King Heights Academy

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Curriculum: Traditional, International Baccalaureate
- Mathematics: Equal Balance
- Early Reading: Balanced Literacy
- Writing: Equal balance
- Science: Inquiry
- Literature: Equal Balance
- Social Studies : Thematic
- Humanities and Social Sciences : Equal Balance
- Foreign Languages: Equal Balance
- Fine Arts: Equal Balance
- Computers and Technology: Heavy integration
- Physical Education:
- Advanced Placement courses :
- Sex and health education:
Preschool/K Curriculum: Academic
Curriculum Pace: Standard-enriched
Academic Culture: Supportive
Developmental priorities: Balanced
Special needs support: No support
Gifted learner support: In-class adaptations
Language: English

Curriculum Traditional, International Baccalaureate
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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 King Heights Academy: Traditional, International Baccalaureate
King Heights Academy has a Traditional, International Baccalaureate 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 - 43%
Liberal arts - 16%
Progressive - 27%
Montessori - 12%
Reggio Emilia - 1%
Waldorf - 1%

King Heights Academy has a International Baccalaureate approach to secondary curriculum.

Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.

What King Heights Academy says: King Heights Academy is a fully authorized IB World School. The IB Program nurtures independent learning skills, developing students' academic, social and emotional well being, focusing on international mindedness and strong personal values. King Heights Academy offers a transdisciplinary program that interweaves the Ontario curriculum and IB program and includes specialty programs such as Art, Information and Communication Technology, Music, Physical Education and daily French.

International Baccalaureate offered:

Program offered
Primary Years
Middle Years
Diploma program
Career-related program

Approach:

Focus

Academic
Pedagogies and subject courses:

Mathematics Equal Balance

Mathematics approach at King Heights Academy: Equal Balance
King Heights Academy 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 - 66%
Traditional math - 30%
Discovery math - 4%

What King Heights Academy says: King Heights Academy's Math curriculum approaches numeracy skills and concepts in a balanced way. It engages students in a cycle of constructing, transferring and applying meaning as they develop understanding of mathematical concepts in order to provide them with a base for further learning. Specific instruction and exploration in mathematics occurs as both a part of our mathematics program and through the program of inquiry.

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

Calculator policy: This information is not currently available.

Early Reading Balanced Literacy

Early Reading approach at King Heights Academy: Balanced Literacy
King Heights Academy has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive , Whole Language approach).
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Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.

Early Reading at schools on OurKids.net

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

What King Heights Academy says: King Heights Academy's Early Reading program begins with reading readiness including concepts of print, phonics, sight words and frequent exposure to literature.

DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.

What King Heights Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Writing Equal balance

Writing approach at King Heights Academy: Equal balance
King Heights Academy has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach , Process approach approach).
[Show: About Equal balance?]
Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.

Writing at schools on OurKids.net

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

What King Heights Academy says: King Heights Academy's students are encouraged to communicate their experiences, knowledge and understanding through writing.

Science Inquiry

Science approach at King Heights Academy: Inquiry
King Heights Academy has an Inquiry approach to Science (as opposed to Expository , Equal Balance approach).
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Inquiry-based science emphasizes teaching science as a way of thinking or practice, and therefore tries to get students “doing” science as much as possible -- and not just “learning” it. Students still learn foundational scientific ideas and content (and build on this knowledge progressively); however, relative to expository science instruction, inquiry-based programs have students spend more time developing and executing their own experiments (empirical and theoretical). Students are frequently challenged to develop critical and scientific-thinking skills by developing their own well-reasoned hypothesis and finding ways to test those hypotheses. Projects and experiments are emphasized over textbook learning. Skills are emphasized over breadth of knowledge.

Science at schools on OurKids.net

Inquiry - 25%
Expository - 6%
Equal balance - 69%

Teaching approach: At King Heights Academy Science is taught through the IB Units of Inquiry. Our program views science as the exploration of behaviour and the interrelationship among the natural, physical and material worlds using the process of scientific inquiry; technology is viewed as the application of the principles of science. The inclusion of science and technology within the curriculum leads students to an appreciation and awareness of the world through the eyes of the scientist. The science and technology process, by encouraging hands-on experience and inquiry based learning, enables the students to make informed and responsible decisions, not only in science and technology but also in other areas of life.

