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  • Curriculum: Traditional
    • Mathematics: Equal Balance
    • Science: Equal Balance
    • Literature: Equal Balance
    • Humanities and Social Sciences : Equal Balance
    • Foreign Languages: Equal Balance
    • Fine Arts: Equal Balance
    • Computers and Technology: Heavy integration
    • Physical Education:
    • Advanced Placement courses:
    • Sex and health education: Not Ontario curriculum
  • Curriculum Pace: Student-paced
  • Academic Culture: Supportive
  • Developmental priorities: Intellectual
  • Special needs support: No support
  • Gifted learner support: Dedicated class; in-class adaptations
  • Language: English
  • Homework Policy:
  • Report Card Policy:

  
  

  • Curriculum Traditional
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    Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

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    Curriculum approach at Innunco Academy: Traditional

    Innunco Academy has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).

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    Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.

    Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

      Traditional - 43%
      Liberal arts - 18%
      Progressive - 27%
      Montessori - 10%
      Reggio Emilia - 1%
      Waldorf - 1%
    

    What Innunco Academy says: Innunco Academy is a private high school that allows all students greater flexibility and choice in completing the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Innunco provides students with additional options for learning, alternative formats for delivery of courses to meet student needs and develop the skills needed to succeed at the post-secondary level or in industry. Course study is done both Online and On-Campus, and our Online Learning Management System allows students to access course material 24 hours a day for free. Online courses have the same rigorous assessment and evaluation standards as courses taught in a traditional classroom. Innunco uses various tools within the learning management system, such as chats, discussions, blogs, whiteboards, quizzes, student tracking tools, and teacher feedback tools. Based on the student’s level, teachers may be allowed to modify the course content to meet their student’s needs. If you ever need any assistance, our qualified teachers and staff are ready to help you.

    Approach:

    Focus
    Academic

    Pedagogies and subject courses:

    • Mathematics Equal Balance
      Mathematics approach at Innunco Academy: Equal Balance

      Innunco Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math , Discovery Math approach).

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      These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.

      Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 69%
        Traditional math - 28%
        Discovery math - 3%
      

      What Innunco Academy says: Innunco combines Online and On-Campus learning to improve students their study efficiency. The following approaches are used in math teaching: ·Inquiry Teaching - The teacher presents a problem then the learners identify it. ·Demonstration Approach - The teacher engages “in a learning task other than just talking about it”. ·Discovery Learning - Both the teacher and the learner play active roles in discovery learning. ·Mathematics Laboratory Approach - Students in small groups work through an assignment/task card, learn and discover mathematics for themselves. ·Individualized Instruction - Learners are able to progress by mastering steps through the curriculum at his/her own rate and independently of the progress of other students. ·Brainstorming - The teacher elicits from the learners as many ideas as possible but refrains from evaluating them until all possible ideas have been generated. ·Etc.

      Textbooks and supplementary materials: ·Nelson Calculus and Vectors, Nelson Education Ltd., 2009 ·McGraw-Hill Ryerson Mathematics: Mathematics of Data Management, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2002 ·Advanced Functions, Nelson Education Ltd., 2009, etc. ·Depends on different math courses

      Calculator policy: ·Recommend: Casio fx 991, TI-83 Graphing ·Students are allowed to use Online Calculator or Graphing Calculator for Assignments and Projects ·Only Casio fx 991 is allowed for Test and Exam

    • Science Equal Balance
      Science approach at Innunco Academy: Equal Balance

      Innunco Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository , Inquiry approach).

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      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 at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 73%
        Expository - 5%
        Inquiry - 22%
      

      Teaching approach: ·Innunco combines Online and On-Campus learning to improve students their study efficiency. The following approaches are used in science teaching: ·Best-evidence synthesis - Aims to improve on current research synthesis by combining the benefits of quantitative analysis and traditional narrative reviews. ·Cooperative learning - This approach targets the integration of academic and social learning experiences into the lesson plan. Students work in groups to complete tasks that are presented by teachers. ·Quantitative research synthesis - Relies on the analysis of numerical data. Quantitative techniques facilitate the comparison and generalization of research results across similar phenomena. ·Technical approaches - Integrate video and computer resources with science instruction and cooperative learning. ·Inquiry-based learning - Offers students an opportunity to ask questions, investigate issues, select methods, and solve problems that have been posed to them by the teacher. The process is based on problem-solving as a way to enhance motivation and learning.

