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OUR KIDS Report:
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Grades Preschool — 6 — Etobicoke, ON (Map)
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Beamish Academy ACADEMICS & EXTRACURRICULARS


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Curriculum Traditional

[Show definition of Curriculum]

Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

Curriculum approach at Beamish Academy: Traditional

Beamish Academy has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).

[Show: About Traditional?]

Our Kids definition: 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.

Compare Beamish Academy's Curriculum with other schools on OurKids.net:
  Traditional - 38%
  Liberal arts - 12%
  Progressive - 35%
  Montessori - 12%
  Reggio Emilia - 1%
  Waldorf - 2%

What Beamish Academy says about their overall curriculum and approach:

Beamish Academy delivers a balanced, teacher-led curriculum enhanced through personalized AI-supported learning. Our approach combines Ontario curriculum expectations with the internationally recognized CENTURY Tech platform, allowing students to spend 20 minutes daily in adaptive learning pathways tailored to their strengths, gaps, and pace of learning. Certified teachers remain central to instruction, using AI insights to personalize support, monitor progress, and strengthen student engagement. Our educational model is designed to support a wide range of learners, including students who are academically advanced, gifted, or require additional reinforcement and individualized attention. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, Beamish Academy emphasizes mastery-based learning, helping students fully understand concepts before progressing. We believe academic success should be balanced with student well-being, creativity, collaboration, and physical activity. In addition to strong core academics, students benefit from a full-size gymnasium, outdoor play space, and a supportive learning environment focused on confidence, independence, and long-term growth.


Approach

Focus Special needs
Academic Special needs , Gifted

Pedagogies and subject courses:

  • Mathematics

    Equal Balance

    Mathematics approach at Beamish Academy: Equal Balance

    Beamish Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).

    [Show: About Equal Balance?]

    Our Kids definition: These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.

    Compare Beamish Academy's Mathematics with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Equal balance - 68%
      Traditional math - 27%
      Discovery math - 5%

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Beamish Academy’s mathematics program combines traditional instruction with discovery-based learning to help students build both strong foundational skills and deeper conceptual understanding. Certified teachers provide direct instruction in core mathematical operations, problem-solving strategies, and procedural fluency while also encouraging students to explore patterns, apply concepts, and develop critical thinking through hands-on and collaborative activities. Our approach recognizes that students learn mathematics differently. Through differentiated instruction and AI-supported learning using the CENTURY Tech platform, students receive personalized practice and targeted reinforcement based on their individual strengths and learning gaps. Advanced learners can progress to more challenging material, while students requiring additional support can revisit concepts until mastery is achieved. By balancing structured teaching with inquiry and exploration, Beamish Academy helps students develop confidence, independence, and long-term mathematical understanding rather than relying solely on memorization or repetitive exercises.

    Textbooks and supplementary materials:

    Beamish Academy uses Ontario curriculum-aligned textbooks, teacher-developed resources, guided reading materials, math manipulatives, and the CENTURY Tech platform for AI-supported personalized learning, targeted practice, and progress monitoring. Supplementary resources include digital tools, inquiry-based materials, and hands-on learning activities.

    Calculator policy:

    Beamish Academy emphasizes strong foundational math skills and mental computation before introducing calculators. Calculators are used selectively in higher grades to support problem-solving, applied mathematics, and conceptual understanding, while ensuring students continue developing accuracy, number sense, and procedural fluency through regular non-calculator work.

  • Early Reading

    Balanced Literacy

    Early Reading approach at Beamish Academy: Balanced Literacy

    Beamish Academy has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive, Whole Language approach).

    [Show: About Balanced Literacy?]

    Our Kids definition: 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.

    Compare Beamish Academy's Early Reading with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Balanced literacy - 50%
      Phonics-intensive - 48%
      Whole language - 2%

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Beamish Academy uses a balanced literacy approach that combines structured phonics instruction with whole-language learning experiences to support strong early reading development. Students build foundational decoding, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and fluency skills through explicit teacher-guided phonics lessons while also developing comprehension, critical thinking, and a love of reading through guided reading, storytelling, shared texts, and independent reading activities. Our classrooms provide rich literacy environments where students engage with language through discussion, writing, collaborative learning, and hands-on activities connected to meaningful themes and real-world experiences. Certified teachers use differentiated instruction and ongoing assessment to identify individual reading strengths and gaps early, allowing for targeted support and intervention when needed. AI-supported learning tools also help personalize literacy practice by adapting activities to each student’s pace and level, helping students build confidence and achieve reading mastery in a supportive and engaging environment.

    DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.

    What Beamish Academy says:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Writing

    Equal balance

    Writing approach at Beamish Academy: Equal balance

    Beamish Academy has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).

    [Show: About Equal balance?]

    Our Kids definition: 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.

    Compare Beamish Academy's Writing with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Equal balance - 78%
      Systematic approach - 11%
      Process approach - 11%

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Beamish Academy uses a balanced writing approach that combines structured skill development with frequent opportunities for creative and independent expression. In the younger grades, students are introduced to grammar, sentence structure, spelling, handwriting, and foundational writing strategies through explicit teacher guided instruction and mini-lessons. At the same time, students regularly engage in journals, storytelling, collaborative writing, themed projects, and personal responses that encourage creativity, confidence, and communication skills. Writing activities are integrated across subjects to help students see writing as a meaningful tool for learning and self-expression. Certified teachers use differentiated instruction and ongoing feedback to support individual progress, while AI-supported learning tools help reinforce foundational literacy skills at each student’s pace. Our approach builds strong technical writing abilities while fostering imagination, independence, and a positive relationship with written communication from an early age.

  • Science

    Equal Balance

    Science approach at Beamish Academy: Equal Balance

    Beamish Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).

    [Show: About Equal Balance?]

    Our Kids definition: 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.

    Compare Beamish Academy's Science with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Equal balance - 68%
      Expository - 6%
      Inquiry - 26%

    Teaching approach:

    Beamish Academy uses a balanced science program that combines direct instruction with hands on inquiry and exploration. Students build strong foundational knowledge through teacher guided lessons, textbooks, demonstrations, and structured learning activities while also participating in experiments, collaborative projects, problem solving tasks, and inquiry based investigations. Our approach encourages students to ask questions, test ideas, analyze results, and apply scientific thinking to real-world situations. Science learning is designed to strengthen critical thinking, observation, creativity, and communication skills alongside core scientific knowledge. Certified teachers use differentiated instruction to support varying learning styles and academic levels, while AI-supported learning tools help reinforce concepts through personalized review and targeted practice. Students are encouraged to develop confidence in both theoretical understanding and practical application, creating a science program that is engaging, balanced, and focused on long-term curiosity and discovery.


    Treatment of evolution:

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

    Topics covered in curriculum:

    SubjectOffered
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Ecology
    Geology
    Meteorology
    Physics
    Physiology
    Zoology
  • Literature

    Equal Balance

    Literature approach at Beamish Academy: Equal Balance

    Beamish Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional, Social Justice approach).

    [Show: About Equal Balance?]

    Our Kids definition: These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.

    Compare Beamish Academy's Literature with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Equal balance - 73%
      Traditional - 25%
      Social justice - 2%

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Beamish Academy’s literature program for younger students combines classic children’s literature with diverse and engaging stories that reflect different experiences, cultures, and perspectives. Through read alouds, guided reading, storytelling, discussion, and creative activities, students develop strong comprehension, vocabulary, communication, and critical thinking skills. Our approach encourages children to build empathy, curiosity, imagination, and confidence while learning to connect stories to their own experiences and the world around them. Students explore themes such as friendship, kindness, perseverance, fairness, and community in age-appropriate and meaningful ways. Certified teachers use differentiated instruction to support varying reading levels and learning styles, helping students develop a lifelong love of reading in a supportive and engaging classroom environment.


    Program covers:

    SubjectOffered
    Canadian lit
    American lit
    European (continental) lit
    World (non-Western) lit
    English lit
    Ancient lit
  • Social Studies

    Core Knowledge

    Social Studies approach at Beamish Academy: Core Knowledge

    Beamish Academy has a Core Knowledge approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Expanding Communities, Thematic approach).

    [Show: About Core Knowledge?]

    Our Kids definition: 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).

