AN OUR KIDS REPORT:TEAM School vs. Prestige School - Richmond Hill Campus

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    275 Rudar Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 1S2, Canada

    11 Headdon Gate, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 9W9, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    1981

    2003

    Enrolment

    200

    100

    Grades

    1 to 12

    Preschool to 12

    Gender

    Coed

    Coed

    Living arrangements

    Day

    Day

    Language of instruction

    English

    English

    Faith Based

    School focus

    Academic

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
    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

    Traditional

    Traditional

    Curriculum pace

    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.
    Accelerated
    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).

    Academic culture

    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.
    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

    8 to 12

    8 to 15

    Special needs support

    Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

    Gifted learner support

    Dedicated gifted school

    Preschool/K curriculum

    Play-based
    Play-based programs are the most common type of preschool and Kindergarten, and are founded on the belief young children learn best through play. Largely open-ended and minimally structured, play-based programs aim to develop social skills and a love of attending school. “Pre-academic” skills are taught, but in a more indirect way than at, say, an Academic program: through children playing in different “stations” set up around the classroom, which children choose on their own volition. Stations often contain an indirect lesson or developmental goal. Play-based classrooms are highly social and active.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $19,055 to $22,000

    Boarding Tuition

    Financial aid (FA)

    No

    No

    Students on FA

    0%

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    None

    None

    Median FA package size

    $0

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    17

    6

    Percent in boarding

    0%

    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    100%

    80%

    Day entry years

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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

    Boarding entry years

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Not available

    Not available

    Interview required?

    Yes

    Yes: grades JK - 8

    SSAT required

    No

    No

  • OUR PERSPECTIVE

    The Our Kids Review

    The Our Kids Review

    TEAM SCHOOL

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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    Our Take

    Our Take

    TEAM SCHOOL

    Mentor College and the TEAM schools (Tutorial and Educational Assistance in Mississauga) are closely associated. They are overseen by a single administrative body, and they share some facilities, services, and extracurricular programs. The most obvious difference between them is focus: where Mentor College provides a program for students proceeding within the academic stream, and the TEAM providing a program for those proceeding within the applied stream. That said, it's the other differences—including style of instruction, class size, and individual attention—that ultimately distinguish the schools. Many students arrive at TEAM after struggling to meet their true academic potential within a more traditional academic setting. The ideal student is one who will benefit from the added support and attention, with particular attention to numeracy, literacy, and the development of sound learning skills. Due in part to the association with Mentor College and TSS, the facilities are modern and robust, as are student services and transportation.

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    Prestige sets a high bar for its students, academically as well as socially and ethically. The program is designed and delivered to meet the needs of students functioning at the top of their peer groups. There is a close-knit feel within the student body, and an ongoing attention to the needs and development of each student as he or she progresses through the curriculum. The ideal student is one able to thrive in a challenging yet supportive environment and looking to learn within a peer group that consists of like-minded and similarly abled students.

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  • School’s perspective

    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    TEAM SCHOOL

    "Located in the Dundas/Hurontario area of Mississauga, TEAM School provides an academic program for both elementary and secondary students. Students from ages 6 to 14 benefit from small class sizes (8 students) and an individualized academic programme to provide an educational upgrading. As their skills improve, TEAM students realize that they really do have the ability to do well in school. The potential that parents had always seen in their children surfaces and they are ready for the next step in the learning process. Classroom learning is enhanced by more than 35 school clubs and sports teams, as well as by the school-wide musical. Students aged 10 and up enjoy a week at the school's Outdoor Education Centre in Muskoka. TEAM Secondary School (TSS) offers a full curriculum for students at the applied (college-bound) level with a maximum class size of 12 students. Students in Grades 9-12 are provided with a premium laptop for the school year."

