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Go to child profileMeadow Green Academy’s unwavering commitment to individualized learning and accelerated programming is enhanced through small class sizes and ongoing, individual student assessments. Students enjoy a rich educational experience in a caring and nurturing environment, built on dynamic Christian values. With a strong focus on academics, Meadow Green Academy offers a comprehensive blend of the best in traditional education while incorporating the latest technology and teaching methods. Students participate in STEM projects and were also introduced to coding as part of their computer studies. The core curriculum at Meadow Green Academy prioritizes reading, writing and mathematics, with a view to developing a solid, educational foundation. An emphasis on advanced learning in the areas of computers, science and languages, challenges students to maximize their potential. At Meadow Green Academy, we believe that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders and students are encouraged to develop a global perspective and concern for others around the world. During the school closure due to COVID-19, MGA provided its students with a rich online learning program which engaged students and enabled close communications between school and home.
Georganne MacKenzie founded Meadow Green in order to offer an academic program that was both rigorous and inclusive of Christian values. The approach is as consistent as it is committed to addressing the specific needs of each learner, both academic and social. In crafting the curriculum MacKenzie wanted to reflect the academic traditions of strong core language, numeracy, and assessment, while also bringing in modern best practices. The ideal student is one operating at the upper end of his or her peer group, and who is able to thrive in a challenging, diverse, and cooperative learning environment.
Particularly popular in the younger grades (preschool to elementary), but sometimes available all the way up to high school, Montessori schools offer an alternative vision to the standard lesson format of most classrooms. Instead of listening to whole-class lessons, Montessori classrooms allow students to choose which "tasks" or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles - their essential feature being they contain a right answer and allow for selfcorrection. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on lessons being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with students developing a sense of self-sufficiency, confidence and curiosity.
Program | offered |
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Montessori toddler | |
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High School |
Focus | Religious-based |
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Academic | Christian (Non-denominational) |
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If you want to learn more about Christian education, check out our comprehensive guide.
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Subject | offered |
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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 |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Primary | Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary | Middle | |
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Age groupings How children are grouped by age for each class.' |
2.5 to 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Uninterrupted work periods The longest uninterrupted work period for each class.' |
1 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Tests and assignments How often students are given tests or assignments in each class.' |
Occasionally (Moderate Orthodox) | – | – | – |
Graded work How often students have their work graded in each class.' |
Regularly (Non-Orthodox) | – | – | – |
Arts and crafts The percentage of a typical student's day that is spent on arts and crafts in each class.' |
25% | – | – | – |
Whole-class lectures should be given semi-regularly (e.g., at the beginning of a lesson or a week). While students often learn best through group and independent work, it's sometimes important for teachers to set the stage for and contextualize learning.
External special education support is very important. Outside specialists are regularly brought in to support students with many different types of special needs, including developmental and learning disabilities, language and speech issues, behavioural issues, and advanced learning abilities.
We have a fairly wide range of specialist teachers and classes (for instance, in languages, music, and art). Core teachers are well-equipped to teach most subjects.
Modern-day technology is used in moderation since it can be a distraction. For instance, computers and other digital media might be used for research, writing, and multimedia projects.
Overall approach : Which option best describes your overall curricular approach?
Schools that are faithful to the original Montessori program and principles, but sometimes supplement it with modern curricular approaches or materials.
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 |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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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) |
Competitive sports: 8
Recreational sports: N/A
Meadow Green Academy offers 16 clubs and extracurricular programs.
PS | JK | SK | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Day | $14,990 |
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Preschool to Gr. 8 | Coed | Day | 150 |
Total enrolment | 150 |
Average class size | 12 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | N/A |
Number of different nationalities within student population | N/A |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | PS - 8 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | 1 - 8 | |
Entrance Essay |
Day students: N/A
Offer mid-year entry:
N/A
Application fee: N/A
Registration fee: N/A
Deposit:
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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 | PS | 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 | 0 |
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