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• Curriculum Traditional
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  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.

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  Curriculum approach at CCIA : Traditional

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

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  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.

  Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

    Traditional - 44%
    Liberal arts - 15%
    Progressive - 27%
    Montessori - 13%
    Reggio Emilia - 0%
    Waldorf - 1%
  

  What CCIA says: Our teachers acknowledge students learn at different times and in different ways therefore they use an interactive teaching strategy to best suit a student's learning profile. We offer continuous, varied and appropriate formative as well as summative assessments which provide evidence about every student's learning progress. This information helps teachers to immediately flag areas of concern to help a student in that subject. Triangulation assessments also help students, parents and teachers to select attainable learning goals. For students in high school, we administer Aptitude Tests to help each student plan their further education. We offer Early Childhood Education and Business Focus Career Pathways to students who thrive in a co-op learning environment.

  Approach:

  Focus
  Academic

  Pedagogies and subject courses:

  • Mathematics Equal Balance
    Mathematics approach at CCIA : Equal Balance

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

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

    Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 67%
      Traditional math - 28%
      Discovery math - 5%
    

    What CCIA says: Students in grades 7 and 8, we offer accelerated or individualized math systems whereby students work at different levels individually in a classroom, at their own pace and our teachers use a variety of strategies such as re-looping so that learned material is being reinforced. Middle School Math teachers use games, manipulatives, math journals, and technology to help students who struggle with math. Students in high school, our teachers us a variety of teaching strategies to help students comprehend and retain complex math concepts. Teachers use direct instruction, guided practice, peer tutoring, manipulatives, and assessments.

    Textbooks and supplementary materials: Textbooks we use are from the Ontario Trillium List.

    Calculator policy: Calculators are used in the classroom for high school math courses which require the use of a scientific calculator.

  • Science Equal Balance
    Science approach at CCIA : Equal Balance

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

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    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.

    Science at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 69%
      Expository - 5%
      Inquiry - 26%
    

    Teaching approach: Science is an exciting subject to teach students how things work in our world. Our teachers use a variety of teaching strategies such as lecturing with power point presentations, peer to peer teaching, current events, case studies, and hands on activities such as guided experiments and exploration.

    Treatment of evolution:

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

    Topics covered in curriculum:

    Subject	offered
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Ecology
    Geology
    Meteorology
    Physics
    Physiology
    Zoology

  • Literature Equal Balance
    Literature approach at CCIA : Equal Balance

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

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

    Literature at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 74%
      Traditional - 22%
      Social justice - 4%
    

    What CCIA says: Literature is authentic material that promotes interaction among students in a classroom. Our teachers carefully choose material that will suit the interests of their students to spark in-depth class discussions and share opinions. We have been successful to increase a student's reading interest by implementing Socratic Seminars, web-quests, current events, and reading journals. After completing a unit on literature, students feel a sense of achievement at understanding a piece of highly respected literature. In addition, teachers use the personal growth model which encourages students to draw on their own opinions, feelings and personal experiences.

  • Humanities and Social Sciences Equal Balance
    Humanities and Social Sciences approach at CCIA : Equal Balance

    CCIA has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism , Pragmatism approach).

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

    Humanities and Social Sciences at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 82%
      Perennialism - 9%
      Pragmatism - 9%
    

    What CCIA says: Humanities promote active listening, critical thinking skills as well as encouraging students to make connections to history, and the world in which they live in. Students learn to make decisions based on values. Our teachers uses a number of strategies such as direct instruction, visual strategies, reciprocal teaching to increase dialogue between teacher and students, inquiry teaching where students develop their own questions, collect and organize data and draw inferences and problem solving. Field trips and role play may also be incorporated as part of the teaching strategies to give students the opportunity to be motivated in their learning.

  • Foreign Languages Equal Balance
    Foreign Languages approach at CCIA : Equal Balance

    CCIA has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual , Communicative approach).

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

    Foreign Languages at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 62%
      Audio-lingual - 2%
      Communicative - 36%
    

    What CCIA says: We offer on-line credited Mandarin courses as well as non-credited Mandarin classes during the weekends commencing in October 2016. We also have the flexibility to incorporate French in the curriculum if requested by a parent. French Homework is available commencing October 2016.

