Question 1

Does this school follow the Ontario Curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Yes we follow the Ontario academic curriculum in the areas of Mathematics, Language Arts (literacy), Science and Social Studies, and have custom crafted curriculum in the subjects of French, Physical Education, Health & Wellness, Visual and Performing Arts.  That being said, we also offer much more than strictly academics. Our school is focused on a providing a more holistic approach to learning that includes exposure to everyday life skills, a connectedness to nature and a focus on personal development. We help each student reach their full potential, while nourishing their individual skills and interests. We are much more than a typical school, we are a conscious community.

Question 2

Are your teachers qualified?

Accepted Answer

All of our homeroom and core subject matter teachers are qualified professionals, most of whom are also OCT certified, and bring over 50 years of combined experience to our school. Our homeroom teachers provide lessons in all of the core subject areas of the Ontario Curriculum, and are supported by our specialty subject teachers who are experts in their individual fields - Physical Education, French, and Music.
 
Regardless of who we hire to teach our specialty subject areas, we only hire those who are qualified to teach that specific subject. That being said, we highly value real-world experience, especially with life skills and personal development subjects, which is part of our key criteria when selecting our support staff and workshop leaders.

Question 3

Is there a separate classroom for each grade?

Accepted Answer

Although we aim to have an individual classroom for each grade, we sometimes are required to have a split grade classroom (i.e: Grade 4 & 5), depending on enrolment. Each classroom is assigned a homeroom teacher, who is then supported by a host of specialty subject teachers and Educational Assistants.

That being said, we strongly believe in creating a learning environment that operates collectively as a community, as children of all ages can learn from one another and further along their individual learning in the process. We therefore encourage classes working together and experiences such as Learning Buddies (with older and younger students).

Question 4

If I complete the online application, is my child guaranteed placement in the school?"

Accepted Answer

The online application is intended to let us know that you are interested in potentially enrolling, and it helps us plan for our upcoming school year. No one is guaranteed placement until a one-on-one meeting with our Administration Team is completed, and the student receives a formal Letter of Enrolment. Enrolment officially begins on March 1st of each year.

Question 5

Is the full tuition due upon enrolment?

Accepted Answer

The only amount due upon enrolment is the deposit of $2,000 per child. We currently offer three payment plans for our registered families. For those wishing to learn more about the payment plans, please contact our  melinda@kindredspirits-school.ca

Question 6

Is food included in the cost of tuition?

Accepted Answer

At Kindred Spirits Day School, providing a hot lunch and two snacks daily to all students is included in our tuition fee. All food is prepared and served onsite, using only organic and whole ingredients, and is 100% nut-free. We also offer gluten-free options daily.
 
A full menu is provided, so parents are fully aware of what their child is served, and provided with the opportunity to supplement as they feel necessary. Any additional food allergies will also be considered and addressed as requested.

Question 7

Is before and after care provided at the school?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide before and after care for an extra cost. Children are engaged in arts and crafts, reading books, colouring pages and board games during this time. Before school care hours are from 7:45am - 8:30am ($10/day) and after school care hours run from 3:45pm - 5:30pm ($15/day).

Before and After Care students receive an extra snack during this time.

Question 8

Are there any other fees in addition to the tuition?

Accepted Answer

The tuition fee is inclusive of all meals and regular school-day activities. What is not included are experiences such as Field Trips, Extra Curricular (after school programming) and Before / After Care.

Question 9

How does the school engage with and share progress with parents?

Accepted Answer

We communicate with parents and the entire school community publically via our blog and social media pages. Parents of enrolled students also receive a monthly email newsletter with opportunities to learn about what is coming up and how they can participate in the school community. 
 
A Progress Report is provided in February (at the end of the first term), and a final Report Card is provided in June at the conclusion of the school year.  We also host parent-teacher conferences twice in the school year, as well as numerous school community open houses. These events provide a way to visually see what your child has done and the progress they've made, throughout the school year.

Question 10

Is this a Reggio Emilia, Waldorf or Montessori school?

Accepted Answer

We carefully incorporate various elements from each of these teaching philosophies into our school's daily practices. We strongly believe that no one teaching style is right for every child, therefore, blending the most responsive elements from each of our favourite models enables us to create a unique philosophy focused on the needs of each of our students.

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