is a dynamic, hands-on program for children entering kindergarten through grade nine. Our program provides campers and students with an engaging and nurturing atmosphere that encourages exploration, creativity, and lasting connections amongchildren and adults. The virtual international english language program makes it possible for international students aged 10-15 to participate in The Fay experience regardless of their level of english proficency. It provides a meaningful introduction to Fay for students enrolling full time in The upcoming academic year as well as a stand-alone program for international students who wish to focus on developing their english skills during The summer months, with The appropriate level of challenge and support.