628, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, H2V 2C5, Canada
35 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1B2, Canada
Indirect Support:
628, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, H2V 2C5, Canada
35 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1B2, Canada
488.1 km
334.5 km
1905
2001
1210
80
7 to 11
4 to 12
Girls
Coed
Boarding, Day
Day
French
English
Arts
Academic
Liberal Arts, International Baccalaureate
Progressive, Reggio Emilia
33
6 to 15
Learning, Behavioral
Learning, Developmental
Dedicated class; in-class adaptations
Dedicated gifted school
$4,950
$20,500 to $26,500
$11,350
Yes
Yes
0%
20%
7 to 11
4 to 12
$0
$3,000
242
9
5%
0%
50%
50%
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Oct 01, 2019
Rolling
Oct 01, 2019
Not available
No
Yes: grades 6 - 12
No
No
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"changed my kids' lives"
Shanti Barclay - Parent (Mar 29, 2018)
My child was not happy at our local public school.
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"my boys have found a home where they are understood"
Kate Hilton - Parent (Apr 02, 2018)
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strong teaching, engaging programs
Gideon Scanlon - Alumnus (Apr 04, 2018)
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The Dragon Academy was founded in 2000 to appeal to a very specific kind of learner, one who is intellectually omnivorous, creative, and academically gifted. The school began with just 12 students in its first year, and it remains very close-knit and intimate. Instruction is discussion-based, hands-on, and it makes the most of the wealth of learning resources that are nearby, including the A.G.O., the Gardiner Museum of Ceramics, and the ROM. It has a lot to offer, though, again, for a very specific kind of learner. The right student will find the Dragon Academy to be a home, arriving within a community that contrasts with their prior school experience in some very significant ways. The focus is on engagement and curiosity. While the program is progressive, at least from a modern perspective, it's also in some ways exceedingly traditional, with a focus on the classics and Socratic investigation. The Dragon Academy is truly a school like none other. It's not every student's cup of tea, though of course no school ever is. For the students who attend, the program can be transformational and supportive in all the right ways.
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École secondaire francophone privée, le Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie vise à offrir une éducation de haut niveau afin de développer le plein potentiel des citoyennes de demain, dans le respect de leur personnalité. Grâce à un encadrement humain et rigoureux, l'école encourage l'expérimentation et la réflexion dans ses profils Éducation internationale, Formule FLEX, Musique-études et Danse-études. En plus de ses 30 équipes sportives, elle offre des cours d'anglais langue maternelle et des séjours linguistiques.
Using the city-as-school (museums, research facilities, performances, academic and cultural institutions), Dragons engage with cutting-edge practitioners. Exploring, discussing, questioning, Dragons become true critical thinkers, university-bound in fields from engineering to visual arts. Dragon’s small, discussion-based classes, inclusivity, expert mentor-teachers, STEAM subject integration (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) and experiential learning are progressive and gifted. Be a Dragon!
Situé en plein cœur de Montréal, au pied du Mont-Royal, le Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie cumule plus de 100 ans d’expérience heureuse avec des jeunes filles heureuses. Comme institution de haut niveau, nous visons plus que l’excellence académique, plus que la performance, nous travaillons à former des citoyennes du monde !
Ce n’est pas un hasard si le Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie s’impose comme l’une des meilleures écoles de la province. Tout est mis en œuvre pour que nos élèves bénéficient de la meilleure éducation qui soit, tout en demeurant équilibrées. Il faut lire l’expression du bonheur sur leur visage lorsque nous voyons nos élèves s’investir dans l’une de nos 25 équipes sportives, jouer de la clarinette dans l’harmonie scolaire, utiliser la technologie pour trouver des solutions originales, exercer leur esprit critique en participant à des débats, produire leur propre film d’animation, etc. De plus, toutes les élèves ont l’occasion de se développer personnellement et de faire une différence dans la vie des autres, notamment grâce au service communautaire.
Nos enseignants sont des experts dans leurs domaines et ils ont à cœur d’offrir un accompagnement humain et rigoureux. Ils sont dévoués à aider nos élèves à atteindre leur plein potentiel, à mesure qu'elles grandissent et qu’elles acquièrent les qualités qui leur permettront d’être les leaders de demain.
Les élèves bénéficient d'un milieu de vie enchanteur comprenant un large éventail d’installations sportives, artistiques, scientifiques et technologiques. Nous nous efforçons de maintenir tous nos locaux accueillants et fonctionnels pour permettre une vie étudiante dynamique et des apprentissages significatifs.
