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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Clear Water Academy vs. Alder Ridge Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  3910 Quesnay Wood Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7M3, Canada

  25 Kings Cross Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 3V5, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

  1995

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  Enrolment

  468

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  Grades

  JK to 12

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  Gender

  Coed, Boys, Girls

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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

  Intellectual

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

  Spiritual

  The goal is to cultivate "individuals with inner resourcefulness, strong faith and respect for God or a higher power."

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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

  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”.

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  Avg. Class Size

  15 to 20

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  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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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

  $6,300 to $17,400

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  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

  Yes

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  Students on FA

  20%

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  Eligible grades for FA

  1 to 12

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  Median FA package size

  $5,000

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  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

  31

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  Percent in boarding

  0%

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  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

  75%

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  Day entry years

  JK, SK, 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 JK - 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?

  CLEAR WATER ACADEMY

  "Clear Water Academy stands as the only private Catholic school in Alberta. We offer a rigorous program from Jr. K to Grade 12. Our dedicated faculty educate the whole child in their intellectual, spiritual, human, and apostolic formation. We provide small class sizes, single-gender classrooms from Grades 4 to 9, and a top-ranked university-prep program, which includes Advanced Placement courses. 100% of our students pursue post-secondary education. While we are a Catholic school, we welcome students of all faiths."

  • High reaching academic curriculum
  • Model of Integral Formation with an emphasis on developing a strong moral character
  • University preparatory program - 100% of our graduates pursue post secondary education
  • Small class sizes that allow us to build strong relationships
  • Secondary competitive athletics and outdoor program
  • Girls and boys classrooms from Grade 4 to 9
  • Catholic faith-based environment, including retreats, Mass, prayer, and apostolic service projects
  • Safe, caring and fun environment for learning
  • Traditional and conservative values
  • Leadership service opportunities

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

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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?

  CLEAR WATER ACADEMY

  "Families choose Clear Water Academy for its commitment to academic excellence in a safe, caring, and fun environment, emphasizing character and moral growth. The prestigious University Preparatory program secures children's university placements. The separated classrooms for girls and boys in Grades 4-9, tailoring teaching to unique interests, are cherished. They value the high-quality Catholic education and small class sizes that foster strong connections and community."

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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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  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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