      Treatment of evolution:

      Subject	offered
      Evolution as consensus theory
      Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
      Evolution is not taught

      Topics covered in curriculum:

      Subject	offered
      Biology
      Chemistry
      Ecology
      Geology
      Meteorology
      Physics
      Physiology
      Zoology

    • Literature Equal Balance
      Literature approach at Innunco Academy: Equal Balance

      Innunco Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional , Social Justice approach).

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      These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.

      Literature at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 77%
        Traditional - 20%
        Social justice - 3%
      

      What Innunco Academy says: Innunco combines Online and On-Campus learning to improve students their study efficiency. The following approaches are used in literature teaching: ·Skills Based Approach - Learners will gain information, verify existing knowledge, critique A writer's ideas or writing style, and enhance knowledge language being read. ·Purpose Based Approach – Learners determine the approach to reading comprehension Text: letters, words, sentences, paragraphs. The reader uses knowledge, skills, and strategies to determine what that meaning is. ·Information Based Approach - Teaching knowledge about literature source of information: examine the history, historical background, and characteristics of literary movements ·Language Based Approach - Incorporate language and literature syllabus by studying the language. ·Personal Response Approach - Encourages learners active emotionally, intellectually, draw own experiences, feelings, opinions also known as Thematic approach Stylistics Approach - Closer understanding, appreciation of literary text combination of linguistic analysis and literary critic

    • Humanities and Social Sciences Equal Balance
      Humanities and Social Sciences approach at Innunco Academy: Equal Balance

      Innunco Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism , Pragmatism approach).

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      These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.

      Humanities and Social Sciences at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 85%
        Perennialism - 6%
        Pragmatism - 9%
      

      What Innunco Academy says: Innunco combines Online and On-Campus learning to improve students their study efficiency. The following approaches are used in Humanities and Social Science teaching: ·Simulation Method - used for teaching concepts and principles. There are three major kinds of simulation methods: historical simulation, simulation activities and simulation games. ·Inquiry Method - Encourages divergent thinking and finds out information by themselves and it generates students' enthusiasm at examining issues logically. ·Project method - Careful planning by the teacher but the aim is to get the students to co-ordinate his information in an intelligent manner. The role of the teacher is to guide and inspire the students which can help to clarify concepts ·Demonstrations - can be presented by the students or teachers to make some information clear.

    • Foreign Languages Equal Balance
      Foreign Languages approach at Innunco Academy: Equal Balance

      Innunco Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual , Communicative approach).

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      These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.

      Foreign Languages at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 64%
        Audio-lingual - 2%
        Communicative - 34%
      

      What Innunco Academy says: Innunco combines Online and On-Campus learning to improve students their study efficiency. The following approaches are used in Foreign Language teaching: ·Audio-lingual Model - Relies on students listening to, repeating, and even memorizing dialogues and short statements in the target language. ·Communicative Approach - Focuses on getting students to communicate orally and in writing—in real-life scenarios in the target language. All four skills are emphasized with the communicative approach: reading, writing, listening and speaking. ·Direct Instruction - Based on the idea that students acquire a second language much in the way that they learned their native language—through total immersion. Listening and speaking are the top teaching priority. ·Grammar-Translation Model - Learning grammar through comparisons. This model is generally focused on reading and writing, and oral communication skills are deemphasized.

    • Fine Arts Equal Balance
      Fine Arts approach at Innunco Academy: Equal Balance

      Innunco Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive , Creative approach).

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      These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.

