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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.
College Bourget 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 - 39%
Liberal arts - 13%
Progressive - 37%
Montessori - 9%
Reggio Emilia - 0%
Waldorf - 2%
What College Bourget says: At Collège Bourget, every student, from kindergarten onward, grows through different spheres: arts, sports, community service and science. Our extended schedule and double transportation service allow us to provide a rich and diversified academic and athletic experience. Students at Collège Bourget can enjoy a plethora of options to fill their academic curriculum, while practicing a high-level sport or take part in an artistic program.
Our team of outstanding teachers are supported by a dynamic group of educators, animators, counsellors, coaches, and professionals. They work on a dally basis to guide our students to success. Within the class schedule, specific periods are dedicated to enrichment and remediation to ensure students achieve their potential. All College Bourget students benefit from academic enrichment and innovative pedagogical practices.
The pedagogical vision is based on a collaboration between parents, teachers and administration with:
- Clear and continuous lines of communication
- Clear expectations
- Provision of support
- Evaluation based upon a judgement at the end of each term supported by varied evaluation throughout each term.
Pedagogies and subject courses:
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Mathematics Traditional Math
College Bourget has a
Traditional Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to
Discovery Math ,
Equal Balance approach).
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Traditional Math typically teaches a method or algorithm FIRST, and THEN teaches the applications for the method. Traditional algorithms are emphasized and practiced regularly: repetition and drills are frequently used to ensure foundational mastery in the underlying mathematical procedures. The traditional approach to math views math education as akin to building a logical edifice: each brick depends on the support of the previously laid ones, which represent mastery over a particular procedure or method. Traditional Math begins by giving students a tool, and then challenges students to practice using that tool an applied way, with progressively challenging problems. In this sense Traditional Math aims to establish procedural understanding before conceptual and applied understanding.
Mathematics at schools on OurKids.net
Traditional math - 27%
Discovery math - 5%
Equal balance - 68%
What College Bourget says: In Secondary 4 and 5 (Grade 10 and 11) students follow one of two Math pathways:
Mathematics - Cultural, Social, and Technical Option (CST)
This option, or profile, prepares students for further studies in social sciences, communications, or the arts.
Mathematics – Natural Sciences (SN)
This profile is specifically aimed at students wishing to get into the fields of pure or natural science and research
This profile is a prerequisite for Physics and Chemistry courses in Secondary 5 (Grade 11).
Textbooks and supplementary materials: Various government approved textbooks are used to support the program, the English sector (Bourget College) also uses an online platform called Math Help Services which provides video instruction and practice problems and quizzes for students.
Calculator policy: Students are permitted to use scientific calculators, when considered appropriate by the teacher.
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Early Reading Balanced Literacy
College Bourget has a
Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to
Phonics-intensive ,
Whole Language approach).
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Balanced reading programs are typically Whole Language programs with supplementary phonics training. This training might be incidental, or it might take the form of mini-lessons.
Early Reading at schools on OurKids.net
Balanced literacy - 54%
Phonics-intensive - 44%
Whole language - 2%
What College Bourget says: The Collège Bourget pedagogical committee has developed a literacy program and strategies to develop literacy skills from kindergarten to Grade 12.
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
What College Bourget says: Collège Bourget does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
Writing
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Writing Equal balance
College Bourget has an
Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to
Systematic approach ,
Process approach approach).
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Programs that balance systematic and process approaches equally likely have an emphasis on giving young students ample opportunities to write, while providing supplementary class-wide instruction in grammar, parts of sentences, and various writing strategies.
Writing at schools on OurKids.net
Equal balance - 81%
Systematic approach - 9%
Process approach - 10%
What College Bourget says: Collège Bourget expects our students to be able to produce texts and various forms of media that demonstrate their creative writing skills.
Students use their own personal device in the class.
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Science Equal Balance
College Bourget 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 - 69%
Expository - 5%
Inquiry - 26%
Teaching approach: In Secondary 4 (Grade 10) all students complete the Science and Technology Course; most students also complete the Environmental Science and Technology course which provides enrichment and is a pre-requisite for the Secondary 5 (Grade 11) Physics and Chemistry courses.
All students at the high school level are evaluated in two competencies: theory and practical (labs).