  • Fine Arts Equal Balance
    Fine Arts approach at CCIA : Equal Balance

    CCIA has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive , Creative approach).

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

    Fine Arts at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 59%
      Receptive - 1%
      Creative - 40%
    

    Program offers:

    Subject	offered
    Acting
    Dance
    Drama/Theatre
    Graphic Design
    Music
    Visual Arts

    Visual studio philosophy:

    Expressive
    Disciplined

    What CCIA says: This information is not currently available.

  • Computers and Technology Medium integration
    Computers and Technology approach at CCIA : Medium integration

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

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

    Computers and Technology at schools on OurKids.net

      Medium integration - 48%
      Light integration - 21%
      Heavy integration - 31%
    

    What CCIA says: CCIA accommodates students who require the use of a computer during the class to help them thrive academically. Students may use a computer to take tests which will aid to capture the best reflection of their knowledge and abilities. To help students with reading comprehension, reading fluency, eye tracking, building vocabulary, and improving writing skills, Cambridge International Academy has the renowned brain based programs of Reading Plus and MyLexia. Reading Plus caters to students from 4th grade to post secondary education. MyLexia is appropriate for struggling readers. This brain based program caters to students with reading skills from 1st grade to 4th grade.

    Program covers:

    Subject	offered
    Computer science
    Robotics
    Web design

  • Physical Education

    What CCIA says: CCIA emphasizes the science behind why we need to be physically active in our lives and to help students develop and maintain a high level of fitness. High school students at CCIA have the option to attend Lifetime Fitness Club in Ajax to improve their cardio-respiratory fitness, gain muscular strength and endurance, as well as increase their flexibility. Our intention for the middle school and high school students is to promote a healthy lifestyle and positively shift their behaviors to include physical fitness throughout their lives.

  • Advanced Placement courses
    This information is not currently available.
  • Sex and health education Not Ontario curriculum
    Sex and health education approach at CCIA : Not Ontario curriculum

    CCIA has a Not Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Follows provincial curriculum approach).

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    The sex education curriculum does NOT follow the provincial one taught in public schools - either in terms of structure, pacing, focus, and/or tone.

    Sex and health education at schools on OurKids.net

      Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 46%
      Follows provincial curriculum - 54%
    

    Approach to sex and health education:

    CCIA has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).

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    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.

    CCIA 's approach to sex-ed: CCIA's high school curriculum approach follows the expectations set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The classes are comprised of both theory and application. Gym classes may include attending a fitness club in Ajax. Transportation is available at the school. For middle school students, we respect the wishes of our parents who opt not to have their son/daughter participate in the Human Development and Sexual Health Topics.

  
  

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• Curriculum Pace Standard-enriched
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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.

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  Curriculum Pace approach at CCIA : Standard-enriched

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

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  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.

  Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

    Standard-enriched - 58%
    Accelerated - 15%
    Student-paced - 27%
  

  What CCIA says: We deliver a steady pace for administering the Ontario Curriculum however some courses may be presented in enriched ways. To stimulate our pupils' thinking on significant issues and interact with one another on a wide range of topics, an in-depth study is administered to targeted topics.

  Flexible pacing style

  Flexible pacing style	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 CCIA says about flexible pacing: At CCIA, we offer on-line courses to students who are motivated to propel their academic studies to enter post-secondary education sooner. . In addition, we offer School-Work Transition Career Pathways such as Early Childhood Education and a Business Focus. Co-op Classes are offered to gain work experience and OSSD.

• 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.

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  Academic Culture approach at CCIA : Rigorous

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

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  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”.

  Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

    Rigorous - 48%
    Supportive - 52%
  

  What CCIA says: Cambridge International Academy keeps student-to-teacher ratio low so that we may focus on the individual needs of the student and support each student on his or her individual path to success. At Cambridge International Academy, we recognize that students have different learning styles. Our learning environment is set up to meet the needs of students .We use a complete approach, which reinforces verbal instruction with visual and written support, allowing the students to engage on many levels regarding the material being presented.

