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Go to child profileNorthstar Montessori is committed to providing students an experience where they are limitless in their academic and personal growth. The learning of life virtues and positive characterization is fundamental! We provide programs for Toddlers, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School aged children. We encourage interaction between all ages to strengthen the understanding of community. Additional specialty rooms, play area, spacious indoor gym and swimming pool, make our school complete! Call us for a tour!
What learning looks like now: In-school learning in a Montessori education is the best case scenario. However, the situation with COVID has made it necessary to modify our teaching via online. If students attend school, families are required to fill in a daily online questionnaire. Parents are required to arrive at school at their designated time period. This helps stagger the flow of traffic during drop-off. Upon entry into school, all families must have appropriately worn masks and line up outside of entrance in the designated locations to ensure physical distance is maintained. Parents are not permitted to enter school. Students will be temperature checked and asked to sanitize their hands before proceeding to class. Masks will remain on for the duration of the day and only removed during lunch. Students will have a 'sneeze' guard in front of their work and eating space to further reduce transmission within their own class (cohort). Music class will not be offered, as well as, indoor or out-of-school field trips/events. Extra-curricular activities and sports events will also be suspended to ensure cohorts are not mixing. The two programs, primary and elementary, are on different floors and enter and exit separate entrances. Exemptions are permitted only to siblings that are in both programs. School hours are also reduced from 8:00am to 5:00pm as supervision is limited to ensure cohorts are not mixing specifically during dismissal period. Designated pick-up times are also in effect after school.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Nursery/Toddler - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
Northstar Montessori offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, occasional rider, door-to-door pickup .
The regions Northstar Montessori offers busing from are:
Additional notes: We offer an optional shuttle service in the morning and afternoon. Occasional riders must place request ahead of time so schedules can be determined.
Northstar isn’t your average Montessori school, in part because of its size—with an annual student population of 300, it’s a fair bit larger than the average—as well as its resources. The school was founded in 1996, though has grown its programs considerably in the intervening decades. There are some things that understandably stand out, such as the training pool, which is a recent addition, though they only underscore a more general awareness of the broad range of programming and facilities throughout the school. There are lots of bells and whistles, all of them welcome, though the core program is here too, with a fidelity to the Montessori method as demonstrated through CCMA accreditation. The program is offered from preschool through Grade 8, allowing families a consistency of approach and experience through the primary and elementary years.
Program | offered |
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Montessori toddler | |
Casa | |
Elementary | |
Middle School | |
High School |
Focus |
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Academic |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Subject | offered |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
Subject | offered |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
Subject | offered |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Toddler | Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
18 months to 2.5yrs | 3 to 6 | 6 to 9 | 9 to 12 | 12 to 14 |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
2 hours | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) | Semi-regularly (Moderately Non-Orthodox) |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Never (Orthodox) | Never (Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | Regularly (Non-Orthodox) |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Whole-class lectures should never be given. Students learn best through small group lessons, interaction, and independent work.
External special education support is quite important. Outside specialists are needed for a fairly wide range of special needs, such as developmental and learning disabilities.
We have a fairly wide range of specialist teachers and classes (for instance, in languages, music, and art). Core teachers are well-equipped to teach most subjects.
Modern-day technology is very rarely used in class, since it can be a distraction and interfere with development. Students at the upper levels, though, might be permitted to use a computer or a tablet to do research for a specific project.
Overall approach : Which option best describes your overall curricular approach?
Schools that adhere strictly to the original Montessori program. They follow Montessori principles to the letter.
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 |
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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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. 8, Northstar Montessori students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Northstar Montessori | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins |
Site Average | 0 mins | 2 mins | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 40 mins | 51 mins | 56 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 6 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Nursery/Toddler to K |
Parent-teacher meetings | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: 6
Recreational sports: 11
Northstar Montessori Private School offers 20 clubs and extracurricular programs.
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $15,533 | $14,500 | $14,400 | $14,620 | ||||||||
Day (Half day) | $10,500 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | Day | $400 |
2nd child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
4th child (sibling) | all students | 5% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Nursery/Toddler to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 300 |
Total enrolment | 300 |
Average class size | Varies |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 0 |
NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 15 | 48 | 104 | 104 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
Class Size | 15 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 1 - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $0
Registration fee: $150
Deposit:
$1,000
Generally when we assess a child, we mainly focus on their language and math skills.
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 | NS | PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 3 - 8 (100%) | 15 - 20 (100%) | 15 - 20 (100%) | 15 - 20 (100%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 10 (50%) | 5 - 8 (50%) | 5 - 8 (50%) |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Aleeyah Samuels | 2007 | Honour Roll student. Accepted to all four universities applied to (all with entrance scholarships). Now attending the University of Guelph to a program called, "Criminal Justice and Public Policy". |
Jasmeer Sangha | 2002 | Received Math awards in HS, placed 90th percentile in Waterloo Math competition. Graduated from UofT with a major in Astrophysics. Currently pursuing a Master's Degree and working at York University. |
Ritu Shah | 2007 | IB graduate from St. Francis Xavier; Board of Directors at Mississauga Youth Advisory Committee; attending UniversityofWaterloo for Systems Design Engineering; co-op terms with Synaptive Medical and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. |
Bianca Mehrotra | 2016 | Congratulations to Bianca who has graduated from Grade 8. She was the recipient of the Academic Excellence award achieving the highest average out of 100+ students from her current school. |
Alumni Highlights
We, at Northstar Montessori, take very seriously our responsibility to guide each child through a world of discovery on the path to constructing a secure, balanced personality with an active, competent mind. The happy balance of freedom to explore and work within a prepared, orderly environment, filled with specially designed mind-engaging sensorial materials and activities, is the hallmark of our school. The teacher’s role is to respect the freedom of each child to forge his or her own unique path of learning and personal growth, energized by his or her natural curiosity. We are committed to inspire and encourage each child to take in hand a wealth of activities and experiences to ensure successful development.
At Northstar Montessori we are committed to promoting the individuality of all our students and we aim to be an inclusive school. We endeavor to teach our students to appreciate, respect and value the differences they see in one another. We offer equal opportunities for participation and learning for all our students and will ensure that they feel secure in knowing that their contributions to the school are valued. Northstar Montessori is committed to the teachings of Maria Montessori and the Montessori curriculum. However we do not limit our approach and we encourage all members of the teaching team and administration to pursue professional development opportunities that will enhance their abilities and understanding of the students and their developmental needs. Workshops and conferences are promoted within the school that we believe will benefit our staff in their practice. We ensure an environment that allows for a range of different learning styles and where all children have challenging targets that enable them to succeed.
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