    • Individualized academic program
    • Grades 1-8: 8 students/class
    • Grades 9-12: 12 students/class
    • 1:1 laptop program for students Grades 9-12
    • Qualified, caring teachers
    • Direct Instruction
    • Mindfulness
    • Applied Credits (TSS)
    • Busing available
    • Member of PSAA

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    "Prestige School Richmond Hill offers strong academic programs for PS to Grade 12. Students in PS to Grade 8 are given an advanced curriculum that enables the acquisition of skills and the application of knowledge in all subject areas. High school students are offered superior in-class instruction as well as the option for added support with our onsite tutoring program, allowing them to gain acceptance to their university of choice. We have superb facilities, a convenient location and before and after school care."

    • We are ministry inspected and a proud member of the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools.
    • Our curriculum exceeds Ontario guidelines as a result of our individualized, accelerated learning.
    • Our code of conduct promotes self-discipline and responsibility.
    • We provide extracurricular clubs, sports and supervised after school tutorial assistance.
    • We provide a hot lunch program.
    • French instruction beginning in junior kindergarten.
    • Member of SSAF Sport Organization

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    TEAM SCHOOL

    "TEAM School addresses the needs of a variety of students: students who require academic upgrading, students who benefit from small class sizes and extra teacher support, and students who have had an educational assessment indicating a learning challenge.

    Co-curricular trips to the school's Outdoor Education Centre in Muskoka enhance in-class learning in the upper grades. Extracurricular activities abound, and include learning opportunities in sports, music, drama and special-interest clubs."

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    "At Prestige School, we provide an advanced, engaging educational experience with a focus on fostering connectedness and facilitating academic growth. At the heart of Prestige has always been three core values our school promotes: wisdom, courage, and integrity. We proudly uphold these values through our individualize learning approach, combining Google Classroom and intensive in-class instruction active parent-teacher and teacher-student personal correspondence."

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

    TEAM SCHOOL

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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

    TEAM SCHOOL

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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    Array

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

    TEAM SCHOOL

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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

    TEAM SCHOOL

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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

    TEAM SCHOOL

    "TEAM School boasts superior facilities, some of which are shared with Mentor College. Our transportation system, also shared with Mentor College, covers all areas of Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Etobicoke."

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    "Our greatest strengths include inspiring and motivating students. We actively engage their eager minds by incorporating a variety of manipulatives, enjoyable activities and cooperative learning projects. In addition, we tailor lesson plans to meet their diverse interest and provide alternative assessment methods allow for optimal evaluation. We engage in daily parent-teacher communication to allow for full immersion in the educational process and boost students’ self-confidence and self-esteem."

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

    TEAM SCHOOL

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    TEAM SCHOOL

    "We believe that the TEAM extracurricular program offers a club or team for just about every interest. There are clubs, teams, and special events at TEAM that have been running for decades. Many of these groups were initiated by a student or staff member's passion and knowledge in a specific area. Most clubs, teams, and events are grade/division-specific and schoolwide events like the Culture Show and the charity Fashion Show bring together students of all ages."

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    "Although in the past, we may have been regarded as a smaller private school, we will be renovating the adjoining business between our two units and will be fully utilizing the full length of the building come the start of the new school year. We will be gaining more learning opportunities for our students, including an advanced High School program. The revitalized classrooms will accommodate growth and development. Prestige School is committed to investing in our students."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    TEAM SCHOOL

    "Families are pleased when they discover how long TEAM School has been in existence. For over 40 years, TEAM has prepared students for success by providing a solid academic foundation. Parents are also reassured by the fact that all of the members of our leadership team - from director Mr. Macdonald to the principals - were at one time teachers in a TEAM classroom."

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    "Our experienced Physical Education instructor conducts regular fitness and wellness sessions to aid in strength, flexibility and cardio. Dance and choreography are also implemented. Students have regular art and music lessons to advance in their creative abilities and further their mastery of the guitar, ukulele, recorder, and vocal talents. Our French program includes daily intensive lessons. Annual math competitions and performances in school wide concerts also further students' potential."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    TEAM SCHOOL

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    TEAM SCHOOL

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    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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  • SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

    Message from school leadership

    Message from school leadership

    Thank you for taking the time to visit the TEAM School page at Our Kids! Since 1982, TEAM School has offered a safe and positive learning environment where Grades 1 to 8 students can benefit from an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and an individualized learning programme. Our High School programme is an ideal setting for students studying at the applied level who intend to pursue post-secondary education at the college level. I invite you to enjoy the various resources available here and to visit our website for the latest news. If you would like to visit TEAM School, please check the "Events" section for our upcoming open house dates and times. I look forward to meeting you! Thank you for your interest in TEAM School!

