J. Addison School - Elementary Schools

At J. Addison School, the Elementary program offers students a Montessori based learning classroom combined with the highly enriched academic curriculum of a Private School. This combination provides a challenging academic environment, with a balanced approach towards the education of children. J. Addison's advanced curriculum is coupled with the development of social skills, character traits, and personalized attention while providing a secure and safe learning environment.

The Elementary Program follows the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum, in conjunction with the Montessori Method of Education and Private School Standards. The Montessori Method of Education and its philosophy facilitates academic success that meets and surpasses the provincial standards. Along with a challenging curriculum, J. Addison has teachers who provide enrichment in the core subjects. Meanwhile, French, Music, Computers, and Physical Education are taught by specialist teachers.

Consistent with the Montessori approach to education, the elementary and middle school programs incorporate a wide variety of creative and carefully developed concrete hands-on materials, which clarify abstract principles. Students progress from an understanding of facts and concepts to the development of abstract reasoning, critical thinking skills, and advanced problem-solving skills.

Why J. Addison School - Elementary School

• Hands-on learning: To further student interest and learning, J. Addison prides itself in the manners in which it can facilitate learning. Through the use of a hands-on learning approach, many classes are supported through the use of manipulatives and student-led conferences.
• Field trips and guest speakers: In addition to classroom learning across all subject areas, J. Addison students have the opportunity to participate in field trips and excursions to highlight and extend learning beyond the classroom. J. Addison values the expertise of professionals in the community who add to students’ overall learning through guest workshops and presentations.
• Low teacher to student ratios: J. Addison’s Elementary Program features a low teacher to student ratio of 1:15. This ensures students are receiving the highest level of attention and direction from teachers in order to be successful in their academic endeavours. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and teachers seek opportunities to provoke further learning from students. This low teacher to student ratio also ensures that there are no “back-row” learners. J. Addison strives to have all students continually engaged in class through rigorous and interactive learning, and support students who need help.