| Gap Academy 4 John Street, Toronto, Ontario M9N 1J3 416 249-1500 Fax 416 246-9155 |
| An innovative approach to teaching pre-teens and adolescents with learning disabilities. |
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"Welcome to the wonderful world of Gap, where things really change."
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The Gap Academic Programme follows the official guidelines written by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
texts. Additionally, we also use textbooks that have been used successfully by teachers of the LD
population, as well as excellent texts which are not part of the Trillium List, (e.g. Grammar Is Grammar Is
Important), but are nonetheless excellent texts for any student. We also custom produce materials for ),
but are nonetheless excellent texts for any student. We also custom produce materials for specific
needs, specific needs, e.g. idiomatic expressions for ASD students or cursive writing programmes for
students with attention deficit problems.
Language In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also include:
Phonics, Spelling, Independent Reading, Grammar, Comprehension, Creative Writing, Literature Study,
Poetry, Oral Speaking, Verbal and Written Presentation, Vocabulary Development, Literary History,
Idiomatic Expressions, Non-Pragmatic Language, Pronoun Reversal, Essay Writing.
Mathematics Ontario Curriculum specified. In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial
government, we also include: time, money exchange, cash value, verbal math.
Visual Arts In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also include:
Creative Art, Photography, Art Appreciation, Art History, Creative Expression.
Technology Studies In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also
include: Computer Science, Business Studies, Logical Thought, Keyboarding.
Physical Education In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also
include: Skating, Swimming, Outdoor co-operative sports, Skiing, Fitness Study.
Social Studies Contemporary Studies, Man In Society, Physical Geography, Global Geography,
Canadian History, European History, Western Civilization, The Renaissance.
Music In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also include: Music
Appreciation, Piano Instruction, Guitar Instruction, Music Theory, Lyrics, Music History, Reading Music.
Science In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also include: Life
Science, Earth Science, Space Science, Physical Science, Biology & Health, Environmental Science.
Personal Skills LD Survival Skills, Personal Awareness, Risk-taking, Independence, Academic
Determination, Initiation, Motivation, Study Skills, Organizational Skills, Self-esteem, Self-confidence, LD
Awareness, Ego Awareness, Independent Homework Skills.
N.B. Exact course load may vary year to year and will vary from student to student and from term to term.
Due to Ministry allowances for French exemptions, at this time, we are not offering French.
texts. Additionally, we also use textbooks that have been used successfully by teachers of the LD
population, as well as excellent texts which are not part of the Trillium List, (e.g. Grammar Is Grammar Is
Important), but are nonetheless excellent texts for any student. We also custom produce materials for ),
but are nonetheless excellent texts for any student. We also custom produce materials for specific
needs, specific needs, e.g. idiomatic expressions for ASD students or cursive writing programmes for
students with attention deficit problems.
Language In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also include:
Phonics, Spelling, Independent Reading, Grammar, Comprehension, Creative Writing, Literature Study,
Poetry, Oral Speaking, Verbal and Written Presentation, Vocabulary Development, Literary History,
Idiomatic Expressions, Non-Pragmatic Language, Pronoun Reversal, Essay Writing.
Mathematics Ontario Curriculum specified. In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial
government, we also include: time, money exchange, cash value, verbal math.
Visual Arts In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also include:
Creative Art, Photography, Art Appreciation, Art History, Creative Expression.
Technology Studies In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also
include: Computer Science, Business Studies, Logical Thought, Keyboarding.
Physical Education In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also
include: Skating, Swimming, Outdoor co-operative sports, Skiing, Fitness Study.
Social Studies Contemporary Studies, Man In Society, Physical Geography, Global Geography,
Canadian History, European History, Western Civilization, The Renaissance.
Music In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also include: Music
Appreciation, Piano Instruction, Guitar Instruction, Music Theory, Lyrics, Music History, Reading Music.
Science In addition to the sections mandated by the provincial government, we also include: Life
Science, Earth Science, Space Science, Physical Science, Biology & Health, Environmental Science.
Personal Skills LD Survival Skills, Personal Awareness, Risk-taking, Independence, Academic
Determination, Initiation, Motivation, Study Skills, Organizational Skills, Self-esteem, Self-confidence, LD
Awareness, Ego Awareness, Independent Homework Skills.
N.B. Exact course load may vary year to year and will vary from student to student and from term to term.
Due to Ministry allowances for French exemptions, at this time, we are not offering French.
Thank you to the Music Therapy Fund Trust who funded us for two years of music therapy. |
| School Holidays 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 Labour Day September 3 September 1 September 7 September 6 Christmas Break Dec. 24-Jan.4 Dec.22 - Jan2 Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 Dec. 20 - Dec. 31 March Break March 10-14 March 16 -20 March 15 - 19 March 14- 18 Good Friday March 21 April 10 April 2 April 22 Easter Monday March 24 April 13 April 5 April 25 Victoria Day May 19 May 18 May 24 May 23 |
SCHOOL CALENDAR Our school year runs from September to mid June. Summer school (open only to Gap students) runs for five weeks during the month of July. |
| FAMOUS QUOTATIONS "Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see." John W. Whitehead "From a little spark may burst a mighty flame." Dante Aleghieri "I think and think for months, for years; 99 times the conclusion is false, but the hundredth time I am right." Albert Einstein "Don't look where you fell, but look where you slipped."African proverb "Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." Babe Ruth |
Our Academic Program
| "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
| LITERACY TEST DATES FOR ONTARIO GRADE 10 STUDENTS 2009: April 2, 2009 2010: April 8, 2010 |
| University Synopsis by Students for Students |