    Dear parents,

    The dedication of our staff plays a huge role in the success of our students. Our close-knit community, made possible by small class sizes, ensures that each of our students receives an individualized education. You will never have to wonder how your child is doing; our teachers will tell you because they care.

    Located in the diverse city of Toronto, Prestige School prides itself on a student body that reflects the multicultural city of Toronto. Our school boasts international students from all corners of the world, with some of our students speaking several languages. It is for this reason that Prestige School offers language courses as early as preschool. We want our students to be well equipped to thrive in today’s global economy.

    However, academics are not enough to develop a well-rounded child. That is why we pride ourselves on our community. But what exactly is our school community? Our school community is the taste of every food imaginable during our International Café, the sound of ear-splitting cheers on Sports Day, the sight of our graduates walking proudly across the stage, diplomas in hand. It is the feeling of making a difference.

    Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I urge you to browse our photo gallery. The smiling faces of our students will tell you much more than I am able to in a letter. We invite you to come and see us in action and would be happy to book you an appointment to discuss your own child’s educational needs.

    Happy learning!

    Olga Margold

  • ACADEMICS

    • OVERALL CURRICULUM


      Primary Curriculum

      Primary Curriculum

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Traditional


      Secondary Curriculum

      Secondary Curriculum

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Information not available

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      Information not available


      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      Our Take: primary curriculum type

      TEAM SCHOOL

      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.

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      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

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      What the school says about their curriculum

      What the school says about their curriculum

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Our high school programme is based upon clearly defined goals within a structured environment. Emphasis is placed on the compulsory core credits at the applied level, in preparation for admission to post-secondary college programmes. We stress the personal and academic growth of students in an environment that offers personal attention and small class sizes. All courses are offered in a full-year, non-semestered format to allow for continual learning throughout the entire academic session. In the elementary division, each student has an individualized programme (8:1 student-teacher ratio) for all subject areas. This small and supportive setting allows the student to accomplish work at his or her current level of success and to move on to challenging work. Small group instruction in core subject areas is given to upgrade the student’s skills. Within the classroom there are 2 teachers and 16 students, which offers a typical classroom social setting. Grade level science and social studies instruction is provided. Students gain skills and strategies as they upgrade their skills to best prepare for continued academic success.

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      At Prestige School, we offer an enriched and accelerated curriculum with subjects taught one to two grade levels above the standard curriculum. Our academic program provide students with a great opportunity to experience a multitude of courses and various learning styles and strategies. It challenges each student intellectually, artistically and physically through a rigorous and innovative curriculum and an extensive co-curricular program. Our academic curriculum is academically challenging, with students being taught by teachers who specialize in the content knowledge of each subject. Starting in kindergarten, students have specialists in French, computer science, music, art and drama. Starting in grade 5, students further specialize in science, which includes biology, chemistry and physics.

    • COURSE PEDAGOGIES

      • Mathematics


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Traditional Math


        Our take: math approach type

        Our take: math approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.


        What the school says about their math program

        What the school says about their math program

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Prestige School elementary students are taught an advanced curriculum in mathematics. They learn at least a year ahead of publicly funded schools. Younger students learn hands on strategies that will assist them in answering various forms of questions; textbook, worksheets, graphs, surveys, etc. Older students are learning very advanced mathematical strategies and equations. Our high school students are taught by skilled mathematics teachers that ensure students are understanding the concepts in order to receive their credits.


        Textbooks and supplementary materials

        Textbooks and supplementary materials

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        We use various textbooks for elementary and high school. We also use school generated textbooks.


