V3 Preparatory Academy

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• Toronto

Additional notes: Transportation is provided for boarding students between the school residence and campus. Airport pick-up services are also available for boarding students upon arrival.

• Curriculum Traditional
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  Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

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  Curriculum approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Traditional

  V3 Preparatory Academy has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).

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  Traditional curricula tend to be very content-based and rooted in the core disciplines. It is a structured approach that involves the teacher delivering a unified curriculum through direct instruction. Students usually learn by observing and listening to their teacher, studying facts and concepts in textbooks, and completing both tests and written assignments - which challenge students to not only demonstrate their mastery of content but their ability to analyze and deconstruct it critically. Class discussions are also used to create critical dialogue around the content of the curriculum.

  Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

    Traditional - 38%
    Liberal arts - 12%
    Progressive - 35%
    Montessori - 12%
    Reggio Emilia - 1%
    Waldorf - 2%
  

  What V3 Preparatory Academy says: V3 follows the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) curriculum while providing flexible academic support tailored to student-athletes and internationally minded learners. Students combine academic studies with structured development opportunities in athletics, leadership, arts, technology, and other areas of interest. Small class sizes, individualized support, ESL assistance, and post-secondary planning help students progress at their own pace while meeting graduation and university admission requirements. The curriculum is designed to balance academic achievement with personal growth, allowing students to pursue meaningful goals both inside and beyond the classroom.

  Approach:

  Focus
  Sports: Basketball • Track & Field • Volleyball

  Pedagogies and subject courses:

  • Mathematics Equal Balance

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    Mathematics approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Equal Balance

    V3 Preparatory Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math , Discovery Math approach).

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    These math programs feature an equal balance of “Traditional” and “Discovery” methods.

    Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 67%
      Traditional math - 27%
      Discovery math - 6%
    

    What V3 Preparatory Academy says: Mathematics at V3 combines conceptual understanding with practical application. Students develop foundational skills through guided instruction while also applying mathematical thinking to real-world problems, projects, data analysis, and decision-making. Individualized support allows students to progress at an appropriate pace while building confidence, problem-solving ability, and preparation for post-secondary studies.

    Textbooks and supplementary materials: Ontario Ministry-approved mathematics resources, course-specific textbooks, digital learning platforms, practice materials, and teacher-developed supplementary resources.

    Calculator policy: Calculators are used when appropriate to support problem-solving and real-world applications. Students are expected to demonstrate mathematical reasoning and understanding, not solely rely on calculator-generated answers.

  • Science Equal Balance

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    Science approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Equal Balance

    V3 Preparatory Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository , Inquiry approach).

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    Science programs that balance expository and inquiry learning equally will likely have an equal blend of tests and experiments; direct, textbook-based instruction and student-centred projects.

    Science at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 68%
      Expository - 7%
      Inquiry - 25%
    

    Teaching approach: Science at V3 combines scientific knowledge with inquiry, experimentation, and real-world application. Students develop a strong understanding of scientific concepts while learning to ask questions, analyze evidence, solve problems, and communicate findings. Laboratory activities, projects, research, and discussion-based learning complement traditional instruction to prepare students for post-secondary studies and future careers.

    Treatment of evolution:

    Subject	offered
    Evolution as consensus theory
    Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
    Evolution is not taught

    Topics covered in curriculum:

    Subject	offered
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Ecology
    Geology
    Meteorology
    Physics
    Physiology
    Zoology

  • Literature Equal Balance

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    Literature approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Equal Balance

    V3 Preparatory Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional , Social Justice approach).

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    These literature programs draw in equal measure from “Traditional” and “Social Justice” programs.

    Literature at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 73%
      Traditional - 25%
      Social justice - 2%
    

    What V3 Preparatory Academy says: Literature at V3 combines the study of classic and contemporary texts with critical thinking, communication, and personal reflection. Students analyze themes, characters, perspectives, and historical contexts while developing reading, writing, discussion, and presentation skills. Through diverse literary works, students are encouraged to explore different cultures, viewpoints, and experiences while strengthening their ability to communicate ideas clearly and thoughtfully.

    Program covers:

    Subject	offered
    Canadian lit
    American lit
    European (continental) lit
    World (non-Western) lit
    English lit
    Ancient lit

  • Humanities and Social Sciences Pragmatism

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    Humanities and Social Sciences approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Pragmatism

    V3 Preparatory Academy has a Pragmatism approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism , Equal Balance approach).

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    Pragmatism in the humanities and social sciences emphasizes making learning relevant to students’ present-day experience. Assignments tend to centre around projects and tasks rather than argumentative essays; these projects will often have a “real-world” application or relevance. There might be more of a social justice component to a pragmatic program, though that isn’t always the case. Subjects like history and philosophy are still covered/offered, but they play a less prominent role in the overall program than in the case of perennialism. The social sciences (contemporary geography, sociology, psychology, etc), meanwhile, might play a more prominent role in pragmatic programs. The key goals are to make learning progressive and relevant, while teaching students real-life skills and critical thinking.

