Don Valley Academy offers a full curriculum day program for high school students, from grades 9 to 12. Its purpose is to prepare students for post-secondary studies.
Our Approach
Don Valley Academy is dedicated to providing a program that meets the needs of each individual student. Whether the student needs extra attention, or is gifted and requires a challenge, the school provides a personalized approach, so that the student may attain his or her goals. Particular focus is given to developing and refining study skills and research techniques, as well as improving motivation and time management.
Learning How To Learn
The individualized approach in a Don Valley Academy classroom not only provides its students with a
strong background in a particular subject area; it helps to build stronger, more confident students. A class at Don Valley Academy is not a place where course material is merely presented to them, but a place where they engage explicitly with their own learning processes. As its students are encouraged and supported in taking ownership of their learning, they become increasingly aware of their learning styles, and effectively develop the skills and the confidence necessary for success in university and beyond.
Educational and Career Counseling
We firmly believe that students need to be well-informed as to educational and career possibilities, so that they will make the right choices now. Therefore, we have partnered with professional educational consultants who will provide our students with concise information regarding post-secondary opportunities, as well as career planning.
Class Size
Students work in small groups or individually with their teachers. Our maximum student to teacher ratio is 8:1.
Schedule
We offer four terms during the academic year. This gives our students the opportunity to acquire up to eight credits between September and June. Students take up to two courses per day, per term, as follows:
Period 1: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Period 2: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2010-2011 Academic Year:
Term 1: September 7, 2010 - November 12, 2010
Term 2: November 15, 2010 - January 31, 2011
Term 3: February 1, 2011 - April 15, 2011
Term 4: April 18, 2011 - June 27, 2011
Admissions
All students must submit a completed application form and course selection form. An initial assessment and interview may be required prior to acceptance within a course.
Additional Fees
Textbooks and other materials are to be purchased by the student prior to the commencement of the course. A textbook list will be provided at registration. Activity fees will be stated prior to any field trip.
