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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Blaisdale Montessori School vs. Fern Hill School - Burlington

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  415 Toynevale, Pickering, Ontario, L1W 2G9, Canada

  801 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7P 5B8, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Blaisdale Montessori School as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1982

  Enrolment

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  195

  Grades

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  Preschool to 8

  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

  N/A

  School focus

  N/A

  Academic

  Developmental Priorities

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  Intellectual

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

  Emotional

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

  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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  16 to 19

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

  N/A

  Dedicated class; 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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  $11,742 to $24,550

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  No

  Students on FA

  N/A

  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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  16

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  80%

  Day entry years

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

  Boarding entry years

  N/A

  Day admissions deadline

  N/A

  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

  N/A

  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades Preschool - 8

  SSAT required

  N/A

  No

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

  Who are you, as a school?

  BLAISDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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  FERN HILL SCHOOL - BURLINGTON

  "Since 1982, Fern Hill's mission has been to graduate students aged 3-14 who are dedicated to excellence, possess a sense of personal worth and confidence in their talents and abilities. The enriched curriculum is taught in a rotary timetable by qualified, subject specific teachers who are passionate about their individual subjects. This approach is reflected in the high level of engagement found in the classrooms. Our Math, Science & Literacy program is enriched with Sports, Mandarin, French, Art, Drama, Music etc."

  • Strong Academics
  • Personalized, enriched curriculum
  • Wireless technology & SMARTBoards
  • Accelerated academic courses
  • Full sports program & facilities
  • Visual arts, band, vocal music, choir & musical productions
  • Mandarin study in Grades 7 & 8
  • Full and half day PS & JK
  • Bus Service
  • Member of Junior Round Square of the Americas

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

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  FERN HILL SCHOOL - BURLINGTON

  "Almost all elementary schools in Ontario use a single grade teachers to deliver the core program. Fern Hill provides individual teachers for each subject in a rotary schedule similar to Ontario high schools. This allows our teachers to expand and share their expertise in the subject with students across a number of grades and allows us to enrich or support the skills of the students in each subject. Our math teachers through our art teachers believe their's is the most important subject!"

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

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

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  FERN HILL SCHOOL - BURLINGTON

  "Morning Assembly. Completely student led in a rotation of classes from Preschool to Grade 8, this sets the tone for our day. The same respect shown to whoever is speaking at the front of Assembly, is the respect expected for each other throughout the day. The courage to perform in assembly carries forward into inquiry and engagement in classes. The community of gathering together each morning builds a sense of belonging that fosters acceptance and celebration of every child's contribution."

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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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