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Evergreen Academy has a Montessori, Reggio Emilia approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Progressive, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
Reggio Emilia programs are offered by some schools at the preschool and elementary level. The approach aims to develop curiosity and problem-solving skills through the liberal use of projects (as opposed to activities or lessons): teachers design projects for children around their demonstrated interests. Projects can be geared to an individual student, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. They can last from a few days to the whole year. Art is strongly emphasized and is typically incorporated into every project. Teachers actively participate in projects alongside students, rather than sitting back and observing. The philosophy calls for a high degree of parent involvement as well, particularly when forming curricula and project plans (which happens throughout the academic year).
Evergreen Christian Academy blends Ontario curriculum with Montessori, Reggio, Charlotte Mason, and Waldorf-inspired whole-child learning.
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Montessori toddler | |
| Casa | |
| Elementary | |
| Middle School | |
| High School |
| Focus | Religious-based |
|---|---|
| Academic | Christian (Non-denominational) |
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Evergreen Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).
At Evergreen Christian Academy, our mathematics program balances traditional skill development with hands-on discovery learning. Students build strong foundational fluency through explicit instruction, mental math, practice, repetition, and problem-solving strategies, while also engaging in real-world, experiential learning that deepens conceptual understanding. We use manipulatives, games, projects, outdoor exploration, financial literacy activities, measurement, data collection, and collaborative investigations to help students see math as meaningful and connected to everyday life. Multi-age classrooms and differentiated instruction allow students to work at their own level, receive additional support where needed, and be challenged when ready to advance. Our goal is to develop confident, capable learners who not only understand mathematical concepts, but can apply critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance to solve problems independently.
At Evergreen Christian Academy, we primarily use Saxon Math alongside hands-on manipulatives, math games, real-world problem-solving activities, financial literacy projects, measurement tools, data collection activities, and teacher-created resources aligned with the Ontario Curriculum and differentiated student learning needs.
At Evergreen Christian Academy, calculators are not used in the younger years. Students first develop strong mental math, number sense, and computational fluency through hands-on learning and direct instruction. Calculators may later be introduced selectively in older grades to support problem-solving, higher-level concepts, and real-world applications.
Evergreen Academy has a Phonics-intensive approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Whole Language, Balanced Literacy approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy uses a structured, phonics-intensive approach to early literacy instruction through programs such as Fundations, combined with rich literature, read-alouds, creative writing, and comprehension activities. Students build strong decoding, spelling, fluency, and reading comprehension skills through explicit instruction, repetition, and hands-on, multi-sensory learning experiences.
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evergreen Academy has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy balances structured writing instruction with meaningful, authentic writing experiences. Students develop grammar, sentence structure, spelling, editing, and organizational skills through direct instruction, while also engaging in journaling, storytelling, project-based writing, creative expression, and real-world communication opportunities that foster confidence and a love of writing.
Evergreen Academy has an Inquiry approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Equal Balance approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy emphasizes inquiry-based science through hands-on experiments, outdoor education, STEAM projects, environmental exploration, engineering challenges, and student-led investigations. Students develop scientific-thinking skills by observing, questioning, hypothesizing, testing ideas, and applying scientific concepts through meaningful, real-world learning experiences alongside foundational scientific instruction.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Ecology | |
| Geology | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physics | |
| Physiology | |
| Zoology |
Evergreen Academy has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice, Equal Balance approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy’s literature program emphasizes strong literacy foundations, critical thinking, comprehension, discussion, and meaningful connections to both classic and contemporary literature. Students explore themes, character development, storytelling, communication, and human experience through read-alouds, novel studies, creative responses, reflective discussion, and written analysis in developmentally appropriate ways.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Canadian lit | |
| American lit | |
| European (continental) lit | |
| World (non-Western) lit | |
| English lit | |
| Ancient lit |
Evergreen Academy has a Thematic approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge, Expanding Communities approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy’s elementary social studies program uses a thematic, interdisciplinary approach that integrates history, geography, culture, community, environmental stewardship, and real-world learning. Students explore meaningful themes through hands-on projects, outdoor education, discussion, literature, inquiry, creative expression, and collaborative learning experiences connected to everyday life and the wider world.
