1500 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario, M1P 2G5, Canada
310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 1N6, Canada
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1500 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario, M1P 2G5, Canada
310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 1N6, Canada
1978
2020
312
18
Preschool to 12
5 to 12
Coed
Coed
Day, Homestay
Day
English
English
Academic
Academic
Liberal Arts
Progressive
15 to 18
3 to 10
Learning, Developmental, Behavioral
Learning, Developmental, Behavioral
In-class adaptations
$13,500 to $16,800
$7,900 to $12,300
No
Yes
0%
70%
None
6 to 12
$0
$4,000
20
2
0%
0%
100%
95%
Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
Rolling
Rolling
Not available
Not available
Yes: grades Nursery/Toddler - 12
No
No
No
Begun in 1978, Bond has grown to include a wealth of programs, including those beyond the prospectus of the academy. Because of the association with them, the Academy is proximate to a full range of physical resources and a rich athletics program. Boarding supports international students, including a language centre offering ESL classes and tutorial in addition to core curriculum, as well as provisions for foreign credit equivalency. With AP courses and independent study options, the ideal student is one who is preparing for university enrollment.
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Bond Academy began its life in 1978 with a different name and a fairly narrow mandate. It intended to be an academically-oriented school, one designed to meet a well-defined constellation of needs. Time has marched on, and Bond has as well. There are still the supports necessary for students who arrive from away, if not more so, but the program intends much more than just giving them the tools they will need to be successful at university and beyond. Instruction makes the most of the international learning experience, but also the students’ experience, addressing a greater social, cultural, and academic diversity. In that Bond has taken the goal of a liberal arts education—to educate responsible citizens, ones with the tools and the postures required for empathetic, productive civic behaviour—and applied it in the service of educating citizens of the world. If the school was once a place for international students to prepare for post-secondary study, today Bond is that and much else, having developed programs and approaches to deliver a robust academic and social experience, from Kindergarten through graduation.
View full reportPassages Centre for Self-Directed Learning stands out as an alternative centre for its commitment to empowering students with a passion for learning and a sense of autonomy and community participation. At the heart of the centre’s approach is personalized, interest-based learning, guided by one-on-one mentorship and coaching. The centre operates with a flexible schedule from Monday to Thursday and prioritizes a supportive community environment that affirms neurodiversity and inclusivity. A key feature of Passages is its democratic, youth-run community meetings, which allow students to voice concerns and participate in decision-making processes. Classes and workshops are student-driven, which gives students the chance to develop their sense of autonomy and active engagement. Embracing the Sudbury Valley and Summerhill educational philosophies, the centre aims to provide a safe space where students can thrive. Recently, the centre moved to a larger facility in East Toronto, enhancing its community spaces and introducing a Passages Restoration Circle for conflict resolution. The centre is committed to maintaining a small, close-knit community.
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"Passages has a small, diverse and exceptional student body."
Tara Turner - Parent (Jul 03, 2024)
For my son, Passages is his community. He enrolled in the Centre when he was 11, after being homesch...
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"Bond promotes the academic, social & character development of our students within a challenging & supportive learning environment, using an enriched Ontario MOE curriculum. Facilities include a professional stage, double gym, cafeteria, library, computer labs, a large fenced field with a Creative Playground & a wireless campus. Fees include full-day Montessori Casa, Kindergarten, Early Start Literacy, Resource Support, Numeracy, French, Daily Physical Education, Swim Program & Before & After school programs. We pride ourselves in small class sizes which allows us more opportunities for one on one support."
"Passages is a truly alternative approach to education for young people ages 10-18. We know that when one feels good, they do good. Many of our youth haven't felt very "good" for much of their school life, and now that they're able to be in community with others whom they connect with, the healing begins. We offer an inclusive, personalized education with one-on-one mentorship, classes and coaching. The young people's education is centred around their unique interests and curiosity. Open Monday to Thursday 9am-3pm"
"We set high personal & academic standards for our students. We believe that with positive support and direction. students will rise to the challenge of high expectations. Our students are recognized & respected as unique individuals, & their successes reflect our own dedication to providing high quality. well-rounded education. At Bond Academy, we remain committed to our students, our parents, & our philosophy. Simply put education at Bond is Beyond the Books and its Education as it Should be."