En tant que directeur du Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie, j'ai vu plusieurs cohortes d’élèves terminer leurs études secondaires et être accueillies à bras ouverts par les cégeps, collèges et universités, et constituer un réseau actif d’anciennes élèves. Joignez-vous à elles !
Bienvenue au Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie !
Yves Petit
Directeur général
To learn is an active not a passive verb. At The Dragon, we pursue meaningful learning through discussion, participation, experience. Beginning with a handful of adventurous students in 2001, The Dragon has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence and educational leadership.
Our mission is to develop individual capability. While our students are high achievers and go on to post-secondary success, a Dragon education is much more than scores and admissions. Our academic program is demanding and compelling, but we are as interested in the development of character as we are in scholastic achievement. Using the resources of a great city, we engage students with their own potential, and with the role they can play in society. Dragon alumni frequently tell us how the school has been a home to them, and how it inspired them on a journey of self-discovery. By engaging our students in a purposeful search for knowledge and truth, we have become leaders in progressive education.
The Dragon Academy needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. We encourage prospective students and their families to visit us. This is a better measure of the right fit than a raft of admissions tests and reference letters. To visit us, please contact the Principal. We look forward to meeting you.
Progressive
Reggio Emilia
Liberal Arts curricula share with traditional programs their emphasis on core knowledge-acquisition, but tend to borrow more best practices from the progressive approach. A Liberal Arts program might still feature group work and projects, for example, contrary to the more singular emphasis on tests and essays at a Traditional program.
Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.
Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
Reggio Emilia programs are offered by some schools at the preschool and elementary level. The approach aims 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. They 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. The philosophy calls for a high degree of parent involvement as well, particularly when forming curricula and project plans (which happens throughout the academic year).
Nous offrons un programme d'Éducation internationale menant à une certification IB (filles), un profil Danse-études en partenariat avec l'École supérieure de ballet du Québec (garçons et filles) et un profil Musique-études en partenariat avec l'École de musique Vincent-d'Indy (garçons et filles). La technologie prend sa juste place dans un contexte qui préserve avant tout la qualité des interactions, la collaboration ainsi que l’aspect humain et personnalisé de l’enseignement. Parallèlement au cursus régulier, une Formule FLEX permet à certains élèves, inscrits dans l’un des trois profils, d’évoluer dans une formule plus souple que celle que l’on retrouve dans l’organisation scolaire régulière. Les contenus notionnels demeurent les mêmes, mais la manière d’apprendre et de démontrer ses apprentissages est différente, entre autres grâce à un horaire flexible, à un petit groupe, à un apprentissage par projet au rythme de l’élève et à un suivi personnalisé par un tuteur et une équipe multidisciplinaire d’enseignants spécialisés.
Dragon Academy is rooted in progressive principles--we foster creativity, freedom of expression, collaboration and commitment to social justice in what we teach, how we teach it, and why we teach. Small, discussion-based classes grouped around a seminar table encourage everyone to find their voice. Going out from the classroom into the treasure-trove of a world-class city takes subjects from the textbook to experience. Integration across subject fields moves learning from rote to discovery. Expert teachers who are specialists in their fields enrich the standard curriculum and model lifelong learning.
Equal Balance
These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.
These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.
Séquences offertes : Mathématiques Sciences naturelles Mathématiques Culture, société et technique Cours Extra en mathématiques Concours mathématiques
Math is a beautiful language, a tool for understanding and acting on the world. Traditional practices ensure our students attain skills mastery while we explore and discover the dynamic conceptual potential of mathematical thinking. Our students participate in Cariboo and Waterloo math contests, where they excel.
We rely on both the Trillium recommended Nelson series and enrich from Saxon and Jump math texts, as well as applications from the wider world.
Calculators are a convenient tool, not a crutch.
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Process approach
The process approach to teaching beginner writing aims to get students writing “real things” as much as possible and as soon as possible. The goal is to create the right environmental conditions to encourage a love of writing and a motivation to write well. With children invested in the writing process -- through assignments children find meaningful -- students are then given feedback on how they can improve.
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Writing is a way of thinking as well as a way of communicating. Those who write for a living themselves work in process, and, as with piano-playing, it is the practise of writing that makes perfect. Writing across all the subject fields is rooted in meaningful assignments (we are big on journalling, opinion pieces, creative writing, topic choice), and in editing and revision.
