AN OUR KIDS REPORT:The Maria Montessori School vs. Oak Bridge Academy

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    8597 156 Street, Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 3R8, Canada

    55 Franklin Blvd, Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 5S2, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    2018

    Enrolment

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    84

    Grades

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    K to 10

    Gender

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    Coed

    Living arrangements

    N/A

    Day

    Language of instruction

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    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

    N/A

    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

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    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
    Emotional
    The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

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    Traditional

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    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

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    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

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    6 to 10

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    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

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    $28,000 to $32,000

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    Yes

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

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    K to 10

    Median FA package size

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    $5,000

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    8

    Percent in boarding

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    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

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    0%

    Day entry years

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    Boarding entry years

    N/A

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades K - 10

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Oak Bridge Academy offers a blended academic and therapeutic environment using evidence-based teaching methods of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and specialized remedial literacy and numeracy programs. OBA is spearheading a paradigm shift where parents no longer need to choose therapy or school for their child with exceptionalities. We are an accepting and supportive small school environment that fosters personalized attention."

    • Small class sizes with 10 students to 1 teacher and 2 Registered Behaviour Technicians (RBT)
    • Ontario Certified Teachers
    • Specialty literacy programs based on Orton-Gillingham
    • Chromebooks provided for each student
    • Read & Write Assistive Technology available to all students
    • Clinical oversight (BCBA)
    • Multi disciplinary collaboration (OT, SLP, ABA)
    • Adjunct programs in mindfulness, contingency management, goal setting and emotional regulation
    • Adjunct programing in social and daily living skills

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Oak Bridge Academy's vision statement encompasses our belief and conviction "where success is presumed and actively pursued". With intentionality and conviction to this statement, we are committed to be the leading provider of educational services for students with exceptionalities. Our values include acceptance of differences, succeeding together, inspiring the love of learning, providing a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community while prioritizing training and evidence based practices."

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

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

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

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

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

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

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

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

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

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "Oak Bridge Academy believes that every child has the right to an education and that the love of learning is the most precious gift a child can receive. We believe it is our responsibility to help support our students with exceptional learning needs to become engaged citizens and community members by helping to support them academically, emotionally and socially. This is done in an environment where staff receive ongoing training and every students' strengths and needs are valued."

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

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "For many of our students there has been a history of learned behaviour to be sent home from school due to their behaviours. Many of our families felt ostracized and ultimately pivoted to OBA where their child now attends school daily from 9-4 and instead of feeling ostracized families have found a strong school community that supports, understands and accepts their child's differences."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    "The impact of our learning environment on families is priceless. Oak Bridge Academy intentionally works with students and families on alternative behavioural responses instead of suspending or sending children home. Family dynamics are more about living and loving than coercing and bribing "appropriate behaviour". Perhaps most importantly, families no longer need to choose between therapy and education; both are provided at OBA."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

    Information not available

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    OAK BRIDGE ACADEMY

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