        Calculator policy

        Calculator policy

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Younger students are not permitted to use calculators. They are learning various strategies that teach them to do the calculations on their own. Older students are permitted to use calculators since they are performing advanced mathematical equations.

      • Early Reading


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Phonics-intensive


        Our take: early reading approach type

        Our take: early reading approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

        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.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.


        What the school says about their early reading program

        What the school says about their early reading program

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Prestige School follows a phonics intensive steps to reading program which includes guided reading, weekend readers, word family books and more.

      • Writing


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Systematic approach


        Our take: writing approach type

        Our take: writing approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

        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.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.


        What the school says about their writing program

        What the school says about their writing program

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Prestige School ensures that students’ grow into confident writers and researchers who can communicate competently using a range of forms and styles. Students will learn to use these forms and styles to suit specific purposes and audience, while correctly applying the conventions of language –grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation. Students learn and build upon the skills necessary to write using all four forms: expository, descriptive, persuasive and narrative.

      • Science


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Equal Balance


        Our take: science approach type

        Our take: science approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

        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.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        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.


        What the school says about their science program

        What the school says about their science program

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Our science program (KG- Gr. 8) moves at an accelerated rate covering these 4 strands: life systems, earth and space, structures and mechanisms and matter and energy. Starting in grade 4, students specialize taking separate classes in chemistry, physics and biology.


        Topics covered in science curriculum

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        TEAM SCHOOL

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

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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


        Treatment of evolution (value)

        Treatment of evolution (value)

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Zoology

      • Literature


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Equal Balance


        Our take: literature approach type

        Our take: literature approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

        These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.


        What the school says about their literature program

        What the school says about their literature program

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Our reading program provides students with opportunities to expand their intellectual horizons and to extend and strengthen their literacy skills. As a creative representation of life and experience, at Prestige School, we see literature as raising important questions about the human condition, now and in the past. Our students are exposed to literary works drawn from many genres, historical periods, and cultures, by both female and male writers, that represent a wide range of perspectives and reflect the diversity of Canada and the world.


        Domains covered by the literature program

        Topics covered in literature curriculum

        TEAM SCHOOL

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

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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

      • Social Studies


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Expanding Communities


        Our take: social studies approach type

        Our take: social studies approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

        The Expanding Communities approach organizes the curriculum around students’ present, everyday experience. In the younger grades, students might learn about themselves, for example. As they move through the grades, the focus gradually broadens in scope: to the family, neighbourhood, city, province, country, and globe. The curriculum tends to have less focus on history than Core Knowledge programs.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        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).


        What the school says about their social studies program

        What the school says about their social studies program

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Students are exposed to social studies starting from preschool. In primary grades, students learn about the community, Canada, and medieval times. In junior grades, students are exposed to various ancient civilizations and learn how these civilizations have impacted our world today.

      • Humanities and Social Sciences


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Equal Balance


        Our take: humanities and social sciences approach type

        Our take: humanities and social sciences approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

        These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.


        What the school says about their humanities and social sciences

        What the school says about their humanities and social sciences

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        In Grades 7 and 8, students are taught history and geography. In history, students are taught to think critically using primary sources, and are tasked with considering the perspectives of those they learn about. Though the history courses focus primarily on Canadian history, students learn about what was going on in other parts of the world at the same time. In geography, students take part in many inquiry-based tasks, project-based learning, and case studies. The grade 7 course focuses on physical geography, while the grade 8 course is centred around human geography.

      • Foreign Languages


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL


        Our take: foreign language approach type

        Our take: foreign language approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

         

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.


        What the school says about their foreign language programs

        What the school says about their foreign language programs

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Students start French instruction in preschool and kindergarten and is offered every year up until grade 12. Students take French daily starting in grade 1 until grade 9. Students have an option of taking Russian instruction starting in kindergarten. Students have Russian instruction two to three times a week. Russian instruction is also offered as a high school credit.