    Compare Beamish Academy's Social Studies with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Core knowledge - 40%
      Expanding communities - 27%
      Thematic - 33%

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Beamish Academy’s social studies program combines core knowledge learning with discussion, storytelling, inquiry, and hands-on activities to help students build a strong understanding of history, geography, cultures, and communities. Students explore significant people, events, and places through age-appropriate lessons that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful connections to the world around them. Our curriculum is designed to build knowledge progressively across grade levels, helping students develop a broader understanding of historical timelines, Canadian identity, global communities, and civic responsibility. Learning experiences may include reading, collaborative projects, presentations, creative activities, and guided discussions that make social studies engaging and memorable. Certified teachers use differentiated instruction to support varying learning styles while encouraging students to ask questions, think independently, and develop empathy, perspective-taking, and respect for diverse experiences and viewpoints.

  • Foreign Languages

    Communicative

    Foreign Languages approach at Beamish Academy: Communicative

    Beamish Academy has a Communicative approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Equal Balance approach).

    [Show: About Communicative?]

    Our Kids definition: The communicative method of language acquisition emphasizes the use of the target language in authentic contexts. The approach commonly features interactive group work, games, authentic texts, and opportunities to learn about the cultural background of the language. Drills and quizzes may still be used, but less frequently than with the audio-lingual method.

    Compare Beamish Academy's Foreign Languages with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Communicative - 32%
      Audio-lingual - 3%
      Equal balance - 65%

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Beamish Academy uses a communicative approach to foreign language learning that emphasizes speaking, listening, interaction, and real world communication in meaningful contexts. Students build language skills through conversation, collaborative activities, games, storytelling, songs, guided practice, and age appropriate cultural experiences that make learning engaging and practical. Rather than focusing primarily on memorization and drills, students are encouraged to use the target language regularly in classroom interactions and everyday situations. Reading and writing activities are introduced in developmentally appropriate ways to support vocabulary growth, comprehension, and confidence. Our program also introduces students to the cultures, traditions, and perspectives connected to the language being studied, helping build global awareness and curiosity. Certified teachers use differentiated instruction and interactive learning strategies to support varying comfort levels and learning styles while creating a positive and encouraging language-learning environment.


    Language instruction offered in:

    SubjectOffered
    Chinese-Cantonese
    Chinese-Mandarin
    French
    German
    Greek
    Italian
    Japanese
    Hebrew
    Latin
    Russian
    Spanish
    ESL
  • Fine Arts


    Program offers:

    SubjectOffered
    Acting
    Dance
    Drama/Theatre
    Graphic Design
    Music
    Visual Arts

    What Beamish Academy says:

    This information is not currently available.

  • Computers and Technology

    Medium integration

    Computers and Technology approach at Beamish Academy: Medium integration

    Beamish Academy has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).

    [Show: About Medium integration?]

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

    Compare Beamish Academy's Computers and Technology with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Medium integration - 50%
      Light integration - 23%
      Heavy integration - 27%

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Technology at Beamish Academy is used as a supportive educational tool rather than the central focus of the classroom experience. Students engage in approximately 20 minutes of AI-supported learning daily through the CENTURY Tech platform, where lessons adapt to each student’s strengths, pace, and learning needs. This targeted use of technology provides personalized academic support while helping students build independence, confidence, and subject mastery. Beyond this structured learning period, technology is integrated selectively across the curriculum to support digital literacy, research, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in age-appropriate ways. Certified teachers guide students in the responsible use of technology while maintaining strong emphasis on teacher interaction, hands-on learning, creativity, physical activity, and social development. Beamish Academy’s approach ensures technology enhances education without replacing the human relationships and balanced learning experiences that are essential to student growth.


    Program covers:

    SubjectOffered
    Computer science
    Robotics
    Web design
  • Physical Education

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Beamish Academy views physical education as an essential part of student development and overall well-being. Our program focuses on building physical literacy, coordination, teamwork, confidence, and healthy lifestyle habits through a balance of structured instruction, active play, and recreational activities. Students participate in age appropriate activities that develop movement skills, fitness, cooperation, and sportsmanship in a supportive and inclusive environment. Classes may include team sports, individual fitness activities, games, skill development, and movement-based learning designed to encourage participation and enjoyment at all ability levels. Our full-size gymnasium and outdoor play spaces allow students to remain active throughout the school day while supporting social interaction, emotional regulation, and mental well being. Physical activity is integrated as part of a balanced educational experience, reinforcing Beamish Academy’s commitment to supporting the whole child alongside strong academic development.

