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Go to child profilePythagoras Academy is a progressive JK to Gr. 8 independent school that embraces the role of the Arts and Sciences. Education can be relevant, engaging and inspiring and our teachers are dedicated to making this a reality for Pythagoras Academy students. By regularly designing learning experiences that are active and hands on, our staff ensure that students’ whole personhood is involved in learning and growing. We teach students how to apply their interests and talents in order to solve real-word problems.
What learning looks like now: The PA staff is committed to doing all that we can to maintain safety for your children and our staff. The Provincial Health Officer has recommended safety measures that we will be implementing throughout our school. Here is a brief summary of some of the protocols we will implement: -Frequent hand washing throughout the day -Use of Learning Groups (Cohorts) no larger than 60. -Increased use of masks. -Pick up and drop off plans that involve greater physical distancing. -Higher quality airflow (fresh air) in all classrooms by ensuring every classroom has a fan and windows are opened regularly. -Increased frequency of cleaning and sanitation procedures. -Optimizing furniture arrangement and creating a personal basket of school supplies for each child (e.g., pencils, scissors, glue sticks). -Staggering school start times and end times, as well as recess and lunchtimes, so fewer students are playing outside at the same time. -More frequent use of learning outdoors. -Parents will be asked to keep students at home if they are showing any signs of a fever, cold, flu, or Covid-like symptoms. Staff will follow this protocol as well.
Curriculum delivery:
Living Arrangement | Grades | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
Additional notes: We will offer a school bus pick-up service once the COVID restrictions are completely removed. School bus pick-up service is open for students who live in the Richmond area. We will open the registration of the service and calculate the routes for the selected parents.
Pythagoras famously said “educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.” Which sounds harsh, there on its own, but it’s true—education is the means to the liberal arts ideal of becoming active, productive, empathetic participants in all aspects of civil life. That means experiencing new things, engaging critically with new ideas, while offering our own talents in the service of others. It also means growing in to an understanding of what membership in communities offers, as well as a sense of roles and responsibilities that those communities require of us. Pythagoras thought big thoughts, and the school does too, as well it should. They offer a rich program, an extensive co-curricular offering, and cast a wide net in terms of instructional delivery. It’s an active place, full of opportunities to do all those things that Pythagoras valued: experience, interaction, values, while accessing a holistic approach to learning and life. Pythagoras also lived in a cave, though that’s a point where this school sharply departs from its namesake. The building is a chief asset of the program. Spaces are open, fluid, bright, modern, and engaging. Any way you slice it, from instruction to school community, there’s a lot to love.
Reggio Emilia programs are offered by some schools at the preschool and elementary level. The approach aims to develop curiosity and problem-solving skills through the liberal use of projects (as opposed to activities or lessons): teachers design projects for children around their demonstrated interests. Projects can be geared to an individual student, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. They can last from a few days to the whole year. Art is strongly emphasized and is typically incorporated into every project. Teachers actively participate in projects alongside students, rather than sitting back and observing. The philosophy calls for a high degree of parent involvement as well, particularly when forming curricula and project plans (which happens throughout the academic year).
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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 |
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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 |
Pythagoras Academy offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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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) |
Competitive sports: 2
Recreational sports: 3
Pythagoras Academy offers 15 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $20,040 | $21,240 | $22,400 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | all students | 2% |
2nd child (sibling) | all students | 3% |
Evaluation Criteria for scholarship score (weighted out of 100%):
Pythagoras Academy is offering 5 to 10, $10,000 scholarships for grade 6 students registering for grade 7 starting from this year. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must currently be in grade 6 and have a middle-level SSAT score above 1850 or an average score above the 60th percentile. You can register for the SSAT exam on their website: https://www.ssat.org/testing/about-the-test and take the exam at home. The top students chosen will receive a $10,000 tuition scholarship if they are accepted by Pythagoras Academy. The deadline of the application for this scholarship is April 15th, 2021.
Please review the Pythagoras Academy’s school website to know more about our programs: www.pythagorasacademy.ca. You can contact the school office if you are interested in this scholarship.
For more details, visit:https://pythagorasacademy.ca/tuition-and-fee-scheduleGrades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 210 |
Total enrolment | 210 |
Average class size | 8 to 15 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 7% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 4 |
JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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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 |
Class Size | 8 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | JK - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | K - 8 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
N/A
Application fee: $300
Registration fee: $2,500
Deposit:
$1,000
Parents are required to fill out the application form and prepare the required documents. We accept payment for the application fee by cash, cheque, WeChat, Alipay, wire transfer, and bank draft. Please call 604-370-0199 to get more information regarding our payment options.
Once the admissions office receives the application and the application fee, we will schedule the assessment for students. After the assessment, the enrollment process will be carried out, which includes filling out the enrollment-related forms and making the tuition payment.
The required documents for the application are as follows:
- Student's head photo
- A copy of parents' PR card or Canadian Passport
- A copy of parents' visa (work permit, visitor visa, etc.) if applicable
- A copy of a BC hydro bill (or any proof of residence in BC)
-Two years of report cards for grade 1 and above applicants.
- Application fee of $300 for local student and $500 for international student
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 | JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 10 - 20 (90%) | 6 - 12 (90%) | 10 - 15 (80%) | 5 - 8 (75%) | 5 - 8 (75%) | 5 - 8 (75%) | 5 - 8 (80%) | 5 - 8 (80%) | 5 - 8 (80%) | 5 - 8 (80%) | 5 - 8 (80%) |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Tony Hou | 2017 | Tony studied at PA from 2014 to 2017, when he graduated and was accepted into one of the top independent schools, St. George’s School. Tony's SSAT score of 2084, was the highest in 2017. |
Alumni Highlights
A Welcome Message from Our Head of School
At the heart of every child and youth is a curious person, knowing what matters and what interests them. Pythagoras Academy teachers are experts at connecting to students and engaging them deeply in their learning by taking into account the unique qualities of the students they teach. Our students understand that they belong in our community because they ‘stand out’ and not because they try to ‘fit in’.
Students need both creative and complex challenges to thrive. In this light, we have designed many specialized programs to encourage this creativity and to build on students’ problem-solving skills. We have a world-class musical theatre program and information technology/broadcasting program where students are innovative, expressive and confident. Creativity abounds in our Story Studio, our innovative writing space.
We take pride in our students’ collaboration and communication skills. We develop our students’ confidence by coaching them during collaborative, real-world problems solving activities. Learning to work together and knowing how to give and take, appreciate others and generate quality ideas together are skills our students will need in the future. Our learning process is dynamic, crosses disciplines, and often involves a Fine Arts component.
Our parent community works in harmony with our school leadership and warm-hearted, talented staff. Together we create an enriched environment where students feel safe, cared for and supported to invest all of themselves into their learning opportunities.
If you are beginning to get to know Pythagoras Academy, you are welcome to explore our website, book a tour, or speak with me directly about any questions you may have. We welcome all parent inquiries and encourage parents to connect with us on our life-long journey of building a healthy, compassionate, and innovative learning community.
Warmest regards,
Michael Bouchard
Interim Head of School
July 9, 2021
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The cross-curricular teaching of IT, English and Art
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When is the application deadline for Pythagoras Academy?
The application deadline for day students is typically open year-round based on availability. More application details are available here.
What is the curriculum pace at Pythagoras Academy?
Pythagoras Academy has an Accelerated approach to curriculum pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched or Student-paced). Learn more about curriculum pace here.
How many students attend Pythagoras Academy?
There are 210 students enrolled at Pythagoras Academy from JK to Gr. 8. 7% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Pythagoras Academy wear uniforms?
Yes
Does Pythagoras Academy offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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