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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Alder Ridge Academy vs. Robert Land Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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  25 Kings Cross Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 3V5, Canada

  6727 South Chippawa Road, Wellandport, Ontario, L0R 2J0, Canada

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

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1978

  Enrolment

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  100

  Grades

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  5 to 12

  Gender

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  Boys

  Living arrangements

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  Boarding

  Language of instruction

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  English

  Faith Based

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  School focus

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  Military

  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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  Traditional

  Curriculum pace

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  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.

  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 16

  Special needs support

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  Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

  Gifted learner support

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  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  Boarding Tuition

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  $61,200 to $65,200

  Financial aid (FA)

  N/A

  Yes

  Students on FA

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  5%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  5 to 12

  Median FA package size

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  $10,000

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  13

  Percent in boarding

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  100%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  80%

  Day entry years

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  Boarding entry years

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  5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

  Day admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Boarding admissions deadline

  N/A

  Rolling

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades 5 - 12

  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?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  "RLA is a not-for-profit, private boarding school for boys (grades 5 - 12) offering a distraction-free environment with small class sizes and academic tutoring. The highly structured military-model helps students develop self-discipline and the confidence to achieve their academic, moral, and physical potential. If your child is bright and underachieving, easily distracted and requires additional learning support (ADHD) to secure the grades for post-secondary opportunities contact the Academy to find out more."

  • A Boys Only Boarding School
  • Military Inspired, Grades 5-12
  • Extensive Academic Remediation
  • Safe, Rural Setting
  • Structured Program
  • Clear Expectations
  • Self-Regulation
  • Physical Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle
  • Extracurricular Clubs, Sports & Adventure Training
  • Addressing ADHD, ODD, OCD, LD, NLD, High Functioning Broad Spectrum Aspergers and Autism

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  "The Academy's structured program prioritizes student growth and development. The disciplined daily routine provides students with a predictable framework for success. Students often flourish within an environment that provides supervised, mandatory study halls, plenty of physical activity, time for extracurricular interests, and healthy sleeping and eating patterns. This structured program revolves around students reaching their academic, physical, and moral potential."

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

  N/A

  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  Information not available

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

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

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

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  Information not available

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  Information not available

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

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  "Change. Our program is unique and can provide a transformative experience. Our students are accepted based on their perceived potential, not past performance. Many of our students have not thrived within the traditional school setting - socially, academically, or physically. As a result, we emphasize progress and development. We challenge our students to reach their potential and develop genuine self-confidence."

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

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  Information not available

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  "Families tend to be surprised by our caring, committed staff. There are a lot of misconceptions about military-inspired schools, including the idea that their nature is punitive. We have a dedicated staff whose primary concern is the growth and development of our students. Our staff are passionate about our students and genuinely care about their progress."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  ALDER RIDGE ACADEMY

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  ROBERT LAND ACADEMY

  Information not available