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Oak Bridge Academy has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
OBA follows the Ontario Curriculum with an augmented curriculum in literacy, numeracy, social skills and SEL. All students have an accommodated and/or modified IEP for their individualized learning needs.
| Focus | Special needs |
|---|---|
| Academic | Special needs |
Oak Bridge Academy has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math, Equal Balance approach).
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Jump Math Supplementary support utilising IXL
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Oak Bridge Academy has a Phonics-intensive approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Whole Language, Balanced Literacy approach).
Early literacy intervention is based on Orton–Gillingham approach. Orton-Gillingham is a structured literacy approach. It introduced the idea of breaking reading and spelling down into smaller skills involving letters and sounds and then building on these skills over time.
DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Reading Benchmarks -Fountas and Pinnell Orton-Gillingham assessments and evaluations The Woodcock-Johnson Tests Reading Mastery test (incoming students)
Oak Bridge Academy has a Process approach approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Equal balance approach).
Hand Writing Without Tears curriculum is utilized in primary grades to help develop handwriting skills utilizing a multi-sensory handwriting instruction. In junior and intermediate grades Writers' Workshops are used with monthly themes to encourage a variety of different writing styles and interests.
Oak Bridge Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
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| 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 |
Oak Bridge Academy 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 |
Oak Bridge Academy has a Thematic approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge, Expanding Communities approach).
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Oak Bridge Academy has a Pragmatism approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Equal Balance approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
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Oak Bridge Academy has a Heavy integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Medium integration approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
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Oak Bridge Academy has an Academic approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia approach).
Ready 2 Learn is a program designed to target the skills required to be successful in a classroom or group setting. Ready 2 Learn offers a blended therapeutic and academic environment, using a variety of evidence based practices to support each child in reaching their full potential. Specific scaffolded programs are used to teach core academic skills.
Learn about Oak Bridge Academy's languages of instruction and enrolment.
Oak Bridge Academy has a Student-paced approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Accelerated approach).
Following the Ontario Curricular Guidelines we prioritize differentiated instruction and assessment. Triangulation of assessment data using observation, conversation and student product ensures students can demonstrate success in a learning style that is most successful to them.
| 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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Oak Bridge Academy has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
First and foremost, providing a supportive, structured and empathetic approach to our student's various learning needs allows us the opportunity to focus on instilling a love of learning. Behavioural flexibility takes precedent over academic performance.
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."
The CORE principle of Oak Bridge Academy is behavioural flexibility. This key skill, encompassing social skills development and emotional regulation, is at the heart of all school activities. We believe that these skills will support our students for sustained future success in both school, and more importantly throughout life.
Full-time programming is offered for all students which is exclusively focused on one or more special needs.
Oak Bridge Academy is an alternative school structured around the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis designed specifically for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Applied Behaviour Analysis focuses on the principles that explain how learning takes place and is a scientifically validated approach to understanding behaviour and how our behaviour is affected by the environment. The core principles of behavioural science used at Oak Bridge Academy include contingency management, goal setting, self-control, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). Each of these principles, when used in combination, will contribute to developing a resilient and flexible student. All students have an IEP and accommodations and modifications are all individualized depending on the identified needs of the student. Social and/or emotional regulation goals are alternative goals on the students' IEP.
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| 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 |
We provide services for all students. Children with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and other related learning exceptionalities.
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
| 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. 12, Oak Bridge Academy students perform an average of 30 mins of homework per night.
| SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
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| Oak Bridge Academy | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins |
| Site Average | 7 mins | 6 mins | 16 mins | 19 mins | 26 mins | 31 mins | 37 mins | 44 mins | 56 mins | 60 mins | 75 mins | 84 mins | 100 mins | 107 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 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | K to Gr. 11 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | K to Gr. 11 |
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