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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Peoples Christian Academy (PCA) vs. Learning Beam Academy

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

    Distance From

    Map

    Address

    Address

    245 Renfrew Drive, Markham, Ontario, L3R 6G3, Canada

    19 Woodbine Downs Blvd #209, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 6N5, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    1971

    0

    Enrolment

    784

    10

    Grades

    Preschool to 12

    9 to 12

    Gender

    Coed

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    Day

    eSchool

    Language of instruction

    English

    English

    Faith Based

    School focus

    Academic

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    Spiritual
    The goal is to cultivate "individuals with inner resourcefulness, strong faith and respect for God or a higher power."
    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."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    Traditional

    Traditional

    Curriculum pace

    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.
    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

    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”.
    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

    20 to 26

    Varies

    Special needs support

    Gifted learner support

    Preschool/K curriculum

    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

    $13,060 to $16,200

    Boarding Tuition

    Financial aid (FA)

    Yes

    No

    Students on FA

    0%

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    JK to 12

    None

    Median FA package size

    $0

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    49

    3

    Percent in boarding

    0%

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    100%

    99%

    Day entry years

    Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Boarding entry years

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Not available

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Not available

    Not available

    Interview required?

    Yes: grades JK - 12

    No

    SSAT required

    No

    No

  • OUR PERSPECTIVE

    The Our Kids Review

    The Our Kids Review

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    information not available

    Our Take

    Our Take

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    There is a great range of approach within Christian education, from those that have chapel in the morning and little more, to those that weave Christian teaching and principles throughout the curriculum and the life of the school. PCA is very much the latter, a place where Christianity informs the entire school experience, and the delivery and the content of the curriculum. This is the school for students for whom the veracity of their faith is tantamount to who they are and the way the wish to learn; faith and fidelity to scripture are at the fore within PCA. The strength of the academic program is evident through decades of academic success. The school is on the larger side of the mean in Canada, and the benefits of that size are seen in the breadth of curricular and extracurricular programs that are on offer. The ideal student is one who is able to thrive in a challenging environment, and who is preparing to advance to university.

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    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    Learning Beam Academy is a fully online, private, and ministry-inspected secondary school that complies with all the regulations and guidelines of the Ontario Ministry of Education. This 1 school offers individual credit courses allowing students to upgrade their existing high school marks to fulfill post-secondary requirements on their own time and at their own pace. With a range of courses from Grades 9 to 12, domestic and international students can earn credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), enabling them to apply to globally-recognized colleges and universities.

     

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  • School’s perspective

    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    "Nurture + Challenge. Leadership + Stewardship. Integrity + Creativity. Truth + Faith. PCA students in Grades 3 and 7 consistently score a grade or two above national norms on Canadian Achievement Tests (CAT). For the Ontario Grade 10 Literacy Tests, 100% were successful. Join us as we celebrate our 52nd anniversary with our dedicated and caring Christian faculty, building an education environment that inspires wisdom, clarity and purpose. Please contact us for a school tour and discover why our students excel!"

    • 50-year history
    • Emphasis on academics and Biblical truth
    • Exceptional music, drama, visual arts and French programs
    • Multiple computer labs
    • Extensive sports program
    • Dynamic student council
    • Central location
    • 100 per cent post-secondary acceptance

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    "Learning Beam Academy is the best Online high school in Ontario. Learning Beam Academy provides excellent individualized academic instruction for children in high school. We offer globally recognized Ontario credit courses from grade 9 to grade 12 through our innovative online learning platform. We deliver OSSD courses that not only meet but extend beyond the curriculum requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education to prepare students for post-secondary education."

    Array

    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    "Students can register and begin credit courses at any time of the the year."

    Array

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

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

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    Array

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

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

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    Array

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

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

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    Array

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

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

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    Array

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

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    "Courses are easily accessible anywhere at any time. Students are able to meet graduation requirements through the online platform from any part of the world."

    Array

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

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    Information not available

    Array

    What might families find surprising about your school?

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

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    Array

    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

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    Array

    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Information not available

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

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  • SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

    Message from school leadership

    Message from school leadership

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Welcome to Peoples Christian Academy,

    In the education marketplace we know that some schools possess features that set them apart. Here are a number of strengths which help make Peoples Christian Academy distinct: a faith-based curriculum; a proven track record in educational advancement; a strong French program, starting in JK; a global and local focus of demonstrating care for the disadvantaged; a pre-K program, an all-grade program; a school community that is growing in size and in diversity.

    We'd love to have you visit us in person.

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    Learning Beam Academy is an online private high school, inspected by Ontario Ministry of Education, Canada (BSID#889197). We offer Ontario high school diploma(OSSD) and credit courses for grades 9-12. Canadian and international students can enroll to obtain high school credits that are globally recognised by colleges and universities. Avail innovative learning through our supportive and professional staff.

  • ACADEMICS

    • OVERALL CURRICULUM

      Primary Curriculum

      Primary Curriculum

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Traditional

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Traditional

      Secondary Curriculum

      Secondary Curriculum

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Information not available

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Information not available

      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.