• Developmental priorities Intellectual
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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.

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  Primary Developmental Priority: Intellectual

  The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

  Secondary Developmental Priority: Balanced

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

  What CCIA says: Cambridge International Academy pays equal attention to the emotional, social, and physical aspects of our students with emphasis on intellectual ability to inspire students to become critical thinkers.

• Special needs support
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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.

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  What CCIA says about their special need support: When a student develops learning difficulties while attending CCIA, our dedicated teaching staff investigate another way of teaching that may help a student to grasp the content. Extra help in homework is offered. planning with long term projects is monitored to ensure a student is meeting specific deadlines, accommodations such as extra time to write a test, use of a computer, notes from the lecture are provided to help a student get back on track. When difficulties persist, a parent is notified and a parent- teacher meeting is arranged to brainstorm ideas to support a student.

  Academic Support:

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

  Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

  Subject Type	offered
  Accommodations
  Modifications
  Extra support

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  Summary: CCIA has the flexibility to cater to students who have mild learning disabilities and ADHD. We work closely with parents to set up an academic regime which includes training on the Reading Plus or MyLexia brain based programs, and one-to-one tutoring for additional support may be implemented if need be. Accommodations are offered in class to help capture the best assessment of a student. High School students wanting an Early Childhood Education or Business focus may have the opportunity to receive modifications in some of the high school courses.

  A - Forms of Support

  Accommodation:

  Modification:

  Remediation:

  B - Environments

  Indirect Support:

  Resource Assistance:

  Withdrawal Assistance:

  Partial Integration:

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  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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• Gifted learner support In-class adaptations
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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.

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  Dedicated gifted programs:

  Program	offered
  Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
  Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

  Curriculum delivery: Acceleration and enrichment (There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.)

  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 CCIA says: Cambridge International Academy provides curriculum differentiated by pace, breadth and depth. Our classes integrate several disciplines within an area of study to encourage students to explore topics and ideas in greater depth. Students will develop independent research skills, critical and creative thinking skills. Our students get involved in community services and participate in enriching activities.

• Language English
  CCIA offers English as the primary language of instruction.

  Language of enrollment include: English, Mandarin
• 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.

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  In grade Gr. 12, CCIA students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.

  Nightly Homework

  	7	8	9	10	11	12
  CCIA	60 mins	60 mins	90 mins	90 mins	90 mins	90 mins
  Site Average	52 mins	56 mins	68 mins	80 mins	96 mins	109 mins

  What CCIA says about their flipped classroom policy: This information is not currently available.

• 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.

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  How assessments are delivered across the grades:

  Lettered or numbered grades	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12
  Prose (narrative)-based feedback	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12
  Academic achievement reporting	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12
  Habits and behaviour reporting	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12
  Parent-teacher meetings	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Cambridge International Academy. Our primary objective is to assure your child experiences a positive, productive, and safe school environment in which he/she will self-actualize and grow academically, emotionally, and morally. The staff at Cambridge International Academy creates an atmosphere of cooperative learning, and encourages each student to develop critical judgment and to become an independent thinker, able to work effectively with others, and be inspired with a life-long curiosity and love of learning. We believe achieving success is beyond the walls of a school classroom or an acceptance from a prestigious University; it is the inner motivation, solid work ethic, personal responsibility, drive, and an active way of life that helps students to thrive beyond post-secondary education.

Recognizing that parents are the prime educators, Cambridge International Academy is committed to working with parents and host families to develop and promote a common philosophy. Together, we share the critically important enterprise of preparing our children for active and positive living.

In addition to offering reach 'ahead credits' to grades 7 & 8, and promoting social responsibility, our small class sizes develop nurturing and positive working relationships with students. We support a learning environment that encompasses personal development, community involvement, academic achievement and leadership to be part of their Cambridge experience. Our teaching staff is dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of our students.

On behalf of the entire staff at Cambridge International Academy, we look forward to inspire and challenge your child to excel in all facets of his/her learning and to attain his/her potential. Visit Cambridge International Academy and experience a difference in education and innovation. This may be one of the best decisions you will make in your life. We invite you to look at our information package and discover an enriching way of education.