      Fine Arts at schools on OurKids.net

        Equal balance - 61%
        Receptive - 2%
        Creative - 37%
      

      Program offers:

      Subject	offered
      Acting
      Dance
      Drama/Theatre
      Graphic Design
      Music
      Visual Arts

      Visual studio philosophy:

      Expressive
      Disciplined

      What Innunco Academy says: Innunco combines Online and On-Campus learning to improve students their study efficiency.The following approaches are used in Fine Arts teaching: ·Brainstorming - stimulates fluent and flexible thinking and can also be used to extend problem-solving skills. ·Conference - Students can report on their progress, consider problems and solutions, and note strengths and areas for improvement. Teachers can discuss students’ work in order to facilitate learning. ·Focused Exploration - Students use the materials and equipment available in ways of their choosing to create arts. ·Graphic or Visual Organizers - Students to understand and represent relationships visually rather than just with language, can be used to record, organize, compare, analyze, and synthesize information and ideas. ·Media Analysis - Evaluate everyday media, maintaining a critical distance and resisting manipulation by media producers, and they learn about media techniques that they can then use to create or enhance their own works.

    • Computers and Technology Heavy integration
      Computers and Technology approach at Innunco Academy: Heavy integration

      Innunco Academy has a Heavy integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration , Medium integration approach).

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      A major effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy throughout the curriculum and in everything students do. Digital literacy is understood to be a fundamental skill in the 21st century: it therefore follows, the idea goes, that teachers should find ways to connect every lesson back to technology. Effort is made to ensure the use of technology is meaningful and advances students’ skills beyond what they would otherwise be from using computers outside the classroom.

      Computers and Technology at schools on OurKids.net

        Heavy integration - 34%
        Light integration - 18%
        Medium integration - 48%
      

      What Innunco Academy says: Innunco, as an Online and On-Campus school, combines both hands-off and hands-on strategies. We use the provincial high school computer science model curriculum, analyze potential learning difficulties and adjust teaching for students with different needs. The student will be required to use their own computers, or come to our offline teaching center to finish after class practice, assignment, or projects. Innunco implements a variety of methods in the teaching process, including meaningful learning, collaborative learning, inquiry learning, and etc. We developed constructivist, authentic activities to engage students to learn computer science, from hands-on coding to hands-off web design, and create a supportive and active learning environment for students. Innunco establishes a bank of resources for teaching computer science online, including possible materials, lab assignments, class activities, and websites.

      Program covers:

      Subject	offered
      Computer science
      Robotics
      Web design

    • Physical Education

      What Innunco Academy says: N/A

    • Advanced Placement courses
      This information is not currently available.
    • Sex and health education Not Ontario curriculum
      Sex and health education approach at Innunco Academy: Not Ontario curriculum

      Innunco Academy has a Not Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Follows provincial curriculum approach).

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      The sex education curriculum does NOT follow the provincial one taught in public schools - either in terms of structure, pacing, focus, and/or tone.

      Sex and health education at schools on OurKids.net

        Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 45%
        Follows provincial curriculum - 55%
      

      Approach to sex and health education: Mostly value-neutral

      Innunco Academy has a approach Mostly value-neutral (as opposed to Fairly value-based approach).

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      By and large, students are taught about sex free of any particular moral or ethical standpoint. The school doesn't impose any particular values or value systems (such as social, political, or ideological values) on students when teaching sex and related issues.

      What Innunco Academy says: This information is not currently available.

    
    

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    • Foreign Languages

    • Fine Arts

    • Computers and Technology

    • Physical Education

    • Advanced Placement courses

    • Sex and health education
  • Curriculum Pace Student-paced
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    This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

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    Curriculum Pace approach at Innunco Academy: Student-paced

    Innunco Academy has a Student-paced approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Accelerated approach).

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    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.

    Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

      Student-paced - 25%
      Standard-enriched - 58%
      Accelerated - 17%
    

    What Innunco Academy says: In the online environment, students work at their own pace, place, path and time. Students can fast track the on-campus programs. Within a two-month term, full-time students can take 2 credits per term, while part-time students can take 1 credit.

