AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Blue Sky School vs. Toronto STEM School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    95 Denzil Doyle Court, Kanata, Ontario, K2M2G8, Canada

    285 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1L3, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    2014

    Enrolment

    N/A

    45

    Grades

    N/A

    9 to 12

    Gender

    N/A

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    N/A

    Homestay, Day

    Language of instruction

    N/A

    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

    N/A

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    N/A

    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

    N/A

    Progressive

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    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.

    Academic culture

    N/A

    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.

    Avg. Class Size

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    2 to 10

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Behavioral

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    Dedicated gifted school

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

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    $14,500 to $17,500

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    No

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    None

    Median FA package size

    N/A

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    11

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    N/A

    70%

    Day entry years

    N/A

    7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Boarding entry years

    N/A

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades 9 - 12

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Toronto STEM School is a not-for-profit independent high school focused on STEM. We are dedicated to providing our selected students with a rigorous and innovative educational experience. We offer a wide range of Advanced Placement courses in various subjects. With a strong emphasis on technology, the school has integrated cutting-edge tools such as coding, robotics, augmented reality, 3D printing, and AI into its curriculum. Our small and individualized learning environment is supportive and collaborative."

    • Small STEM focused classes.
    • 3000 sf of open and bright space
    • We have 4 classrooms/labs, and a open concept study and lunch space.
    • Extra-curricular tailored to student interests.
    • Minimum of one field trip per month.
    • Passionate teachers who love to be there.
    • A balanced combination of use of technology and human interaction is embedded within our program.
    • A mix of local and diverse international students.
    • Zero tolerance on drugs, bullying, harassment of any kind. A safe place to learn!
    • No hidden fees!

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Toronto STEM School is a small sized educational facility with a small amount of students able to gain admission each year. Our size allows our staff to truly understand what they can do to assist students to thrive during lessons. As well, due to our student-centered nature, we are able to cater clubs, extra-help, and learning paths to each student's preference. We provide opportunities for students to stand out in their university applications through AP classes, and our day school students eligibility for the AP Capstone Diploma. This diverse learning environment helps pave the way to students aspirations for careers or studies once they enter post-secondary fields."

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

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "At TSS, we value creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving. With the emergence of new technologies in general and artificial intelligence in particular, preparing students for their post-secondary journey is quite essential. We believe that most "transactional" tasks will be eliminated in future jobs. Therefore, to be successful at university, college or one's career, it is crucial to focus on developing traits and acquiring skills that overcome day-to-day robotic tasks."

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

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    Information not available

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

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Students who get the most out of our program are those who thrive in an environment where academia is taken seriously and success and achievement is celebrated. Our student body consists of a balanced mix of local and international students whose top priority is advancing in their studies, becoming well-versed in STEM-related subjects, and building a strong portfolio for post-secondary applications.

    Moreover, as we are a smaller sized school students who feel more comfortable interacting with smaller class sizes and having open discussions would be a great fit. Typically our largest classes have 10 people, so, students are able to get to know their classmates well, and open up about their thoughts and answers throughout lessons."

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

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Families looking for a school with maximum flexibility might not appreciate our student-centered approach to achievement and success. We do take academia seriously!

    Additionally, due to our STEM focused curriculum, families looking for an athletic or artistic focused school may find that we do not have as many courses or extracurriculars offered in those categories."

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

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "- Competitive tuition.
    - Passionate teachers.
    - Individualized learning.
    - 6 report cards issued per each academic year."

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

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Our admission rate to top universities and colleges is one of the main reasons families choose our school. Families manage to receive a quality service without bearing the cost of a "campus school" but seeing better results in terms of growth, achievement and admission. At our school, students' route to success is in-line with our organization's success. Therefore, families may count on our guidance services without reaching out to expensive schools or counseling services where the cost of enrollment or guidance towards receiving an admission to a top Canadian, US or UK universities is not affordable."

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Please visit our team's page: https://www.torontostemschool.com/team
    A small, dedicated and professional team of people who prioritize students' well-being and success. Every member of our team is essential to our success."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Small is better! The amount of attention and care your child receives won't be comparable to that of a large learning space with multiple elements of behaviour issues, student engagement and reaching a common goal! At our small community, we follow a shared focus: academia with a passion for STEM!

    As an example, your child will be taken to 10 field trips per school year! Why? because they are effective, targeted, promote field learning and all in all, easy for us to plan and run!"

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Recently, we have introduced a new school calendar. We have adopted a semester school structure, similar to universities, differing slightly from the typical secondary school semester structure. Our Fall semester concludes before December holidays. Our Winter semester end in early May, just in-time for AP exams. Students have a short Summer course in the month of June!"

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    TORONTO STEM SCHOOL

    "Universities and colleges face admission issues ranging from mark-inflations to AI-interfered supplementary application entries. Therefore, they'd like to see hands-on portfolio building, standard and measurable academic achievement metrics (such as AP's) and solid proof of a track record of success. We are seeing their need and we're responding to it!"

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