Inquiry
Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.
Inquiry-based science emphasizes teaching science as a way of thinking or practice, and therefore tries to get students “doing” science as much as possible -- and not just “learning” it. Students still learn foundational scientific ideas and content (and build on this knowledge progressively); however, relative to expository science instruction, inquiry-based programs have students spend more time developing and executing their own experiments (empirical and theoretical). Students are frequently challenged to develop critical and scientific-thinking skills by developing their own well-reasoned hypothesis and finding ways to test those hypotheses. Projects and experiments are emphasized over textbook learning. Skills are emphasized over breadth of knowledge.
Options offertes : Science et technologie de l'environnement Chimie Physique Biologie Environnement et biosphère Option Sciences plus (Chimie, physique, biologie) Cours Extra en sciences Expo-sciences Participation au projet Students on the Beamlines Technovation Challenge Conférences scientifiques Participation à des projets offerts en collaboration avec des universités
Dragon's rigourous and challenging science courses are part of our Scientists in Action program, which brings eminent research scientists to host roundtables at the school, brings our students to tour and work in cutting edge laboratories, and challenges our students to understand how science has altered our world, and can offer solutions to some of our most pressing problems.
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
Zoology
Equal Balance
These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.
These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.
Voies différenciées (Intermédiaire, enrichie) Cours Français Extra Cercle de lecture Club littéraire Participation à des concours (Art oratoire, poésie, slam) Sorties au théâtre
Dragon's founder and principal holds a doctorate in English Literature from the University of Toronto and is herself a writer. The magic of language, the importance of foundational, challenging, "classic" texts, the tools of expert literary critical analysis are all stressed. But literature is also the expression of culture, and should be understood contextually, criticised where it enshrines prejudices and unenlightened social norms. It can be propaganda, it can be art, it can be historically and socially revealing. Dragons read to understand in a complex and thoughtful way.
Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Core Knowledge
Usually focused on teaching history and geography at an early age, the core knowledge approach uses story, drama, reading, and discussion to teach about significant people, places, and events. Breadth of content and knowledge is emphasized. The curriculum is often organized according to the underlying logic of the content: history might be taught sequentially, for example (as students move through the grades).
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Through exploration we learn about the world around us. Students engage in group discussions, trips to museums, cultural activities and hands on learning to gain a greater knowledge of the social studies topics. In an integrated environment we ensure that lessons are connected to the students lives, the knowledge they have about other subjects and how it relates to current events and times.
Equal Balance
These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.
These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.
Cours Monde Extra | Cours Philosophie Extra | Droit Extra Colloque en philosophie Génies en herbe SimONU (simulation d'une Assemblée des Nations Unies) Jeunes Démocrates Rencontres du Canada Visite d'Ottawa et de Upper Canada Village Éducation financière et entrepreneuriat Cours de psychologie Jeunes Entreprises Comité Amnistie internationale Magasin du Monde (projet communautaire)
Philosophers really do know important things, and we would be depriving our students of much of the riches of the past if we did not honour classical texts, or nurture their cultural literacy. At the same time, the social sciences are all too often neglected in high school, and we want our students to have many lenses through which to understand the past, how it has determined the present, and what the future might look like.
Communicative
These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.
The communicative method of language acquisition emphasizes the use of the target language in authentic contexts. The approach commonly features interactive group work, games, authentic texts, and opportunities to learn about the cultural background of the language. Drills and quizzes may still be used, but less frequently than with the audio-lingual method.
Espagnol Séjour d'immersion linguistique de 3 mois en Espagne (Séville) Échange linguistique de 10 semaines en Australie (Brisbane) Échange linguistique à Toronto (Branksome Hall) Cours de mandarin (Parascolaire) Voies différenciées en anglais (Core Program, Enriched, English Language Arts) Book Club Drama Club Possibilité d'obtention du DÉLÉ (Diplôme d'études hispanophones) Voyages dans des contrées anglophones
Even in learning Latin (we offer regular classes in Latin and in French, with opportunities for studying other foreign languages depending on student interest), we think it is crucial to see language as a living expression of culture, not just a dead weight of grammatical forms. We do a lot of talking in our foreign language courses, and delve into the socio-historical context and cultural impact of the languages we teach.
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
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Creative
These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.
Creative arts programs are studio-driven. While historical works and movements may still be taught to add context to the program, students mainly engage in making art (visual, musical, theatrical, etc). The goal is use the actual practice of art to help educate students’ emotions, cognition, and ethos.