"We know everyone wants to feel seen and valued as an individual – centring youth voices is key.
Our 1:1 mentoring is at the core of the Passages experience. This weekly meeting focuses on the individual and their needs through discussions with their Mentor. It is a time for learners to reflect and discuss challenges and achievements, roadblocks and breakthroughs, goals and action plans. Mentors support them in creating schedules and timelines and gain a better understanding their learning needs.
Our Weekly Democratic Meetings are a cornerstone of Passages. At this youth-led, staff-supported meeting, Learners bring forward ideas or concerns, practice public speaking, listen to opposing views, learn consent-based democracy, and think creatively to support one another. Each voice carries equal weight, and we use consent-based democracy (Sociocracy).
Classes, workshops, and initiatives are Learner-inspired rather than adult-driven, which allows young people choice and autonomy."
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"Many young people who join us feel the traditional model of education hasn't met their needs. They are highly creative, gifted/2E, ADHD or ASD (low needs) and have a strong sense of justice and need for autonomy. We empower them to take the reins of their education, understanding that facts and information are so readily available that the core focus needs to be on how one learns, how to communicate effectively and many other soft skills needed for next life steps. While Learners are supported to do high school credits if they desire, our goal is to preserve or rejuvenate their deep love of learning and curiosity. This can only happen when one has choices, and we support them in forging new paths.
This approach does not limit entering post-secondary institutions as there are many paths that do not require an OSSD. When Learners express an interest in attending post-secondary, we work backwards with them, from their end goal, to help lay out the steps."
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"Inspired by the philosophies of Sudbury Valley School and Summerhill School we opened in 2020 with one student enrolled and have grown to reach almost 50 families – families who felt their child wasn't thriving in the traditional model of education and could see the spark in their child dimming. As we've fine-tuned our community, many of the families who join us have children who are neurodiverse (ADHD, ASD-low needs), struggle with their mental health and who may identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The youth who join us embrace their differences and are welcomed as they are. We pride ourselves on being a safe(r) space, providing room for youth to create the environment they wish through our weekly democratic community meeting."
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"Passages is not for every family, but when families are struggling with school resistance and arguments in the home about attendance and homework, tests and grades, it's a good time to consider an alternative. Our approach to education is about non-coercion and freedom so the young person can feel empowered and supported in what they want for their life and education.
Many youth who are neurodiverse or have mental health challenges can feel burned out by the grind of classes at school which can "feel pointless" or have no direct meaning to their life. For learning to stick, topics need to be in context to their lives, they ask themselves, "Is this important to me?"
Families have commented they feel we're the best of the homeschool world and school world. Personalized learning and support, flexibility and a community of peers and friends with similar goals of leading their education."
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"While we value a rich and diverse education, we do not use coercion, awards or grades to essentially convince young people to participate in their education. We want them to be fully invested in their own goals.
We do not offer grades, credits, or a high school diploma, but we do support youth who have made the choice to get their credits or diplomas. We are about choice and autonomy, so if this is their personal desire, we support that.
Many families who feel we aren't a fit are families who want their child to "just get through school" or to "just get your diploma." We want to preserve a love of learning and curiosity, and those two ideas are at odds when a child is forced to do homework and tests.
When families join a centre like ours, where youth voices are centred, that can feel challenging since most of us come from a top-down system. Much of the work of letting go of society's pressures, expectations and judgement will be the parent's work during their time with us."
"Parents find that Bond promotes the academic, social, physical, & character development of our students by providing them with a challenging & supportive learning environment. Our students are recognized and respected as unique individuals, & their successes reflect our own dedication to providing high-quality, well-rounded education. We believe that a partnership of families is critical to maximizing the success of our students. Education that is beyond the books, Education as it should be."
