No two students are alike. Alderwood Toronto focuses on the individual needs of each student and implements differentiated learning strategies because each student learns and responds in different ways. Our focus on differentiated learning and teaching stresses that who is being taught is equally as important as what is being taught. We understand that, for example, auditory learners absorb and communicate information differently from visual learners. We aim to support and challenge students according to their own needs while making learning fun and fulfilling. Low student teacher ratios ensure none of our students are lost or left behind in their journey of learning and future pathway for success. Curriculum meets and exceeds the expectations set out in the Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines. The Ontario curriculum with a special school focus on both literacy as well as mathematics will form the essential foundations for learning. Robotics (for example Lego Robotics) will provide a method by which students will meet the expectations of other subject curriculum such as science, language, mathematics, history. The real life connections will make learning more meaningful and relevant for students, increasing student achievement and success. Exit criteria will include among other objectives a strong foundation in balanced literacy and a solid grasp of technology. Assessment methods will be open and fair. Students will be continually assessed to ensure program and level suitability. Data is available for parents and students at any time and used to improve learning and teaching. Junior Program Features: Grades 4, 5, 6 In addition to Mathematics, Language, Social Studies, Science, French, Music, Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, Media Studies, Health and Physical Education, and Outdoor Education, the Junior Program will also highlight: Organizational skills; Time management; Study skills and learning strategies; Direct instruction in grammar; Writing strategies; Weekly spelling tests; Intense focus on literacy with individualized reading programs; Reading comprehension strategies; Individual student-teacher conferencing on a daily basis; Lego Robotics; Film making; Mad Mathematics; Research and oral presentation skills; Problem solving skills. Intermediate Program: Grades 7, 8 In addition to Mathematics, Language, Social Studies, Science, French, Music, Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, Media Studies, Health and Physical Education, and Outdoor Education, the Intermediate Program will also highlight: Organizational skills; Time management; Study skills and learning strategies; Direct instruction in grammar; Writing strategies; Weekly spelling tests; Intense focus on literacy with individualized reading programs; Reading comprehension strategies; Individual student-teacher conferencing on a daily basis; Lego Robotics; Film making; Mad Mathematics; Research and oral presentation skills; Problem solving skills; Career planning; Life skills for success in secondary school.

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