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AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Waterloo Independent Secondary School vs. Revel Academy

• SCHOOL LOCATION

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  Address

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

  1550 Laperriere Avenue, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 7T2, Canada

• SCHOOL OVERVIEW
  We have limited information on Waterloo Independent Secondary School as they are currently not registered with us.

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  Basics

  Basics

  Founded

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  2017

  Enrolment

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  60

  Grades

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  JK to 12

  Gender

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  Coed

  Living arrangements

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  Day

  Language of instruction

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  English

  Faith Based

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  School focus

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  Academic

  Developmental Priorities

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  Balanced

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

  Academics

  Academics

  Curriculum

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  Progressive

  Curriculum pace

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  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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  13 to 20

  Special needs support

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  Gifted learner support

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  Dedicated gifted school

  Preschool/K curriculum

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  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

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  $15,250

  Boarding Tuition

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  Financial aid (FA)

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  No

  Students on FA

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  0%

  Eligible grades for FA

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  None

  Median FA package size

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  $0

  Enrollment

  Enrollment

  Avg. enrollment per grade

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  4

  Percent in boarding

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  0%

  Admissions

  Admissions

  Admissions rate

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  80%

  Day entry years

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

  Boarding entry years

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  Day admissions deadline

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  Rolling

  Boarding admissions deadline

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  Not available

  Interview required?

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  Yes: grades JK - 12

  SSAT required

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  No

• School’s perspective
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  Who are you, as a school?

  Who are you, as a school?

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  REVEL ACADEMY

  "A member of the Acton Academy network, Revel Academy believes that each child has an opportunity to profoundly change the world. Our learner-driven community puts children at the centre of their learning, empowering them to create personal goals and relational covenants, and participate in meaningful real-world projects. Working at their own pace in multi-age studios, learners strengthen their character and leadership skills with Socratic discussions, adaptive technology, hands-on challenges, and apprenticeships."

  • Learners demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills by earning badges and creating portfolios.
  • Families are invited to attend Exhibitions of Learning at the end of every six-week session.
  • After-school enrichment includes STEM, art, cooking, coding, Destination Imagination, and more.
  • Daily mindfulness includes yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques to develop strategies.
  • Learning and progress are transparent through the use of our online platform shared with families.
  • Family community that actively participates in Book Clubs, workshops, game nights, and events.
  • Revel Recap is sent to all families explaining what we worked on in each studio each week.
  • Learners can sled, ice skate, play sports, use play structures, climb trees, and explore at recess.
  • Inclusive and supportive environment for all cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
  • Founder and coordinator of the entrepreneurial, Ottawa Children's Business Fair.

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  What do you do differently and uniquely well?

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  REVEL ACADEMY

  "Accredited by the International Association of Learner Driven Schools, Revel puts our students in control. In each mixed-age studio, learners create their accountability systems, develop personalized SMART goals, and work together to create a culture of warm-hearted and tough-minded leaders. Our learners, known as Rebels, are encouraged to question and think critically rather than blindly follow. As a skills-based program, we value creativity and curiosity over memorization of content."

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

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  REVEL ACADEMY

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

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

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

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

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  REVEL ACADEMY

  "As a self-paced and mastery-based school, learners who have been frustrated with the traditional age based approach, finally find a school where they can thrive. We believe that providing a flexible learning environment where kids can work comfortably, take body breaks, and make decisions about which goal they'd like to tackle next greatly improves executive functioning skills and confidence."

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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?

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  REVEL ACADEMY

  "Our six-week-long project-based challenges, called Quests, combine the arts, maths, sciences, and social sciences, creating real-world learning opportunities. Learners not only see themselves represented in the curriculum but are encouraged to use their strengths to tackle problems they care about solving. Starting in middle school our learners are also required to seek apprenticeships in fields of interest, developing how to pitch oneself, communicate professionally, and discover new passions."

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  What might families find surprising about your school?

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  REVEL ACADEMY

  "Before joining Revel, some families are hesitant regarding the amount of choice, and freedom learners are provided. However, after only a short time, parents realize that the structure of our program sets students up for success while developing time-management, self-advocacy, and perseverance."

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  What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

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  REVEL ACADEMY

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  How will your school change in the next 5 years?

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  REVEL ACADEMY

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