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Go to child profileOur school caters to the needs of students with exceptionalities. We provide a multi-team approach to promote our students’ academic, physical and social emotional development. We maintain small teacher to student ratios. The core subjects are delivered through evidence based Direct Instruction. We promote socialization and character development through a Social Skills course of study. Our students also benefit from a thorough Arts program. We work closely with parents to help our students reach their potential.
What learning looks like now: At EPA we are dedicated to helping our students achieve their academic, physical and social-emotional potential. This commitment continues during these unprecedented times that require the school doors to be closed. Our students have continued to learn and progress in all academic areas even during the pandemic. Student attend daily classes with their teachers on line (2.5 hours a day for our younger Transition class and 5 hours a day for our Primary, Junior and Intermediate classes). Providing familiar structure and routines help our students deal with all the other uncertainties in life right now. Despite a change in venue, learning continues as usual and we are thankful to our dedicated staff, families and students for enthusiastically adapting to our new way of learning. We continue to follow the guidelines set by public health and will keep you up to date on any changes. Our online learning program though, will continue for medically fragile students, even when most students return to the classroom.
The purpose of any great private school is to support a segment of the learner population, giving them the attention that they require to be successful and to have their talents recognised and celebrated. By that metric, without a doubt, Edelweiss is a great private school. The approach is evidence based, keyed to a range of personal and academic outcomes, and delivered by faculty members who have direct, clinical experience. The range of exceptionalities that students arrive with are varied, though ultimately the approach is student-centred, working with each to ensure that they feel comfortable and grow and learn. Often, and this is true in the case of Edelweiss, the parameters of the environment are a key element—whatever challenges the students are experiencing, they don’t exist on the periphery of the school community, pulled from classes say for one-on-one with a teaching assistant. Rather they feel central within it, precisely because they are, in fact, central to it. In this environment, they don’t feel exceptional, but an equal part of a shared community that understands them.
Focus | Special needs |
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Academic | Special needs |
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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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 |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
Read our guide to special needs schools and special education
Program | offered |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.
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, EPA students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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EPA | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 24 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 41 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | K to Gr. 8 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | K to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | K to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | K to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | K to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: N/A
Recreational sports: 1
Edelweiss Private Academy offers 1 clubs and extracurricular programs.
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $20,000 | $17,550 |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 1 to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 30 |
Group 2 | K to K | Coed | Day | 6 |
Total enrolment | 36 |
Average class size | 3 to 8 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 6 |
K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Class Size | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | K - 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
Admission is ongoing throughout the school year. Students are placed according to skill level and grade, while also considering how best to facilitate social growth and development among peers. Parents are encouraged to bring all assessments and documentation to assist staff in determining placement. Students are required to take a placement test to help determine their appropriate skill level.
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 | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 1 - 2 (95%) | 1 - 4 (95%) | 1 - 2 (95%) | 1 - 4 (95%) | 1 - 3 (95%) | 1 - 5 (95%) | 1 - 3 (95%) | 1 - 2 (95%) | 1 (95%) |
As principal of Edelweiss Private Academy, I am pleased to welcome you to our school’s profile page at Our Kids. Our exceptional school carters to the unique academic and social needs of students with autism and/or other exceptionalities. Our school is ideal for students who are experiencing social or academic difficulties in mainstream schools, or who are transitioning from IBI therapy and are ready for group learning. Our talented, dedicated staff provide students with a safe, supportive environment where they can reach their full potential. At Edelweiss Private Academy we believe in educating the whole student; promoting academic, physical and social emotional development. The core subjects of Reading and Math are taught through evidence based Direct Instruction. Our students also benefit from a full Arts and physical education program that includes weekly yoga and swimming. An online learning option is available for medically fragile students. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] to arrange a visit to our terrific facility. We look forward to meeting you and your child.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Heather Wyatt,
Principal
Edelweiss Private Academy
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