      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      Our Take: secondary curriculum type

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Not applicable

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Not applicable

      What the school says about their curriculum

      What the school says about their curriculum

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Peoples Christian Academy, for considerations of scope and sequence, generally follows the curriculum guidelines of the Ministry of Education for Ontario. Performance targets for the various disciplines are met (and in some cases exceeded) at each grade level.

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Information not available

    • COURSE PEDAGOGIES

      • Early Reading

        Approach

        Approach

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Phonics-intensive

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Not applicable

        Our take: early reading approach type

        Our take: early reading approach type

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Systematic-phonics programs teach young children to read by helping them to recognize and sound out the letters and syllables of words. Students are then led to blend these sounds together to sound out and recognize the whole word. While other reading programs might touch on phonetics (either incidentally or on a “when needed” basis), systematic phonics teaches phonics in a specific sequence, and uses extensive repetition and direct instruction to help readers associate specific letter patterns with their associated sounds.

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Not applicable

        What the school says about their early reading program

        What the school says about their early reading program

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        We believe that every child is a unique gift from God and that it is our responsibility and our privilege to offer every child that joins our program the highest level of care possible. It is through demonstrating God’s love for them in our daily activities that will give these children a safe and loving environment in which they will explore, learn and grow. Not only will we provide the necessities of being fed, clothed, sheltered, and loved, but also experiences in learning that will allow their minds to imagine, explore, discover and learn.

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Information not available

        DIBELS testing

        Approach

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        No

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        No

      • Writing

        Approach

        Approach

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Systematic approach

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Not applicable

        Our take: writing approach type

        Our take: writing approach type

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        The systematic approach to teaching beginner writing focuses on directly imparting explicit sentence construction strategies, along with planning, revising, and editing skills. Students are asked to learn these explicit strategies and skills and practice them before applying them in more holistic writing assignments. Grammar and parts of sentences tend to have a central role in systematic writing instruction.

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Not applicable

        What the school says about their writing program

        What the school says about their writing program

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Information not available

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Information not available

      • Science

        Approach

        Approach

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Equal Balance

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Expository

        Our take: science approach type

        Our take: science approach type

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        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.

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Expository science is the more traditional method of teaching science: students learn scientific facts, theories, and the relationships between them through direct instruction by the teacher. These programs still incorporate hands-on experimentation and “live science”; however, relative to inquiry-based programs, expository science tilts towards content mastery and knowledge acquisition. Direct instruction ensures this acquisition process is efficient. Textbooks are emphasized (starting in earlier grades than inquiry-based programs), as are knowledge tests: students are asked to demonstrate they have thoroughly learned the content of the course, and can apply that knowledge to novel and challenging problems or questions.

        What the school says about their science program

        What the school says about their science program

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Information not available

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Information not available

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Evolution as consensus theory
        Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
        Evolution is not taught

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Evolution as consensus theory
        Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
        Evolution is not taught

        Treatment of evolution (value)

        Treatment of evolution (value)

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Physics

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Not applicable

      • Literature

        Approach

        Approach

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Traditional

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Traditional

        Our take: literature approach type

        Our take: literature approach type

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        In traditional literature programs students focus on decoding the mechanics of texts: plot, characterization, and themes. These texts tend to include a balance of contemporary and “classic” literature. When studying a past work, students investigate its historical context -- but only insofar as this adds understanding to the work itself. Past works are therefore studied “on their own terms”, and not merely as historical artifacts to be deconstructed: traditional literature programs are firmly rooted in the humanities, and carry the belief that great literature can reveal fundamental and universal truths about the human condition. These programs emphasize class discussions and critical essay writing, and aim to develop in students critical thinking, communication skills, and a cultivated taste and ethos.

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        In traditional literature programs students focus on decoding the mechanics of texts: plot, characterization, and themes. These texts tend to include a balance of contemporary and “classic” literature. When studying a past work, students investigate its historical context -- but only insofar as this adds understanding to the work itself. Past works are therefore studied “on their own terms”, and not merely as historical artifacts to be deconstructed: traditional literature programs are firmly rooted in the humanities, and carry the belief that great literature can reveal fundamental and universal truths about the human condition. These programs emphasize class discussions and critical essay writing, and aim to develop in students critical thinking, communication skills, and a cultivated taste and ethos.

        What the school says about their literature program

        What the school says about their literature program

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Information not available

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Information not available

        Domains covered by the literature program

        Topics covered in literature curriculum

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Ancient lit
        English lit
        World (non-Western) lit
        European (continental) lit
        American lit
        Canadian lit

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Ancient lit
        English lit
        World (non-Western) lit
        European (continental) lit
        American lit
        Canadian lit

      • Social Studies

        Approach

        Approach

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Core Knowledge

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Not applicable

        Our take: social studies approach type

        Our take: social studies approach type

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        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).

