Indirect Support:
Mentor College provides a strong academic program for its students. A caring environment that is rich in personal attention has been established, and this positive atmosphere both allows and encourages students to think and reason for themselves. Daily communication between the teacher and parents takes place through the use of homework books, there is a weekly e-mail update of general school news and parents are contacted by the homeroom teacher on a monthly basis as well. Located in Port Credit, Mississauga, the High School (Grades 9 to 12) and Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8) levels are housed at the Main Campus. An adjacent Primary Campus is home to the JK to Grade 4 students. Co-curricular trips to the school's Outdoor Education Centre in Muskoka enhance in-class learning in the upper grades. Extracurricular activities abound, and include learning opportunities in sports, music, drama and special-interest clubs.
Mentor College and TEAM School are closely associated, something that brings unique strengths to both. They are overseen by a single administrative body, and they share some facilities, services, and extracurricular programs. The benefits are in a shared infrastructure and organizational efficiency. The facilities are modern and robust, as are student services and transportation. There is a robust, rich program of extra-curricular activity, something that, again, is a benefit of not only the school's size, but also the intra-school associations and programs. That said, the division of the campuses gives each—high school, intermediate, and primary—its own sense of propriety and identity. It's a unique model, one that gains both the benefits of a large student population, as well as those of smaller communities of students. In numbers, this is one of the largest schools in Canada, though the lived experience of the families that attend doesn't bear that out. Frequent and casual communication between parents and teachers, as well, underscores a personal, student and family-centered approach.
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During the winter months, the Mentor Dome covers the artificial turf field - creating more space for phys. ed. classes, sports events, and recess!
The swimming pool - located at the Primary Campus - is for all of our students from JK - Grade 12.
Students in Grades 5-8 enjoy annual 4-day overnight class visits to the OEC (Outdoor Education Centre) in Muskoka.
Mentor College consists of two campuses: the Main Campus (Grades 5-12) and the Primary Campus (JK-Grade 4)
The Main Campus is for our students from Grades 5-12. It houses all classrooms, science labs, 3 gyms, an auditorium, 3 music rooms, our Technology Resource Centre, and 3 computer labs for High School.
Our JK-Grade 4 students enjoy the comfort of learning at their own campus - which is right across the field from the Main Campus. The Primary Campus houses classrooms, a science lab, a music room, a computer lab, and an indoor swimming pool.
JK-Grade 4 classrooms are in the Primary Campus.
Grades 5-8 classrooms are at the Main Campus.
High School classrooms are at the Main Campus.
Main Campus (Grades 5-12): Prospective Grade 5 to 12 students are assessed for their academic abilities in a non-threatening environment with a Mentor-developed test. Spots in the testing should be pre-booked as there is some paperwork that should be completed ahead of time and there is the possibility that there will be limited spots in some grades or programmes. Please call the office at 905-271-3393 to book a spot. As well, prospective parents and students who would like to learn more about the school are invited to take a tour, speak with students, teachers and administrators and to take part in a presentation.
Primary Campus (JK-Grade 4): Prospective parents and students are welcome to come tour the school, see a presentation and to ask questions of teachers, students and administrators. If you like what you see and hear, feel free to book an entrance assessment (visiting day) in the office before you go. Call 905-271-7100.
Main Campus (Grades 5-12): Prospective Grade 5 to 12 students are assessed for their academic abilities in a non-threatening environment with a Mentor-developed test. The test begins at 9:30am. Spots in the testing should be pre-booked as there is some paperwork that should be completed ahead of time and there is the possibility that there will be limited spots in some grades or programmes. Please call the office at 905-271-3393 to book a spot. Families just wishing to see the school for the "open house" component should come for a presentatation at 9:30am. Students currently involved in their own high school final examination schedule should note that an alternate testing day is available next Thursday.
Primary Campus (JK-Grade 4): Prospective students are assessed for their academic and social abilities in a non-threatening environment. Spots in the assessment must be pre-booked as we like to have students working with others the same age (and they need to be there at the same time, too!). Please call the office at 905-271-7100 to book a spot.
Primary Campus (JK-Grade 4): 905-271-7100, Main Campus (Grades 5-12): 905-271-3393.
| Focus |
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| Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Ecology | |
| Geology | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physics | |
| Physiology | |
| Zoology |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Subject | offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
| 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 |
Mentor College offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
| Subject Ttype | offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Subject Ttype | offered |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
| 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.
| 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) |
| Sports Offered | Competitive | Recreational |
|---|---|---|
| Badminton | ||
| Baseball | ||
| Basketball | ||
| Cricket | ||
| Cross-country skiing | ||
| Downhill skiing | ||
| Football | ||
| Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | ||
| Lacrosse | ||
| Martial Arts | ||
| Rowing | ||
| Rugby | ||
| Running | ||
| Soccer | ||
| Softball | ||
| Swimming | ||
| Tennis | ||
| Track & Field | ||
| Volleyball | ||
| Weightlifting | ||
| Wrestling |
| Clubs Offered |
|---|
| Habitat for Humanity |
| Jazz Ensemble |
| Math Club |
| Musical theatre/Opera |
| Outdoor Club |
| Photography |
| Poetry/Literature club |
| Robotics club |
| School newspaper |
| Science Club |
| Student Council |
| Yearbook |
| Yoga |
| Art Club |
| Audiovisual Club |
| Band |
| Chess Club |
| Choir |
| Community Service |
| Computer Club |
| Drama Club |
| Environmental Club |
| JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
| Day | $15,965 | $16,650 | $18,200 | |||||||||||
| Day (International) | $21,200 | |||||||||||||
This information is not currently available.
