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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Country Garden Montessori Academy vs. St. John's-Kilmarnock School

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  601 Newpark Boulevard, Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 2S2, Canada

  2201 Shantz Station Road, Waterloo Region (Breslau), Ontario, N0B 1M0, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Country Garden Montessori Academy as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1972

  Enrolment

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  520

  Grades

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  JK to 12

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Day, Boarding

  Language of instruction

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  English

  Faith Based

  N/A

  School focus

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  Academic

  Developmental Priorities

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  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

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  Progressive, International Baccalaureate

  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 20

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

  N/A

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  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.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $20,490 to $47,655

  Boarding Tuition

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  $75,840

  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  Students on FA

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  8%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  JK to 12

  Median FA package size

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  $8,000

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  35

  Percent in boarding

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  8%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  0%

  Day entry years

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

  Boarding entry years

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  9, 10, 11, 12

  Day admissions deadline

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  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Rolling

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades JK - 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?

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

  "SJK is the leading independent school in Waterloo region. The School is located on a beautiful 36-acre natural campus offering enriched educational programming for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 through its International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. SJK is proud to be the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario. At SJK, students discover their passions and unique gifts through meaningful, student-centered learning opportunities. SJK students build confidence through risk-taking, overcoming challenges, and stepping outside their comfort zones. Their specialist teachers provide personalized support, community building, and genuine care. Project-based learning, design-thinking, and collaboration equip SJK students with skills that will make them successful globally-minded citizens. SJK students graduate as confident, well-rounded individuals fully prepared for post-secondary education and life beyond SJK. Our graduates earn 100% university admission rates and many go on to elite post-secondary programs in a range of disciplines including STEM, business, and the arts. The journey begins here. Experience the difference, discover the possibilities and go beyond at SJK School."

  • Accredited IB World Continuum School
  • Experienced, passionate, professional teachers
  • Project-based, design-thinking experiential learning
  • Extensive co-curricular programs in athletics, arts, leadership and community service
  • Outdoor experiential learning
  • Beautiful 36-acre natural campus
  • Fresh and healthy daily dining
  • Supportive, connected community

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

  "Passionate, forward-thinking teachers guide learning through the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP and DP continuum curriculum. In addition, our picturesque 36-acre campus connects students to a natural environment. SJK offers a rich co-curricular program with opportunities in the arts, athletics and leadership. With an average class size of 17 students, small classes are where big ideas live."

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

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

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

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

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

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

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

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

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

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

  "SJK is the only CAIS accredited school in the region, and it is one of the few IB Continuum Schools in Canada. SJK is a small community where strong relationships are fostered. Both curricular and co-curricular programming provides opportunities for students to collaborate, learn and play together. SJK provides an enriched academic experience with opportunities for experiential, project-based learning. 100% of graduates earn admission to best-fit post-secondary opportunities."

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

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

  "Visitors to SJK always remark on the beauty and tranquility of our 36-acre natural campus, with its pond, forest trails, varsity playing fields, and safe, rural setting. Families may not realize the opportunities for learning that exist in the natural landscape around us. Tending to a vegetable garden, studying the flora and fauna in our natural landscape, tapping the maple trees, canoeing or engaging in our invasive species removal project—learning in nature is an everyday experience at SJK."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

  "Ours is a diverse, inclusive community of learners who enjoy school and make the most of the many opportunities available to them inside and outside of the classroom. SJK is a place where students will feel supported and safe, able to take risks and try new things. Students often tell us that they tried things at SJK that they never would have tried in a larger, less supportive environment. SJK is a place where you will discover your areas of passion and strength and feel supported."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  COUNTRY GARDEN MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  ST. JOHN'S-KILMARNOCK SCHOOL

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