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 stong 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 12 p.m.
Period 2: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2009-2010 Academic Year: Term 1: September 8, 2009 - November 13, 2009
Term 2: November 16, 2009 - January 29, 2010
Term 3: February 1, 2010 - April 16, 2010
Term 4: April 19, 2010 - June 25, 2010
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.
A. Single Payment Discount Option
6 courses- $8190
7 courses- $9555
8 courses- $10920
We require a $2000 non-refundable deposit, with the balance due 30 days prior to the start of the academic year.
B. Three Instalment Option
6 courses: $2940 per payment
7 courses: $3430 per payment
8 courses: $3920 per payment
Payment dates: July 31, November 30, and March 31
C. Monthly Instalment Option
6 courses: $945 per payment
7 courses: $1102.50 per payment
8 courses: $1260 per payment
Payments begin July 1 and end on April 1.
Individual Day School Courses
$1365.00 per course
Tuition is payable at least 30 days prior to the commencement of a class.
Methods of Payment
1.Cash
2.Cheque (include all post-dated cheques if taking an instalment package)
3.Visa
4.MasterCard
G.S.T. is included in all fees.
Fees are subject to change without notice.