This information is not currently available.
| Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | JK to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 1500 |
| Total enrollment | 1,500 |
| Average enrollment per grade | 107 |
| Average class size | 16 to 18 |
| Gender (grades) | JK to Gr. 12 (Coed) |
| Boarding offered | No |
| Percentage of students are international students | |
| Number of different nationalities within student population | 0 |
| Five-day boarding programs offfered |
| Assessment | Required | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Interview | N/A | |
| SSAT | ||
| SSAT (out of province) | ||
| Entrance Exam(s) | N/A | |
| Entrance Essay | ||
| Application Fee |
Day students: N/A
Student Entry Points
| Student Type | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Services | Offered |
|---|---|
| Career planning | |
| Internships | |
| Mentorship Program | |
| University counseling |
| Key Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Average graduating class size | 180 |
| *Canadian "Big 6" placements | 51 |
| **Ivy+ placements | 5 |
*Number of students in the past year who attended one of McGill, U of T, UBC, Queen's University, University of Alberta, or Dalhousie University.
**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)
What Mentor College says:
Below, find stories and testimonials about Mentor College.
The 2016 Fashion Show raised $50,000! All proceeds benefitted the Medical Psychiatry Alliance, Cancer Research, and Cystic Fibrosis Research at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). With mental health and wellness as the focus, the student committee that organized this show wanted to ensure that the funds raised benefitted teens and their families who struggle with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.
We were honoured to donate to The Family Therapy Treatment Seminar (FTTS) at SickKids Hospital, which treats the family, not just the patient.
...For two days in February, students from all divisions of Mentor and TEAM join together in one of the schools’ largest school-wide events: The Celebration of Cultural Diversity! The NS Gym at the Main Campus is transformed into a multicultural extravaganza – including music, dance, food, and celebration! Led by the students in the high school division, all students in the school partake in the event, either as performers, pavilion guides, executive members, or visitors.
The event started in 2004 with twelve countries sharing their cultures and traditions with students, teachers, and parents. In the following years, the show quickly gained popularity with students – so much that the 2014 show featured 44 pavilions – with three spectacular concerts taking place throughout the day.
As much as we would like to see even more students get involved, there doesn’t seem to any more space in the gyms for even one more pavilion!
...Mentor College has developed a primary programme which builds on the enthusiasm and involvement which children feel when learning.
Students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 4 are immersed in a stimulating curriculum and provided with a wealth of support, and encouragement. Staff members foster the development of good work habits and a sense of responsibility which provide a solid foundation for the challenges that lie ahead.
Students in the Primary Division are challenged by Mentor’s curriculum, as it is more advanced than those in public, separate and most private school programmes. Homeroom teachers instruct in math, reading, grammar, spelling and social studies, and specialty teachers teach music, computers, science, French and physical education.
In addition to the curriculum, there are a host of school clubs, teams, and activities that students are welcome to join. The highlight of the school year occurs when the entire school puts on the year-end musical in June!
...Students in the High School Division are provided with opportunities to participate in extended excursions. These include supervised trips to Canadian and international destinations. In recent years students in various grades have traveled to New Zealand, Europe, Cuba, and Japan. These trips combine recreational activities and unique opportunities to learn more about the world around us.
Outreach: For the past several years, groups of dedicated students and teachers have gone on trips to less-fortunate areas of the world. The trips allow students not only to take educational side trips and to sight-see, but half of the trip is spent working and living in a local community:
Kenya, India: Free The Children
Ecuador: Adopt-A-Village project
Zambia, Nepal, Iqaluit: Building homes and schools
Cambodia: Delivering much-needed funds for landmine relief
Each year, our grade 5-8 students (and various high school students as well) have the opportunity to enjoy a four-day visit to our Outdoor Education Centre. Located on 135 acres of land near Gravenhurst, the property hosts a variety of habitats, including lakefront, field, stream, marshland, old growth forest and Canadian Shield. The cost of the trip is included in the annual tuition. Our hands-on approach allows learning through education and recreation. Educational activities include vegetation identification, animal habitat study, geology/soil study and meteorological graphing, while recreational opportunities include cross-country skiing, orienteering, canoeing, native games, winter survival, campfires and night hikes. A 5000-square foot cabin hosts up to 40 students, and is staffed by two full-time outdoor education teachers and a chef.
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit the Mentor College page at the Our Kids website. I am sure you will like what you see when you read about our school. Mentor College has been offering excellence in education since the school's founding in 1982. With our high standard of academics, extensive extracurricular programme, and superb teaching staff, we are able to prepare students for success in post-secondary education and beyond! If you would like to know more about the school, I kindly invite you to our next open house. Please click on the "Events" link for the next open house date. If you cannot make it on that day, one of our principals will be more than happy to meet with you and your child on a more convenient date.
