AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Aspengrove School vs. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    7660 Clark Drive, RR 2, Lantzville, British Columbia, V0R 2H0, Canada

    RR 2, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1A2, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    1905

    Enrolment

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    735

    Grades

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    K to 12

    Gender

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    Coed

    Living arrangements

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    Day

    Language of instruction

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    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    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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    Progressive, International Baccalaureate

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    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

    N/A

    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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    16 to 18

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Developmental

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

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    Academic
    Academic-based preschools and Kindergartens are the most structured of the different types, and have a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills. These programs aim to expose children to what early-elementary school is like. While time is still allotted to free play, much of the day is built around explicit lessons guided by the teacher. Classrooms often resemble play-based ones (with different stations set up around the room), but at an Academic program the teacher leads students through the stations directly, and ties these activities to a whole-class lesson or theme.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

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    $20,508 to $26,170

    Boarding Tuition

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    Financial aid (FA)

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    Yes

    Students on FA

    N/A

    11%

    Eligible grades for FA

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    K to 12

    Median FA package size

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    $5,700

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    57

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

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    80%

    Day entry years

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

    Boarding entry years

    N/A

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Feb 10, 2024

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades K - 12

    SSAT required

    N/A

    Yes: grades 7 - 12

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

    "STS is a Kindergarten to Grade 12, World IB School. Students flourish through well-balanced programming and enriched learning on our 220-acre campus minutes from Calgary, guided by talented and caring teachers. STS students become global citizens, embracing social responsibility while striving for success in all that they do. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, students experience a wide variety of co-curricular activities and benefit from a supportive community, rooted in our school's 118-year history."

    • Founded in 1905
    • Spectacular country setting
    • Alberta Education Curriculum (Kindergarten-12)
    • Superior outdoor education program
    • Excellent university placement
    • Professional, caring staff
    • International Baccalaureate School
    • Round Square School
    • Member of CAIS and NAIS

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

    "1. Teachers are genuinely interested in their students at STS. Our school is a community and each individual student matters, is known, and is supported to flourish during their time at STS.
    2. Our campus is a global hub in a natural setting; outdoor education and experiential learning is infused into every grade level throughout the year.
    3. Student are guided to realize their purpose and calling in life; we do more than just prepare for post-secondary education. We flourish"

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

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

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

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

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

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

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

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

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

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

    "1. STS provides every student with committed and talented teachers who intentionally nurture lasting one-on-one relationships.
    2. Personalized learning and support services help foster academic excellence and also promote a sense of balanced well-being for every student.
    3. State of the art facility and outdoor learning in an expansive natural setting means that students have the best possible opportunities to be outdoors daily for field research, sports, arts, play and reflection."

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

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

    "Parents and students often miss how much support is provided, both academically and emotionally, to ensure that students flourish and reach their full potential while here. Dedicated teachers, counselors, learning strategists, and school leaders are in our hallways, classrooms, acting as coaches, mentors, and leading our outdoor education experiential learning trips. This means your children are truly known, and get to see themselves as appreciated individuals in our community who belong at STS."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

    "Our school builds connections beyond the classroom and actively promotes a positive community for students, parents, alumni, and staff. Most people understand that there is an inherent benefit to being a member of a school community. STS has a long, proud history resulting in an alumni network willing to help the families find belonging and success in their lives. The size of this community combined with many notable individual accomplishments sets STS apart from any other school in our area."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

    Information not available

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    STRATHCONA-TWEEDSMUIR SCHOOL

    Information not available

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