    Flexible pacing style

    Flexible pacing style	offered
    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

    What Innunco Academy says about flexible pacing: Innunco allows students to register courses at any time throughout the year. If the student taking online classes, students can meet teachers to live lessons within 24 hours of payment. They can communicate with teachers, and participate in live online classes. Student can also do fast track on-campus programs.

  • Academic Culture Supportive
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    Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

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    Academic Culture approach at Innunco Academy: Supportive

    Innunco Academy has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).

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    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.

    Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

      Supportive - 49%
      Rigorous - 51%
    

    What Innunco Academy says: Innunco is a private high school that aims to provide students with the best learning experience and improve study efficiency. Innunco Academy prides itself on the quality of its educational programs, the professionalism of our staff, and the enthusiasm of our students. Our Online and On-Campus Administrative Team is the main contact point for all current students, prospective students, and parents. Our administrative staff can advise students in most school matters and procedures. Services include enrolments, payment, appointment booking, and course extension. A high standard of teaching and learning and a dynamic and welcoming environment is Innunco Academy’s values.

  • Developmental priorities Intellectual
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    Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

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    Primary Developmental Priority: Intellectual

    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

    Secondary Developmental Priority: Social

    The goal is to cultivate "socially aware and active citizens, motivated to change the world (or their community) for the better."

    What Innunco Academy says: Innunco helps learners to gain confidence, develop self-awareness and personal motivation. Experienced and skilled teachers will help students build up solid academic knowledge, develop and maintain good study habits and time management skills. By both learning online and learning on campus, students will be better prepared for post-secondary level individual learning, individual project, and individual tasks.

  • Special needs support No support
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    Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

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    Innunco Academy offers No support

    Innunco Academy offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.

    Academic Support:

    Subject Type	offered
    Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
    Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

    Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

    Subject Type	offered
    Accommodations
    Modifications
    Extra support

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    A - Forms of Support

    Accommodation:

    Modification:

    Remediation:

    B - Environments

    Indirect Support:

    Resource Assistance:

    Withdrawal Assistance:

    Partial Integration:

    Full-Time Class:

    
    

    Special NeedNeed

    Forms of SupportA

    EnvironmentsB

    ADHD

    • Learning disabilities
      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.

      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.
    • Developmental
      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.
    • Behavioral and Emotional
      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.
    • Physical
      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.

    Read our guide to special needs schools and special education

  • Gifted learner support Dedicated class; in-class adaptations
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    Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

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    Dedicated gifted programs:

    Program	offered
    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.)

    In-class adaptations:

    Program	offered
    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)

    What Innunco Academy says: All staffs in Innunco understand that gifted students, just like all students, come to school to learn and be challenged. We will plan for differentiation; consider pre-assessments, extension activities, and individualize the curriculum. We may consider grouping gifted students together to form a group and encourage high-ability students to take the challenges, to meet their social and emotional needs, and to keep them engaged in learning.

  • Language English
    Innunco Academy offers English as the primary language of instruction.

    Language of enrollment include: English
  • Homework Policy
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    Homework is work that's assigned to students for completion outside of regular class time. There's a long-standing debate over homework. Should homework be assigned to school-age children? If so, in what grades? And how much homework should be assigned? In selecting the right school for your child, it's important to look closely at a school's homework policy.

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    In grade Gr. 12, Innunco Academy students perform an average of 2 hours of homework per night.

    Nightly Homework

    	9	10	11	12
    Innunco Academy	60 mins	90 mins	120 mins	120 mins
    Site Average	69 mins	80 mins	97 mins	106 mins

    This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).

    What Innunco Academy says about their flipped classroom policy: It is students’ responsibility to study at home and try their best to finish all the assignments on their own; however, students can also come to our campus to discuss questions with teachers or get help from our administrative team.