"The story we hear again and again after their child has joined us is "I finally have my kid back." Many parents had witnessed the light and spark in their child dim over the years as they worked through the school system. Many kids flat out refused to attend and parents felt lost as to what to do. Because we have flexible attendance young people make the choice to come. Some think that because of this choice they will choose NOT to come, but the opposite happens. They get up for the day, excited to join us and they spend their days engaging in learning, conversations and making friends.
For many young people, simply having full choice allows them the space to reduce pressure or self-criticism and shift their thinking toward who they are and what they want.
Youth at our centre become very skilled in group decision-making, empathy, planning and taking control of their education. They deepen knowledge about themselves and what will make them successful on their terms."
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"When people think about Passages they envision what their education could have looked like. We often hear "I wish this was around when I was in school." This is because as people have grown into adulthood they see how much time they were in school being required to focus their time and energy on information that either didn't prepare them for adulthood, or wasn't something they felt they needed at that time in their life. They can see the power of a self-directed education that allows one to focus on interests and strengths and how that combination creates a rich learning experience."
"The development of Learning Skills & Work Habits is also an integral part of the
student’s overall learning environment & achievement. As well as a variety of after-school clubs, competitive sports teams, cultural events, individual counselling, and academic guidance.
"Education as it should be” and a healthy active lifestyle are the foundations of Bond Academy. We strive to encourage our students to reach their full potential by developing into kind, caring and active members of our society."
"Our focus on community is not just for the Learners - parents and siblings are also very much included in the centre and all we offer. Each week we send current families a weekly update sharing stories from the week, photos, and upcoming important dates. We consider these updates a bridge between the Centre and home, understanding that it's hard for parents to get a lot of info from their child/teen at the end of the day! Offering these weekly updates allows parents to springboard off what they read and to have deeper conversations with their child.
We also offer monthly parent community gatherings to discuss life and self-directed learning challenges and gather advice on how to resolve any challenges they may be experiencing in the home.
The self-directed learning world is vast with workshops and training, so we are sure to keep parents up to date with all the goings-on."
"One of the things families find surprising about Bond is that not only does Bond have a sense of community, but it is also Its own community. An extended family, where everyone feels welcome. Bond has a culture that builds a child beyond academics, hence beyond the books. We emphasise that education is building future members of society, to be stronger, diverse, considerate, respectfully, caring, and knowledgeable which encourages lifelong learning."
"When people learn about Passages and the self-directed philosophy the attitude is usually that their child "would only play games all day" or that their child doesn't have interests. Their experience of their child may only be who they see at the end of a long day of school or during weekends recovering. After a time of having choice and autonomy at the Centre, many young people start to take more risks, try new ideas and engage in their learning at a deeper level. They start to bring their ideas to the Community Meeting and feel valued when others support what they've proposed. They can then form a small committee to make it happen.
A surprising piece that new families learn is that many of our youth choose to attend Math and English classes without an adult telling them to. The young people recognize they like certain aspects of subjects and want to expand their knowledge at their own pace."
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"In August 2023, Passages Centre moved to the East End of Toronto on the Danforth into a larger space complete with three rooms—a common room, classroom, and art room—as well as a full-size gym and an outfitted courtyard for sunny days spent working outside.
As our community has grown, so have our processes. Through youth decision-making, we created our Passages Restoration Circle (PRC), which is used for conflict resolution and group empathy building. The PRC is facilitated by Learners who have been trained in mediation to support their peers through issues they may be struggling with. Staff support the facilitator in having a successful circle where young people can express their needs and come to an agreement peacefully."
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"As Passages has become more established, our community has grown to include more families, volunteers and staff. This has allowed more options for our Learners as they embark on their projects within Passages but also outwards in the surrounding community. Our goal is not to become a large populated school, but rather the size of about 40-50 Learners. Should demand exceed this number, the board has considered that a new location would open. This would be a welcomed challenge!"
As Principal of the Bond Academy Secondary program, I would like to welcome our new and returning students, as well as their families to the 2023-2024 school year.
