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Go to child profileWildwood Academy is a unique private school for children who require academic upgrading or simply benefit from a different type of instruction. We offer small class sizes, provide Direct Instruction programs and specialize in teaching students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Math and language arts programs match our students' academic levels. Learning is a positive experience and students achieve significant academic gains and increased self-confidence.
Wildwood Academy offers bus transferring.
Additional notes: No busing available.
Wildwood was founded in 2002 in order to serve primary and middle-grade learners who require more support than they would find within a traditional classroom. The environment—both physically and pedagogically—was designed to address the needs of students with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, dyslexia, and autism Spectrum Disorder. In some senses, that describes quite a range of students and abilities, including those who may function both above and below their peers. While the classroom setting and extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for social development, the pace of instruction is individualized. The intention is to prepare students for high school, developing a personalized suite of strategies and skills necessary for them to make the most of academic life once they leave Wildwood after grade 8.
Focus | Special needs |
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Academic | Special needs |
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 |
Full-time programming is offered for all students which is exclusively focused on one or more 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 |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Curriculum delivery: Acceleration and enrichment (There is an equal emphasis on acceleration and enrichment.)
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, Wildwood Academy students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Wildwood Academy | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins | 60 mins |
Site Average | 17 mins | 23 mins | 29 mins | 34 mins | 40 mins | 51 mins | 56 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 2 to Gr. 8 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 2 to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 2 to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 2 to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 2 to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: 5
Recreational sports: N/A
Wildwood Academy offers 13 clubs and extracurricular programs.
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $26,000 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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Full payment | all students | $500 |
2nd child (sibling) | all students | 10% |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 2 to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 60 |
Total enrolment | 60 |
Average class size | 4 to 10 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 2 - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
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 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
At Wildwood Academy, a dedicated group of highly trained and certified teachers believe that every child can learn.
Our warm and nurturing environment, blended with specialized programming, ensures that all types of learners have the opportunity to succeed.
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