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Go to child profileRichmond Hill Christian Academy (RHCA) is an independent, non-denominational, private Christian school. We are a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and are listed as a private school on the Ministry of Education website.
Focus | Religious-based |
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Academic | Christian (Non-denominational) |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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, RHCA students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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RHCA | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 39 mins | 51 mins | 55 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | JK to Gr. 12 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 12 |
Competitive sports: 7
Recreational sports: N/A
Richmond Hill Christian Academy offers 7 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Day | $9,900 | ||||||||||||||
Day (International) | $12,500 |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 300 |
Total enrolment | 300 |
Average class size | 15 to 25 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 4% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 5 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | N/A | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | N/A | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
N/A
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) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Welcome to Richmond Hill Christian Academy! We are a Christian school founded upon the Word of God. Our mission is to prepare the next generation for service to God and to our community, our country, and to our world. We accomplish this by using a thoroughly Christian school wide curriculum that is taught by dedicated and highly qualified teaching staff in a loving but structured environment that strives for excellence in the development of the whole student.
We provide a Christ-centred education with a clear, biblical worldview that allows children to learn of God’s great love for them! We welcome children from all backgrounds, whose parents/guardians are supportive of the school’s philosophy and policies, to come and discover what a difference Christ can make in their education!
When is the application deadline for Richmond Hill Christian Academy?
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 Richmond Hill Christian Academy?
The overall acceptance rate at Richmond Hill Christian Academy is 100%. This rate varies depending on the grade. More details about acceptance rates per grade are here.
What is the curriculum pace at Richmond Hill Christian Academy?
Richmond Hill Christian 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 Richmond Hill Christian Academy?
There are 300 students enrolled at Richmond Hill Christian Academy from JK to Gr. 8. 4% are international students. More details about enrollment are available here.
Do students at Richmond Hill Christian Academy wear uniforms?
Yes
Does Richmond Hill Christian Academy offer a hot lunch program?
Yes
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