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Go to child profileSince boys and girls learn differently with unique needs, North Point School offers three distinctly exciting programs. Our SCHOOL FOR BOYS (Gr K-9) taps into boys’ natural curiosity as a foundation for life-long learning as we TEACH BOYS the way boys LEARN. Our SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (Gr 4-9) strives to build self-confidence and allow girls to develop their passions. In our HIGH SCHOOL we bring the genders back together creating a more robust social environment, preparing them to get OUT OF THE DESK and into the world.
What learning looks like now: Our goal at North Point School for Boys is to assist our families in navigating this unfamiliar road as best we can while Alberta schools remain closed. Our 5R Culture of being Respectful, Resourceful, Resilient, Relentless and Responsible learners and citizens has been put to the test on a daily basis and our staff and students have responded with vigour. We committed to fostering a positive school culture while engaging with our students as we continue with daily school life in a revised environment. After our spring break, we rolled out our new At Home Learning Platform. North Point is a relational school whereby connecting with our boys and providing positive mentorship is so important. In order to provide a sense of normalcy during these uncertain days, we had our boys follow a regular timetable lead by their teachers as well as participating in off-screen activities. Seeing the amazing resiliency and resourcefulness of our faculty and students as they reconnect remotely has eased how much we miss the energy and enthusiasm of our North Point Navigators.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | K - Gr. 9 | In-person | Full-time |
Day | Gr. 4 - Gr. 9 | In-person | Full-time |
Day | Gr. 10 - Gr. 11 | In-person | Full-time |
North Point School offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, occasional rider.
The regions North Point School offers busing from are:
Additional notes: North Point School offers two bus routes for 2019-20. - Route 1 - Cochrane to/from North Point School (via Crowchild Tr.) - Route 2 - SW/SE route which will start in Chapparal with stops in McKenzie Towne, Will Park, Woodlands, Chinook Park, North Glenmore and Altadore.
Guidance from professional Engineers.
Hands on learning at the off-site Roots 2 Stem lab.
Technology is a key part of our daily learning environment.
Learning Commons
"Navigators" house teams come together to create.
Students watching the Terry Fox video
North Point was founded in 2014 in order to address boys who are kinesthetic learners. That is, boys who are academically capable, yet learn best through tactile learning—hands on—and through physical activity, rather than sitting still and listening quietly. Not all boys are kinesthetic learners, of course, though certainly many are, and as such can be prone to not reaching their full academic potential in more traditional, passive educational settings. North Point has structured its program for them. North Point also groups students, for some portions of the day and for some programs, with boys of varying ages, not limited to those within their particular grade. The intention is to allow for mentorship/leadership relationships to develop, something that, for some boys, can be transformative. The ideal student is a boy who will thrive in a very active, close-knit setting, one in which physical activity, including athletics and physical competition, is a significant aspect of school life.
Focus |
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | 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 |
Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day, and periodically receive break-out support (individually or in small groups) within the classroom from a qualified special education teacher.
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
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) |
In grade Gr. 10, North Point School students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
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North Point School | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins | 69 mins | 80 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | K to Gr. 11 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | K to Gr. 11 |
Academic achievement reporting | K to Gr. 11 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | K to Gr. 11 |
Parent-teacher meetings | K to Gr. 11 |
Competitive sports: 6
Recreational sports: 4
North Point School offers 6 clubs and extracurricular programs.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $13,500 | $15,500 | |||||||||||
Day (Half day) | $8,000 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | Day | 15% |
3rd child (sibling) | Day | 20% |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | K to 12 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 20% |
Average aid package size | $6,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 20% |
Total aid available | $60,000 |
In order to be considered for financial assistance, all families must complete an assistance application form. All completed forms must be submitted to North Point’s Business Manager in confidence. Your application will be reviewed by our Assistance Assessment Committee within 5-10 business days of submission. This small committee consists of the Head of School, Business Manager and Board Chairperson. All information submitted is protected under absolute confidentiality. Immediately after assessment, the results will be communicated to the families by phone and a follow-up letter. Due to the subject nature, electronic communication will be avoided.
The Randy and Marilyn Ward/Diversified Staffing Academic Scholarship is given to the boy with the highest grade-point average in grade 7-11, and will be put towards their tuition in the next school year.
This is an automatic scholarship based on grade-point average.
For more details, visit:www.northpoint.schoolGrades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | K to Gr. 9 | All boys | Day | 125 |
Group 2 | Gr. 4 to Gr. 9 | All girls | Day | 10 |
Group 3 | Gr. 10 to Gr. 12 | Coed | Day | 30 |
Total enrolment | 165 |
Average class size | 8 to 15 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 7 |
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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Day Enrollment | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Class Size | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 8 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 1 - 12 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
$0
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you would like to attend North Point, the application process is as follows:
Step 1: PERSONAL INTERVIEW
At this point, we presume you have attended one of our Open Houses or a Personal School Tour. We then conduct an interview with both the prospective student and parent(s) to confirm this is the correct fit for everyone involved. If you have not yet attended this interview, please do so BEFORE submitting this Application for Admission. Prospective students should attend a school Shadow Day.
Step 2: APPLICATION
Application for Admission packages submitted MUST include the completed documents and attachments to ensure a successful student enrolment at North Point School for Boys. A checklist is provided for your reference only and does not need to be submitted as part of the submitted package.
Step 3: FINAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
Once we have received your application, we review the documentation, the personal interview and shadow day (if applicable). Parents are notified by phone and in writing of acceptance. Upon acceptance, parents are invited to complete the student registration and remit a deposit and the remaining tuition fees are due in accordance with the fee schedule.
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 8 (75%) | 6 - 8 (75%) | 8 - 12 (75%) | 6 - 10 (75%) | 3 - 6 (75%) | 4 - 10 (75%) | 5 - 10 (75%) | 1 - 2 (75%) | 1 - 2 (75%) | 1 - 2 (75%) | 1 - 2 (75%) | 5 - 7 (75%) | 5 - 7 (75%) |
From our teachers and staff to our students and parents, we have all come together around the common purpose of making education exciting, invigorating, challenging and enjoyable for our boys. Over the past decade boys have fallen behind in classroom achievement, numbers going on to post-secondary education, and numbers getting jobs out of University. The research points to an education system not ideally designed for how boys learn and behave.
An education system that once focused on math and science and which encouraged healthy competition, now pushes reading and writing at a much younger age and rewards students who can sit still and listen quietly. This approach is not very effective for many boys, who tend to be kinesthetic learners. On occasion, this creates behaviour problems in the classroom simply because boys listen and learn better if they can move around and manipulate things. North Point provides a blended learning approach (using direct instruction and integrated technology platforms), and a daily program which integrates outdoor education and physical activity. This creates an environment where boys learn more attentively in a way that makes sense for them.
Research shows that boys develop language skills later than girls, and yet the pressure to read and write begins early in kindergarten, putting boys at a disadvantage right out of the gate, often turning them off school before they can develop a love of learning.
Teachers who have experience in an all boys' environment recognize that boys arrive to school fidgety, less organized and with a fascination for exploration, adventure and building. North Point School is about changing the way that boys are taught on every level, working with their strengths and appealing to their individual learning style.
Does North Point School have good reviews?
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When is the application deadline for North Point School?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the acceptance rate at North Point School?
The overall acceptance rate at North Point School is 75%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at North Point School?
North Point School has a Student-paced approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched or Accelerated). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend North Point School?
There are 125 students enrolled at North Point School from K to Gr. 9. More details about enrollment are available here.
Does North Point School offer busing?
Yes
Do students at North Point School wear uniforms?
Yes
Does North Point School offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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