        Language instruction offered in:

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Hebrew
        ESL
        Spanish
        Russian
        Latin
        Japanese
        Italian
        Greek
        German
        French
        Chinese-Mandarin
        Chinese-Cantonese

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Hebrew
        ESL
        Spanish
        Russian
        Latin
        Japanese
        Italian
        Greek
        German
        French
        Chinese-Mandarin
        Chinese-Cantonese


        Learning a foreign language is required until

        Treatment of evolution (value)

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Information not available

      • Fine Arts


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Equal Balance


        Our take: fine arts approach type

        Our take: fine arts approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

        These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.


        What the school says about their fine arts program

        What the school says about their fine arts program

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Information not available

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Prestige School takes pride in their numerous stage shows. Students take part in our Annual Talent Show, Winter Concert, Literacy Celebration, International Café, and the End of Year Concert. Students are exposed to various medias and techniques for visual arts. Dance is offered as a separate class, separate from physical education, once a week. Our music program exposes students to various composers and musicals.


        Courses offered in:

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Acting
        Dance
        Drama/Theatre
        Graphic Design
        Music
        Visual Arts

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Acting
        Dance
        Drama/Theatre
        Graphic Design
        Music
        Visual Arts

      • Computers and Technolgy


        Approach

        Approach

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Medium integration


        Our take: computers and technology approach type

        Our take: computers and technology approach type

        TEAM SCHOOL

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

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

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


        What the school says about their computers and technology program

        What the school says about their computers and technology program

        TEAM SCHOOL

        We have two (elementary and high school) Mac labs as well as a mobile technology lab with class sets of iPads employing technology to enhance student learning where appropriate.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Students are exposed to computers studies starting in grade 1 until grade 8. Computer studies is also offered as high school credits. Young students learn the very important skill of typing. Once typing is learned, then students are exposed to various computer programs that will be of use throughout their entire life. Older students are exposed to programming.


        Courses offered in:

        Topics covered in science curriculum

        TEAM SCHOOL

        Web design
        Robotics
        Computer science

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        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

        TEAM SCHOOL

        First and foremost, TEAM School's approach to physical education is to encourage our students to develop a healthy lifestyle. The school adheres to the Ontario curriculum while accommodating individual student needs.

        PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

        Our approach aims at helping students develop an understanding of the factors that contribute to healthy development, a sense of personal responsibility for lifelong health, and a respect for their own health in relation to others and the world around them. Our approach focuses on the following three components: active living, movement competence and healthy living. Students actively participate in a wide variety of physical activities while also understanding the responsibility for their safety and safety of others. Student also perform movement skills and learn how to apply movement strategies properly. For the healthy living component, students learn about nutrition and healthy eating.

    • PRESCHOOL/K CURRICULUM


      Approach

      Approach

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Not applicable


      Our Take

      Our Take

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Not applicable

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      Play-based programs are the most common type of preschool and Kindergarten, and are founded on the belief young children learn best through play. Largely open-ended and minimally structured, play-based programs aim to develop social skills and a love of attending school. “Pre-academic” skills are taught, but in a more indirect way than at, say, an Academic program: through children playing in different “stations” set up around the classroom, which children choose on their own volition. Stations often contain an indirect lesson or developmental goal. Play-based classrooms are highly social and active.


      What the school says

      What the school says

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Information not available

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      Prestige School's enriched kindergarten program incorporates learning opportunities in the subject strands of mathematics, language, science, social studies, music, French, physical health and education, dance and the visual arts. Our kindergarten program helps to foster the development of many important social, emotional and academic skills. Our program provides opportunities for teacher-guided and student-guided learning experiences. In addition, we use a lot of hands-on exploration of concepts to support their understanding of the world around them.

    • CURRICULUM PACE


      Pace

      Pace

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Student-paced


      Our Take

      Our Take

      TEAM SCHOOL

      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.

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      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).


      What the school says

      What the school says

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Information not available

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      Information not available

    • ACADEMIC CULTURE


      Culture

      Culture

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Supportive


      Our Take

      Our Take

      TEAM SCHOOL

      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.

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      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”.


