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TEAM School has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
TEAM School provides individualized academic programmes for students who benefit from instruction in a small class setting. Academic needs are identified and addressed using explicit instructional methods, including Direct Instruction, and consistent classroom routines and expectations. Students in our TEAM Programme receive core instruction at their level and in groups of up to 9 students. TEAM Prep students receive targeted intervention with a greater level of support in groups of up to 5 students. Grade level science and social studies instruction is provided, and individual accommodations are put in place to meet student needs. Our small and supportive settings address academic gaps by allowing each student to learn and master skills at their level and to move on to the next level of challenge as and when they are ready. Student confidence increases as they improve their skills and develop strategies to support continued academic success.
| Focus | Special needs |
|---|---|
| Academic | Special needs |
TEAM School has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math, Equal Balance approach).
Math class is scheduled daily. Instruction is teacher-directed. Strategies and algorithms are taught explicitly, and students receive ample opportunity to practice their skills. Opportunities for guided exploration allow for the development of conceptual understanding. Concepts are revisited throughout the school year.
Specific programme selection is based on each student's learning needs. In the primary grades, students are usually place in Connecting Math Concepts or JUMP Math. In grades 4 through 8, JUMP Math and Nelson Mathematics are most commonly used.
TEAM School programming aims to develop solid foundational skills, including calculation skills. Decisions regarding calculator use are made on an individual basis with consideration given to the profile of each learner and the complexity of required tasks.
TEAM School has a Phonics-intensive approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Whole Language, Balanced Literacy approach).
Explicit Direct Instruction daily ongoing review practice show, practice, test; phonics and daily oral reading practice; isolated sounds, words, word parts, passages, comprehension checks.
DIBELS Testing: This school periodically uses DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
DIBELS data is collected three times a year to monitor student literacy skills and identify areas requiring remedial attention.
TEAM School has a Systematic approach approach to Writing (as opposed to Process approach, Equal balance approach).
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TEAM School has an Expository approach to Science (as opposed to Inquiry, Equal Balance 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 |
TEAM School has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice, Equal Balance approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Canadian lit | |
| American lit | |
| European (continental) lit | |
| World (non-Western) lit | |
| English lit | |
| Ancient lit |
TEAM School has a Core Knowledge approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Expanding Communities, Thematic approach).
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TEAM School has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
TEAM School has a Creative approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Equal Balance approach).
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Expressive | |
| Disciplined |
The TEAM School Arts programme fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to explore, experiment, and discover their artistic voice. Through direct instruction, students build essential skills that form a foundation for future, more self-directed projects. Our programme emphasizes creative growth, technical mastery, and an appreciation for aesthetic excellence. Students engage in projects inspired by diverse art movements and influential artists, broadening their understanding of historical and contemporary practices.
TEAM School has a Light integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Heavy integration, Medium integration approach).
TEAM students are taught computer skills that will support future academic work (i.e., keyboarding, research, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, etc.). Teachers incorporate technology in lessons purposefully with the support of our Technology Resource Teacher. Each student has an Office 365 account for home use.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
We want students to learn to enjoy physical activity and appreciate its importance as part of a healthy lifestyle. With an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork, students develop their individual skills as they participate in a variety of activities and games, both indoors and outside.
TEAM School has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
We understand the importance of our role in delivering the sex-ed curriculum to our student population while respecting the diverse views present in our community.
Learn about TEAM School's languages of instruction and enrolment.
TEAM School has a Student-paced approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Accelerated approach).
Each student has an individualized academic programme based on his/her current level of achievement and learning style. However, the goal for each one of our students is to reach a level of achievement that is reflective of the Ontario curriculum.
| 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 |
Students receive instruction at a level and in a manner that allows them to experience success. Once a strong foundation is established, new skills and strategies are developed through clear modeling and ongoing practice. Within any given classroom, there are multiple levels of instruction and individualized expectations across the subjects.
TEAM School has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
TEAM School students are supported in their learning so that they can feel confident when tackling new tasks. New skills and concepts are presented in a scaffolded manner. As a specific skill (or set of skills) develop, the support is diminished and eventually removed completely.
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
First and foremost, we aim to support TEAM students as they grow to be good people. comfortable with a challenge, confident in their abilities, compassionate, problem solvers, inclusive personality, respectful of others, curious
Full-time programming is offered for all students which is exclusively focused on one or more special needs.
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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 |
| 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. 8, TEAM School students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAM School | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins |
| Site Average | 16 mins | 19 mins | 26 mins | 31 mins | 37 mins | 44 mins | 56 mins | 60 mins |
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| Type | Grades |
|---|---|
| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 |
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
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