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Go to child profileNurturing Young Minds. At Glenn Arbour Academy, our belief is that an exciting, challenging curriculum, combined with a supportive, nurturing educational environment enhances the student's ability to develop the positive attitude "I can do it!" We encourage and support our students to achieve to their fullest potential. Our commitment is to foster the development of academic excellence, confident children, life long learners, creative analytical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers.
What learning looks like now: Resilience, Optimism and Discovery: Online @ GAA Glenn Arbour Academy continues to deliver uniquely customized, tailored and student-centred online learning experiences to its K-8 students through the launch of its online platform: “Online @ GAA.” The platform features a fun and engaging Google Classroom interface; incorporating a variety of hands-on and discovery based learning experiences, live group Google Hangout lesson meets, 1:1 teacher/student conferencing, as well as interactive bitmoji themed slideshow presentations. From French to Phys Ed, and everything in between, Online @ GAA creates a robust and well rounded remote learning journey for learners working in a range of at home settings. Students are engaged in a range of virtual, interactive learning platforms and experience to deepen their understandings. Community activism and connection are important facets of our remote program, as students, teachers and families collaborate together on important outreach initiatives that include donations to the local food bank and student messages of gratitude for front line workers. Connectivity and community remain vital cornerstones of GAA’s remote learning program, as teachers ensure ongoing and frequent student communication, wellness check ins and parent feedback during this challenging time. Emerging with strengthened resilience, adaptability, critical problem solving skills as well as optimism, GAA “Highlanders” are well positioned to navigate their futures!
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | JK - Gr. 8 | In-person | Full-time |
Cross Country Champions!
Grade 6 class BRAVO Celebration
Kindergarten Learning!
Green Team hard at work!
Glenn Arbour positions its approach to instruction within a sense of possibility, building from a student’s sense of what they’re capable of and then extending it. Students feel that they are at baseline and building from there, rather than feeling that they are below baseline and reaching up to achieve it. Perhaps it’s a fine point, but the lived experience, for many students, can be transformational. The goal is academic excellence and personal confidence, and Glenn Arbour has built its reputation on delivering students into their high school careers with both of those. Families are also drawn to an impressive roster of extracurricular activities, one that is somewhat remarkable for a school of this size. As such, students not only have access to the activities of their choice, they are also challenged to try others that they may not consider in other environments.
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Academic |
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 |
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: 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, GAA students perform an average of 45 mins of homework per night.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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GAA | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins |
Site Average | 6 mins | 7 mins | 15 mins | 17 mins | 24 mins | 30 mins | 35 mins | 41 mins | 53 mins | 57 mins |
Lettered or numbered grades | JK to Gr. 8 |
Academic achievement reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Habits and behaviour reporting | JK to Gr. 8 |
Parent-teacher meetings | JK to Gr. 8 |
Competitive sports: 6
Recreational sports: 5
Glenn Arbour Academy offers 14 clubs and extracurricular programs.
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $17,000 |
Discounts
Discount Type | Enrolment Type | Amount |
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2nd child (sibling) | all students | 15% |
3rd child (sibling) | all students | 15% |
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | JK to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 110 |
Total enrolment | 110 |
Average class size | 16 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 10 |
JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Day Enrollment | 4 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Class Size | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | JK - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | ||
Entrance Essay |
Day students: Rolling
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $150
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
$1,000
Step 1: Inquire online or by phone
Step 2: Schedule your personalized School Tour
Step 3: Begin the Application Process:
Schedule your child’s compulsory Two Day School Visit - Be sure to pack your child a peanut free lunch with snacks, water bottle, change of gym clothes & indoor shoes, jacket and outdoor wear for recess, and school supplies including pencil and paper!
Completion by current school of the Confidential School Report Form
Provide copies of most recent Report Cards, and any other supporting documentation*
A Non-Refundable $150 Application Fee for Canadian students and $200 for International Students must accompany each Application
Step 4: Admissions Decision
Glenn Arbour Academy will notify you of an Admissions Decision pending receipt and review of the Application Process Documents
Step 5: Deposit & Registration
$1000 Non Refundable Deposit due upon Admission to guarantee your child’s classroom spot (which is deducted from Tuition Payment)
New Student Registration Form and Payment Information due to the Office
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 | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Andrew Estrada | 2011 | Andrew is currently working towards a Business Degree. |
Shawna Kerfont | 2011 | Shawna is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree. |
Evan Attard | 2011 | Evan has moved onto post secondary studies in business. |
Alumni Highlights
At Glenn Arbour Academy we believe that shared knowledge and understanding empowers and deepens the student learning experience. Our School Director and Principal work closely with all teachers and staff to ensure an enriched learning experience for all students. Collaboration, mutual support and creativity are nurtured as the GAA team works together to support student learning and promote positive growth mindsets and achievements. Through shared school community initiatives, outreach and spirit building campaigns, GAA educators ensure students feel positive and successful everyday. Together, we can make a difference!
April 28, 2020
Remote Learning: Online @ GAA
Remote Learning: Online @ GAA
As we navigate these unprecedented times together, community connection has never been more important.
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