AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Waterloo Independent Secondary School vs. Olivet School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    435 King St N, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 2Z5, Canada

    279 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9B 1Z6, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    1893

    Enrolment

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    50

    Grades

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    JK to 5

    Gender

    N/A

    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

    N/A

    Spiritual
    The goal is to cultivate "individuals with inner resourcefulness, strong faith and respect for God or a higher power."
    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    N/A

    Traditional

    Curriculum pace

    N/A

    Standard-enriched
    Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

    Academic culture

    N/A

    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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    10 to 12

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Developmental

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    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

    N/A

    $7,880 to $13,240

    Boarding Tuition

    N/A

    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    No

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    None

    Median FA package size

    N/A

    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    6

    Percent in boarding

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    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

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    95%

    Day entry years

    N/A

    Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

    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 - 5

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    "At Olivet School, we focus on creating a warm, caring environment for your child by maintaining small class sizes and incorporating Christian values and character development into all that we do. We integrate Christian values in everything from seeing His beauty in nature and play to academics and music! Our students love our Good Deeds Tree which teaches them compassion and service to each other and enjoy our daily observances – together these exemplify our dedication to developing the “whole child”."

    • Private elementary school with child-centered learning
    • Caring atmosphere and small class sizes
    • Increased interactive learning opportunities
    • Special focus on kindergarten
    • Solid character education for making successful decisions
    • Academic, moral and spiritual instruction
    • Supportive learning community built on caring Christian values
    • Enriched academics that extend beyond basic curriculum

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    "Individually focused leaning. Our small student to teacher ratio allows more attention to each child. Not everyone learns at the same pace so the smaller classrooms allow for the individual learning. We are very good at teaching the WHOLE child. We care concerned with their spiritual wellness, their social emotional learning, their physical growth and their academic pursuits."

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

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    Information not available

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

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    Information not available

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

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    Information not available

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

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    Information not available

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

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    "Families choose Olivet School for our unique, grounded and caring approach to learning. Over 150 years ago, we lead the way in teaching with small class sizes and integrated learning. Our school is deeply rooted in strong morals and values that teach our students much more than academics - it teaches them how to be a "good" person in the world."

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

    OLIVET SCHOOL

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    "Kindness, giving, and the fundamentals of learning the values of being a "good" person and a good Christian are just some of the significant reasons for enrolling at Olivet School. Here your children will begin a learning journey not just of academics, but of strong Christian values, while experiencing a feeling of being cared for and supported."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    "Families find it surprising to learn that we have a rich history spanning almost 130 years and that we grew out of a growing need for faith-based learning, character development and overall growth.

    When families come to visit our school, they often remark on the age of the school and history of the school, architecture features: exposed brick, original wood, how the building was built over time."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    Information not available

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    OLIVET SCHOOL

    Information not available

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