Howlett Academy

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Curriculum: Traditional
- Mathematics: Traditional Math
- Early Reading: Phonics-intensive
- Writing: Systematic approach
- Science: Equal Balance
- Literature: Traditional
- Social Studies : Core Knowledge
- Humanities and Social Sciences : Equal Balance
- Foreign Languages: Equal Balance
- Fine Arts: Equal Balance
- Computers and Technology: Light integration
- Physical Education:
- Sex and health education: Not Ontario curriculum
Preschool/K Curriculum: Academic
Curriculum Pace: Accelerated
Academic Culture: Rigorous
Developmental priorities: Balanced
Special needs support: No support
Gifted learner support: In-class adaptations
Language: English
Report Card Policy:

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.

Curriculum approach at Howlett Academy: Traditional
Howlett Academy has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
[Show: About Traditional?]
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 - 43%
Liberal arts - 16%
Progressive - 27%
Montessori - 12%
Reggio Emilia - 1%
Waldorf - 1%

What Howlett Academy says: Howlett Academy’s academic programs prepare our students for higher order thinking while ensuring they have many opportunities to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Each student develops at a slightly different pace, creating a need for fluid age groupings and an education plan that is tailored towards his or her cognitive, social and emotional needs. If the student is ahead or needs additional help, the education plan will be adjusted accordingly. As the student masters different disciplines, the teacher will adjust the curriculum to encourage and challenge the student to develop higher levels of thought and action. Individual progress is carefully monitored.

Approach:

Focus

Academic
Pedagogies and subject courses:

Mathematics Traditional Math

Mathematics approach at Howlett Academy: Traditional Math
Howlett Academy has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math , Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Traditional Math?]
Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.

Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net

Traditional math - 30%
Discovery math - 4%
Equal balance - 66%

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Textbooks and supplementary materials: This information is not currently available.

Calculator policy: This information is not currently available.

Early Reading Phonics-intensive

Early Reading approach at Howlett Academy: Phonics-intensive
Howlett Academy has a Phonics-intensive approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Whole Language , Balanced Literacy approach).
[Show: About Phonics-intensive?]
Systematic-phonics programs teach young children to read by helping them to recognize and sound out the letters and syllables of words. Students are then led to blend these sounds together to sound out and recognize the whole word. While other reading programs might touch on phonetics (either incidentally or on a “when needed” basis), systematic phonics teaches phonics in a specific sequence, and uses extensive repetition and direct instruction to help readers associate specific letter patterns with their associated sounds.

Early Reading at schools on OurKids.net

Phonics-intensive - 44%
Whole language - 2%
Balanced literacy - 54%

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

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

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Writing Systematic approach

Writing approach at Howlett Academy: Systematic approach
Howlett Academy has a Systematic approach approach to Writing (as opposed to Process approach , Equal balance approach).
[Show: About Systematic approach?]
The systematic approach to teaching beginner writing focuses on directly imparting explicit sentence construction strategies, along with planning, revising, and editing skills. Students are asked to learn these explicit strategies and skills and practice them before applying them in more holistic writing assignments. Grammar and parts of sentences tend to have a central role in systematic writing instruction.

Writing at schools on OurKids.net

Systematic approach - 9%
Process approach - 10%
Equal balance - 81%

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Science Equal Balance

Science approach at Howlett Academy: Equal Balance
Howlett Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository , Inquiry approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
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 - 6%
Inquiry - 25%

Teaching approach: This information is not currently available.

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 Traditional

Literature approach at Howlett Academy: Traditional
Howlett Academy has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice , Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Traditional?]
In traditional literature programs students focus on decoding the mechanics of texts: plot, characterization, and themes. These texts tend to include a balance of contemporary and “classic” literature. When studying a past work, students investigate its historical context -- but only insofar as this adds understanding to the work itself. Past works are therefore studied “on their own terms”, and not merely as historical artifacts to be deconstructed: traditional literature programs are firmly rooted in the humanities, and carry the belief that great literature can reveal fundamental and universal truths about the human condition. These programs emphasize class discussions and critical essay writing, and aim to develop in students critical thinking, communication skills, and a cultivated taste and ethos.

Literature at schools on OurKids.net

Traditional - 23%
Social justice - 4%
Equal balance - 73%

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Social Studies Core Knowledge

Social Studies approach at Howlett Academy: Core Knowledge
Howlett Academy has a Core Knowledge approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Expanding Communities , Thematic approach).
[Show: About Core Knowledge?]
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).