      What the school says

      What the school says

      TEAM SCHOOL

      Information not available

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      At Prestige School, students are held to a high academic standard. Students are exposed to an advanced curriculum and teachers provide the necessary help a student would need to succeed in their academics.


      Approach to student honours

      Approach to student honours

      TEAM SCHOOL

      "We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."

      PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

      "We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."

  • SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT

    FORMAL SUPPORT FOR DISORDERS, DISABILITIES, AND EXCEPTIONALITIES

    A - Forms of Support

    Accommodation:
    Modification:
    Remediation:

    B - Environments

    Indirect Support:
    Resource Assistance:
    Withdrawal Assistance:
    Partial Integration:
    Full-Time Class:
    Forms of Support Environments Forms of Support Environments
    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.
    Learning disabilities
    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.
    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.
    Developmental
    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.
    Behavioral and Emotional
    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.
    Physical
    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.

    Additional support

    Additional support

    TEAM SCHOOL

    Social skills programs
    Occupational therapy
    Psychotherapy
    Speech-language therapy

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    Social skills programs
    Occupational therapy
    Psychotherapy
    Speech-language therapy

    INFORMAL SUPPORT FOR MILD DIFFICULTIES

    Learning Strategy

    Extra Support

    Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD

    Accommodations

    Modifications

    Extra support


    Additional support

    Additional support

    TEAM SCHOOL

    Social skills programs
    Occupational therapy
    Psychotherapy
    Speech-language therapy

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    Social skills programs
    Occupational therapy
    Psychotherapy
    Speech-language therapy


    What the school says about their special needs support

    What the school says about their special needs support

    TEAM SCHOOL

    Information not available

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    Information not available


    What happens if child develops disorder while enrolled/Should families seek enrollment if child has disability

    What happens if child develops disorder while enrolled/Should families seek enrollment if child has disability

    TEAM SCHOOL

    Information not available

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    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

    TEAM SCHOOL

    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

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    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

    TEAM SCHOOL

  • Financial Aid

    Grades eligible

    Grades eligible

    Students on aid

    Students on aid

    0%

    0%

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    Avg. aid package (annual)

    $0

    $0

  • ADMISSIONS

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    100%

    80%

    Day entry years

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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

    Boarding entry years

    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    Not available

    Not available

    Interview required?

    Yes

    Yes: grades JK - 8

    SSAT required

    No

    No

    SSAT(out of province) required

    No

    No

    Entrance exams required

    Yes

    Yes: grades 2 - 8

    Entrance essay required

    No

    No

    Application fee required

    No

    No

    Type of student school is looking for

    Type of student school is looking for

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    We look for students who possess and can represent our three core values: wisdom, courage and integrity.

    What the school says

    What the school says

    TEAM SCHOOL

    If you are interested in admission to TEAM School, we encourage you to visit us at our next open house. If the dates are inconvenient for you, we would be happy to meet you on a more suitable day. Please contact the school office for more information. This is the admissions process to TEAM School:

    1. Open House / Initial Visit
    2. An appointment will be set up between the parents and one of the school administrators, and you will be asked to bring recent report cards and any other relevant documentation.
    3. If the school and the parents are in agreement, the child will be invited to spend a day at the school as a guest.
    4. After this “visiting day”, the parents will be contacted for a follow-up discussion with one of the school administrators

    PRESTIGE SCHOOL - RICHMOND HILL CAMPUS

    Prestige School offers a unique learning environment designed to meet the child's individual needs and encourage each student to pursue integrity and excellence. We help all perspective students and their parents to become familiar with the school, our programmes, and our educational philosophy.

    Admission Criteria

    1. Academic standing as seen through a candidate’s current report card.
    2. Information gathered during an interview.
    3. Results of the in-house entrance test (applicable only to Grades 2 to 12).

    On receipt of the application form, students applying to our kindergarten programme will be invited for a class visit. Applicants to the kindergarten programme are encouraged to bring a photograph or story book to generate conversation (please no toys), and to assist with verbal skills assessment.  

  • NOTABLE ALUMNI

    Alumni

    information not available
    information not available

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