AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Blyth Academy Lawrence Park vs. Glenn Arbour Academy

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    Blyth Academy Lawrence Park, 2660 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 2J5, Canada

    5051 Mainway, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 5H9, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    2015

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    Enrolment

    90

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    Grades

    7 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

    Liberal Arts

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    Curriculum pace

    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.

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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 16

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    Special needs support

    Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

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    Gifted learner support

    In-class adaptations

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    Preschool/K curriculum

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    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $23,550 to $27,750

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    Boarding Tuition

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    Financial aid (FA)

    Yes

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    Students on FA

    4%

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    Eligible grades for FA

    7 to 12

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    Median FA package size

    $6,500

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    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    15

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    Percent in boarding

    0%

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    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    95%

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    Day entry years

    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 7 - 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?

    BLYTH ACADEMY LAWRENCE PARK

    "Blyth Academy Lawrence Park is a private school that has been wonderfully embraced by its families and neighbours since opening in 2010. Small class sizes and a trusted personalized approach to learning gives every student the attention they need to succeed."

    • Average class size of 12 students
    • Individualized approach to learning
    • Experienced, enthusiastic and caring teachers
    • Strong student support
    • Comprehensive, one-on-one guidance support
    • Emphasis on post secondary preparation
    • Partnerships with community organizations
    • Experiential learning
    • Part of community of nine Blyth Academy campuses in Ontario
    • Full member of the Small Schools’ Athletic Federation (SSAF)

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    BLYTH ACADEMY LAWRENCE PARK

    "Communication is the cornerstone of our commitment to each family at Blyth Academy Lawrence Park. The learning experience is a partnership between teacher and family and, as such, you will hear from your child’s teacher weekly: the great, the good and the could be better. Parents and guardians also have access to our online learning platform, Edsby, in which gradebooks are always up to date, assessments with feedback can be reviewed, and classroom announcements and resources accessed."

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

    BLYTH ACADEMY LAWRENCE PARK

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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?

    BLYTH ACADEMY LAWRENCE PARK

    "You will often get schools that have teachers who are not specialists in the subjects they are teaching. We encourage and expect our passionate team of teachers to really live their subjects. We have an English teacher who studied Literature at Colombia University, a professional photographer on staff as our in-house media teacher, and an astrophysicist teaching physics. The faculty brings an academic energy and passion to the campus every day."

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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?

    BLYTH ACADEMY LAWRENCE PARK

    "We want our students to be a bit uncomfortable and for them to lean in, and grow from the discomfort that something new and challenging brings. This will not look the same for everyone; for one student it may be coming to school each day on time and for another it might be taking an AP physics course. That is the beauty of our campus though; we identify where each student is, and meet them there to help them thrive in their learning, growth and happiness."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    BLYTH ACADEMY LAWRENCE PARK

    "As a small school, many families think that we are limited in the extracurriculars that we can offer. This is far from the truth. We are a member of the Small Schools Athletic Federation (SSAF), which allows for our teams to compete against other independent schools. Our campus hosts a Spring triathlon at Glendon College, where students from across the city complete against one another. We also host an annual Model UN conference and student can take part in student council and various clubs."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    BLYTH ACADEMY LAWRENCE PARK

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    BLYTH ACADEMY LAWRENCE PARK

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