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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:École Socrates-Démosthène vs. Phoenix Private Academy

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

    Distance From

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    Address

    Address

    5777 Av Wilderton, Montreal, Quebec, H3S 2K8, Canada

    31 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 1R9, Canada

    Distance

    Distance

    5,430.6 km

    5,530.3 km

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    We have limited information on École Socrates-Démosthène as they are currently not registered with us.
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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    2007

    Enrolment

    N/A

    50

    Grades

    N/A

    K to 8

    Gender

    N/A

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    N/A

    Day

    Language of instruction

    N/A

    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

    N/A

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    N/A

    Intellectual
    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
    Social
    The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    N/A

    Traditional

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    Student-paced
    The main curriculum pace is non-standardized and is HIGHLY responsive to the pacing of individual students, (via differentiated instruction, differentiated assessment, etc). In theory, some students outpace the default/normalized curriculum, while others spend periods "behind schedule" if they need the extra time.

    Academic culture

    N/A

    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.

    Avg. Class Size

    N/A

    4 to 12

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    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.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    N/A

    $24,000 to $29,500

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    No

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    None

    Median FA package size

    N/A

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    6

    Percent in boarding

    N/A

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    N/A

    95%

    Day entry years

    information not available

    K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

    Boarding entry years

    information not available

    information not available

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades K - 8

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

    English Language Eligibility Certificate Required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "We are a specialized ABA school that supports learners who have academic, physical, emotional or developmental challenges. We provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where students feel welcomed. Our dedicated professional and compassionate staff are trained in ABA principles and IBI programming. We guide our learners to reach their highest potential using evidence based curriculum, individualized programming and best practices. For students not yet ready for group learning we offer IBI therapy and tutoring."

    • Catering to students with Autism, and/or other exceptionalities
    • Direct Instruction for Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling and Language (Thinking and Comprehension)
    • Hands-on STEM activities, financial literacy and coding classes
    • Effective Social Skills, and Life Skills programming, and ABLLS-r integrated in the class
    • Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and dedicated staff trained in ABA principles
    • Daily physical Activities, weekly yoga, swimming and other sports
    • Enriching Arts program including dance, drama, music and visual arts
    • Applied Behavioural Analysis techniques and small student to teacher ratio
    • Extracurricular activities - Scouts, clubs, piano lessons, field trips
    • Multi-team approach with teachers, EAs, ITs, STs, BCBAs and a clinical psychologist

    What does school_name do differently or uniquely well?

    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "We meet our students where they are academically and socially, teaching them the skills needed for success. We look at each student’s strengths and needs to create IEPs, helping to build skills at the student’s pace. We are adept at accommodating existing Ontario curriculum and learning expectations. We provide academic and transitional classes and integrated ABLLS-r programming to better meet each student’s unique needs. We accentuate the positive and pride ourselves on building affirming relationships with our students, helping them gain self-esteem and the motivation to work and thrive. We offer small classrooms where instructors can cater to each child’s needs. We teach crucial emotional regulation and self-care skills. We have a large, multi-disciplinary trained staff and have built partnerships with community agencies to provide enriching experiences for our students. We provide IBI services & summer camp programs for those interested in yearlong learning opportunities."

    What tradeoffs has school_name made to serve families in this way?

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

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "At Phoenix Private Academy we maintain an inclusive, child-centred approach. We work closely with parents and take pride in providing consistent communication through agendas, updates and meetings as needed. We are a small school that maintains a very low student to adult ratio. We tailor our classrooms and programs to accommodate unique student needs, providing individualized education plans and behavioural support. Using Direct Instruction, students are at taught by their skill level, rather than by their chronological age or grade level. Our multi-team approach includes an onsite clinical team to support our students' academic, social and. behavioural needs as well as provide support to our educational team. Each day, time is dedicated in the schedule to social skills, academic and physical development. Our students thrive on positive reinforcement through a token economy and enjoy a variety of enriching extra curricular activities. Ongoing upgrading provides best practices!"

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

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

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "Following a recent rebranding, we now offer regular school programming and clinical services for our special needs students. We cater to multiple exceptionalities ranging from Communication (ASD, Language Impairment), Intellectual (Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Gifted and Down’s), Social Emotional (ADHD, Anxiety) and Multiple (any combination of exceptionalities). Building on our history of working with exceptional children, it has been evident that a variety of programming is needed to best address the unique needs of our students. As a result, we now provide academic and transition classes (applied), hands-on life skills, one to one IBI, ABLLS-r integration, PEAK, tutoring, SMT, NET, social programming and before & after school care. To assist families, we provide parent coaching, student counselling and SLP & OT services can take place on site. With the expansion of our programming, our team has grown. We have a large, multi-disciplinary team with a variety of competencies."

    What type of student is a good fit for school_name?

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

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "Students who:
    • do not benefitting from mainstream schooling
    • have academic, physical, emotional, developmental challenges, multiple exceptionalities, or giftedness
    • have been bullied or are behind in their learning
    • neurodivergent learners who require support to learn important life, social and/or behavioural skills
    • need more guidance for emotional regulation or help to catch up with the curriculum
    • would benefit from social programs, peer/group integration, one to one support, or attention to thrive
    • thrive in small group or 1 to 1 settings
    • need EA support in the classroom
    • benefit from IBI therapy, ABLLS-r integration, clinical support services, and tutoring
    • require accommodations of the Ontario curriculum or adaptations/modifications of the learning environment using individualized programming
    • have potential for academic growth when provided with a supportive environment and in need of a warm, inclusive, comforting place to learn"

    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing school_name?

