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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Don Valley Academy vs. Fredericton Montessori Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  4576 Yonge Street, Suite 408, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6N4, Canada

  131 Duncan Lane, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 7S2, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Don Valley Academy as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  2017

  Enrolment

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  115

  Grades

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  Preschool to 10

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Day

  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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  Montessori

  Curriculum pace

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  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).

  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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  Varies

  Special needs support

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  Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

  Gifted learner support

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  In-class adaptations

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Montessori

  Montessori programs aimed at preschool and Kindergarten- aged children allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles -- the essential features of these puzzles being they contain a “right answer” and allow for self-correction. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on learning being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with children developing a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. Specially trained teachers act as guides, introducing children to progressively more difficult materials when appropriate. A Montessori classroom is typically very calm and orderly, with children working alone or, sometimes, in small groups.
  
  If you want to learn more about Montessori education, check out our comprehensive guide. You can also check out our guide to Montessori preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $9,500 to $14,500

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  No

  Students on FA

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  0%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  None

  Median FA package size

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  $0

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  8

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  50%

  Day entry years

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  Preschool, JK, SK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

  Boarding entry years

  N/A

  Day admissions deadline

  N/A

  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

  N/A

  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades Preschool - 6

  SSAT required

  N/A

  No

• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

  "Welcome to Fredericton Montessori Academy. We are currently an applicant school with the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA) and will soon be the only accredited Montessori school in Atlantic Canada. We currently offer programming to students age 3- Grade 10 in an authentic Montessori setting."

  • Promote a Love of Learning
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Multi-aged Grouping
  • Foster Independence, Responsibility and Freedom of Choice
  • Importance on Grace and Courtesy
  • Develop a Global Citizenship
  • Strong Sense of School Community
  • Multicultural Community

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

  "Our multi-age classrooms allow children to work at their own pace to ensure their full potential while instilling a love of learning and independence. We are conscious to include all family cultures, beliefs and orientations and promote great respect for all differences."

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

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

  Information not available

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

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

  "Our belief is that you not only onboard a child, but the whole family. It is essential that children feel honoured, respected and safe in our school as an extension of their home. Our open door policy allows parents to communicate with teachers and administrators regularly."

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

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

  "Our school works tirelessly and year-round to provide the absolute best environments and opportunities for our children, families and staff."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

  "Our school community is very strong and we approach ideas together. We communicate exceptionally well with our families through face-to-face interactions, newsletters, emails, etc."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

  Information not available

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

  DON VALLEY ACADEMY

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  FREDERICTON MONTESSORI ACADEMY

  Information not available