AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Delano Academy & Delano High vs. Gordonstoun Nova Scotia

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    200 Racco Parkway, Maple, Ontario, L4J 8X9, Canada

    P.O. Box 577, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, B0S 1A0, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    0

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    Enrolment

    200

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    Grades

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

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    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate

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    Curriculum pace

    Accelerated
    The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).

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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

    16 to 18

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    Special needs support

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    Gifted learner support

    Dedicated gifted school

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    Preschool/K curriculum

    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.

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    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $22,600 to $23,600

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    Boarding Tuition

    $23,600

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    Financial aid (FA)

    Yes

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    Students on FA

    4%

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    Eligible grades for FA

    1 to 12

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    Median FA package size

    $0

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    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    13

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    Percent in boarding

    0%

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    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    50%

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    Day entry years

    Preschool, JK, SK, K, 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 Preschool - 12

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    SSAT required

    Yes: grades 5 - 12

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  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    DELANO ACADEMY & DELANO HIGH

    "Vaughan's top CO-ED private K-12 school, Delano is a 21st century IB candidate, university preparatory school that values evidenced-based best practices for teaching & learning. Delano is a place of rigorous curriculum standards, globally-minded education and a balance of Academics, Arts, Athletics & student wellness. We support our bright/gifted students in harnessing resiliency & critical thinking skills as visionary makers, creators & innovators. Delano enriches learning as a STE[A]M & Tech rich school."

    • International Baccalaureate PYP/MYP
    • Co-Educational & Non-Denominational
    • STE[A]M
    • Gifted High performance school
    • Before & After school care
    • Low class ratio 16:1
    • Tech Rich School
    • Balanced Art/Athletic/Academics
    • French
    • Small Boutique School

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    DELANO ACADEMY & DELANO HIGH

    "Delano Academy values community and a positive school culture that prides itself on being at the forefront of best practices in teaching and learning. Delano is a progressive, transformational learning environment that prepares students for leadership. Following the International Baccalaureate program, it provides students with the tools and life skills beyond university. Delano is fueled by creating a learning environment of globally-minded students that reflects the diverse world we live in."

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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?

    DELANO ACADEMY & DELANO HIGH

    "Families appreciate that Delano has a strong school culture that creates a warm and welcoming community. Students are motivated by a positive and caring school environment. Students are welcomed into the Delano family and provided with a supportive team that encourages the personal growth, development and vision of each student. Parents appreciate the attention to individualized learning the "Dream Bigger" attitude, and the rich and rigorous programming that encourages student potential."

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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?

    DELANO ACADEMY & DELANO HIGH

    "Delano is committed to supporting a culture of wellness, and balance and prioritizes community, as a key feature for overall faculty and student wellness. Our rich culture adapts innovatively to the realities of global citizenship in the 21st century. The community we have cultivated encourages and promotes the Delano legacy and IB principles. We value building meaningful life-long relationships with our students, families, faculty and alumni."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    DELANO ACADEMY & DELANO HIGH

    "The details are prioritized and every decision, connection, activity, and celebration is relevant, authentic, meaningful and plays an important role in developing a well-rounded student. Co-curricular, programs and enrichment opportunities are integral and vital to a rich school environment. Students are encouraged to experience everything, be risk-takers and open-minded and to explore all that Delano has to offer. Our culture is rich, and exciting and ignites curiosity."

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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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