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

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "Phoenix Private Academy specializes in educating children with academic, behavioural and social-emotional exceptionalities.
    Our school is not ideal for students who progress well in the mainstream system, who thrive independently and do not require additional support. Our approach includes the explicit teaching of social and adaptive skills within a structured environment and larger community. "It takes a village to raise a child." At Phoenix we believe in working collaboratively with families. Parents need to be willing to work jointly with our educational and clinical team, share their insights, accept staff recommendations and believe in the science of ABA. In addition, parents need to prioritize and help facilitate student learning goals and overall progress. Meaningful progress needs time and consistency. We are not set up to work with severely aggressive students, medically fragile students (very high medical needs) and those with a high level of self-injurious behaviours."

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

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

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "Phoenix has small class sizes, a very low student to adult ratio and utilizes specialized, individualized programming. Our well trained, compassionate and professional educational and clinician teams provide a supportive, inclusive environment. Our school provides the best of both worlds - a school and a clinical approach to learning. Parents value our diverse program offerings including group ABA learning, one to one IBI therapy, tutoring sessions and varied classroom structures that address student needs. Our students benefit from developmentally appropriate core academic programming, STEM activities, financial literacy and coding classes, indigenous studies, DPA, weekly gym classes, yoga and swimming, field trips, enriched arts program, and extracurricular activities that add to their development. Our school has a wealth of resources and professionals available to make a positive difference in our students’ lives. We provide an inclusive, caring and student focused environment."

    How would you characterize school_name's image amongst the public?

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

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "Phoenix is known in Ottawa for our ABA principles and the success of our students. New families often voice relief that they have found the right program for their child. Students quickly feel welcomed, content and included. Parents appreciate a high level of communication with staff. We work in partnership with parents to meet student needs. Phoenix is the preferred choice of families seeking an ABA school that provides evidence-based curriculum, best practices and specialized, individualize programming. We are known as a small school that provides a warm, caring, inclusive learning environment. Our professional, well trained staff cares about their students and work tirelessly to accommodate or adapt curriculum to make it accessible and meaningful for our students. Students enjoy access to our fun, educational summer programming and extra curricular activities during the school year."

    What aspect of school_name is underappreciated?

    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "• We are an ABA school utilizing a multidisciplinary, team-oriented approach.
    • Enrolment is ongoing, with timely assessments, a 1 hour of free screening & individualized education plans implemented promptly.
    • Our dedicated and highly trained staff invest their expertise to help each student reach their full potential.
    • Student needs are addressed efficiently, with supports put in place as quickly as possible.
    • We emphasize the development of social skills and independent coping strategies.
    • Core subjects are delivered through evidence-based DI, tailored to each learner.
    • Curriculum is adapted to meet individual student needs.
    • Low teacher-to-student ratios effectively support learning.
    • A range of program options and service models are available to support student success: group ABA instruction, IBI therapy, SMT, EA support, and counselling.
    • Our collaborative team approach ensures students receive the comprehensive level of support they require.
    Fun engaging extracurriculars"

    What do families find surprising about school_name?

    What might families find surprising about your school?

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "Parents say Phoenix is just the learning environment that they have been searching for. We support students by offering a positive, inclusive and understanding learning environment where students flourish. Parents notice the difference we make in their child’s life. We reduce uncertainty and support student’s long-term development and educational goals. Students have access to Ontario curriculum with meaningful accommodations and adaptations. We emphasize character development, social skills/integration, and self-regulation to eliminate barriers to learning and overall progress. We offer a life skills program, virtual high school credits/entry level support. We deliver fun programming with engaging extracurricular activities (field trips, summer camp, Scouts, piano lessons, weekly swimming). Parents benefit from the expertise of our clinical team who provide student & parental supports. Some funding and insurance can be applied towards clinical services to help offset costs."

    What improvements or changes has school_name made recently?

    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "Our school recently underwent a full rebranding. Program options have expanded to address student needs and parental requests. We now offer both academic and applied school programming (Grades 1-8) and an IBI integrated Kindergarten program. On-site clinical services are available for our special needs students and their families. We offer virtual high school credits, individualized entry level high school learning support, tutoring, student counselling, class readiness IBI therapy, Dyslexia programming, parent coaching, social groups courses, in-home/virtual Homeschooling and holiday respite support. Extracurriculars include an adaptive
    Scouts program and individualized piano lessons for special needs learners. Third party professional services; Occupational, Speech-Language and Physio- therapies can be arranged through Phoenix or directly with the provider. We consistently update our services and policies to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education and CPBAO."

    How will school_name change in the next 5 years?

    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    PHOENIX PRIVATE ACADEMY

    "To meet demand, our IBI therapy, clinical services, and program options are expected to expand. We are interested in more collaboration with community partners and further integration with other special needs groups. At Phoenix, plans are being developed for a specialized sensory room to help address our student needs. Our technology programs will continue to expand. We hope to provide even more excursions and activities within the community, including co-op experiences. Lastly, we plan to provide stronger environmental programming."




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