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 King Heights Academy: Equal Balance
King Heights Academy 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 - 73%
Traditional - 23%
Social justice - 4%

What King Heights Academy says: Students engage daily in meaningful and developmentally appropriate literacy experiences that support their growth in reading, writing, listening and oral communication. Language experiences are also built into the Units and Inquiry and literacy experiences support the development of strong communication skills.

Social Studies Thematic

Social Studies approach at King Heights Academy: Thematic
King Heights Academy has a Thematic approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge , Expanding Communities approach).
[Show: About Thematic?]
The Thematic approach organizes the curriculum around certain themes or cultural universals. Students might spend time focused on food. Then they might focus on transportation or government, and so on.

Social Studies at schools on OurKids.net

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

What King Heights Academy says: King Heights Academy views Social Studies as the study of people in relation to their environment and their society. Social studies helps students to develop their personal, family, ethnic and cultural identities; to make informed and reasoned decisions about their classroom, the school and the world; and to understand themselves in relation to the past, the environment and society. Social Studies in an IB school is international. It teaches tolerance of diversity, social diversity and diversity of gender. It actively values all cultures and people. Emphasis is placed on the reduction of discrimination and prejudice within the classroom, the school and the world. Social Studies in an IB school is grounded in a strong strand for human rights, justice and equality. Social Studies is integrated into the IB Units of Inquiry.

Humanities and Social Sciences Equal Balance

Humanities and Social Sciences approach at King Heights Academy: Equal Balance
King Heights Academy 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 King Heights Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Foreign Languages Equal Balance

Foreign Languages approach at King Heights Academy: Equal Balance
King Heights 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 King Heights Academy says: Students participate in daily French language classes which are stimulating and engaging. It encompasses oral communication skills, writing and reading skills and opportunities to learn about the cultural background of the language. Students also learn functional vocabulary to support their Units of Inquiry as well as meaningful and spontaneous language interaction.

Fine Arts Equal Balance

Fine Arts approach at King Heights Academy: Equal Balance
King Heights Academy 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 - 2%
Creative - 39%

Program offers:

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

Visual studio philosophy:

Expressive
Disciplined

What King Heights Academy says: King Heights Academy's Fine Arts programs are taught by Specialist Teachers. The Arts program at King Heights Academy offers students opportunities to express themselves through creation and response. Education in the arts is essential to students’ intellectual, social, physical, and emotional growth and well-being. The Arts nourish and stimulate the imagination, and provide students with an expanded range of tools, techniques, and skills to help them gain insights into the world around them and to represent their understandings in various ways. The Arts are also integrated into the IB Units of Inquiry.

Computers and Technology Heavy integration

Computers and Technology approach at King Heights Academy: Heavy integration
King Heights Academy has a Heavy integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration , Medium integration approach).
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A major effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy throughout the curriculum and in everything students do. Digital literacy is understood to be a fundamental skill in the 21st century: it therefore follows, the idea goes, that teachers should find ways to connect every lesson back to technology. Effort is made to ensure the use of technology is meaningful and advances students’ skills beyond what they would otherwise be from using computers outside the classroom.

Computers and Technology at schools on OurKids.net

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

What King Heights Academy says: Students use technology appropriately and effectively to enhance inquiry and learning experiences. Students explore ways to investigate, create, communicate, organize, and collaborate using technology. Digital citizenship and academic honesty are taught explicitly as students become increasingly proficient in their use of technology.

Program covers:

Subject offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Physical Education

What King Heights Academy says: The health and physical education curriculum helps students develop an understanding of what they need in order to make a commitment to lifelong healthy, active living and develop the capacity to live satisfying, productive lives. Students will learn the skills needed to be successful in life as active, socially responsible citizens.

Advanced Placement courses

This information is not currently available.