Social Studies at schools on OurKids.net

Core knowledge - 42%
Expanding communities - 28%
Thematic - 30%

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Humanities and Social Sciences Equal Balance

Humanities and Social Sciences approach at Howlett Academy: Equal Balance
Howlett Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism , Pragmatism approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
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 Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Foreign Languages Equal Balance

Foreign Languages approach at Howlett Academy: Equal Balance
Howlett Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual , Communicative approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
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 - 64%
Audio-lingual - 2%
Communicative - 34%

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Fine Arts Equal Balance

Fine Arts approach at Howlett Academy: Equal Balance
Howlett Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive , Creative approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]
These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.

Fine Arts at schools on OurKids.net

Equal balance - 59%
Receptive - 2%
Creative - 39%

Program offers:

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

Visual studio philosophy:

Expressive
Disciplined

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Computers and Technology Light integration

Computers and Technology approach at Howlett Academy: Light integration
Howlett Academy has a Light integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Heavy integration , Medium integration approach).
[Show: About Light integration?]
Computers are used in the classroom from time to time, but integrating technology into everything students do is not a dominant focus. Digital literacy is understood to be a legitimate skill in the 21st century, but not one that should distract from teaching the subject at hand, or more fundamental skills and literacies. The idea is today’s students, being “digital natives”, are likely exposed to computers and new media enough outside the classroom: the role of the school, rather, should be to develop competencies that may otherwise get missed.

Computers and Technology at schools on OurKids.net

Light integration - 22%
Heavy integration - 31%
Medium integration - 47%

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Program covers:

Subject offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Physical Education

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Sex and health education Not Ontario curriculum

Sex and health education approach at Howlett Academy: Not Ontario curriculum
Howlett Academy has a Not Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Follows provincial curriculum approach).
[Show: About Not Ontario curriculum?]
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:
Howlett Academy has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).
[Show: About Mostly value-neutral?]
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.

Howlett Academy's approach to sex-ed: This information is not currently available.
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Early Reading

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Science

Literature

Social Studies

Humanities and Social Sciences

Foreign Languages

Fine Arts

Computers and Technology

Physical Education

Sex and health education
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 Howlett Academy: Academic
Howlett Academy has an Academic approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia approach).
[Show: About Academic?]
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.

Preschool/K Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

Academic - 41%
Play-based - 23%
Montessori - 28%
Waldorf - 2%
Reggio emilia - 6%

What Howlett Academy says: Throughout the day the teachers will work with individual children, small groups and the whole class. The kindergarten curriculum is based on a mastery approach to education, whereby fundamentals and concepts are repeatedly taught until the student has grasped a strong understanding of the material. Once proficient, new and more challenging material is introduced. Guided-played is used as a tool to help enhance the child’s cognitive, social and physical development. The kindergarten curriculum is well-planned and modified for those who are ahead or need additional help. Individual progress is carefully monitored.

Focus
Academic

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

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

Subject	offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

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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 Howlett Academy: Accelerated

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

[Show: About Accelerated?]

The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).

Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

Accelerated - 16%
Standard-enriched - 56%
Student-paced - 28%

What Howlett Academy says: Each student has a customized education program. As a result, teachers are able to create textbooks and explore topics above grade level.

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 Howlett Academy says about flexible pacing: This information is not currently available.

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 Howlett Academy: Rigorous
Howlett Academy has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
[Show: About Rigorous?]
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 Howlett Academy says: Howlett Academy’s academic programs prepare our students for higher order thinking while ensuring they have many opportunities to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Each student develops at a slightly different pace, creating a need for fluid age groupings and an education plan that is tailored towards his or her cognitive, social and emotional needs. If the student is ahead or needs additional help, the education plan will be adjusted accordingly.
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."

Secondary Developmental Priority: Intellectual

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

What Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Special needs support No 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.

Howlett Academy offers No support

Howlett Academy offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.

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

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.

Read our guide to special needs schools and special education

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.

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 (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 Howlett Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Language English

Howlett Academy offers English as the primary language of instruction.

Language of enrollment include: English
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:

Lettered or numbered grades Gr. 1 to Gr. 8
Parent-teacher meetings JK to Gr. 8

Extracurriculars
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While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.
What Howlett Academy says:

Activity Club: students take part in a variety of physical activities each week. These include, yoga, Pilates, dance, and movement-based games.

Art Club: Students will explore a variety of media, techniques, themes and art projects. Students will create work in a variety of materials, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. These fun and engaging classes provide technical skills necessary for the enhancement of creativity and intuition.

Mandarin Club: students will be given an introduction of phonetics and gain a basic understanding of Chinese Mandarin. They will learn how to make basic conversations using real life scenarios.