Nous offrons un équilibre entre l'interprétation, la création et l'appréciation. Les profils Danse-études et Musique-études, offerts respectivement avec l'École supérieure de ballet du Québec et l'École de musique Vincent-d'Indy, sont très rigoureux. Possibilité de suivre le profil en formule FLEX. Cours théâtre Extra Cours graphisme Extra Cours arts plastiques Extra Équipe d'improvisation Orchestre élite Jazz Band Musique de chambre (activité parascolaire) Cours individuels d'instrument à l'École de musique Vincent-d'Indy (activité parascolaire ou à l'horaire) Arts et multimédias
We privilege the expressive--we think the arts are a crucial part of any real education, and not just for those who are "good" at them by inborn talent. But we are disciplined too--our students become sophisticated critics, aesthetically sophisticated, learn their history, and practise many forms and media.
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Medium integration
A major effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy throughout the curriculum and in everything students do. Digital literacy is understood to be a fundamental skill in the 21st century: it therefore follows, the idea goes, that teachers should find ways to connect every lesson back to technology. Effort is made to ensure the use of technology is meaningful and advances students’ skills beyond what they would otherwise be from using computers outside the classroom.
Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.
Grâce à l'espace créatif Alt-o-tech, les élèves disposent d’un environnement collaboratif où elles sont encouragées à innover, que ce soit en robotique, dans un contexte de partage numérique ou encore grâce à des outils spécialisés tels que des imprimantes 3D. Programme d'Éducation à la citoyenneté numérique Intégration de l'iPad en classe «La technologie prend sa juste place au Pensionnat. La tablette numérique est utilisée en classe, dans un contexte qui préserve avant toute chose la qualité de la relation maître-élève. L'innovation est omniprésente, mais sans jamais rien sacrifier aux relations humaines ou aux méthodes éprouvées qui ont bâti la réputation de l'institution au cours des cent dernières années.» Cours de création de jeux vidéo (activité parascolaire) Robotique Extra | Programmation Extra
We do offer computer science courses, and our arts offerings include digital media. We have a computer lab, we make films, compose music, publish an online journal. Many of our students use laptops or tablets in class and at home, and many of our teachers take advantage of the digital world to enrich their presentation. But discussion is the heart of Dragon pedagogy.
Web design
Robotics
Computer science
Web design
Robotics
Computer science
Nous visons l'initiation à une panoplie de sports (Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Course, Athlétisme, Acrogym, Cirque, Handball, etc.) Option Mise en forme Certification RCR Projet Fillactive en 3e secondaire Une multitude d'activités sportives, compétitives et récréatives, est offerte le midi et en soirée (Cheerleading, natation, soccer, badminton, cross-country, Kin-Ball, Yoga, flag-football, hockey, Ultimate, etc.) Comité sportif Promotion de saines habitudes de vie Salle d'entraînement ouverte durant l'heure du dîner Entraînement en salle pour skieuses
The Ontario Curriculum calls the subject Healthy Active Living Education--emphasizing physical and health literacy. There are lots of opportunities for adolescents to participate in team sports. Dragon's Healthy Active Living program builds resilience and a secure identity, while laying the groundwork for lifelong health, through frank, open discussion, collaboration with others, and the enjoyment of games and movement.
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Accelerated
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.
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).
Mesures d'appui pour les élèves ayant des besoins particuliers et cours Extra pour les élèves motivées souhaitant approfondir un sujet particulier. Possibilité d'accélérer le programme en formule FLEX.
One size does not fit all. Dragon's intimate environment enables identification of exceptional strengths and areas of weakness. We are flexible, attentive, resourceful, accommodating--we meet our students as individuals.
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”.
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”.
Offrir le plus haut niveau d’éducation et développer le plein potentiel des jeunes filles qui façonneront le monde de demain. La visée du Saint-Nom-de-Marie est d'amener l'élève à être curieuse, autonome, créatrice de son développement et prête à s'engager dans un monde en mutation. Le succès du Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie s'enracine dans une relation éducative entre maître et élèves, relation faite de respect, d'écoute et de saine rigueur. L'encadrement et le soutien des élèves est une priorité.
The choice between rigourous and supportive is a false dichotomy. All Dragon courses are academically rigourous and intellectually challenging, pushing our students to being critical and philosophical, and culturally astute. We also believe in their potential, the process of self-discovery, the pleasures of collaboration and mutual support. There is nothing simple about the love of learning and lifelong curiosity. The pushing and the pulling are intertwined.
