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Question and Answers for Grades 10 to 12

My child has Aperger's, and is very discouraged with school. He didn't do well in grade 10, self-esteem is low and now wants to quit altogether. He gets easily frustrated when pressured especially with exams. What can I do to encourage him?

We have an article on our blog that has some strategies for parents that might be helpful: http://www.ourkids.net/blog/supporting-children-asd-parents-guide-21575/, with additional links at the bottom to articles such as how teachers and other school staff and specialists can help: http://www.ourkids.net/dialogue/?p=399 You may also be interested in learning about schools that offer Asperger’s support: http://www.ourkids.net/aspergers-schools.php We have also worked with Ken Rabow, who is a Life Empowerment coach and covers a wide range of topics for preteens/teens, including special needs challenges - you can get in touch with him directly here: http://www.ourkids.net/blog/author/kenrabow/ - if you mention Our Kids he has offered to give a free consult to see if he can help. The Asperger’s Society of Ontario has a number of resources on their website that you may find useful too: http://www.aspergers.ca/asperger-syndrome-toolkit/

When is it best to put my child into private school i.e. upon entering school at age 4-5 years or upon entering highschool?
Choosing the right age for private school depends on your priorities for your child as a parent. Sending your child...read more

In an all-girls boarding school, is it possible that the student can stay weekends, statutory holidays for the whole term (not including the winter and summer break)?
Yes, at boarding schools, students typically stay for the entire school year, including statuary holidays and weekends. In many cases,...read more

Looking for French Immersion High schools.
There's plenty of French Language schools for high school students, it all depends on the area where you live. In...read more

I would appreciate if anyone can give me his/her comments on King's Edge-hill School in Nova Scotia? It is one of the boarding schools that we are considering to send our kids to study.
King's Edgehill School is on a beautiful campus not too far from Halifax. It's a traditional boarding school (and the...read more

We are looking for a school for our daughter age 12 presently in Grade 7 who will be 14 for Grade 9. She is currently at Star Academy and has dyslexia. We are looking for a High School to accomodate her needs - in Toronto or Mississauga, Thanks Barbara Bastyr
A few schools that offer dyslexia support that you may wish to consider for your daughter include:
Chisholm Academy...read more

Our 7 year old son has just been diagnosed with Dyslexia. We are considering a couple of schools recommended to us for him. We would also like to find a school suitable for our 10 year old daughter starting September 2010, one that would, hopefully be suitable for our son in future years when and if he is able to go "mainstream". I guess what we are looking for is a school that accommodates for students with dyslexia in their high school years (or before).
A few schools that offer dyslexia support that you may wish to consider for your daughter include:
Chisholm Academy...read more

I would like information regarding IB program and its benefits, and the London O.L and A.L
Have a read of this discussion about the pros and cons of the IB program. It may give you...read more

I have 2 sons and 2 daughters and would like them to relocate from Africa and study in Canada. I need an inexpensive school that offers primary grades 5, 6 and secondary grades 10 and 12. Mr and Mrs Prince.
If you are interested in sending all four children to study in Canada, a coed boarding school that offers grades...read more

What are the advantages of my child taking IB courses in highschool?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a very challenging academic program that also places focus on responsible citizenship. An internationally...read more

Mostly looking for out of province grade 12 schools. Will there be some (many?) in attendance?
At the Private School Expo in Montreal there will be Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (Saskatchewan) and ...read more

Which curriculum is better - IB (International Baccalaureate) or a traditional high school?

There are a few previously asked questions about the IB program that may answer your question: