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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Banbury Crossroads School vs. Macdonald-Cartier Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  201-2451 Dieppe Avenue SW, Building B1, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7K1, Canada

  270 Crichton St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1M 1W4, Canada

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

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1979

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  Enrolment

  150

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  Grades

  JK to 12

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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.

  Emotional

  The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

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  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

  Progressive, International Baccalaureate Candidate

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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

  8 to 12

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  Special needs support

  Behavioral

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  Gifted learner support

  Dedicated gifted school

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  Preschool/K curriculum

  Play-based

  Play-based programs are the most common type of preschool and Kindergarten, and are founded on the belief young children learn best through play. Largely open-ended and minimally structured, play-based programs aim to develop social skills and a love of attending school. “Pre-academic” skills are taught, but in a more indirect way than at, say, an Academic program: through children playing in different “stations” set up around the classroom, which children choose on their own volition. Stations often contain an indirect lesson or developmental goal. Play-based classrooms are highly social and active.

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  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

  $16,800 to $18,800

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

  No

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  Students on FA

  0%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  None

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  Median FA package size

  $0

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  10

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  Percent in boarding

  0%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  75%

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  Day entry years

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

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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 Preschool - 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?

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

  "Banbury Crossroads School has a truly unique learning environment. We teach students to mastery in class sizes averaging 10:1, in tutorial-style, multi-aged classrooms. Our collaborative, self-directed learning approach meets students' needs where they are, both academically as well as developmentally. Through extensive one-on-one guidance and attention, our students develop their own autonomy, resilience, communication, and time-management skills. Our graduates have confidence forged from self-competence."

  • Exceptionally small class sizes averaging 10:1
  • Learning to mastery
  • Founded on mutual respect and communication
  • Individualized instruction based on interest and pace
  • Relaxed, safe, and collaborative atmosphere
  • Multi-aged, tutorial-style classrooms
  • Real-world experience through frequent field trips
  • Caring and patient teachers and staff
  • Central location
  • Graduates are resilient and confident, with excellent time-management skills

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

  "Many private schools offer what might be called "traditional plus" models of lecture-based, teacher-paced education, with class sizes averaging 15:1 or more. Banbury Crossroads School has a truly unique approach, where our classrooms are tutorial-based, multi-aged, student-paced, and feature class sizes averaging 10:1. Students go on regular field trips, and we offer support for work experience placement, internships, and community volunteering. Our graduates excel in post-secondary and life!"

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

  BANBURY CROSSROADS 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?

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

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

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

  "As a school with one of the lowest student to teacher ratios available, averaging 10:1, our students get unparalleled access to teachers for guidance, support, and mentoring. Students regularly schedule their own meetings with the School's Director to talk through challenges they're facing. With our self-directed curriculum delivery, students learn to thrive by making their own choices, leading to graduates with superlative self-management skills, and with confidence forged from competence."

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

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

  "We often stress that our class sizes are small, averaging 10:1. This is true and is a big factor for a lot of families when choosing our school. One fact that may be overlooked is our multi-age groupings. This allows for peer instruction, leadership, and collaboration. This is also more reflective of real-world situations and helps prepare students for university or college, and, later, their adult lives."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

  "We do not give out letter or number grades until grade 9. Instead, we encourage and help students set goals, self-assess and learn until mastery - only moving on to the next grade until both the student and their teacher feel as though the student fully understands the subject or topic they are learning."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  BANBURY CROSSROADS SCHOOL

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