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Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

Grades Gr. 1 TO Gr. 8 — Richmond Hill, ON (MAP)
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Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.:
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  • Grades
    Gr. 1 — Gr. 8
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    Varies
  • Tuition
    $18,500/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    AP
  • Enrolment
    300 day students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

School address

  • 12 Bond Crescent, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 3K2 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

P.A.C.E. offers bus transferring.

The regions P.A.C.E. offers busing from are:

  • Richmond Hill
  • North York

Our Perspective

How we see Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

The PACE program was developed with gifted students in mind, based in an understanding of what they share—overall ability—as well as what they don't, such as specific talents, interests, and curiosities. The term of art is differentiated programming, though it's a term that can easily lend itself to misunderstanding. It doesn't mean that different students proceed through the curricula at different rates or are each given separate tasks based on their individual abilities. Rather, within a differentiated program all students proceed at the same pace through the material, while instructors provide multiple entry points that address the needs of individual students within the class. The ideal student is one who has been identified as gifted, and who requires challenge in order to succeed in academic work.

School's Perspective

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How Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"P.A.C.E. provides a differentiated curriculum built on greater depth and breadth of instruction. Our primary goal is to identify and enhance the abilities of our students, while simultaneously addressing their social and emotional needs. P.A.C.E. is based on the premise that gifted children require high-powered learning experiences to challenge their minds and ensure intellectual growth and achievement. A fully balanced program, including Arts and Athletics, complements this specialized academic program."

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Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

Video reviews of Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

Parent, Jason T (2023)

Gr. 1 to Gr. 6 (current), Gr. 1 to Gr. 4 (current), Gr. 1 to Gr. 2 (current) — Watch our parent interview with Jason T to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E..

Parent, Steven Dengler (2022)

Watch our parent interview with Steven Dengler to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E..

Written reviews of Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E.

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Parent, Raminder Juneja (2023)

Gr. 1 (current),Gr. 1 (current) — Both of our children have had wonderful experiences at PACE. The collaborative, supportive learning ...

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Parent, Yuliya M (2023)

Gr. 4 (current) — Our daughter's experience at the Academy for Gifted Children - P.A.C.E. has been rewarding. She has ...

(5)

Parent, Melanie Maresch (2023)

Gr. 1 (current),Gr. 1 (current) — Both of our kids love the culture and environment at PACE. They have many close friendships that hav...

School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Janice Gruchy, Director
B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed., M.Ed., Specialist in Gifted Education

My journey at P.A.C.E. began in 1999 and in 2019 I was delighted to assume the role of Director/Principal. The most rewarding part of my job is interacting with the students. They are fun loving, witty and demonstrate an intellectual curiosity that is any educator's dream. The energy level in the building is very high, the questioning by the students is incessant, and there are a lot of laughs. The skills for succeeding at P.A.C.E., whether in the role of teacher or student, are the same: a love of learning, high motivation, an excellent work ethic and a sense of humour. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by excellent teachers and a strong administrative staff: Liana, the Assistant to the Director; our Vice Principals, Caroline Corbit and Joanne Abela; and our Administrative Assistant, Irina. Every September we look forward to yet another passionate and exciting year for all.

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