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Banbury Crossroads Academy









THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Banbury Crossroads Academy
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School overview

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  • Grades
    Gr. 1 — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    6 — 8 students
  • Tuition
    $18,800/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    AISCA
  • Enrolment
    40 day students
  • Curriculum
    Progressive
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

The big picture on Banbury Crossroads Academy

We summarized the school ourselves

Banbury Crossroads Academy’s educational philosophy centers on personalized, student-driven learning, allowing each child to progress at their own pace and according to their interests. The school is led by a team of dedicated educators who prioritize both academic and social development, encouraging students to take ownership of their education and engage meaningfully with peers and teachers. The Academy specializes in supporting neurodivergence, learning challenges, and diverse needs with distinct curricular classrooms and tailored resources. The Academy's core values include mutual respect and the cultivation of mastery in subjects. The school employs a tutorial approach, one-on-one instruction, and daily feedback, helping students set and achieve goals, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Class sizes of 8:1 guarantee personalized attention. Banbury Crossroads Academy integrates students with Banbury Crossroads School peers for field trips, physical education, and events, promoting community and inclusion. 


We questioned the school adminstration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"Banbury Crossroads Academy serves students with diverse learning needs through a unique, student-paced program. Class sizes of 8:1 guarantee personalized attention. Our inclusive approach integrates Academy students with Banbury Crossroads School peers for field trips, physical education, and events, promoting community and inclusion. Specialization is achieved via distinct curricular classrooms and tailored resources, enhancing every student's educational path. Become Your Best, with Banbury Crossroads Academy!"

  • Social development, and emotional self-regulation skills
  • Uniquely low class sizes, averaging 8 students per 2 education staff
  • Teacher-guided, flexible pacing encourages students to reach their maximum potential
  • Targeted, individualized supports and accommodations
  • Specializing in supporting neurodivergence, learning challenges, and diverse needs
  • Distinct curricular classrooms with a teacher supported by a specialized educational assistant
  • Graduates earn their Alberta Diploma or the Alberta Certificate of Achievement
  • Healthy, safe, positive, collaborative environment
  • Promotes connecting to a student's intrinsic motivation, genuinely enabling learning to be fun
  • Become Your Best!

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"At Banbury Academy we make sure not to leave any student behind. We accomplish this by having topics and concepts introduced by the teacher and then allowing students to work at...(more)

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

"At Banbury Crossroads, we prioritize personalized education and small class sizes over expansive campus facilities. By not having our own gym, we utilize Calgary's excellent local...(more)

4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

"Banbury Crossroads has been supporting the educational achievements of students looking for a more personal education system for over 40 years now. Recently we have found that...(more)

5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

"We offer incredibly small class sizes (6:1) to ensure personalized support. Our teacher guided approach of introducing concepts and theories while then allowing students to work...(more)

6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

"While we are an Academy for diverse learning needs, we do not have the resources to support students with severe physical disabilities due to our facility. We are also unable to...(more)

7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Families have told us they find our small class sizes and relationship building approach to supporting students fosters a welcoming and encouraging environment where students can...(more)

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

"Historically Banbury Crossroads was synonymous with self-directed learning. However, the Banbury Academy will not be self-directed. We will have direct and explicit instruction to...(more)

9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"Our mentoring system of meeting with students 1:1 on a weekly basis allows us to build strong relationships with our students and ensures all students have someone within the...(more)

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

"All our teachers genuinely care about our students and will not only get to know the students but will also use this information to adapt tasks where possible, making learning...(more)

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

"For 2024-2025 we have started Banbury Academy. This is to meet the needs of our growing population of students with diverse learning needs who appreciate our small class sizes and...(more)

12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

"Continued Expansion: The school aims to further expand both its physical space and its student body, adapting to growing demand while maintaining its commitment to small class...(more)

 

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