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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Mississauga Christian Academy vs. Pickering College

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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  2720 Gananoque Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 2R2, Canada

  16945 Bayview Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 4X2, Canada

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

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  1842

  Enrolment

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  510

  Grades

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  JK to 12

  Gender

  N/A

  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

  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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  18 to 20

  Special needs support

  N/A

  Gifted learner support

  N/A

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  Reggio Emilia

  Reggio Emilia programs aim to develop curiosity and problem-solving skills through the liberal use of “projects”, (as opposed to “activities” or “lessons”). Teachers design projects for children around their demonstrated interests. Projects can be geared to an individual student, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. Projects can last from a few days to the whole year. Art is strongly emphasized and is typically incorporated into every project. Teachers actively participate in projects alongside students, rather than sitting back and observing. A high degree of parent involvement is also encouraged, particularly when forming curriculums and project plans (which happens throughout the academic year).
  If you want to learn more about Reggio Emilia education, check out our comprehensive guide.

  Tuition

  Tuition

  Day Tuition

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  $34,700

  Boarding Tuition

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  $70,235 to $73,520

  Financial aid (FA)

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  Yes

  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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  34

  Percent in boarding

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  22%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  100%

  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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  7, 8, 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?

  MISSISSAUGA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

  "At Pickering College, our fully-integrated Global Leadership Program (JK to Gr 12) inspires students to become agents of courageous, ethical and positive change with the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape the future. Our co-educational day and boarding school of 510 students is a safe and respectful community, offering exceptional academic and co-curricular programs. Our graduates leave us to attend the university of their choice, prepared to make a difference in the world."

  • Founded in 1842, Canada's only Quaker-founded school
  • Global Leadership Program Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12
  • Global perspective with boarding students from around the world
  • Reggio-inspired JK to Grade 3
  • 100% university placement
  • Extensive co-curricular program
  • Open Houses: Oct 22 at 10:00 am, Jan 11 at 6:30 pm, Jan 14 at 10:00 am, Feb 15 at 6:30 pm

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

  MISSISSAUGA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

  "Our students experience a school that is intimate in size and global in perspective. The school is small enough that we are able to truly get to know each child, while welcoming a diverse and co-educational group of students both locally and from around the world. Along with our Global Leadership Program, this provides students with countless opportunities to consider the global context and discover their own place in the world."

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

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

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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?

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

  "As a Pickering College parent once put it: “I would encourage other parents to enrol their child at Pickering College because quite simply, it is an oasis in the storm. A place of safety, strong community, values-based education, and leadership training. As a parent, I too am relearning along the way in terms of the importance of servant leadership and responsibility to others in our community at large.”"

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

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

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  What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

  "We often say “The People are Pickering.” When you choose a school for your child, you are choosing more than a formal education, but the community of caring faculty and staff that will empower and inspire them. We refer to this as “finding the light” within each child - that inner potential that is waiting to shine upon the world. It is important to find a school that shares your family’s values, and we hope the welcoming and inclusive nature of our community will be that place."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

  "Retaining a close relationship with our Quaker heritage provides a solid philosophical, moral and operational framework for our school. Our Morning Meetings play a fundamental role in the life of the school as a time that we join together in an atmosphere of respect, listening, trust, integrity, compassion and silence. The silence in Morning Meeting provides us time to reflect and take comfort, strength and joy from being in the presence of friends and find a sense of power and enlightenment."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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  PICKERING COLLEGE

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