Bond provides an inclusive atmosphere that caters to all learning styles, while promoting the acquisition of the 21st-century competencies that our students require, such as collaboration, critical thinking, digital literacy, and social responsibility, to prepare them for their future vocations.
Therefore, it is essential that students, parents, and staff all work together to provide the optimal learning environment for our students, to maximize their potential for success in their post-secondary studies and eventually their chosen profession.
In addition, our Bond Girls Basketball team continues to grow as they compete in the elite OSBA league. The SSAF sports league also gives a chance for our Girls and Boys teams to compete in a variety of individual and team sports.
Bond delivers "education as it should be" as demonstrated by our student’s academic success. Good luck to all our students during the 2023-2024 school year and thanks to all students, staff, and parents for playing such an integral role in delivering another successful school year at Bond Academy.
Be Bold, Be Bond
Phil Davies
As the founder of Passages Centre and a long-time homeschooler for my children (now teens!), I could see the need for an alternative education in Toronto where young people can come together within a community to work on what is meaningful to them.
Passages is a unique space full of creative young people who have a strong sense of justice and challenge themselves to be more aware of social issues that impact their lives. They embrace the democratic nature of our space, taking ownership of decision-making, committees, financial planning and the culture of the space.
As young people choose to take the reins of their education, it takes a special kind of staff to support them without taking over or letting our egos get in the way. It takes support from below to trust that these young people know what they need for this moment in their lives or are capable of finding the answers or asking for help.
Allowing someone to flourish on their own timeline is far from the typical approach to education where the expectation is that everyone has the same knowledge because they’re in the same grade. We allow space for people to flex and grow, or dive deep into an interest because they have an innate desire.
It is an honour to witness young people move through their days and learn holistically. On a typical day, conversations throughout the space can range from art techniques to world religion to forming committees to address needs within the Centre. We flex and adapt and work within our democratic approach to try to meet everyone’s needs.
As we’ve moved through the years, the people who join us are typically neurodivergent, struggling with mental health challenges or feeling ‘othered’ in their school community because of their sexual/gender identity. They are people whose traditional approach to education just didn’t feel right, and they may already be fully resisting attending school.
Focusing on the individual to create a connection centred on autonomy and choice, respecting young people, and providing community within a safe(r) environment allows for an unmatched learning experience in the city.
I feel privileged that we have provided a space for all kinds of neurotypes where they can feel accepted as who they are. This acceptance bleeds into their self-image which then positively influences their learning goals.
Heading into our year five we look forward to more families joining us and growing our small but mighty community!
Progressive
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Liberal Arts curricula share with traditional programs their emphasis on core knowledge-acquisition, but tend to borrow more best practices from the progressive approach. A Liberal Arts program might still feature group work and projects, for example, contrary to the more singular emphasis on tests and essays at a Traditional program.
Progressive (sometimes called "in- quiry-based") curricula attempt to place children's interests and ideas at the heart of the learning experience. Instead of lessons being driven by predetermined pathways, progressive curricula are often "emergent", with learning activities shaped by students' questions about the world. Instead of starting with academic concepts and then tying it to everyday experience, progressive methods begin with everyday experience and work back to an academic lesson. Teachers provide materials, experiences, tools and resources to help students investigate a topic or issue. Students are encouraged to explore, reflect on their findings, and discuss answers or solutions.
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Bond delivers an enriched curriculum in a challenging and supportive environment. Our small classes and dedicated staff promote both the character and skills development of our students within a kind, caring and nurturing environment. We offer early literacy, arts and physical education programs as well as our strong academic curriculum. Through our preschool Montessori Casa program for students three to six and our enriched curriculum at both the Elementary and Secondary levels, Bond cultivates intellectual curiosity and prepares students to be successful in our global society. Our enhanced grade 6, 7 & 8 French program uses the computer-based "Rosetta Stone" program which teaches language through images, text, sounds and video, to support our regular program. Bond promotes a healthy active lifestyle with daily physical education classes and weekly swimming lessons. Students are encouraged to participate in our extracurricular sports activities both intramural and team sports. Bond recognizes the importance and benefits of a strong foundation in the arts. Our programs are designed to nurture awareness of Drama, Music and Visual Arts.
