AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Merrick Preparatory School vs. Blyth Academy Whitby

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    118 Main Street East, Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0, Canada

    209 Dundas Street East, Suite 1015, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7H8, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    2012

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    Enrolment

    110

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    Grades

    9 to 12

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    Gender

    Coed

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    Living arrangements

    eSchool, Boarding, Day

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    Language of instruction

    English

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    Faith Based

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    School focus

    Academic

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    Developmental Priorities

    Intellectual
    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
    Social
    The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

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    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    Traditional

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    Curriculum pace

    Standard-enriched
    Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

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    Academic culture

    Rigorous
    A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

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    Avg. Class Size

    8 to 12

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    Special needs support

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    Gifted learner support

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    Preschool/K curriculum

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    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $16,450 to $17,950

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    Boarding Tuition

    $56,200 to $58,200

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    Financial aid (FA)

    Yes

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    Students on FA

    15%

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    Eligible grades for FA

    9 to 12

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    Median FA package size

    $5,000

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    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    28

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    Percent in boarding

    55%

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    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    95%

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    Day entry years

    9, 10, 11, 12

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    Boarding entry years

    9, 10, 11, 12

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    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

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    Boarding admissions deadline

    Rolling

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    Interview required?

    Yes: grades 9 - 12

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    SSAT required

    No

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  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    MERRICK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    "Strong Academics and Small Class Sizes ensure your child gets the Individual Attention they deserve, Guidance and Support from MPS Advisors and staff who are conscious of and understand cultural differences. With a wide range of extracurriculars, every child receives a well-rounded education both inside and outside of the classroom. Located in a safe, diverse and inclusive community, MPS students graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, making them better prepared for world-ranked Universities."

    • Distinctly Canadian - Uniquely Global
    • Over 18-25 countries represented in the student population
    • Rigourous Academics
    • Diverse co-curriculars
    • Weekend Activities
    • Your success starts at Merrick Prep
    • Boutique style dormitory rooms
    • International Recognition/ Awards (2023, 2021)
    • Diverse, inclusive, multicultural community
    • Personalized attention & preparation for university

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    MERRICK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    "We focus on creating courageous, community minded, compassionate global citizens - inquisitive, broad-minded, open and tolerant. We challenge our students to think critically and analytically. We build community, showing students the richness of living harmoniously within a diverse and tolerant environment, while pushing themselves and each other to reach beyond their grasp. Each of us has the power to control our destiny and the responsibility to contribute for the global good."

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    What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

    MERRICK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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    What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

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    What type of student is a good fit for your school?

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    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

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    To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

    MERRICK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    "We are experts at taking mid-range academic achieving students and helping them become high-range academic achieving students, earning multiple offers to top world ranked universities, often on scholarship. 81% of students earn offers to U of T. But families choose us for our small class sizes, small school and strong sense of belonging and community. Tolerant, open minded, safe. We have a deeply caring environment and instill compassion, and individual responsibility for the choices we make."

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    How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    MERRICK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    "Our ability to positively influence our students to believe they can reach beyond their grasp and achieve their dreams, and the impact this has for the rest of their life. Parents and students often look for big fancy campuses with all the bells and whistles – the focus is on the physical environment; the emotional (& even academic) environment is less obvious. We create an environment the positively impacts our students’ confidence, sense of belonging and purpose – and that lasts a lifetime."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    MERRICK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    "Our fast response time to all questions. The deep caring provided by all staff: kitchen, cleaning, maintenance, teachers, residential life staff, admissions and Headmaster who lives on campus – the “family” feel is real! Weekly emails from each teacher to each student and their parents. Weekly “All Staff” “meetings where we focus on “student success” - each student is discussed – how to we help them be their best. Four report cards per semester. Keen attention to detail in all facets."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    MERRICK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    MERRICK PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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