Dance Club: students have the opportunity to explore movement of all types. There will be stretching/conditioning, basic elements of jazz, ballet, modern, acrobatics, and hip hop, and the chance to do improvisation and free movement.

Improv Club: students exercise creativity while building teamwork skills. This time will encourage students to cooperate with others with the "Yes, and..." technique of improvisation.

Coding Club: students learn how to write computer code using JavaScript in a fun and engaging way. Students get to build their own digital portfolio from their library of 600 projects including Minecraft, Star Wars, Games, Art, Design Apps and much more!

Sports Teams: students have the opportunity to compete on several sports teams. These sports include: indoor and outdoor soccer, basketball, track and field, cross country, and badminton.
Sports offered

Competitive sports: 7
Recreational sports: N/A

Legend: Competitive offered Recreational offered

all sports]
- Archery
- Curling
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cricket
- Cross-country skiing
- Cycling
- Downhill skiing
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Figure Skating
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Ice Skating
- Lacrosse
- Martial Arts
- Mountain biking
- Racquet Ball
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Running
- Sailing
- Skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Clubs offered

Howlett Academy offers 12 clubs and extracurricular programs.

Legend:   Competitive offered   Recreational offered

all clubs and programs]

  Foreign Language Club

  Habitat for Humanity

  Jazz Ensemble

  Math Club

  Musical theatre/Opera

  Ballet and Classical Ballet

  Online Magazine

  Outdoor Club

  Outdoor Education

  Paintball

  Photography

  Poetry/Literature club

  Radio club

  Robotics club

  Round Square

  School newspaper

  Science Club

  Scouting

  Student Council

  Yearbook

  Yoga

  Animation

  Art Club

  Astronomy Club

  Audiovisual Club

  Band

  Chess Club

  Choir

  Community Service

  Computer Club

  Dance Club

  Debate Club

  Drama Club

  Environmental Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

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This can depend on a number of factors, including the type of school, living arrangements, what’s included in tuition, school location, resources, and facilities. Many private schools in Canada have tuition that ranges between $6,000 and $12,000 a year. While some schools, such as schools which provide room and board, can be more expensive, many of these schools provide ways to defray the costs of tuition. For instance, they may offer merit-based scholarships or needs-based financial aid (often referred to as “bursaries” or “subsidies”).

	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Day	$18,000

What Howlett Academy says about their tuition: Tuition Fees for the 2020-2021 Academic Year are $18,000; Kindergarten Fees are $14,000; International Students: $30,000

Need-based financial aid

Grade range that need-based aid is offered:
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid	0%
Average aid package size	$0
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid	0%
Total aid available	$0

Application Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Application Details:

Families need to apply by speaking with the principal.

Merit based Scholarships

Howlett Academy does not offer merit-based financial awards.

Enrolment

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Private schools come in all shapes and sizes. Some larger schools have enrolment numbers in the thousands, while some smaller schools have only a few dozen students. Boarding schools tend to be on the larger side, while alternative schools, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf, are normally smaller. Besides the overall size of school, there are other important facts you’ll want to know about a school’s enrolment. For instance, here you can learn about a school’s enrolment for separate streams (if they have them), such as day and boarding, its average class size, and its average enrolment per grade.

Enrolment Details:

	Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrolment
Group 1	JK to Gr. 8	Coed	Day	128

Additional Statistics:

Total enrolment	128
Average class size	12 to 20
% of international students (total enrolment)	5%
Number of different nationalities within student population	N/A

Student Distribution:

	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Day Enrollment	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Private schools in Canada have admissions policies. All schools have some required application materials, though these vary between schools. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and exams (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students, either with their parents, on their own, or both. Schools also have different standards and priorities when evaluating student applications, different acceptance rates (which may vary between grade levels), and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, you should find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

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Admissions Assessments:

Assessment Required Grades

Interview

SSAT

SSAT (out of province)

Entrance Exam(s)

Entrance Essay

Application Deadlines:

Day students: Rolling

Offer mid-year entry: N/A

Fees:

Application fee: N/A

Registration fee: N/A

Deposit: N/A

What Howlett Academy says:
Our admission process is relaxed and informal. It begins with a tour and a conversation. A few spaces are open for next year and we welcome your interest.

Acceptance

Acceptance Rate: N/A

This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.

Day

Student Entry Points

This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.

Student Type JK SK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Day Acceptance
(Acceptance rate) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Type of student Howlett Academy is looking for:
This information is not currently available.

Student Type	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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Lettered or numbered grades	Gr. 1 to Gr. 8
Parent-teacher meetings	JK to Gr. 8

Assessment	Required	Grades
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