Passages supports Learners to use materials, and curriculums that meet their goals. We are not a one-size-fits-all approach therefore learning materials are individualized.
Equal Balance
Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.
These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.
Math is explored through a Learner's interest and desire explore math more fully. We offer daily scheduling of Math which they can choose to attend
No formal textbook is used unless a learner chooses one.
Calculators are used as needed.
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Systematic-phonics programs teach young children to read by helping them to recognize and sound out the letters and syllables of words. Students are then led to blend these sounds together to sound out and recognize the whole word. While other reading programs might touch on phonetics (either incidentally or on a “when needed” basis), systematic phonics teaches phonics in a specific sequence, and uses extensive repetition and direct instruction to help readers associate specific letter patterns with their associated sounds.
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Equal balance
Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.
Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.
Writing is done as needed or desired. It can be done for a purpose (resume, application, letter) or for interest and exploration (stories, poems, opinion, comments).
Equal Balance
Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.
Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.
Science is explored when learners show interest. Often the inquiry is the result of field trips and interaction with the media.
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught
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Equal Balance
These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.
These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.
Reading is done primarily individually. Often one learner will encourage another to read a book of interest.
Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Ancient lit
English lit
World (non-Western) lit
European (continental) lit
American lit
Canadian lit
Expanding Communities
Usually focused on teaching history and geography at an early age, the core knowledge approach uses story, drama, reading, and discussion to teach about significant people, places, and events. Breadth of content and knowledge is emphasized. The curriculum is often organized according to the underlying logic of the content: history might be taught sequentially, for example (as students move through the grades).
The Expanding Communities approach organizes the curriculum around students’ present, everyday experience. In the younger grades, students might learn about themselves, for example. As they move through the grades, the focus gradually broadens in scope: to the family, neighbourhood, city, province, country, and globe. The curriculum tends to have less focus on history than Core Knowledge programs.
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Pragmatism
These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.
Pragmatism in the humanities and social sciences emphasizes making learning relevant to students’ present-day experience. Assignments tend to centre around projects and tasks rather than argumentative essays; these projects will often have a “real-world” application or relevance. There might be more of a social justice component to a pragmatic program, though that isn’t always the case. Subjects like history and philosophy are still covered/offered, but they play a less prominent role in the overall program than in the case of perennialism. The social sciences (contemporary geography, sociology, psychology, etc), meanwhile, might play a more prominent role in pragmatic programs. The key goals are to make learning progressive and relevant, while teaching students real-life skills and critical thinking.
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Although humanities topics are explored in a pragmatic way, they are entirely determined by the learners interest.
These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.
If a learner wants to learn a language other than English, coaches and mentors will help them find the most suitable method that matches their learning style.
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
Hebrew
ESL
Spanish
Russian
Latin
Japanese
Italian
Greek
German
French
Chinese-Mandarin
Chinese-Cantonese
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These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.
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The arts do play a significant role in the Centre, but the program is totally determined by the learner with support.
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts
Medium integration
Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.
Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.
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Learners choose to use digital technology as needed. Mentors guide learners to using technology to meet their goals.
Web design
Robotics
Computer science
Our program is daily for one hour per day. One day is devoted to swimming lessons.
Passages has access to a gym and bowling alley. Regular PE classes are hosted with outdoor activities created spontaneously.
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Montessori programs aimed at preschool and Kindergarten- aged children allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles -- the essential features of these puzzles being they contain a “right answer” and allow for self-correction. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on learning being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with children developing a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. Specially trained teachers act as guides, introducing children to progressively more difficult materials when appropriate. A Montessori classroom is typically very calm and orderly, with children working alone or, sometimes, in small groups.
If you want to learn more about Montessori education, check out our comprehensive guide. You can also check out our guide to Montessori preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
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We offer both half time and full time Kindergarten that reflects the expectations of the Ministry of Education with art, music, drama, french, daily physical education, swimming lessons, and library. We also offer a Montessori Casa program for students 3, 4, & 5 years old including all the additional courses as given in the Kindergarten program.