    Humanities and Social Sciences at schools on OurKids.net

      Pragmatism - 13%
      Perennialism - 8%
      Equal balance - 79%
    

    What V3 Preparatory Academy says: Humanities and social sciences at V3 emphasize critical thinking, communication, leadership, and real-world application. Students explore history, geography, economics, civics, and contemporary issues while connecting classroom learning to current events, personal experiences, and global perspectives. Through discussion, research, projects, and inquiry-based learning, students develop the skills needed to analyze information, solve problems, and engage thoughtfully with an increasingly interconnected world.

  • Foreign Languages

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    What V3 Preparatory Academy says: We don't currently offer dedicated foreign language courses. Instead, language support is focused on academic English development through ESL programming and individualized support for multilingual learners. Students come from 12+ countries and engage daily in a multilingual and multicultural learning environment.

    Language instruction offered in:

    Subject	offered
    Chinese-Cantonese
    Chinese-Mandarin
    French
    German
    Greek
    Italian
    Japanese
    Hebrew
    Latin
    Russian
    Spanish
    ESL

  • Fine Arts Equal Balance

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    Fine Arts approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Equal Balance

    V3 Preparatory Academy has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive , Creative approach).

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    These programs have an equal emphasis on receptive and creative learning.

    Fine Arts at schools on OurKids.net

      Equal balance - 64%
      Receptive - 1%
      Creative - 35%
    

    Program offers:

    Subject	offered
    Acting
    Dance
    Drama/Theatre
    Graphic Design
    Music
    Visual Arts

    Visual studio philosophy:

    Expressive
    Disciplined

    What V3 Preparatory Academy says: Fine arts at V3 emphasize creativity, self-expression, and project-based learning. Students are encouraged to explore visual communication, design thinking, and creative problem-solving through hands-on projects and portfolio development. Artistic learning complements academics, athletics, leadership, and technology, helping students build confidence, originality, and the ability to communicate ideas in meaningful ways. As the school continues to grow, V3 aims to expand opportunities for students to explore a wider range of creative disciplines and artistic experiences.

  • Computers and Technology Medium integration

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    Computers and Technology approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Medium integration

    V3 Preparatory Academy has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration , Heavy integration approach).

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    Effort is made to integrate the development of digital literacy through the curriculum. However, this is not a dominant focus.

    Computers and Technology at schools on OurKids.net

      Medium integration - 51%
      Light integration - 23%
      Heavy integration - 26%
    

    What V3 Preparatory Academy says: Technology is integrated throughout the learning experience to support research, communication, collaboration, organization, and academic success. Students regularly use digital learning platforms, online resources, multimedia projects, and productivity tools across subjects. Technology is used to enhance learning, promote independence, and prepare students for post-secondary education and an increasingly digital world.

    Program covers:

    Subject	offered
    Computer science
    Robotics
    Web design

  • Physical Education

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    What V3 Preparatory Academy says: This information is not currently available.

  • Advanced Placement courses

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    This information is not currently available.
  • Sex and health education

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    What V3 Preparatory Academy says: This information is not currently available.

  
  

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  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • Literature

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Foreign Languages

  • Fine Arts

  • Computers and Technology

  • Physical Education

  • Advanced Placement courses

  • Sex and health education
• Curriculum Pace Student-paced
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  This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

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  Curriculum Pace approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Student-paced

  V3 Preparatory Academy has a Student-paced approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Accelerated approach).

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  The main curriculum pace is non-standardized and is HIGHLY responsive to the pacing of individual students, (via differentiated instruction, differentiated assessment, etc). In theory, some students outpace the default/normalized curriculum, while others spend periods "behind schedule" if they need the extra time.

  Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

    Student-paced - 28%
    Standard-enriched - 53%
    Accelerated - 19%
  

  What V3 Preparatory Academy says: Students follow individualized learning plans that balance academics with athletics, competitions, travel, and other development opportunities. Flexible pacing, guided independent study, and teacher support allow students to progress while meeting OSSD and post-secondary requirements.

  Flexible pacing style

  Flexible pacing style	offered
  Subject-streaming (tracking)
  Multi-age classrooms as standard
  Ability-grouping (in-class) as common
  Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace)
  Regular guided independent study opportunities
  Differentiated assessment

  What V3 Preparatory Academy says about flexible pacing: This information is not currently available.

• Academic Culture Rigorous
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  Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

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  Academic Culture approach at V3 Preparatory Academy: Rigorous

  V3 Preparatory Academy has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).

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  A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

  Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

    Rigorous - 51%
    Supportive - 49%
  

  What V3 Preparatory Academy says about their academic culture: V3's academic culture is built on support, accountability, and personal growth. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning while receiving individualized guidance from teachers, mentors, and academic advisors. We recognize that students arrive with different strengths, experiences, and goals, and therefore focus on helping each student make meaningful progress rather than comparing them to a single standard. Academic achievement is important, but equal value is placed on curiosity, character, resilience, and developing the confidence to pursue one's own path after graduation.

• Developmental priorities Balanced
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  Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

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  Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced

  Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.

