(4.9)
Adjusting to full-time school for the first time is not easy, but staff and fellow parents alik... Overall, we have had a positive experience with the leadership at BCA. Shortly after the school year started, they adopted a new online platform to communicate with families. This new platform has been extremely helpful in dis... We have been thrilled with the content and level of education that has been provided at a JK level. We receive a weekly plan on the school’s online platform letting us know what subjects will be taught, and any necessary inf... As this is our first year at BCA, we cannot help but compare the JK curriculum to the play-based kindergarten curriculum that we know exists and many schools in the public sector. We have been impressed with the art projects, ... The student body at BCA is small, and the feel is often less like a school and more like family. You can sense that people take care of each other and that everyone feels like they are a part of a larger community, all strivin... Our son loves to go to school every day. There are 2-3 opportunities during the day to go outside and have some unstructured time to run around in a safe area.
While inside, there is a balance between structured activities an... The location of BCA is close enough to neighbourhoods and main stores to be accessible, but the land around makes it feel safe and secure.
It is far enough from the road and from neighbouring buildings that it is not easy fo... |
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(5)
My son loves JK at BCA - at age 4 he's reading simple books independently, can count to 100 and... The teachers are amazing and the principal is beyond exceptional. Teachers see and say hello to every student and parent in the hall, usually by name.
Teachers are available to meet and respond to emails quickly. Parent tea... The teachers at BCA are wonderful. They truly love the students and desire for them to succeed to the best of their ability. Students get the academic base but also the hands-on experience to apply their learning. In JK this ... BCA has a strong academic program. The teachers work with each student to reach their own greatest potential. Expectations are high, the assignments are tough but the teachers are supportive and encouraging and the students ... The students are BCA are diverse and come together to form a community that is accepting and loving. Because the class sizes are small (there are 15 kids in my sons JK class) the friendships are strong and long-lasting. Even ... My son who is in JK loves going to school. He loves memory verses, Bible, math, gym, music, reading and free play. He is encouraged and supported and as a result, he loves to learn.
As a parent, I love doing the daily drop ... BCA is located perfectly between Burlington and Waterdown. Easy access in and out of the school with quick highway access via Brant St or Waterdown Road. BCA has a huge field behind the school and is surrounded by forest - pe... |
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(4.3)
We just started at this school. My child loves the teacher and is always excited about going to... The school and other staff administration take time to really get to know kids, to make memories with them and impact them in positive ways all year long. As a parent, it is reassuring to know that everyone can relate with my ... I am impressed with the quality of instruction at BCA. The kindergarten teachers are passionate and communicate effectively with the students. The teachers encourage children to participate in a broad spectrum of class and sch... BCA supports children through their unique areas of strength and develops academic materials that reflect their interests and motivations. Teaching methods are designed to engage all students and also adapted to help kids with... The environment is steadfastly positive and built on a strong framework of shared responsibility to the school and to each other.
Even though students are in different classes, they spend a lot of time bonding as a whole. ... My child loves the teachers and is always happy about going to school, and always full of smiles when we pick up. My child enjoys learning new things each day and is always excited to tell me about school every day.
For ch... The school has a large outdoor space. The outdoor space extends very far back and perfect for hosting the community and school events. This setting feels secure and safe - which allows for outdoor play and special events. Ther... |
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(4.6)
My children absolutely LOVE attending BCA. They feel truly loved and cared for by their teacher... What stands out the most is the genuinely caring nature of all the teachers, the principal and the other administrators. Problems are communicated well and promptly to parents and solutions are inclusive of both parents and ch... BCA’s curries without a doubt, very rigorous. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. The teachers challenge all of my children to go beyond their comfort zone, in order to be better readers, writers, spellers and all-aroun... BCA has a rigorous but engaging curriculum. Given that my children have attended two other similar schools prior, it appears that BCA is ahead in some critical areas. For instance, book reports and essays start at earlier grad... |
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My son's self esteem has soared since joining BCA. He is finding success, and loves the hands-... The school Administration and leadership are very communicative. They know all the kids and parents by name. We receive weekly email updates as to what is happening in the school currently, and what we have to look forward t... I cannot say enough about how great the teachers are at BCA. They are definitely passionate and knowledgeable about their subjects and teaching.
My son is on an IEP. All the teachers follow his IEP and the accommodations ou... When we first walked through the school for our tour, we immediately noticed how happy all the kids were. The general vibe going through the halls was so positive and warm. That is what my son gets to be a part of every day.... My son loves going to BCA. The school is on a large property, backing onto a forest, which makes access to natural surroundings a benefit for all students, specifically those in Edventure program. It was a great introduction to the school and after our first meeting, we knew it was the school for our son. They also offer various payment programs, and can provide access to additional funding should a family require it. ... |
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(4.4)
We have four children who have all experienced a wonderful transition from the public school sy... Principle Crossing, the board and staff have all excelled in their leadership of the school. We have been so appreciative of the way in which we have been welcomed as a new family. Principal Crossing, board members and staff h... The teachers are capable and attentive. Our children are extremely happy with their classroom environments and have a high level of respect for their teachers. Teachers seem extremely passionate and committed to their work at ... We have found the academic program at BCA to be appropriately challenging for our children. Each of them are enjoying their learning and come home regularly with new learnings and questions for us to discuss at home. Our child... Students get along well with one another and we have often noticed younger and older students interacting positively with one another. This is fostered through buddy programs and multi-grade level programming wishing the acade... Our children love being students at BCA! Their teachers are so encouraging and positive. As parents we find teachers to be very approachable and are extremely pleased with the initiative they have taken to get to know us and c... The school is easily accessible and ideal for drop-off and pick up as it is close to my work. Its is near the highway and, as such, more of an island - not an ideal or safe place for students to walk to and from school. That s... |
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(4.1)
All 3 of my children thrive in the small class room size where they feel like a student and not... The school principle is very involved and available both personally and professionally. She is involved in so many of the school activities and goes above and beyond to create a welcoming and happy place to learn. This leaders... I feel that each teacher that my children have had/has does an excellent job at teaching and setting expectations based on the age and grade level. I like that most teachers expect the learning to occur at school and anything ... The academic program suits the needs of my 3 children. I feel they are always challenged and that the teachers set them up for success. I strongly feel that the teachers want the students to do well even if that means addition... I love the "family feel" of the school. Small school and very united. Children in grade 1 know the students in grade 8. Students are encouraged to help each other fit in or find their niche. Due to very small class room sizes... My 3 children chose to come to BCA. I was very shocked to see my daughter leave her prior school in grade 5 and embrace a new school and friends at a fragile age. BCA was overly welcoming and made my daughter feel genuinely va... Aside from a lot of people being totally unaware that there is a school on the service road, the location for us is superb. We are minutes from the school. I do wish it was easier and safer to walk or ride bikes to school. Th... |
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