  • Sex and health education

    Ontario curriculum

    Sex and health education approach at Beamish Academy: Ontario curriculum

    Beamish Academy has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).

    [Show: About Ontario curriculum?]

    Our Kids definition: The structure, pacing, focus, and tone of the sex education curriculum reflects that of the provincial one, taught in public schools.

    Compare Beamish Academy's Sex and health education with other schools on OurKids.net:
      Follows provincial curriculum - 58%
      Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 42%

    Approach to sex and health education: Mostly value-neutral

    Beamish Academy has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).
    [Show: About Mostly value-neutral?]

    Our Kids definition: By and large, students are taught about sex free of any particular moral or ethical standpoint. The school doesn't impose any particular values or value systems (such as social, political, or ideological values) on students when teaching sex and related issues.

    What Beamish Academy says:

    Beamish Academy follows the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum and approaches sex and health education in a respectful, age-appropriate, and primarily value-neutral manner. Instruction focuses on providing students with accurate information, practical health knowledge, and skills that support personal well-being, healthy relationships, personal safety, and responsible decision-making. Topics may include human development, puberty, mental health, consent, online safety, healthy relationships, and emotional well-being. Certified teachers encourage respectful discussion, critical thinking, and open communication while recognizing that families may hold differing personal, cultural, or moral perspectives on certain topics. Our goal is not to promote a particular ideological viewpoint, but to help students develop knowledge, confidence, self-awareness, and respect for themselves and others in a supportive learning environment. Lessons are delivered in developmentally appropriate ways that align with Ontario curriculum expectations and student maturity levels.

Preschool/K Curriculum Academic

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Preschools and kindergartens tend to have a particular curriculum or curricular approach. This refers to what is taught and how it's taught. Most preschools have a curriculum that comprises a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. A preschool's curriculum may or may not, though, reflect its higher-level curriculum (if it's part of a school with elementary or secondary programs)

Preschool/K Curriculum approach at Beamish Academy: Academic

Beamish Academy has an Academic approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia approach).

[Show: About Academic?]

Our Kids definition: 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.

Compare Beamish Academy's Preschool/K Curriculum with other schools on OurKids.net:
  Academic - 43%
  Play-based - 18%
  Montessori - 30%
  Waldorf - 2%
  Reggio emilia - 7%

What Beamish Academy says about their preschool/K curriculum approach:

Beamish Academy’s preschool and Kindergarten programs combine structured academics with hands on, play based learning to build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, communication, and problem solving. Certified educators guide students through themed lessons, interactive learning stations, and collaborative activities that encourage confidence, independence, and curiosity while preparing children for future academic success. What makes Beamish Academy unique is the integration of personalized AI-supported learning tools alongside traditional early education methods. Teachers use adaptive learning insights to better understand each child’s strengths and learning needs, allowing for more individualized support and early intervention when needed. Our approach also prioritizes physical activity, outdoor play, creativity, and social development, creating a balanced environment where children can grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Language bilingual / dual-immersion

Learn about Beamish Academy's languages of instruction and enrolment.

Beamish Academy is a bilingual / dual-immersion school with English, French as the primary language of instruction

English - 90% French - 10%

Language of enrolment include: English

Curriculum Pace Student-paced

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This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

Curriculum Pace approach at Beamish Academy: Student-paced

Beamish Academy has a Student-paced approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Accelerated approach).

[Show: About Student-paced?]

Our Kids definition: 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.

Compare Beamish Academy's Curriculum Pace with other schools on OurKids.net:
  Student-paced - 28%
  Standard-enriched - 54%
  Accelerated - 18%

What Beamish Academy says about their curriculum pace:

Beamish Academy uses AI-supported learning through the CENTURY Tech platform to adapt lessons to each student’s pace, strengths, and learning gaps. Students can advance when ready or revisit concepts until mastery is achieved, while certified teachers provide individualized guidance and support throughout the learning process.


Flexible pacing style

Type Offered
Subject-streaming (tracking)
Multi-age classrooms as standard
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace)
Regular guided independent study opportunities
Differentiated assessment

What Beamish Academy says about their flexible pacing:

Beamish Academy combines differentiated instruction, guided independent study, and AI-supported learning through the CENTURY Tech platform. Students work at their own pace, advancing or revisiting concepts as needed, while certified teachers use real-time insights to personalize support, strengthen mastery, and encourage independence, confidence, and academic growth.

