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J. Addison School has a Liberal Arts approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
We aim at providing a well-rounded education for our students. In addition to the traditional curriculum, we incorporate our “Focus For Success™” adaptive developmental program, which takes place as an additional 5th period. During this time, students engage in activities according to their needs, should they be personalized academic support and/or extra-curricular activities which offer opportunities to learn and explore new interests. Our approach is to provide a learning environment that enriches students' school life, and inspires creativity while building confidence through self-discovery.
| Focus |
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| Academic |
J. Addison School has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).
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J. Addison School has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive, Whole Language approach).
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DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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J. Addison School has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
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J. Addison School has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
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| 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 |
J. Addison School has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional, Social Justice approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Canadian lit | |
| American lit | |
| European (continental) lit | |
| World (non-Western) lit | |
| English lit | |
| Ancient lit |
J. Addison School has a Core Knowledge approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Expanding Communities, Thematic approach).
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J. Addison School has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
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J. Addison School has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Communicative approach).
Our approach to teaching foreign languages is based on three methods, which is "approach", "method" and "technique". In addition "structural" methods. We provide our students with instruction in grammar, provide vocabulary and direct translations to memorize. Furthermore, we continue with the "audio-lingual", "communicative language teaching method" and "language immersion" to aid in their foreign language acquisition through alternative educational opportunities.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
J. Addison School 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 |
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J. Addison School has a Light integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Heavy integration, Medium integration approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
It's integrated into every grade level and as per the ministry's requirements.
J. Addison School has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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J. Addison School has a Reggio Emilia approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Academic approach).
Inquiry-based learning is at the heart of our teaching approach. We carefully tailor a harmonious and balanced environment where children are free to explore and to apply themselves in a wide range of activities. This inquiry-driven approach comes to life through projects that invite students to test ideas and learn by doing. Our dedicated teachers are always present to guide and facilitate them through continuous observation and self-motivated learning processes. They are empowered to follow their unique abilities so they can build confidence and competence as they pave their path of self-discovery, growth, and development; and most importantly, develop a joy for learning.
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J. Addison School has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
The enriched part of our curriculum focuses on the educational foundation of students who can reach out and fulfill their potential while developing independence, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Our "enriched" curriculum encourages the development of personal responsibility, critical thinking processes, independence, and fosters a love of learning.
| Type | Offered |
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| 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 |
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J. Addison School has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
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Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
We endeavour to shape our students into responsible global citizens who are confident, caring and intellectual about their approach to life so that they are successful in anything they choose to pursue in the future.
J. Addison School offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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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 |
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| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
| Type | Offered |
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| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
| Program | Offered |
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| 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. 12, J. Addison School students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.
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| J. Addison School | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins |
| Site Average | 16 mins | 19 mins | 26 mins | 31 mins | 37 mins | 44 mins | 56 mins | 60 mins | 75 mins | 84 mins | 100 mins | 107 mins |
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| Type | Grades |
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| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
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