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Not applicable

        What the school says about their social studies program

        What the school says about their social studies program

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Information not available

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Information not available

      • Computers and Technolgy

        Approach

        Approach

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Medium integration

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Light integration

        Our take: computers and technology approach type

        Our take: computers and technology approach type

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Computers are used in the classroom from time to time, but integrating technology into everything students do is not a dominant focus. Digital literacy is understood to be a legitimate skill in the 21st century, but not one that should distract from teaching the subject at hand, or more fundamental skills and literacies. The idea is today’s students, being “digital natives”, are likely exposed to computers and new media enough outside the classroom: the role of the school, rather, should be to develop competencies that may otherwise get missed.

        What the school says about their computers and technology program

        What the school says about their computers and technology program

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Information not available

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Information not available

        Courses offered in:

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Web design
        Robotics
        Computer science

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Web design
        Robotics
        Computer science

      • Physical Education

        What the school says about their physical education program

        What the school says about their computers and technology program

        PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

        Physical Education is taught throughout all grade levels. A fair amount of emphasis is given to healthy living and personal fitness as a means to be at ones best for one's personal well-being and for the glory of God.

        LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

        Information not available

    • PRESCHOOL/K CURRICULUM

      Approach

      Approach

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Academic

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Not applicable

      Our Take

      Our Take

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      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.

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Not applicable

      What the school says

      What the school says

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Our approach is academic with a strong emphasis on math and reading readiness skills.

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Information not available

    • CURRICULUM PACE

      Pace

      Pace

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Standard-enriched

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Student-paced

      Our Take

      Our Take

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      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.

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      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.

      What the school says

      What the school says

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Each teacher is encouraged to make provision for differentiated learning.

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Information not available

    • ACADEMIC CULTURE

      Culture

      Culture

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Rigorous

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Supportive

      Our Take

      Our Take

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      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”.

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      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.

      What the school says

      What the school says

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Information not available

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Information not available

      Approach to student honours

      Approach to student honours

      PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

      Information not available

      LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

      Information not available

  • EXTRACURRICULARS

    Competitive

    Comp.

    Recreational

    Rec.

    Competitive

    Comp.

    Recreational

    Rec.

    Badminton

    Baseball

    Basketball

    Canoeing/Kayaking

    Cricket

    Cross-country skiing

    Cycling

    Downhill skiing

    Equestrian

    Fencing

    Field Hockey

    Figure Skating

    Football

    Golf

    Gymnastics

    Ice Hockey

    Ice Skating

    Lacrosse

    Martial Arts

    Mountain biking

    Racquet Ball

    Rowing

    Rugby

    Running

    Sailing

    Skateboarding

    Snowboarding

    Soccer

    Softball

    Squash

    Swimming

    Tennis

    Track & Field

    Volleyball

    Weightlifting

    Wrestling

    Archery

    Curling

    Ultimate

    Clubs Offered

    Clubs offered

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    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

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    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

    What the school says

    What the school says

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    • Extra-curricular activities allow students to apply the knowledge and skills attained in class work to be exercised in a more enriched environment. This not only applies within team sports, but also for the purpose of leadership and giving through missionary endeavours. PCA has a variety of programs that allows a wide choice for the student body.

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

  • Financial Aid

    Grades eligible

    Grades eligible

    JK - 12

    Students on aid

    Students on aid

    0%

    0%

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    $0

    $0

  • ADMISSIONS

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    100%

    99%

    Day entry years

    Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

    Boarding entry years

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Not available

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Not available

    Not available

    Interview required?

    Yes: grades JK - 12

    No

    SSAT required

    No

    No

    SSAT(out of province) required

    No

    No

    Entrance exams required

    No

    Yes: grades 9 - 12

    Entrance essay required

    No

    Yes: grades 9 - 12

    Application fee required

    No

    No

    Type of student school is looking for

    Type of student school is looking for

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    As a Christian school we would be looking for families/students who are in support of our Mission Statement, which is based on the basic tenets of Christianity. Students need to be diligent, respectful, and caring individuals. We understand that students are individuals and these attributes will develop over time.

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    What the school says

    What the school says

    PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA)

    Families are invited to contact the school for full information, as well as schedule an appointment for a personal tour.  Applications are received throughout the year.  The submission date will be noted and families will be contacted to begin the acceptance process on a first come, first served basis.  The actual interview date will generally fall after the school's re-registration deadline (February).  The application must be fully completed and be supported by the required documents such as report cards or transcripts.  Upon the completion of the interview a student would be accepted based on meeting all the requirements of enrollment.  The family would then need to fulfill financial obligations to secure a placement for their child. 

    LEARNING BEAM ACADEMY

    We follow PLAR process to allow admission to our school on full time basis.

  • NOTABLE ALUMNI

    Alumni

    Alumnus (year)
    Accomplishment

    Dr. Jean Chamberlain-Froese (1984)
    Founding director of Save the Mothers and founder and director of McMaster University’s International Women’s Health Program. Member of the Order of Canada.
    information not available

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PEOPLES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (PCA):
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