A “parcours passion” program is offered to students who are interested in robotics.
Subject | offered
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught | |
Subject | offered
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology | |
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Literature Equal Balance
College Bourget 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 - 75%
Traditional - 21%
Social justice - 4%
What College Bourget says: The Collège Bourget pedagogical committee has developed a literacy program and strategies to develop literacy skills from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Collège Bourget offers various forms of literature to its students.
Subject | offered
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Canadian lit | |
American lit | |
European (continental) lit | |
World (non-Western) lit | |
English lit | |
Ancient lit | |
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Social Studies Thematic
College Bourget has a
Thematic approach to Social Studies (as opposed to
Core Knowledge ,
Expanding Communities approach).
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The Thematic approach organizes the curriculum around certain themes or cultural universals. Students might spend time focused on food. Then they might focus on transportation or government, and so on.
Social Studies at schools on OurKids.net
Thematic - 30%
Core knowledge - 40%
Expanding communities - 30%
What College Bourget says: This information is not currently available.
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Humanities and Social Sciences Equal Balance
College Bourget has an
Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to
Perennialism ,
Pragmatism approach).
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These programs represent an equal balance between the perennialist and pragmatic approach to teaching the humanities and social sciences.
Humanities and Social Sciences at schools on OurKids.net
Equal balance - 81%
Perennialism - 7%
Pragmatism - 12%
What College Bourget says: Collège Bourget teaches World History and Geography at the Junior High School level. In Secondary 4 (Grade 10) students focus on Quebec and Canadian History and must write a final government exam in History, this is a mandatory course for graduation.
Humanities and Social Sciences
In Secondary 5 (Grade 11) students can choose to study 20th Century History and Politics as an elective course.
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Foreign Languages Equal Balance
College Bourget has an
Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to
Audio-Lingual ,
Communicative approach).
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These programs feature an equal blend of the audio-lingual and communicative styles of language instruction.
Foreign Languages at schools on OurKids.net
Equal balance - 64%
Audio-lingual - 2%
Communicative - 34%
What College Bourget says: Collège Bourget High School students can select their language of instruction.
In Secondary 1 to 5 (Collège Bourget) students can take all academic subjects in French, there are two levels of English offered in the French program; regular and enriched.
In Grade 9 to 11 (Bourget College) students can take all subjects in English, there are two levels of French offered in the English Program; regular and enriched.
The Grade 12 course in Bourget College is taught entirely in English and follows the Ontario curriculum.
Students wishing to learn a third language can take a “parcours passion” program in Spanish.
Subject | offered
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Chinese-Cantonese | |
Chinese-Mandarin | |
French | |
German | |
Greek | |
Italian | |
Japanese | |
Hebrew | |
Latin | |
Russian | |
Spanish | |
ESL | |
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Fine Arts Equal Balance
College Bourget 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 - 63%
Receptive - 1%
Creative - 36%
Subject | offered
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts | |
What College Bourget says: Students can select their preference of a fine arts course, they can choose from visual art, drama or music. The college also offers a “parcours passion” for dance where students can participate in competitive dance competitions. The college also offers a “parcours passion” in fashion design.
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Computers and Technology Medium integration
College Bourget 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 - 54%
Light integration - 17%
Heavy integration - 29%
What College Bourget says: Collège Bourget is developing a computer literacy program for students from kindergarten to grade 12. Students at the high school level use their own personal device in the classroom.
A “parcours passion” program is offered to students who are interested in robotics, they participate in robotics competitions.
Subject | offered
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design | |
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Physical Education
What College Bourget says: Physical Education is an integral part of the curriculum at Collège Bourget, physical literacy is an important part of our curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to learn various different individual and team sports, we also take advantage of our amazing campus location to participate in outdoor education and winter sports.
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Advanced Placement courses
This information is not currently available.
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Sex and health education Quebec curriculum
College Bourget has a
Quebec curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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The structure, pacing, focus, and tone of the sex education curriculum reflects that of the provincial one, taught in public schools.
Sex and health education at schools on OurKids.net
Follows provincial curriculum - 58%
Does not follow prrovincial curriculum - 42%
What College Bourget says: This information is not currently available.