  Secondary Developmental Priority: Physical

  The goal is to cultivate "strong, ?exible - bodied and active individuals, in tune with the joys of movement, sport and wellness."

  What V3 Preparatory Academy says: This information is not currently available.

• Special needs support No support
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  Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

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  V3 Preparatory Academy offers No support

  V3 Preparatory Academy offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.

  Academic Support:

  Subject Ttype	offered
  Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
  Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

  Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

  Subject Ttype	offered
  Accommodations
  Modifications
  Extra support

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  Summary: V3 provides individualized support for students who experience mild learning difficulties, including accommodations, academic coaching, study skills development, and regular teacher feedback. Support is provided through small class sizes, personalized attention, and ongoing communication with students and families. Students with clinically diagnosed learning disabilities may be considered on a case-by-case basis. While V3 is not a specialized special education school, we work closely with students to determine whether our environment and available supports are an appropriate fit for their needs.

  A - Forms of Support

  Accommodation:

  Modification:

  Remediation:

  B - Environments

  Indirect Support:

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  Withdrawal Assistance:

  Partial Integration:

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  Special NeedNeed

  Forms of SupportA

  EnvironmentsB

  ADHD

  • Learning disabilities
    Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)

    This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.

    Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

    This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.

    Dyscalculia

    This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.

    Dysgraphia

    This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.

    Language Processing Disorder

    This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.

    Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)

    These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.

    Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

    A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
  • Developmental
    Autism

    Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).

    Asperger's Syndrome

    On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.

    Down syndrome

    his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.

    Intellectual disability

    This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).

    Williams syndrome

    This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
  • Behavioral and Emotional
    Troubled behaviour / troubled teens

    roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.

    Clinical Depression

    This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.

    Clinical anxiety

    This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.

    Suicidal thoughts

    This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.

    Drug and alcohol abuse

    This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.

    Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

    This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
  • Physical
    Multiple sclerosis

    This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.

    Cerebral palsy

    his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.

    Muscular dystrophy

    Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.

    Spina Bifida

    This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.

    Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)

    This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.

    Blindness

    Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."

    Deafness

    Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).

    Cystic Fibrosis

    Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.

    Multiple physical

    Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.

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• Gifted learner support No Support
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  Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

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  Curriculum delivery: This information is not currently available.

  In-class adaptations:

  Program	offered
  Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement)
  Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement)
  Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement)
  Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement)
  Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others)
  Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement)
  Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement)
  Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement)
  Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement)

  What V3 Preparatory Academy says: This information is not currently available.

• Language English
  V3 Preparatory Academy offers English as the primary language of instruction.

  Language of enrollment include: English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin
• Homework Policy
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  Homework is work that's assigned to students for completion outside of regular class time. There's a long-standing debate over homework. Should homework be assigned to school-age children? If so, in what grades? And how much homework should be assigned? In selecting the right school for your child, it's important to look closely at a school's homework policy.

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  In grade Gr. 12, V3 Preparatory Academy students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.

  Nightly Homework

  	9	10	11	12
  V3 Preparatory Academy	60 mins	60 mins	60 mins	60 mins
  Site Average	69 mins	79 mins	96 mins	104 mins

  What V3 Preparatory Academy says about their flipped classroom policy: This information is not currently available.

• Report Card Policy
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  While all schools measure individual progress and achievement in students, they have different ways of doing this. For instance, many traditional schools gauge progress through report cards, which give students lettered or numbered grades. Other schools, meanwhile, measure progress in other ways, either in addition to or instead of giving grades. For instance, they may offer prose-based feedback (i.e, comments), academic achievement reporting, habits and behaviour reporting, and parent-teacher meetings. In choosing the right school for your child, take a close look at its policy for measuring the individual progress of students.

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  How assessments are delivered across the grades:

  Lettered or numbered grades	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12
  Prose (narrative)-based feedback	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12
  Parent-teacher meetings	Gr. 9 to Gr. 12

Many people see education as preparation for the next test, the next game, or the next university application. At V3, we believe it is something greater.

Knowledge matters, but knowledge alone rarely changes a life. Real growth happens when students are challenged to apply what they learn through action, responsibility, competition, teamwork, leadership, and service. We believe students learn best not by observing the world from a distance, but by actively participating in it.

This belief shapes everything we do. Our classrooms extend beyond four walls. Whether students are solving problems in class, competing on the court, leading a project, or supporting a teammate, every experience becomes an opportunity to learn. We do not believe growth follows a straight line. Progress is built through effort, setbacks, reflection, and perseverance.

At V3, we value achievement, but we value character even more. We believe success is not one-size-fits-all, and that every student should have the opportunity to discover their own strengths, pursue their own path, and define success for themselves.

Most importantly, we believe in the power of community. The lessons students carry with them long after graduation are often learned through the people around them. We embrace a simple philosophy: We > Me. When students learn to contribute to something larger than themselves, they develop the confidence, humility, and purpose needed to thrive in life.

Our goal is not simply to prepare students for university, athletics, or careers. It is to help them become capable, responsible, and self-directed individuals who are ready to contribute to the world around them.

Keir Bryan
Founder & Principal
V3 Preparatory Academy