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Admissions Articles
What curriculum do you use?Willowdale Christian School is a member of both Christian Schools International and the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools. Both these organizations produce quality curriculum that exceeds Ministry of Education standards in all classes and in all grade levels.
Why Christian education at Willowdale Christian School?Parents send their children to Willowdale Christian School for many different reasons. Among them are: - Chapel assemblies and daily devotions
- Protection from bad influences
- Making lifelong Christian friends
- Strong academics
- Good discipline
- Teachers who care about the whole child – intellectually, spiritually and emotionally
- Home, church and school all work together to present students with Christ centred learning and growth.
Are all the teachers fully certified AND Christians?At Willowdale Christian School, all of our teachers have their Ontario Teaching Certificate and have or are working to obtain their Christian Teaching Certificate. We are blessed to have teachers who hold high professional standards and are rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
What types of extra-curricular events can my child participate in?While we encourage academic excellence in our students, we also recognize the need to participate in other activities to form a well-rounded individual. Willowdale Christian School has basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton and track and field sports teams that participate in interschool tournaments throughout the year. We also have spelling bee and public speaking competitions and a science fair every 2 years. There is also opportunity to be involved in a musical/drama program for either Easter or Christmas and we promote community involvement for our students.
What is done for children with special education needs?Students who have special needs are provided for in our Resource Program. We believe that all children – the average child, the learning-disabled child, the intellectually gifted – each one is a unique child of God, deserving the best possible opportunity for learning. Our Resource Program attempts to meet the needs of students beyond the scope of the regular classroom. The program could consist of daily withdrawal from class for a short period, modified programming in the regular class or a combination of both. The Resource Room is an open place used for various support programs. It is a place where special attention can be given to any aspect of learning. The program is fully integrated with school curriculum and classroom activities.
How big are the classes?Our class sizes vary from year to year, depending on our enrollment. The average number of students to teachers is 15:1 for grades K - 3 and 20:1 for grades 4 - 8.
Is the discipline at WCS different from other schools?The purpose of discipline at Willowdale Christian School is to encourage the sincere desire to walk obediently in the ways of the Lord. The word “discipline” is derived from “disciple” which means “follower”. Part of following Christ is demonstrated by respect for God, others and property.
In the Christian School community, discipline is intended to produce that state of order which is most conducive to teaching and learning. Order is not intended to restrict students in their development, but rather to provide a structure within which openness of expression and freedom of thought may thrive. Within this environment, the child is encouraged to achieve the best academic performance that is consistent with his or her God-given abilities.
Other than Bible class, what will my child learn about God?In Science we start with the assumption that God created the world and He upholds it. In History, we teach that God established structures we call government to maintain order for the common good. In Physical Education, we teach that our bodies are temples of God. And in all of our courses, we see God’s work behind creation. It’s more than a Bible study; it’s a study of the world through the Bible. We believe that everything belongs to God and comes from Him and He is sovereign over all.
Are you affiliated with one specific church?No, Willowdale Christian School is not affiliated with any one church denomination. While we were started by the Christian Reformed Church and Canadian Reformed Church and teach reformed beliefs, we welcome families from all different church backgrounds. However, we do require our families to be church-attending Christians who teach their children about God at home. Presently our families come from over 35 different churches.
Do you have weekly chapel assemblies?Yes. Every Wednesday morning, all of our students gather in the gymnasium to worship our Lord and learn more about him. This time of praise and worship allows our students another opportunity to showcase the talents God gave them and join with different classes to lift up His name
Please also visit Christian Schools International at www.csionline.org and click on “Why Christian Education” to learn about the benefits of Christian Education at WCS.