Evergreen Academy has a Pragmatism approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Equal Balance approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy approaches humanities and social sciences through meaningful, real-world learning experiences that connect students to community, culture, leadership, environmental stewardship, and life skills. Through discussion, projects, inquiry, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and hands-on exploration, students develop critical thinking, communication, empathy, and practical problem-solving skills relevant to everyday life.
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
Evergreen Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Creative approach).
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Expressive | |
| Disciplined |
Evergreen Christian Academy’s arts program balances creative expression with artistic appreciation and exploration. Students engage in visual arts, music, dance, drama, and integrated creative projects while also learning about artistic techniques, styles, cultural influences, and notable works that deepen their understanding and appreciation of the arts.
Evergreen Academy has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy integrates technology meaningfully throughout the curriculum while maintaining a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, outdoor education, creativity, collaboration, and foundational skills. Students develop digital literacy through research, presentations, coding, creative projects, and educational technology tools in balanced, purposeful, and age-appropriate ways.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
At Evergreen Christian Academy, physical education emphasizes whole-child wellness, movement, teamwork, confidence, and lifelong healthy habits. Students participate in a variety of activities including team sports, fitness training, outdoor play, movement-based games, dance, cooperative challenges, and nature-based physical activity across our outdoor property. Our approach focuses on skill development, physical literacy, perseverance, sportsmanship, and personal growth rather than competition alone. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, build resilience, and develop healthy relationships with movement and exercise. Outdoor exploration and active play are integrated regularly throughout the school day, supporting both physical and emotional well-being. Programs are developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and adaptable to varying abilities and interests, helping students build confidence, coordination, leadership, and a positive connection to active living.
Evergreen Christian Academy primarily maintains separate academic and religious instruction, with only limited integration of a Christian worldview within portions of our social studies curriculum where appropriate. In addition, optional faith-based opportunities, including morning prayer before school and Bible study, are available for families who choose to participate. Our approach is to teach Scripture as the inspired Word of God while encouraging thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical application in students’ daily lives. We seek to cultivate character, wisdom, compassion, and a growing understanding of God’s love through age-appropriate conversations and authentic learning experiences. We strive to create a welcoming and respectful community where families can choose the level of faith engagement that best aligns with their values while providing an excellent education for every student.
Evergreen Academy has a Not Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Follows provincial curriculum approach).
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Evergreen Academy has a Montessori approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Academic approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy Kindergarten blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches focused on independence, creativity, and exploration.
Evergreen Christian Academy's Montessori approach. Learn about this school's class practices and policies as well as its curricular and teaching approach.
| Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
3 to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 11 | 12 to 13 |
| Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
2 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 4 hours |
| Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) |
| Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) |
| Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
Moderately Orthodox
45% of schools
Schools that adhere to the original Montessori program and principles. On occasion, though, they supplement it with modern curricular approaches or materials.
Orthodox
Whole-class lectures should never be given. Students learn best through small group lessons, interaction, and independent work.
Moderately orthodox
Whole-class lectures should only be given occasionally (e.g., at the beginning of a term or unit). Students usually learn best through small group lessons, interaction, and independent work.
Moderately non-orthodox
Whole-class lectures should be given semi-regularly (e.g., at the beginning of a lesson or a week). While students often learn best through group and independent work, it's sometimes important for teachers to set the stage for and contextualize learning.
Non-orthodox
Whole-class lectures should be given often (e.g., every day). While group and independent learning is important, teachers need to provide lectures on a regular basis to provide the foundation for learning.
Orthodox
External special education support isn't necessary. Core teachers can deal with all special education needs, by offering the relevant support for each student.
Moderately orthodox
External special education support is only rarely necessary. For instance, a psychologist might be brought in to help out a student with a severe developmental disorder.
Moderately non-orthodox
External special education support is quite important. Outside specialists are needed for a fairly wide range of special needs, such as developmental and learning disabilities.