  • Report Card Policy
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    While all schools measure individual progress and achievement in students, they have different ways of doing this. For instance, many traditional schools gauge progress through report cards, which give students lettered or numbered grades. Other schools, meanwhile, measure progress in other ways, either in addition to or instead of giving grades. For instance, they may offer prose-based feedback (i.e, comments), academic achievement reporting, habits and behaviour reporting, and parent-teacher meetings. In choosing the right school for your child, take a close look at its policy for measuring the individual progress of students.

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    How assessments are delivered across the grades:

    Lettered or numbered grades	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12
    Prose (narrative)-based feedback	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12
    Academic achievement reporting	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12
    Habits and behaviour reporting	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12

• Extracurriculars
  [Show definition of Extracurriculars]

  While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.

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  What Innunco Academy says:

  • 1.Innunco organizes volunteer activities in every February, May, September, and December;
  • 2.Students can earn community hours that required to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma;
  • 3.Both full-time and part-time students are eligible to join our volunteer activities;
  • 4.Past community events and services include: Pumpkin Giveaway, Movie Night, Light Up the Holidays, and The 25th Annual Silver Ball.

  Sports offered

  Competitive sports: 5
  Recreational sports: 5

  Legend:     Competitive offered           Recreational offered

  all sports]

  • Archery
  • Curling
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Cricket
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Cycling
  • Downhill skiing
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Figure Skating
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Hockey
  • Ice Skating
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial Arts
  • Mountain biking
  • Racquet Ball
  • Rowing
  • Rugby
  • Running
  • Sailing
  • Skateboarding
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling

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  Clubs offered

  Innunco Academy offers 7 clubs and extracurricular programs.

  Legend:     Clubs offered           Clubs not offered

  all clubs and programs]

    Foreign Language Club

    Habitat for Humanity

    Jazz Ensemble

    Math Club

    Musical theatre/Opera

    Ballet and Classical Ballet

    Online Magazine

    Outdoor Club

    Outdoor Education

    Paintball

    Photography

    Poetry/Literature club

    Radio club

    Robotics club

    Round Square

    School newspaper

    Science Club

    Scouting

    Student Council

    Yearbook

    Yoga

    Animation

    Art Club

    Astronomy Club

    Audiovisual Club

    Band

    Chess Club

    Choir

    Community Service

    Computer Club

    Dance Club

    Debate Club

    Drama Club

    Environmental Club

  
  
• Tuition & Financial Aid
  [Show definition of Tuition & Financial Aid]

  This can depend on a number of factors, including the type of school, living arrangements, what’s included in tuition, school location, resources, and facilities. Many private schools in Canada have tuition that ranges between $6,000 and $12,000 a year. While some schools, such as schools which provide room and board, can be more expensive, many of these schools provide ways to defray the costs of tuition. For instance, they may offer merit-based scholarships or needs-based financial aid (often referred to as “bursaries” or “subsidies”).

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  	9	10	11	12
  eSchool	$600 / course
  Day (Domestic)	$800 / course
  Day (International)	$1,800 / course

  
  

  What Innunco Academy says about their tuition: For Online courses, Grade 9 to 12, and ESL 1 credit courses - $600 CAD/Course for PR and Canadians, and $1600CAD/Course for International Students For On-campus courses, Grade 9 to 12, and ESL 1 credit courses - $800 CAD/Course for PR and Canadians, and $1800CAD/Course for International Students 0.5 Credit Courses - half of the above prices

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  Discounts

  Discount Type	Enrolment Type	Amount
  Full payment	Day	15%
  Full payment	all students	10%

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  Need-based financial aid

  Grade range that need-based aid is offered:	9 to 12
  Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid	20%
  Average aid package size	$100
  Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid	20%
  Total aid available	$0

  Application Deadline:

  Rolling deadline

  More information:

  www.innunco.com

  Application Details:

  Students need to apply promotion code when checking out

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  Merit based Scholarships

  Innunco Academy does not offer merit-based financial awards.
• Enrolment
  [Show definition of enrolment]

  Private schools come in all shapes and sizes. Some larger schools have enrolment numbers in the thousands, while some smaller schools have only a few dozen students. Boarding schools tend to be on the larger side, while alternative schools, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf, are normally smaller. Besides the overall size of school, there are other important facts you’ll want to know about a school’s enrolment. For instance, here you can learn about a school’s enrolment for separate streams (if they have them), such as day and boarding, its average class size, and its average enrolment per grade.

