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Merit College has a Progressive approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
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| Focus | Special needs |
|---|---|
| Academic | Gifted, Special needs |
Merit College has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math, Equal Balance approach).
Math classes are small. Less than 10 students per class so each student can receive individualized instruction and move faster if able.
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Merit College has an Expository approach to Science (as opposed to Inquiry, Equal Balance approach).
Students will receive high quality and focused science education.
| 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 |
Merit College has a Social Justice approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional, Equal Balance approach).
Students will gain global knowledge and appreciation of many forms of literature including but not limited to Indigenous, anti-racist and postcolonial perspectives. A variety of critical lenses will be taught. The goal is to develop critical thinking skills. From grade 9 - 12 students will receive advanced level approaches to thinking about how literature shapes various cultures around the world.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Canadian lit | |
| American lit | |
| European (continental) lit | |
| World (non-Western) lit | |
| English lit | |
| Ancient lit |
Merit College has a Pragmatism approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Equal Balance approach).
Students will receive learning that involved approaching social science with inquiry and engage in projects for assessments. The final exam will cover a wide range of thought. AP US History of offered on a regular basis recommended for students considering post-secondary education in America.
Merit College has a Communicative approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Equal Balance approach).
Mandarin is offered. AP Mandarin is also offered.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
Merit College has a Creative approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Equal Balance approach).
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Expressive | |
| Disciplined |
Fine Arts are offered on an ongoing basis.
Merit College has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).
There are hybrid learning opportunities and a computer lab is onsite. Coding is offered.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
There is a weightlifting and gym area with physical development offered.
Merit College has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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Learn about Merit College's languages of instruction and enrolment.
Merit College's online learning approach and offerings. Learn about this school's online programs and courses offered, its course formats, and its teaching and learning approaches.
Registration is ongoing. The number of hours will meet Ministry expectations but the division of hours per week may be adjusted based on student availability for scheduling. Most courses will be administered by semester or year long.
| Period | Grades | Number of Courses | Start - End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 11 to 12 | 8 | Sep 04, 2024 — Jun 27, 2025 |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Distance | |
| Asynchronous | |
| Synchronous |
Distance: Students who have not received their student visas may begin learning online.
Asynchronous: Students may receive virtual learning through classes predominantly taught on ZOOM. But assessments are required to be in person.
Synchronous: Day school students enrolled full time will receive in person learning everyday.
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Dedicated teacher per course | |
| Exam proctoring | |
| Student progress tracker | |
| Regular office hours | |
| Additional support | |
| Study groups | |
| Special needs support |
Special needs support: Some support is available.
Merit College has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
Students who are able to complete the work can be eligible for AP courses.
| Type | 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 |
Depending on student abilities, it is possible to take higher level courses.
Merit College has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
Our Individualized Education Planning and Programming is tailored to meet each student’s needs especially our Excellent Cross-Cultural Understanding helps newcomer students smoothly transition into Canadian culture. If needed from students, One-on-One Tutoring and Small Class Sizes will be arranged to provide maximum individualized attention and interaction conducive for learning. Besides, our Professional Education Consultants provide continuous support until students gain admission into post secondary education.
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."
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Full-time programming is offered for all students which is exclusively focused on one or more special needs.
Students are supported on an as needed basis for all mental health issues.
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
| 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 |
Support available on an individual students' needs.
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
The main focus is on acceleration. This means that all students work at a much quicker pace than public school peers (usually working at least one grade-level ahead).
| 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) |
Students who are gifted will be offered courses that will engage them.
In grade Gr. 12, Merit College students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit College | 15 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins |
| Site Average | 75 mins | 84 mins | 100 mins | 107 mins |
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| Type | Grades |
|---|---|
| Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 |
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