Private School in Markham, Ontario

J. Addison School:
J. Addison School, located in the picturesque town of Markham (30 minutes north of Toronto), Ontario, Canada, is a private school offering Montessori programs at the pre-school and elementary levels, and an outstanding accredited secondary school program. Many people spend a lifetime striving to actualize their true potential. Their success in life is highly dependent on how they manage the associated challenges. Parents have an inherent duty to help their children in this effort. In fact, the dramatic growth of the tutoring industry is the result of the parents’ recognition that tutoring programs are specifically designed to help each child meet the challenge of developing their individual skill sets. Our program combines the best that tutoring centers have to offer: individualized, strategic, and accountable programming within a fully equipped and accredited school setting.

Montessori pre-school programme (2.5 - 5 years of age):
The pre-school programme is designed to give our students a “good start” in their lifetime of learning. The children are directed towards developing strong communication and co-operation skills with a keen interest in learning and developing life skills. In addition, the children will receive qualified sessions in various programs such as:

- French
- Mandarin
- Computers
- Dance
- Gym
- Music
- Arts & Crafts
- Outdoor Activities
...and so much more!

Montessori elementary program (5 - 8 years of age):
Many schools set their main goal to teach the curriculum and they leave the intervention to tutoring programs and parents. We provide this service as part of our school day through a unique intervention program that includes:

- Frequently updated achievement plans
- End of term achievement testing
- Daily afterschool basic skills tutoring available
- Weekly remedial skill packs
- Weekly skill refresher workshops
- Academic skill progression portfolios.

Secondary School Program:
In order to receive an Ontario Secondary Schools Diploma (OSSD) under the Ontario Secondary Schools, Grade 9-12: Program and Diploma Requirements (OSS), students are expected to successfully complete 30 credits from a variety of subjects. There are 18 compulsory credits and 12 optional ones. Credits are granted in recognition of the successful completion of course work. The Ministry of Education defines a credit in the following manner: "A credit is granted in recognition of the successful completion of a course for which a minimum of 110 hours has been scheduled".

Subject Area (credits):
- English (4)
- French-as-a-Second Language (1)
- Mathematics(3)
- Science (2)
- Canadian History (Grade 10) (1)
- Canadian Geography (Grade 9) (1)
- Arts (1)
- Health and Physical Education (1)
- Civics and Career Studies (1)
- Additional English or Third Language or Social Science or Canadian and World Studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education (1)
- Additional Health and Physical Education or Business Studies or The Arts (music, art, drama, or dance), or cooperative education (1)
- Additional Science (Grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (Grades 9 to 12), or cooperative education (1)

Summer Camp:
- Daily program runs from 8am to 5:30pm
- English - reading and writing
- Math and Problem Solving
- Arts, Sports, Music, Computer, Drama/Dance
- Friday field trips
- Camp T-shirt