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  Enrolment Details:

  	Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrolment
  Group 1	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12	Coed	Day	150
  Group 2	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12	Coed	Day	300

  Additional Statistics:

  Total enrolment	450
  Average class size	Varies
  % of international students (total enrolment)	50%
  Number of different nationalities within student population	20

  Student Distribution:

  	9	10	11	12
  Day Enrollment	69	72	82	85
  Class Size	5	8	11	12

• Admission
  [Show definition of Admission]

  Private schools in Canada have admissions policies. All schools have some required application materials, though these vary between schools. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and exams (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students, either with their parents, on their own, or both. Schools also have different standards and priorities when evaluating student applications, different acceptance rates (which may vary between grade levels), and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, you should find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

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  Application

  Admissions Assessments:

  Assessment	Required	Grades
  Interview	N/A
  SSAT	N/A
  SSAT (out of province)	N/A
  Entrance Exam(s)	N/A
  Entrance Essay	N/A

  Application Deadlines:

  Day students: Rolling
  Offer mid-year entry: Yes

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  Fees:

  Application fee: $0
  Registration fee: $0
  Deposit: 0%

  What Innunco Academy says:

  ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION

  New Student, First Time Registration：If this is your first time registering in a course at Innunco, you can follow these steps:

  • Students need to first check out their shopping cart to complete the course purchasing process.
  • Finish Innunco New Student Registration Form. Click here to fill in the form, and view the terms and conditions. Do not forget to save and submit after you finish!
  • Depending on the different courses, students may need to attach their official report card or transcript showing their completion of prerequisite courses
  • If you are not sure about your prerequisite courses or if your report card meets the requirements, you can contact our Online Representatives by using the chatbox
  • Chatbox can be found on the right bottom corner on our website. Simply click and connect to Online Representative

  Returning Student：If you are a returning student that took one or more courses in Innunco and have an existing student account, you can follow the following steps

  • Depending on the different courses, the student may need to send a scanned copy of an official report card or transcript shows the completion of prerequisite courses
  • Send to [email protected] or submit to Online Representatives by using the chatbox
  • If you are not sure about your prerequisite course, or if your report card meets the requirements or not, you can contact our Online Representatives by using the chatbox
  • Chatbox can be found on the right bottom corner on our website. Simply click and connect to Online Representative

  ON-CAMPUS REGISTRATION

  New Student, First Time Registration：If this is your first time registering in a course at Innunco, you can follow these steps:

  • Finish Innunco New Student Registration Form
  • Depending on the different courses, students may need to attach their official report cards or transcript showing their completion of prerequisite courses. 
  • If you are not sure about your prerequisite courses or if your report card meets the requirements, you can contact our campus administrator
  • Students will then be able to purchase the course from the administrator

  Returning Student：If you are a returning student that took one or more courses in Innunco and have an existing student account, you can follow the following steps:

  • Depending on the different courses, the student may need to send a scanned copy of official report card or transcript shows the completion of prerequisite courses
  • Send to [email protected]
  • If you are not sure about your prerequisite courses or if your report card meets the requirements, you can contact our campus administrator

   Go to our website for more details ：https://innunco.com/student-support/

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  Acceptance

  Acceptance Rate: 100%

  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%.