"We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."
"We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."
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."
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."
Notre projet éducatif vise le développement intégral de l'élève sur les plans intellectuel, social, personnel et spirituel. Le sens du partage, le souci des autres, la conscience des inégalités sociales, tout cela fait partie du bagage que nous transmettons à nos élèves. Nous insistons pour qu'elles développent leur sens des responsabilités. Et si à cet âge, elles ont besoin de balises claires, nous savons que c'est par l'expérimentation qu'elles apprennent à se connaître et à prendre confiance en elles. Nous sommes exigeants, mais cohérents dans nos demandes auprès des élèves. Elles apprennent l'importance de l'effort et de la rigueur intellectuelle.
The best education develops freedom of expression, creativity, collaboration and a commitment to social justice. Experiential learning deep exploration of intellectual and cultural knowledge, discussion based learning, openness to new ideas and new endeavours, using the city as school, exploring the riches of a world-class city, equip Dragon graduates as democratic thinkers, true citizens of the world.
FORMAL SUPPORT FOR DISORDERS, DISABILITIES, AND EXCEPTIONALITIESA - Forms of Support
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ADHD (moderate to severe) This is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable control their impulses. Or they may have trouble paying attention. These behaviors can interfere with school and home life. | ||||
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Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment. | ||||
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language. | ||||
Dyscalculia This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money. | ||||
Dysgraphia This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas. | ||||
Language Processing Disorder This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.
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Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills. | ||||
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination. | ||||
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Autism Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome). | ||||
Asperger's Syndrome On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour. | ||||
Down syndrome his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics. | ||||
Intellectual disability This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation). | ||||
Williams syndrome This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems. | ||||
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems. | ||||
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Troubled behaviour / troubled teens roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. | ||||
Clinical Depression This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life. | ||||
Clinical anxiety This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror. | ||||
Suicidal thoughts This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life. | ||||
Drug and alcohol abuse This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning. | ||||
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning. | ||||
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Multiple sclerosis This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties. | ||||
Cerebral palsy his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture. | ||||
Muscular dystrophy Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals. | ||||
Spina Bifida This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine. | ||||
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech. | ||||
Blindness Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness." | ||||
Deafness Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds). | ||||
Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults. | ||||
Multiple physical Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities. | ||||
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
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Accommodations
Extra support
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Les élèves peuvent profiter des services d'une intervenante jeunesse et d'une conseillère d'orientation. Moyennant certains frais, les élèves peuvent bénéficier d'un service d'orthopédagogie et de psychologie.
Dragon Academy does not have a special needs program per se, but we do work with and are able to recommend highly trained support professionals and organisations. We have found, over the years, that a number of our students are doubly exceptional--gifted plus, and we have learned to accommodate these students organically, from simple strategies like extra time, scribing, a quiet space to work, to individual tutoring where appropriate. We are open-minded, inclusive, and supportive, and work closely with our parents to ensure that school is a safe, nurturing and supportive space.
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Giftedness is co-related to many other learning exceptionalities--anxiety and depression, ADHD, high-functionning Autism. We treat each student as an individual, and provide informal and thorough support for individual achievement.
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Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
7 - 11
4 - 12
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20%
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$3,000
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50%
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Oct 01, 2019
Rolling
Oct 01, 2019
Not available
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Yes: grades 6 - 12
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No
Yes: grades 7 - 11
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No
Veuillez consulter le site Internet au www.psnm.qc.ca.
Curious, kind, engaged, collaborative, willing to take risks and push themselves in all areas of study, Dragons embrace challenge and new ideas. They are creative, critical thinkers with a social conscience, who thrive in an exploratory, experiential, inclusive and intellectually stimulating setting.
Pour plus de renseignements au sujet de l'admission, veuillez consulter le site Internet à l'adresse :
www.psnm.qc.ca/comment-inscrire/
Pour une demande d'admission après le 1 octobre 2019, veuillez communiquer avec Mme Deguire, au 514 735-5261, poste 3045.
We are always looking for bright, dragonish students, with most of our available spaces in grade 7 and grade 9, although a few places may be available in other grades. Our decision is supported by recent report cards, any relevant psycho-educational reports, teacher recommendations, an interview and a full-day school visit. While we accept applications for available spots on a rolling basis, our first round of acceptance is offered in February for the school year starting in the following September.
