About Us
30 Things You Should Know
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Tailored Learning
Individualized Programming based on the strengths and needs of each child.
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Class Size
21Small class sizes – never more than 21 students in a class.
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Faculty Access
Regular and open communication between teachers and parents.
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Before and After School Care
Before and after school integrated care based on our Four Doors to Learning program.
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Specialist Teachers
Specialist teachers in math, science, art, physical education, French, music, drama, information technology and a librarian.
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Learning Support
4Four dedicated Learning Strategies teachers, working with teachers, providing learning support and enrichment for all.
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Wellness
A Director of Student Life - supporting students, providing guidance and promoting wellness.
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Citizenship
A Citizenship Coordinator – diversity and equity, environmental stewardship, character education, service learning and social responsibility.
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Artist-in-Residence
An Artists-in-Residence program – inviting specialists in visual arts, drama, music, movement.
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Extra-curriculars
Over 40 clubs and teams run by our teachers each term.
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Electives
Electives for grade 6, 7, & 8 students.
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STEAM
Maker activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
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Science Lab & Makerspace
A large, multi-use Science Lab and Makerspace.
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Français
Two dedicated French Rooms and four French teachers.
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Community
A true community school – cross-grade integrated activities and parent involvement.
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Music
Two music rooms, three music teachers, vocal, band, and Orff.
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Art Studio
A dedicated art studio and art specialist instruction for continual exploration of all forms of visual art.
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Gymnasiums
2Two gymnasiums – healthy living, participation, skills.
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Green
30'30 foot Living Wall, Green Roof, Green Habits.
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Outdoor Classroom
An award-winning outdoor classroom.
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High School Prep
Multiple efforts beginning in PK with special focus from grade 5-8 to prepare our students for high school.
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Enrichment
Extensive enrichment as a core part of every subject in every grade.
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Outdoor Ed
Outdoor education trips from JK to grade 8 – day trips and overnight trips.
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End of Year Trips
Grade 6, 7, 8 end of year trips to Ottawa, Montreal and Chicago.
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Guest Experts
Regular guest speakers, author visits and expert led workshops.
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Travel Abroad
Optional grade 7 and 8 European Battlefield trip.
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Field Trips
Frequent field trips for students from JK to grade 8.
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Athletics
In addition to an extensive curricular and co-curricular athletics program, KCS participates in two athletic associations CISAA and PSAA.
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Leadership
Leadership at all grades in Academics, Arts, Athletics and Citizenship.
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Faculty and Staff
High retention rate, experts in our field.
