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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Avalon Children's Montessori School vs. Polaris School and Centre

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  65 Glen Manor Dr, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 3V3, Canada

  235 Donald St, Suite 159, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 1N1, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  2000

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  Enrolment

  90

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  Grades

  Preschool to 8

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  Gender

  Coed

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  Living arrangements

  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

  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."

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Montessori

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  Curriculum pace

  Student-paced

  The main curriculum pace is non-standardized and is HIGHLY responsive to the pacing of individual students, (via differentiated instruction, differentiated assessment, etc). In theory, some students outpace the default/normalized curriculum, while others spend periods "behind schedule" if they need the extra time.

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  Academic culture

  Supportive

  A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

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  Avg. Class Size

  Varies

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  Special needs support

  Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

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  Gifted learner support

  Dedicated class; in-class adaptations

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  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.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $7,200 to $22,275

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

  Yes

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  Students on FA

  5%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  1 to 8

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  Median FA package size

  $10,000

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  8

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  Percent in boarding

  0%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  90%

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  Day entry years

  Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

  Rolling

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  Boarding admissions deadline

  Not available

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  Interview required?

  Yes: grades 1 - 8

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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?

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Avalon strives to provide a dynamic & nurturing environment where learning takes place naturally. We encourage our students to continually challenge themselves. We are a small, independent, co-educational school that supports the Montessori philosophy. Our objective is to guide the children with respect and understanding, developing in them a love of learning that will last a lifetime."

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "In nurturing the balance of the individual child a love is found. A love for kindness, wisdom, knowledge, repect and character. Our small multi age classrooms provide a rich learning environment designed to help children develop focus, independance, exploration skills, responsiblity and a sense of order. Our program instills confidence, independent thought and a lifelong love of learning."

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

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Founded in 1999, School Directors Sherry VanDerKooi, Angie Samis and Christine Kerry started a school where the needs of the children were the number one priority and integrity was a key element in the daily operation of the school. All three Directors are still actively involved in the teaching and day to day operations. We are an intentionally small montessori school with a mission to provide quality education that embraces the unique characteristics of each and every child."

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

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "We value diversity, and are an inclusive school that encourages collaboration, cooperative learning and moral development. Our students are educated in a way that ensures opportunities to achieve, be challenged, learn and find happiness in their work. It is the individual needs of each student and the integrity of the Montessori philosophy that are the guiding principles of our programme."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

  "Over time we build partnerships with our families, by the time children graduate grade 8 students, staff and parents have all formed a deep and meaningful connection that doesn't end at graduation. Students, parents and staff continue their relationships beyond the elementary years. We continue to mentor, support, cheer for and celebrate together."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  AVALON CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  POLARIS SCHOOL AND CENTRE

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