Sex and health education

King Heights Academy's approach to sex-ed: This information is not currently available.
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Mathematics

Early Reading

Writing

Science

Literature

Social Studies

Humanities and Social Sciences

Foreign Languages

Fine Arts

Computers and Technology

Physical Education

Advanced Placement courses

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 King Heights Academy: Academic
King Heights Academy has an Academic approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia approach).
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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 King Heights Academy says: King Heights Academy offers a holistic, nurturing child-centered kindergarten curriculum in a friendly and nurturing environment. We introduce children to the world of wondering and wandering, exploring and enjoying, observing and understanding that comes naturally to them. We offer a well balanced and engaging curriculum which addresses practical life skills, sensorial and language development, logical reasoning, artistic pursuits and physical and social education. Activities are designed keeping in mind the distinct learning styles and individualized to the students' pace so that each student progresses through the elementary grades with assurance, ease and confidence.

Program	offered
Primary Years
Middle Years
Diploma program
Career-related program

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 King Heights Academy: Standard-enriched

King Heights Academy 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 - 56%
Accelerated - 16%
Student-paced - 28%

What King Heights Academy says: King Heights Academy students engage in units of inquiry which explores a broad selection of topics and subjects in depth.

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

Academic Culture Supportive

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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 King Heights Academy: Supportive
King Heights Academy has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
[Show: About Supportive?]
A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

Supportive - 53%
Rigorous - 47%

What King Heights Academy says: This information is not currently available.
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."

What King Heights Academy says: As an IB World School we focus on developing a well rounded and balanced student.

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.

King Heights Academy offers No support

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

What King Heights Academy says about their special need support: King Heights Academy addresses differentiation within the written, taught and assessed curriculum. This is demonstrated in the unit planner and in the teaching environment, both of which are reviewed during program authorization and evaluation. King Heights Academy has created and implemented an inclusion/special educational needs (SEN) policy that explains assessment access arrangements, classroom accommodations and curriculum modification that meet individual student learning 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.

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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.

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: This information is not currently available.

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 King Heights Academy says: This information is not currently available.

Language English

King Heights Academy offers English as the primary language of instruction.

Language of enrollment include: This information is not currently available.

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 King Heights Academy says:

King Heights Academy is a member of the SSAF.
Sports offered

Competitive sports: 5
Recreational sports: 11

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

King Heights Academy offers 7 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”).

	NS	PS	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Day	$15,598				$19,998 / program						$15,998		$21,998 / program

What King Heights Academy says about their tuition: This information is not currently available.

Need-based financial aid

Grade range that need-based aid is offered:	1 to 12
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

More information:

www.kingheightsacademy.com

Application Details:

This school works with Apple Financial Inc. for processing financial applications
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Merit based Scholarships

This information is not currently available.

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	Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 12	Coed	Day	150

Additional Statistics:

Total enrolment	150
Average class size	Varies
% of international students (total enrolment)	N/A
Number of different nationalities within student population	N/A

Student Distribution:

This information is not currently available.

Admission

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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.

Application

Admissions Assessments:

Assessment Required Grades

Interview

SSAT

SSAT (out of province)

Entrance Exam(s)

Entrance Essay

Application Deadlines:

Day students: N/A

Offer mid-year entry: N/A

Fees:

Application fee: N/A

Registration fee: N/A

Deposit: N/A

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Acceptance

Acceptance Rate: 100%

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Day

Student Entry Points

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Student Type NS PS JK SK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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

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

Student Type	NS	PS	JK	SK	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation	N/A

Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada	N/A
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)	N/A

Post-Secondary Schools Attended

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King Heights Academy Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:

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Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:

24% - Liberal Arts and Sciences
25% - Engineering and Applied Sciences
25% - Business/Commerce
4% - Fine and Performing Arts
12% - Applied Health Sciences
2% - Applied Professional Studies (Post-grad certificate / diploma)
6% - Other

Services Offered to Students

Career planning	N/A
Internships	N/A

Mentorship Program	N/A
University counseling	N/A

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