Academic Culture Rigorous

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Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

Academic Culture approach at Beamish Academy: Rigorous

Beamish Academy has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).

[Show: About Rigorous?]

Our Kids definition: 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”.

Compare Beamish Academy's Academic Culture with other schools on OurKids.net:
  Rigorous - 52%
  Supportive - 48%

What Beamish Academy says about their academic culture:

Beamish Academy maintains a rigorous academic culture built on high expectations, personalized support, and Mastery Based Learning. Students are encouraged to think critically, work independently, and take ownership of their progress through challenging and engaging academic experiences. Through AI supported learning, students receive targeted instruction and practice tailored to their strengths and learning gaps, helping them achieve mastery of concepts before progressing. Certified teachers use real time learning insights to personalize support while maintaining strong academic standards across core subjects. Academic rigour at Beamish is balanced with student well-being, confidence building, and relationship-based teaching. Our goal is to create an environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential while feeling supported, motivated, and engaged throughout the learning process.

Developmental priorities Balanced

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Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced

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

What Beamish Academy says about their developmental priorities:

Beamish Academy follows a balanced developmental philosophy that values intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth equally. We believe students thrive when academic achievement is supported by confidence, well-being, healthy relationships, and active lifestyles. Our approach combines rigorous, mastery-based academics with personalized teacher support and AI-assisted learning that helps students progress at their own pace. We also emphasize emotional resilience, empathy, collaboration, communication, and leadership within a supportive school community. Physical activity, outdoor play, and wellness remain important parts of student life through regular movement opportunities and physical education. Through this balanced approach, Beamish Academy helps students become confident, adaptable, and well-rounded individuals prepared for both academic success and life beyond the classroom.

Special needs support Special needs school

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Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

Beamish Academy is a Special needs school

Full-time programming is offered for all students which is exclusively focused on one or more special needs.

A - Forms of Support
Accommodation:
Modification:
Remediation:
B - Environments
Indirect Support:
Resource Assistance:
Withdrawal Assistance:
Partial Integration:
Full-Time Class:

Special NeedNeed
Forms of SupportA
EnvironmentsB
ADHD
  • 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.

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Academic support

TypeOffered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed learning disabilities

TypeOffered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

Additional support

TypeOffered
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy

Gifted learner support Dedicated gifted school

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Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

Curriculum Delivery: Acceleration

The main focus is on acceleration. This means that all students work at a much quicker pace than public school peers (usually working at least one grade-level ahead).

In-class adaptations

Program Offered
Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement)
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement)
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement)
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement)
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others)
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement)
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement)
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement)
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement)

What Beamish Academy says about their gifted learner support:

Beamish Academy supports gifted learners through personalized, Mastery Based Learning that allows students to progress beyond grade level expectations when ready. Using AI supported learning through the CENTURY Tech platform, certified teachers can identify strengths quickly and provide enriched instruction, advanced material, independent projects, and differentiated learning opportunities that challenge students while supporting creativity, critical thinking, and deeper subject exploration.

Homework Policy

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Homework is work that's assigned to students for completion outside of regular class time. There's a long-standing debate over homework. Should homework be assigned to school-age children? If so, in what grades? And how much homework should be assigned? In selecting the right school for your child, it's important to look closely at a school's homework policy.

Nightly homework

In grade Gr. 6, Beamish Academy students perform an average of 30 mins of homework per night.

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What Beamish Academy says about their flipped classroom policy:

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Report Card Policy

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While all schools measure individual progress and achievement in students, they have different ways of doing this. For instance, many traditional schools gauge progress through report cards, which give students lettered or numbered grades. Other schools, meanwhile, measure progress in other ways, either in addition to or instead of giving grades. For instance, they may offer prose-based feedback (i.e, comments), academic achievement reporting, habits and behaviour reporting, and parent-teacher meetings. In choosing the right school for your child, take a close look at its policy for measuring the individual progress of students.

How assessments are delivered across the grades

TypeGrades
Lettered or numbered gradesGr. 1 to Gr. 6
Prose (narrative)-based feedbackPreschool to Gr. 6
Academic achievement reportingPreschool to Gr. 6
Habits and behaviour reportingPreschool to Gr. 6
Parent-teacher meetingsPreschool to Gr. 6
 

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