The Fenster Boarding School is located in Tucson, Arizona.

We endeavor to help parents whose teens are:

• Not fulfilling their academic capabilities due to a lack of motivation

• Having a difficult time with family rules

• Doing fine in school but not fitting in well at home for a variety of reasons

• In need of an ESL program

• In need of a boarding placement because their parents’ work overseas

• Wanting to earn college credits while in high school

Using our structured academic and behavioral systems, our goal is to see our students earn all the core credits necessary to gain acceptance to virtually all of our nation's colleges.

Because parents need our boarding school's structure at various times, we enroll students whenever necessary during the school year.

Parents receive communication and support through weekly progress reports about student's academic and behavioral progress. At our boarding school in AZ, we follow a practical approach based on matching the consequence with the issue at hand. We do not believe in suspending students back to their parents.

Vital elements of our program are:

• Weekly grade reports are sent to parents and hence give the school a powerful motivation tool because the “perks” that teens desire are granted based on effort, accountability and responsibility

• Mandatory tutorials by teachers Monday through Friday after school as deemed necessary

• Mandatory study tables 7 nights per week as deemed necessary

• Small class sizes

• A belief in make-up and extra credit work as legitimate ways to bring up grades whenever a quiz or test has gone poorly

• Self-esteem building via daily recognition about the accomplishments of our teenagers

An overwhelming majority of our boarding school students choose to make their lives at Fenster rewarding by responding in a positive manner — thereby reaping the benefits that come with responsible academic effort and citizenship: allowance, trips, recognition, high grades, solid friendships, happier parents, growing self-esteem, etc. etc.

• Stressing daily the benefits of good choice making

• Recognizing and honoring students as we see motivation take hold

• Seeing to it that attempts at manipulation dwindle

• Expecting and getting punctuality

• Pointing out regularly the advantages of positive peer groups choices

• Creating a solid team consisting of parents and the school to let students know that success is their only option

• Using a reasonable set of rules and a common sense philosophy that says simply: When you choose to violate a rule, just pay the price and get a fresh start.

Fenster's boarding school structure and college prep curriculum offer students the opportunity to take courses for high school and college credit. Earning college credit while in high school gives Fenster students the opportunity to begin college with some educational requirements already met.

If you are searching boarding schools as an option and would like to learn more about the Fenster Boarding School, please continue to browse our Home Page. It includes an information request form or please call Don Saffer, Headmaster at 520-465-0990 or The Fenster office at 520-749-3340.

International families can choose a link and view our Home Page in German, Spanish and Chinese.

Fenster School – An Arizona Boarding School Focused on Providing High Quality Education for All Students

With 60 years of experience as a boarding school in AZ, Fenster continues to play an important role in instilling strong values and a solid work ethic into the generations of the future. Through setting high standards and challenging students to reach for the very best, we help our students form good habits and learn the importance of making smart decisions.

With our dedication to excellence, Fenster School stands out among all the different boarding school in Arizona. We take pride and a great concern in each student who enrolls into our Arizona academy. From the start, we make efforts to make sure each student’s needs are being met to the fullest. Whether it’s help in a particular subject or an effort to help a student with ADHD, we focus our attention on making sure they learn the necessary skills to be successful in life.

Our AZ boarding school facilities spread out over 150 acres at the foot of the Santa Catalina mountains. In this beautiful environment, our students develop a close-knit community that encourages excellence in all activities. Students have the chance to participate in our various sports teams and other outdoor activities.

To find out more about the educational opportunities we offer, you can contact our office at 520-749-3340 or Don Saffer, our Headmaster, at 520-465-0990. We’ll be more than happy to discuss how we can equip your child to face his or her future successfully.