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Linbrook School has a Progressive approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
Linbrook boys will benefit from an academic program that provides them with a strong foundation for future learning. Within our differentiated classrooms, curriculum expectations are individualized; teachers skillfully provide support and offer enrichment to suit each unique learner. Students are enthusiastically encouraged to put forth their best effort and reach their personal goals. At Linbrook, learning is a rewarding experience since content is meaningful and hands-on activities are regularly provided. Our diverse workspaces and student-centred instructional practices support boys’ learning styles and teach them to responsibly approach tasks. In addition, we stand by our small class sizes and proudly offer state-of-the-art technology.
| Focus |
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| Academic |
Linbrook School has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).
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Linbrook 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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Linbrook School has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
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Linbrook 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 |
Linbrook 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 |
Linbrook School has a Core Knowledge approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Expanding Communities, Thematic approach).
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Linbrook School has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
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Linbrook School has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Communicative approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
Linbrook 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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Linbrook School has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
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Linbrook School has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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Linbrook School has an Academic approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia approach).
The Linbrook approach supports teaching methods and learning spaces that encourage movement, inspire the pursuit of knowledge, and offer a warm and supportive environment. With access to training by leading experts on boys’ education, our staff members understand and are passionate about how boys learn.
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Linbrook School has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
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| 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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Linbrook School has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive 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 "strong, ?exible - bodied and active individuals, in tune with the joys of movement, sport and wellness."
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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 |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
| 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, Linbrook School 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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| Linbrook School | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 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. 1 to Gr. 8 |
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | JK to Gr. 8 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
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