82 McLaughlin Road South, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 2C7, Canada
1484 Cornwall Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 7W5, Canada
340.6 km
326.1 km
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1970
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120
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7 to 12
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Coed
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Day
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English
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Academic
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Traditional
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8 to 10
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Learning, Developmental, Behavioral
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Yes
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10%
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7 to 12
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$5,000
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20
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0%
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40%
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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Rolling
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Not available
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Yes: grades 7 - 12
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No
"Our students have learning disabilities, ADHD, and anxiety but they're also regular kids who have struggled in school and who deserve to learn in an environment where they feel understood, respected, and heard. Chisholm Academy assists students reach their potential and gain confidence through a structured and supportive teaching style. The multi-disciplinary staff includes special education trained Ontario certified teachers, teaching assistants, child and youth workers, and a consulting psychology practice."
"Chisholm Academy (1971) is the first specialized school in Ontario for students with learning or personal concerns. We created a "typical" school for those who require individual educational plans, taught in small groups. While we do not accept students with behavioural issues, we are plaesed to accept studenst with LD, ADHD, anxiety or depression. 100% of our students attend post secondary institutions. Our relationships with our students and parents is always supportive and long-lasting."
"The Executive Director is a doctoral psychologist with expertise in clinical & educational psychology. Our principal & vice-principals hold specialist degrees & teaching staff are required to complete special education training. We employ counsellors, child & youth workers, recreation leadership staff and specialists in art & drama. There is very little staff turn over, which attests to the atmosphere. At Chisholm, comfort, personal growth & development, are as important as curriculum."
"The "normalized" environment we create, allows us to function as a traditional school yet employ all the aspects of individual educational plans. New students are immediately accepted and feel part of our family within days of starting at Chisholm. Our kids are are regular students who need that extra support in order to go on to college or university & lead successful independent lives. Moms & Dads quickly understand that their input is encouraged and appreciated."
"No one is bullied at Chisholm. Some of our kids had difficulty in previous schools. We facilitate personal relationships & activities to ensure all students are accepted. Our staff is committed to extra-curricular activities & we required that every student participates in at least 2 acticities. As students make friends & become increasingly confident, learning becomes easier. Our guidance department ensures post-secondary choices are appropriate & we consult with each student's new school."
"1. Every student has an Individual Education Plan, carefully written and thoroughly followed & reviewed regularly.
2. We only accept 130 students in grades 7 through 12 with an average class size of 8 students.
3. Unique extra-curricilar activities ensure all students participate and enjoy socializing.
4. Our last student parent survey's overall rating was 10.6 on an 11 point rating scale.
5. 25% of our students attend university and 75% percent attend college and we facilitate the transition."