Bond Academy is a private, co-educational, non-denominational independent school with students from Montessori Casa to Grade 12. Bond Academy provides our students with the Ontario Ministry of Education's Curriculum in small classes with high expectations and an enriched, caring, and secure environment. We focus on Academics, and a Healthy Active Living Program, that includes an intramural and aquatics program.
At Bond Academy, we pride ourselves in promoting the academic, social, physical, and character development of our students and facilitating interactive communication between our parents and staff. Our modern facilities are located at 1500 Birchmount Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Ellesmere Road, and we are near two subway stations, Warden and Kennedy. Facilities include hi-speed wireless internet, gymnasium, cafeterias, libraries, computer labs, art, music, and drama facilities. Education as it should be" and a healthy active lifestyle are the foundations of Bond Academy. We strive to encourage our students to reach their full potential by developing into kind, caring, and active members of society.
This summer has been a busy time for Bond as we partnered with Scarborough Basketball and P.H.A.S.E. 1 Athletics to create the BP1 North American Travel basketball team, which will play their home games at Bond, while also competing against elite basketball teams in the United States. We look forward to growing this program and, of course, cheering on our new basketball team!
Besides, Bond has launched our A.P. program, which will include Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics courses for our students this year. We aim to grow this prestigious program with more course offerings for our students shortly, while also continuing to be a registered A.P. testing venue.
As we start the new school year, students, parents, and staff all must work together to provide the optimal learning environment for our students to maximize their potential for success in their post-secondary studies and eventually their chosen profession. Therefore, Bond provides an inclusive atmosphere that caters to all learning styles, while promoting the acquisition of the 21st-century competencies that our students require, such as collaboration, critical thinking, digital literacy, and social responsibility, to be prepared for their future vocations.
The initial stage of our programs is spent assessing the individual skills and needs of the students. As they become accustomed and comfortable with their new environment, students are challenged on an individual basis to excel within their strengths and improve upon their weaknesses. In our Literacy program, reading is taught phonetically, and by the end of Junior Kindergarten, the children can begin reading simple phonetic books. They are initially encouraged to print in lower case letters as their readers are in lower case print. Their progress is tracked using a reading assessment tool designed to provide the teacher with specific strategies needed to monitor and stimulate the development of each student's literacy skills.
Mathematics and Science are introduced through a "hands-on approach." This will expose our students to materials used to facilitate and extend their understanding along the continuum, from concrete to abstract. Students will be exposed to the basics in our core French program, which starts in Junior Kindergarten. Students participate in weekly Swimming lessons as a part of our daily physical and health education program. With individualized instruction to facilitate and enhance progress, there is evidence of accelerated learning at an early age. It provides our students with a head start in forming a solid foundation to build upon in their future academic years.
Our Before and After School programs are included at no additional cost. The Before School program runs from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Parents drop off their children, knowing they are safe and supervised by qualified staff. The students are escorted to the After School program at the end of the school day. The After School program closes at 6:00 p.m. and provides a variety of supervised activities, including educational games, gym time, and a quiet area for the completion of homework.
Bond Academy offers an enriched academic curriculum set by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Caring and dedicated staff, small classes, and commitment to our philosophy develop and refine the students' skills as learners. The Early Start Literacy program builds from the materials taught in the kindergarten program. Students further develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills. Teachers track each student's literacy skills providing specific strategies needed to monitor and stimulate their development. Our Numeracy program focuses on developing problem-solving skills and applying them through enrichment activities in all grade levels. Success in Mathematics is often a foundation for success in other subjects.
The Arts Program is divided into four main areas of study: Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. Teachers specializing in these areas provide a robust program, introducing students to basic principles and concepts. Throughout their elementary experience, students nurture a fondness for the Arts. Every aspect of the performing arts is covered within the Dance & Drama Program. Students demonstrate their understanding of the essential elements, interpret the meaning of literary materials, and create dance and drama pieces. They also learn to make comparisons between their own and professional works. Production and technology aspects are introduced to students in later grades.
The Music program teaches students the elements of musical creativity and composition as early as Grade 1, continuing to Grade 8. A strong emphasis is placed on using and understanding essential terminology, reading, writing, and performing various sounds. Students also learn to analyze and express their responses to music while drawing from cultural, historical, and social references. Students in Grades 4 to 8 develop their singing and playing (instrumental) abilities.
Bond Academy's Visual Arts program develops creativity and the ability to communicate through visual images. Students learn to use the elements and principles of design through a variety of media such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, arts and crafts, printmaking, and architecture. Students apply their understanding of the elements and principles of design by verbally analyzing artworks from different periods, movements, and their work.
The development of a healthy body and lifestyle is critical to our students' personal and academic success. Students develop the necessary skills and confidence to pursue a healthy lifestyle. Our approach is multifaceted in our Physical and Health Education program, access to our Aquatics program, Intramural Sports, Extracurricular Activities and, membership in the S.S.F.A. (Small School Athletic Federation), compete in various sports.
Bond Secondary academic program provides an environment for cultivating learning in bright young minds as we prepare for post-secondary education and future endeavors. The Ontario Ministry of Education has accredited our curriculum. While encompassing students' needs, interests, and learning styles today, we prepare them for the global community.
Bond Academy operates on a semester system, with two semesters in each year. Senior students can begin credit courses at the beginning of the fall semesters in September and November and for the Winter at the end of January. Also, we offer a one month Summer School Credit Program in July. Intermediate programs in Grades 9, 10, and 11 begin in September and are completed at the end of January. Bond Language Centre, providing E.S.L. support, operates on a 12 month, continuous cycle. Students may enter the Bond Language Centre at any time, but must meet the Ministry course requirements and apply through our International admissions office.
Students develop an understanding of concepts, practical interpretations, and reasoning. They demonstrate their abilities through communication, solving problems, and in turn, complete all program requirements. They explore historical and cultural references, and by drawing from real and imagined situations, students learn to construct, compose, and relate knowledge and skills in varied and dynamic programs. Our students are prepared for a challenging and engaging high school curriculum through a rigorous and robust language program. Academic maturity throughout their studies prepares them for a bright and exciting future.
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