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Mater Boni Consilii Academy ACADEMICS & EXTRACURRICULARS
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Curriculum
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Curriculum approach at MBCA: Liberal Arts
MBCA has a Liberal Arts approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
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What MBCA says about their overall curriculum and approach:
Our goal is to provide the highest quality education while nurturing authentic Christian leaders. We offer a rigorous, faith-centered curriculum that sets high yet achievable academic standards, helping students build strong foundational skills in reading, writing, math, and critical thinking. Our students develop essential habits such as curiosity, perseverance, and a love of learning. They benefit from a positive, faith-filled environment alongside like-minded peers, enriched by a variety of activities that support their growth. Our caring educators provide personalized attention to help each child discover and develop their unique God-given talents. Through leadership and character-building opportunities, we focus on spiritual and personal formation, fostering confidence, kindness, and maturity. Graduates of our school emerge as young boys and girls of integrity and faith, well-prepared academically and grounded in Christian values, ready to thrive in high school and beyond.
Approach
| Focus | Religious-based |
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| Academic | Christian (Roman Catholic) |
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Pedagogies and subject courses:
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Mathematics
Mathematics approach at MBCA: Equal Balance
MBCA has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).
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Textbooks and supplementary materials:
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Calculator policy:
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Early Reading
Early Reading approach at MBCA: Balanced Literacy
MBCA 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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Writing
Writing approach at MBCA: Equal balance
MBCA has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
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Science
Science approach at MBCA: Equal Balance
MBCA has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
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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
Literature approach at MBCA: Equal Balance
MBCA has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional, Social Justice approach).
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Program covers:
Subject Offered Canadian lit American lit European (continental) lit World (non-Western) lit English lit Ancient lit Social Studies
Social Studies approach at MBCA: Core Knowledge
MBCA has a Core Knowledge approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Expanding Communities, Thematic approach).
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences approach at MBCA: Equal Balance
MBCA has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
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Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages approach at MBCA: Equal Balance
MBCA has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Communicative approach).
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French is taught Grade 3 to Grade 8.
Language instruction offered in:
Subject Offered Chinese-Cantonese Chinese-Mandarin French German Greek Italian Japanese Hebrew Latin Russian Spanish ESL Fine Arts
Fine Arts approach at MBCA: Equal Balance
MBCA has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Creative approach).
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Subject Offered Acting Dance Drama/Theatre Graphic Design Music Visual Arts What MBCA says:
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Computers and Technology
Computers and Technology approach at MBCA: Medium integration
MBCA has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).
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Program covers:
Subject Offered Computer science Robotics Web design Physical Education
What MBCA says:
Physical education is an integral part of our program. We provide our students with exposure to many sports and outdoor education opportunities. Our goal is to foster healthy attitudes and provide our students with life skills. Athletics and outdoor education provide character formation opportunities. Our youngest students focus on developing gross and fine motor skills with the help of a certified PE instructor via our local YMCA center.
Religious Education
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Sex and health education
Sex and health education approach at MBCA: Not Ontario curriculum
MBCA has a Not Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Follows provincial curriculum approach).
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Preschool/K Curriculum
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Preschool/K Curriculum approach at MBCA: Academic
MBCA has an Academic approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia approach).
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What MBCA says about their preschool/K curriculum approach:
Mater Boni Consilii Academy’s Junior and Senior Kindergarten programs introduce children ages 4–5 to a hands-on, structured learning environment that nurtures curiosity and social development. Our curriculum emphasizes collaboration, creative thinking, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, including reading, printing, addition, and subtraction. Students engage in one-on-one, small group, and whole-class activities that promote social skills such as active listening, following directions, and caring for others. Integrated with early Catholic faith formation, the program helps shepherd young learners into elementary school with confidence, a love for learning, and a strong sense of community.
Language
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MBCA offers English as the primary language of instruction.
Language of enrolment include: English
Curriculum Pace
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Curriculum Pace approach at MBCA: Standard-enriched
MBCA has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
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What MBCA says about their curriculum pace:
Our students achieve well beyond the provincial academic standards. Teachers meet their academic needs by offering an engaging and rich learning environment. Formal elements include (but not limited to): speech and debate, fine arts, athletics, STEM, and leadership opportunities.
Flexible pacing style
| 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 |
What MBCA says about their flexible pacing:
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Academic Culture
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Academic Culture approach at MBCA: Rigorous
MBCA has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
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What MBCA says about their academic culture:
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Developmental priorities
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Primary Developmental Priority: Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
Secondary Developmental Priority: Spiritual
The goal is to cultivate "individuals with inner resourcefulness, strong faith and respect for God or a higher power."
What MBCA says about their developmental priorities:
Our mission is to provide the highest quality education and foster integrally formed Christian leaders. We focus on four dimensions: intellectual, human, spiritual, and apostolic. We strive to teach, in an environment of academic excellence; to form the heart, helping each student to love authentic values and to develop a sense of what is good, right, noble, beautiful; and to form the character, which serves as the foundation of all virtue and integrity. Our graduates become strong Christian leaders, convinced of the truth, prepared and committed to establish and foster a society where Christian values are put into practice.
Special needs support
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MBCA offers No support
MBCA offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
What MBCA says about their special need support:
Our desire is to meet all students' educational needs while at school. Please note, as a private school we do not have the resources, nor the support to provide the necessary programming and education for children with special learning needs, learning disabilities or Individual Program Plans (IPP’s).
A - Forms of Support
Accommodation:
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Remediation:
B - Environments
Resource Assistance:
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Partial Integration:
Full-Time Class:
Special NeedNeed
Forms of SupportA
EnvironmentsB
ADHD
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Learning disabilitiesDyslexia (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.DyscalculiaThis 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.DysgraphiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.Language Processing DisorderThis 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 DeficitA 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.
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DevelopmentalAutismRefers 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 SyndromeOn 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 syndromehis is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.Intellectual disabilityThis 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 syndromeThis 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.
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Behavioral and EmotionalTroubled behaviour / troubled teensroubled 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 DepressionThis 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 anxietyThis 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 thoughtsThis involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.Drug and alcohol abuseThis 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.
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PhysicalMultiple sclerosisThis 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 palsyhis 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 dystrophyMuscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.Spina BifidaThis 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.BlindnessVisual 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."DeafnessHearing 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 FibrosisCystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.Multiple physicalAccommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.
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Academic support
| Type | Offered |
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| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Mild but clinically diagnosed learning disabilities
| Type | Offered |
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| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
Additional support
| Type | Offered |
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| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
Gifted learner support
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Curriculum Delivery: Acceleration and enrichment
There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.
Class structure
| 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) |
In-class adaptations
| Program | Offered |
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| 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 MBCA says about their gifted learner support:
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Homework Policy
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Nightly homework
In grade Gr. 8, MBCA students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.
| JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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| MBCA | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins |
| Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 16 mins | 20 mins | 26 mins | 32 mins | 37 mins | 44 mins | 56 mins | 61 mins |
What MBCA says about their flipped classroom policy:
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Report Card Policy
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How assessments are delivered across the grades
| Type | Grades |
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| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 |
| Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
