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The Gow School has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
The Gow School uses a research driven phonics approach to remediating students that have been diagnosed with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities and attention issues.
| Focus | Special needs |
|---|---|
| Academic | Special needs |
The Gow School has a Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Discovery Math, Equal Balance approach).
Mathematics is taught using a multi-sensory approach. Some classes utilize a flipped classroom.
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Graphing calculators are required.
The Gow School has a Process approach approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Equal balance approach).
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The Gow School has an Inquiry approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Equal Balance approach).
Science utilizes a multi-sensory approach int he classroom.
| 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 |
The Gow School has a Traditional approach to Literature (as opposed to Social Justice, Equal Balance approach).
Literature utilizes a multi-sensory approach in the classroom and relies on skills learned in Reconstructive Language.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Canadian lit | |
| American lit | |
| European (continental) lit | |
| World (non-Western) lit | |
| English lit | |
| Ancient lit |
The Gow School has a Thematic approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge, Expanding Communities approach).
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The Gow School has a Perennialism approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Pragmatism, Equal Balance approach).
A multi-sensory approach is used in the classroom.
The Gow School has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Communicative approach).
A multi-sensory approach is used in the classroom. There is no foreign language requirement.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
The Gow 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 |
A multi-sensory approach is used in the classroom.
The Gow School has a Heavy integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Medium integration approach).
Assistive technology is incorporated into the curriculum.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
No PE classes. PE is done via our athletics program.
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The Gow School has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
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| 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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The Gow School has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
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Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."
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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 |
There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.
| 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, The Gow School students perform an average of >2 hours of homework per night.
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gow School | 90 mins | 90 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins | 120 mins | 160 mins |
| Site Average | 56 mins | 60 mins | 75 mins | 84 mins | 100 mins | 107 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
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| Type | Grades |
|---|---|
| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
| Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 6 to Gr. 12 |
OUR KIDS REPORT: The Gow School