Non-orthodox
External special education support is very important. Outside specialists are regularly brought in to support students with many different types of special needs, including developmental and learning disabilities, language and speech issues, behavioural issues, and advanced learning abilities.
Orthodox
We don't have any specialist teachers or classes. Core teachers are well-equipped to teach all subjects.
Moderately orthodox
We only use specialist teachers and classes in rare cases (for instance, to teach a second language). Core teachers are well-equipped to teach almost all subjects.
Moderately non-orthodox
We have a fairly wide range of specialist teachers and classes (for instance, in languages, music, and art). Core teachers are well-equipped to teach most subjects.
Non-orthodox
We have many specialist teachers and classes (for instance, in languages, music, art, gym, science, and math). It's important that students receive specialized instruction in many subjects.
Orthodox
Modern-day technology is never used in the classroom. This can interfere with students' social and emotional development and can be a distraction.
Moderately orthodox
Modern-day technology is very rarely used in class, since it can be a distraction and interfere with development. Students at the upper levels, though, might be permitted to use a computer or a tablet to do research for a specific project.
Moderately non-orthodox
Modern-day technology is used in moderation since it can be a distraction. For instance, computers and other digital media might be used for research, writing, and multimedia projects.
Non-orthodox
Modern technology is used fairly regularly. For instance, computers and other digital media might be used for research, writing, multimedia projects, and to learn keyboarding skills. Teachers may sometimes also use digital media, such as interactive whiteboards, to teach lessons or introduce topics.
This school doesn't use teaching assistants.
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Evergreen Academy has a Student-paced approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Accelerated approach).
At Evergreen Christian Academy, learning is individualized and responsive to each student’s readiness, strengths, and needs. Through differentiated instruction, mixed-grade learning, hands-on projects, and flexible pacing, students are supported and challenged at their own level, allowing both enrichment and additional time for mastery when needed.
| 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 |
At Evergreen Christian Academy, students learn within multi-age classrooms using differentiated instruction, flexible grouping, and hands-on learning experiences. Teachers regularly adjust pacing, expectations, and support based on student readiness, while guided independent work and project-based learning encourage both confidence and individualized academic growth.
Evergreen Academy has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
Evergreen Christian Academy fosters a supportive academic culture that values curiosity, creativity, personal growth, and a love of learning alongside strong academic foundations. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves in a nurturing, relationship-based environment where individualized support, confidence-building, emotional well-being, and whole-child development are prioritized alongside meaningful academic achievement.
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."
At Evergreen Christian Academy, we strive to nurture well-rounded, emotionally intelligent, and confident individuals who are academically capable, socially aware, physically active, and creatively inspired. We believe meaningful education extends beyond academics alone and should support the whole child. Through strong relationships, hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, outdoor education, creativity, and individualized support, students develop resilience, empathy, curiosity, independence, and self-awareness. Emotional well-being and confidence are prioritized alongside academic growth, helping students build healthy relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them. Our goal is to help shape thoughtful, capable young people who are prepared to contribute positively to their communities while continuing to grow as lifelong learners.
Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day; the teacher receives special training in accommodating special needs and/or learning disabled students.
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| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
At Evergreen Christian Academy, we recognize that every child learns differently and work closely with families to support students who develop learning difficulties while attending our school. Through small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized support, flexible pacing, and strong teacher-student relationships, we strive to help students build confidence and experience success. We maintain open communication with families and may recommend outside assessments or professional supports when beneficial. While we are able to support a range of learning needs within our classroom environment, we also believe in being honest and collaborative about whether our setting can appropriately meet a child’s specific needs long-term. Our goal is always to support the best interests and overall well-being of each student.
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
| 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) |
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In grade Gr. 8, Evergreen Academy students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
| JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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| Evergreen Academy | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins |
| Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 16 mins | 19 mins | 26 mins | 31 mins | 37 mins | 44 mins | 56 mins | 60 mins |
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| Type | Grades |
|---|---|
| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 |
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 6 |
| Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
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