  
  

  ESchool
  

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  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	9	10	11	12
  ESchool Acceptance (Acceptance rate)	0 (100%)	0 (100%)	0 (100%)	0 (100%)

  Type of student Innunco Academy is looking for:
  Innunco accepts students who want to study Grade 9 to 12 high school courses, that required to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Student can register a single course with us online and on-campus, or enroll as a full-time student and work toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. If you want to upgrade your existing grades, study prerequisite courses in advance, or choose a course you are interested in but not offered by your homeschool, you can always join us.
• University Placement
  [Show definition of University Placement]

  Where graduates of a school do their post-secondary studies can be an important factor in choosing a private school. Do you want your child to go to a Canadian university, an Ivy league school in the US, or some other institute? Regardless of your inclinations, take a look at a school’s university placement record, and the services they offer to support university applications and decisions.

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  Key Numbers

  Average graduating class size	150
  Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation	100%

  Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada	10%
  Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)	5

  Post-Secondary Schools Attended

  York University																15%
  McMaster University											10%
  University of Toronto											10%
  McGill University									8%
  University of British Columbia									8%

  % of Graduates

  
  

  • Canada 16 universities
    • Carleton University
    • Concordia University
    • Dalhousie University
    • McGill University
    • McMaster University
    • Queen's University
    • Ryerson University
    • University of Alberta
    • University of British Columbia
    • University of Guelph
    • University of Toronto
    • University of Victoria
    • University of Waterloo
    • University of Windsor
    • Western University
    • York University

  
  

  Areas of Study

  • Innunco Academy
  • OurKids.net Site Average

  Innunco Academy Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:

    30% - Liberal Arts and Sciences
    20% - Engineering and Applied Sciences
    15% - Business/Commerce
    5% - Fine and Performing Arts
    20% - Applied Health Sciences
    5% - Applied Professional Studies (Post-grad certificate / diploma)
    5% - Other
  

  Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:

    24% - Liberal Arts and Sciences
    25% - Engineering and Applied Sciences
    25% - Business/Commerce
    5% - Fine and Performing Arts
    13% - Applied Health Sciences
    2% - Applied Professional Studies (Post-grad certificate / diploma)
    6% - Other
  

  
  

  Services Offered to Students

  Career planning
  Internships

  Mentorship Program	N/A
  University counseling

  What Innunco Academy says:

  • 1.100% of our graduates receive offer from universities of their choice
  • 2.Mock Interview – for student who would like to apply for business school or any program requires admission interview, our experienced consultant will schedule a mock interview and help student to better prepared
  • 3.Free informational lecture – a special lecture will be held before university application period. Most of university application information will be shared with students.
  • 4.University Placement Consultant – our consultant help students and give students advice on program selection, online application, personal statement writing, documents preparation, and portfolio preparation.
  • 5.Technology Support – help student solve problems on their OUAC account and online application.
• Notable Alumni
  [Show definition of Notable Alumni]

  Many private schools in Canada have numerous graduates who have gone on to great things. Learn about a school’s most influential, important, successful, and famous alumni.

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  Alumnus	Grad Year	Accomplishment
  Mazie Jackson	2015	Took 1 Grade 12 course with us, and got asmitted to U of T with scholarship.
  Fiona Cheung	2016	Took a single course in Innunco
  Lucas Ray	2015	Took one course with us
  Yolanda Wong	2015	Took one course with Innunco

• Principal's Message
  Innunco Academy, Innunco Academy

  Dear Students and Parents:

  Welcome to Innunco Academy. It is truly a pleasure to see you here. Innunco Academy is honored to be working with students and parents of the community.

  We allow all students greater flexibility and choice in completing the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Innunco provides students with additional options for learning, alternative formats for delivery of courses to meet student needs and develop the skills needed to succeed at the post-secondary level or in industry. By combining on-campus and online learning together, We aim to create an environment for our students to critically think, problem-solve, and inspire others. We help students to overcome challenges, develop personal goals and strive to achieve them.

  Our purpose is to educate youths to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our responsibility as educators is to prepare and guide the next generation. We believe that every student is different in their abilities to adapt and learn. Our teachers and staff will prepare students with the skills and knowledge for future success.
  
  Innunco Academy thanks students, parents, and our hard-working staff for their contribution. We will continue to provide better programs, facilities, and services for our students.
  
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