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Children First: School Choice Trust is Canada's first privately funded program to help families improve their educational choices. Children First offers tuition assistance grants, so that parents who could not otherwise afford it can choose an independent elementary school for their children. Unfortunately, new applications are not being accepted for grants for the 2010-2011 school year. For more information about that visit http://www.childrenfirstgrants.ca/main/index.php. |
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Willowdale Christian School invites International Students to join our community. We have a limited number of spaces available in each grade. Please call the school to find out about available space. Click here for more information about the International Student Program at WCS and the forms necessary for registration (International Student Registration Form, Student/Family Participation Form, Custodianship Form). Please also include the following documents with your application: Tuition Rates for the 2010-2011 school year for International Students: - $400.00 Registration Fee (one time fee)
- $1,100.00/month/student Tuition Fee
- $200.00/month/student ESL Fee
All Fees and Tuition are due prior to the student starting classes.
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At WCS, tuition is based on a family rate, determined by the grade level of the child and the number of children in the family, rather than a flat cost per student rate. WCS also offers an optional 10% discount for families who have children attending Toronto District Christian High School. The rates for the 2010/2011 school year are as follows: 1 Child JK - 2 days/week | 1 Child SK- 3 days/week | 1 Child Grades 1 - 8 | 2 Children JK - Grade 8 | 3+ Children JK - Grade 8 | | $4,625.00 | $6,475.00 | $9,250.00 | $12,000.00 | $14,000.00 |
WCS offers an extended program for Kindergarten at an additional fee. JK: 1-3 extra days
| SK: 1-2 extra days | | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 |
*Willowdale Christian School is a charitable organization and, as such, parents are provided with a donation receipt for a portion of the tuition paid during the calendar year. The actual cost of education is calculated on an annual basis and depending on the number of children enrolled, the donation receipt will vary each year. The After Tax Cost of Tuition Your Tuition Rate | Cost Of Education | Childcare Amount | Tax Credit* | Actual Cost | 9,250 | 3,950 | 950 | 2,500 | 6,750 | 12,000 | 7,900 | 1,900 | 2,400 | 9,600 | 14,000 | 11,850 | 2,850 | 2,000 | 12,000 |
*Figures are based on 2009 inputs and assume the deductibility of both charitable donations and childcare cost at a marginal tax rate of 40%. Individual results may vary, please check with your tax professional. Payment Options
10 cheques (10% per month, starting July 1, 2010)
2 cheques (60% July 1, 2010; 40% January 1, 2011)
1 cheque (dated July 1, 2010) Visa students are welcome. Please click here to go to rates and registration information for International Students. 2010/2011 School Bus Fees
2 days/week/child: $700.00
3 days/week/child: $980.00
5 days/week/child: $1,400.00
Max: $2,240.00/family
School bus transportation is available along Yonge Street corridor south from Elgin Mills.
Download Financial Commitment Form
Download the 2010-2011 Intention to Enroll Letter |
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Welcome back to Willowdale Christian School! We are happy that you have chosen to partner with WCS once again for the Christian education of your child(ren). In February, we send home the Enrolment Intention letter and ask that you return it to the school with a post-dated cheque for June 15 for $600.00. Your intention form is used to help us plan for class sizes, teacher placement and budget planning for the upcoming year. In May, following the approval of the budget, we send home the Financial Commitment Form and ask that you return it to the school with post-dated cheques for tuition for the upcoming school year. Before your child starts the new school year in September, we ask that you complete the Information Sheet. This form will also be sent to your home as part of the August mailing. Download the 2010-2011 Enrolment Letter
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Enrolment in our school is open to:
- Children of Christian parents who have a church home
- Children whose needs we can meet
- Foreign students (also see ESL) living with at least one of their parents, have a student visa and who buy health insurance coverage. Full payment for one year's tuition must be made before a letter of acceptance can be issued. See International Student Registration.
- No child shall be denied enrolment on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, colour or national origin.
- A child must be four years old in the calendar year in which he/she begins JK and five years old in the calendar year in which he/she begins SK.
Interested families should request an appointment to tour the school, get an information package and meet with the Principal.
Completed application forms must include the following: Upon receipt of the application, representatives of the Admissions Committee meet with the family. The Board of Trustees then decides whether the student is to be enrolled. You will be contacted at this point, and if enrolment is accepted, tuition is to be paid. |
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