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ECS has a Progressive approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
From Kindergarten through Grade 11 we are committed to engaging students in the rich process of inquiry, asking questions and defining problems, designing methods of investigation, analyzing and interpreting data, communicating findings, and reflecting on the experience. This process is relevant no matter the learner’s age or the subject at hand. Please see our website for more information: www.ecs.qc.ca.
| Focus |
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| Academic |
ECS has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).
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ECS has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive, Whole Language approach).
Approach in French and English is aligned to support student learning and progresses through the grades as they hit touchstone requirements. This method supports both revision and enrichment so students may still be comfortable at their language level. Teachers make sure students are exposed to quality texts and stories and learning to think like an author.
DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
This testing is to inform teaching.
ECS has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
We teach writing structure, but also learn to build their knowledge through drafts and revisions. This approach is taught in both languages; French and English in order to support students in making connections across the curriculum.
ECS has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
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| 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 |
ECS 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 |
ECS has a Core Knowledge approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Expanding Communities, Thematic approach).
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ECS has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
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ECS has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Communicative approach).
The importance of our programme is to practice French and have a bilingual proficiency. We nurture reading, writing and speaking in both English and French. Spanish is offered from Grades 8 to 11. We nurture speaking and reading in Spanish to become proficient in conversation
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
ECS 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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ECS 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 |
Beginning in Kindergarten, technology is integrated into daily life at ECS. Students quickly learn that these tools ENHANCE their learning but technology does not replace pencils, paper and books. Teachers integrate technology to create a stimulating learning environment and students are at ease working on many different programmes.
ECS has a Quebec curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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ECS has a Play-based approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Academic approach).
Please see our website at ecs.qc.ca for more information
Learn about Miss Edgar's & Miss Cramp's School's languages of instruction and enrolment.
| English - 60% | French - 40% | ||||||||
ECS has an Accelerated approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Student-paced approach).
The Quebec curriculum is only a starting point for us. We enrich and augment in every subject, at every level.
| 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 |
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ECS 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.
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ECS offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
| Type | Offered |
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| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Type | Offered |
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| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.
| 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. 11, ECS students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
| K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
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| ECS | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 160 mins | 160 mins |
| Site Average | 6 mins | 16 mins | 19 mins | 26 mins | 31 mins | 37 mins | 44 mins | 56 mins | 60 mins | 75 mins | 84 mins | 100 mins |
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| Type | Grades |
|---|---|
| Lettered or numbered grades | K to Gr. 11 |
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | K to Gr. 11 |
| Academic achievement reporting | K to Gr. 11 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | K to Gr. 11 |
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