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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:A21 Academy vs. Cornerstone Montessori Prep School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  8787 McHugh Steet, Windsor, Ontario, N8S0A1, Canada

  177 Beverley Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1Y7, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on A21 Academy as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1990

  Enrolment

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  120

  Grades

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  Preschool to 12

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Day

  Language of instruction

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  English, French, Mandarin

  Faith Based

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  School focus

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  Academic

  Developmental Priorities

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  Balanced

  Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

  Intellectual

  The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Liberal Arts, Montessori

  Curriculum pace

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  Accelerated

  The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).

  Academic culture

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  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”.

  Avg. Class Size

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  10 to 15

  Special needs support

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  Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

  Gifted learner support

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  Dedicated class; in-class adaptations

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Montessori

  Montessori programs aimed at preschool and Kindergarten- aged children allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles -- the essential features of these puzzles being they contain a “right answer” and allow for self-correction. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on learning being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with children developing a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. Specially trained teachers act as guides, introducing children to progressively more difficult materials when appropriate. A Montessori classroom is typically very calm and orderly, with children working alone or, sometimes, in small groups.
  
  If you want to learn more about Montessori education, check out our comprehensive guide. You can also check out our guide to Montessori preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $15,800 to $18,960

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  No

  Students on FA

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  0%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  None

  Median FA package size

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  $0

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  8

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  100%

  Day entry years

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  Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes

  SSAT required

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  No

• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

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  CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI PREP SCHOOL

  "A co-educational integrated Montessori school located in downtown Toronto, CMPS inspires students to exceed beyond their capabilities through our accelerated academics. Our foundational life skills approach and advanced curriculum strengthens our values based education that fosters leadership and faith-based character development. The enriched Music, French and Mandarin curriculum inspires critical thinking to unfold in a safe environment and challenges our students to explore unimaginable possibilities."

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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?

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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