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Student-paced
Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.
The main curriculum pace is non-standardized and is HIGHLY responsive to the pacing of individual students, (via differentiated instruction, differentiated assessment, etc). In theory, some students outpace the default/normalized curriculum, while others spend periods "behind schedule" if they need the extra time.
Learners regularly check in with mentors or coaches.
Supportive
A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.
A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.
With a strengths-based approach we allow Learners to explore and create timelines for academics that meets their goals.
"We honour and distinguish our brightest students, using them as examples for other students to follow."
"We intentionally avoid all forms of public distinction between students in terms of academic performance."
Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
Social
The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."
Our priority is to recognize learners as individuals and help them be the best they can be. Through self-direction, the learner determines how they can thrive.
FORMAL SUPPORT FOR DISORDERS, DISABILITIES, AND EXCEPTIONALITIESA - Forms of SupportAccommodation:
Modification:
Remediation:
B - EnvironmentsIndirect Support:
Resource Assistance:
Withdrawal Assistance:
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ADHD (moderate to severe) This is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable control their impulses. Or they may have trouble paying attention. These behaviors can interfere with school and home life. | ||||
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Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability) This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment. | ||||
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language. | ||||
Dyscalculia This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money. | ||||
Dysgraphia This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas. | ||||
Language Processing Disorder This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.
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Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD) These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills. | ||||
Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination. | ||||
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Autism Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome). | ||||
Asperger's Syndrome On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour. | ||||
Down syndrome his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics. | ||||
Intellectual disability This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation). | ||||
Williams syndrome This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems. | ||||
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems. | ||||
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Troubled behaviour / troubled teens roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. | ||||
Clinical Depression This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life. | ||||
Clinical anxiety This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror. | ||||
Suicidal thoughts This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life. | ||||
Drug and alcohol abuse This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning. | ||||
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning. | ||||
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Multiple sclerosis This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties. | ||||
Cerebral palsy his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture. | ||||
Muscular dystrophy Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals. | ||||
Spina Bifida This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine. | ||||
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech. | ||||
Blindness Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness." | ||||
Deafness Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds). | ||||
Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults. | ||||
Multiple physical Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities. | ||||
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support
Accommodations
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
Social skills programs
Occupational therapy
Psychotherapy
Speech-language therapy
When a child's need for autonomy is beyond what schools can offer, self-directed learning is an option. This suits many with ADHD and ASD (level 1)
We provide the support required on individual needs of the student.
Passages adapts as much as feasible so that there is a fit within the community.
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Ultimate |
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
Ballet and Classical Ballet
Yoga
Yearbook
Student Council
Scouting
Science Club
School newspaper
Round Square
Robotics club
Radio club
Poetry/Literature club
Photography
Paintball
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Club
Online Magazine
Musical theatre/Opera
Math Club
Jazz Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Foreign Language Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Debate Club
Dance Club
Computer Club
Community Service
Choir
Chess Club
Band
Audiovisual Club
Astronomy Club
Art Club
Animation
6 - 12
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Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
10, 11, 12
Rolling
Rolling
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Yes: grades Nursery/Toddler - 12
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We are looking for students and parents who have a strong commitment to learning through academics, arts and athletics. As a school we are also strong believers in character education, and giving to others. We support many charities that reflect the needs of our community and assist our students in developing into kind, caring individuals who have empathy and sympathy. Success starts at Bond!
We welcome your inquiries and will make every attempt to answer your questions. For further information on admissions, please call 416-266-8878.
All interested youth first attend a Discovery Week to ensure we’re a good fit for all. During this time, your child will join us like the other Learners, attending classes they choose, working on projects or exploring materials, working on credit classes, or simply getting to know everyone.
They can join us in the gym, cooking in the kitchen or on any outings. The fee for this week is $175.
Discovery Weeks are on-going throughout the year.
