(4.8)
Preschool to SK (current), Gr. 4 to Gr. 5 (current) — Our time at Star Academy has been wonderful. Both our kids had some challenges and were not thr... The school leadership is very hands-on, engaged, and caring. Unlike in many schools, "going to the office" isn't about punishment or sitting in a chair. They have meaningful discussions about how the child can improve, grow, a... The teachers at Star truly care about their kids and the learning journey. They are patient, engaged, talented teachers. Communication is frequent and thoughtful; you are always aware of what your child learned/accomplished ea... Star's motto rings true to their practice; they teach kids to love to learn. The small class sizes allow kids to lean into their own pace and strengths, and in-school tutoring is available. The school tutor helped our daughter... Star is very small, and this was a perfect fit for our shy daughter and son, who are overwhelmed by big sounds and crowds. We loved the warm community vibe; the principal greets each kid in the morning as they arrive (with mus... Our kids love Star! They have such a positive attitude towards learning now. Mornings and homework are no longer a battle. Our older daughter now takes initiative and responsibility for her learning. The older kids also do a S... The school isn't in a particularly walkable area, and unfortunately, there has been a lot of construction in the area surrounding it. Star has made the best of the situation, and the kids have a lovely, big, semi-forested yard... We found the admission process to be organized and quite simple. Star Academy isn't intimidating; it's a very welcoming space, and we were encouraged to tour and really get a sense of the school vibe. We worked directly with t... |
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(4.9)
Gr. 1 to Gr. 3 (current) — My daughter is now in her 3rd year at Star Academy. Previous to Star, she attended a Montessori... I’m truly impressed with the way that Star Academy promotes an inclusive learning environment and their proactive anti-bullying stance. I feel that this is a huge issue in many public schools and something that I worry about... I think that one of Star Academy's biggest strengths is its teachers. I truly look forward to parent/teacher night, because my daughter's teacher takes the time to get to know her learning style, her personality, and how to ma... It was important to me to find a private school that still follows the official Ontario Curriculum so that my daughter is on par (or over) these requirements when she transitions to high school. I feel that a huge benefit for ... Although Star is a smaller school, there is great diversity in the student body and its teachers, and the school administration truly takes the time to teach and celebrate different cultures and holidays. I know of larger scho... My daughter truly enjoys going to Star Academy. Classes are never boring - teachers do a great job engaging their students, yet give them enough independent time to work on their individual assignments. Homework is slowly incr... Star Academy is tucked away in a quiet residential pocket in South Mississauga. The school is on a large piece of property with a huge green space and plenty of tall, shady trees. It’s safely off the main road, making it eas... |
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(4.9)
He is in Pre-K in the Kindergarten program and this is his first time enrolled in any program o... The school leadership and administration is very professional. The office staff, including Principal and Director, can be reached easily and communication is always open and encouraged. Seeing as we started the school part way... We are thrilled with how much he has learned! His teachers are so passionate about teaching and about creating such a positive, happy and healthy class environment for these young students. Ms. Smith is SO passionate about tea... I feel the academic program at Star will adequately prepare Cole for life's next steps. They have him printing sentences! He's not even 4 years old yet! He has never been in any other preschool or daycare, so I do not specific... Cole feels very much a part of the Star family. In his class alone, there are many brothers and sisters which helps to contribute to the closeness of the class. The dynamic between students is great. They all play very well to... He is still very young but he definitely enjoys going to school every day. He loves to see his friends and he loves his teachers. He wants to be the first one at school everyday! I'm confident that if it wasn't a global pandem... The school has an amazing, large and well kept outdoor space which is great for recess and also outdoor learning (since we are currently in a pandemic). The neighbourhood has many families and is easily accessible from any dir... |
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(4.7)
I've been a student at Star Academy for 4 years, and it feels like my second home. As soon as I... The Star Academy Staff make me feel different than teachers past schools. I feel like I can be myself in a non-judgement space. The teachers have a perfect balance between kind and strict. They make it easy to want to listen ... I feel like the workload provided by our teachers is appropriate at each grade, although, in middle school I feel that some days we should be getting more homework to prepare us for high school. Many days I only have 20-30 min... My learning situation at Star Academy is slightly different than most students. Coming to Star Academy, I was ahead in math and language arts. A few days into grade 4, I was moved to the grade 5 program. This was great for me ... I remember when I first came to Star Academy, I was shy, lacked confidence and kept to myself at the beginning. I eventually made a good friend, that became a best friend. I soon realized that lots of students were friendly an... If I had to take a group of visitors around Star Academy, I start in the foyer with the big skylights and tell them about the different things that happen in that space. The foyer links to the full size gym, which surprises a... The location of the school makes it a bit tricky to find. It is at Dixie Road and the QEW but since there isn't a proper exit from the QEW, there is a roundabout way to get there. Students are not allowed to go off school pro... For admissions, my parents read about the school and then booked a tour using an online form. Parents first have a meeting with the principal or director and also a tour of the school. Then, as a student I came in for a visit ... |
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(4.2)
With its small class sizes, Star Academy has been able to cater to the very different learning ... The Star teaching environment is one where all teachers have the opportunity to interact with and teach all students. Similarly, administration staff, by greeting students every morning as they arrive and joining them daily fo... Communication between teachers and parents is regular and ongoing. At the beginning of each academic term parents are emailed a detailed breakdown of the curriculum for each subject, including homework and assessment details.... Teachers at Star are warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. It is evident that they believe a strong student-teacher relationship is crucial to student success. Every teacher knows every students name; they engage them in ... While small – under 100 students from K to Grade 8 – the student body at Star is diverse, both racially and ethnically and in disability and ability. Because relationships, from the top down, are characterized by openness,... Both our children are happy and keen to go to school on a daily basis. Because school policies and facilities promote student safety – both emotional and physical – previous anxieties related to witnessing aggression are n... Star is currently situated in a quiet cul-de-sac like location. Unless they are on field trips, students do not venture beyond the school grounds. The main building is light filled, with a large gym. Senior students (grades 7 ... The administration at Star is very open to showing prospective families the school. For families interested in applying, call and book a tour. This not only gives you a sense of the space, but an opportunity to peak in on the ... |
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(4.9)
Logan loves to go to school again. He gets mad when I'm late leaving the house to drop him off.... The new leadership and administration has left the old one behind by a mile. They started their reign by taking the pulse of all the constituents. From the parents to the teachers and the kids. They then meticulously incorpor... Logan's teachers at Star Academy are all characters onto themselves. One is passionate about art and can write reams of content about her love. Another one loves to DJ. Yet another one is crazy about film. They all bring their... The academic program at Star Academy was ideal for us when we came from the public school system because my son was a whole year behind in reading and writing and he was only starting Grade 2. There were no tests and no homewo...
One of the biggest influencing factors for us choosing Star Academy was its small size of student body. Logan's reading and writing difficulties had fallen through the cracks in the public school system because he was one of ... I may have mentioned before that Logan gets mad at me every morning if we're not out of the house by 7:30 am because he wants to go to school early. He joins the outdoor time before school with his friends. I think this is a ... The location is a quick 5 min drive for us but isn't accessible by Uber due to some glitch in the GPS coordinates. The Leadership was having that looked at but it was an issue last year. Other than that, the school is a secur... |
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