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An Organization Dedicated to
Student Success
Presentation to the Peel Board Principals
June, 2012
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Who we are…
A lot of us would like
to move mountains,
• Our Mission
but few of us are
• To support students, reach their potentials
and pursue their dreams, through
Intensive Professional Coaching in Math,
Science and Languages for Grade 1 to
Grade 12
• Our dream to be the KIPP of GTA
• We have been serving as a grass
root organization for 8 years
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willing to practice on
small hills.
Our Purpose
• Preparing the students, from Grade
1- Grade 12, of Peel Halton region,
for success in school and life by
building academic skills, knowledge,
and character.
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To assist students develop the positive
learning attitude and skills that will serve
them for life
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To provide intensive professional coaching
to promote academic excellence and
knowledge in Math, Science and Languages
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Teachers open the
door. You enter by
yourself.
Background
We cannot direct the wind
but we can adjust the sail.
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In past decade a Shift happened in the
skills and knowledge that young people
need to develop during the school years in
order to participate effectively and
successfully in the world and workplace of
21st century.
• The Ontario Governments Ministry of
Training, Colleges and Universities
(MTCU) has identified 6 essential skills for
employability in 21st century: Numeracy,
Problem solving and critical thinking,
Information management, Personal
management, Interpersonal skills, and
Communication skills.
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Background
• In Ontario, each year over $20 Billion is spent on the school
education. It is 2nd highest cost to the tax payers after the Health
costs.
• The students who failed to meet the Provincial minimum
standards in 2010-11 EQAO assessments are noted below:
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Grade 1-3
35%
27%
31%
Grade 4-6
26%
27%
42%
Grade 9
(applied)
58%
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Background
The journey of a
thousand miles starts
• According to HRDC data, less than
25% of the population between the
age 18-24 participate in University
• Another estimates suggest that
close to 40% of the students drop
out of university within the first
year
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with a single step.
Our Program
There are no secrets
to success. It is the
• The research clearly indicates a few
success factors:
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hard work, learning
from failure.
All students can learn and be confident in mathematics,
given appropriate support and guidance
• Teacher makes the biggest difference. Well trained,
experienced and dedicated teacher is the first and
foremost factor in the success of students
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result of preparation,
Using the right approach, study material, and tools are
some of the other key factors in developing the interest
and competency of a student
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Our Program
The beautiful thing
about learning is
• Our program has dual objectives:
• Positive learning attitude and
skills
• Promote academic excellence
and knowledge
• Program design, teaching
techniques, material and
methodologies developed by very
experienced and trained staff
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that no one can take
it away from you.
Our Program
You cannot teach
• Delivered at a Public School
• Based on well proven basic principles of
a man anything;
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Highly experienced, trained and passionate
teachers
himself.
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Blends fun, learning, and positive
reinforcement
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Builds foundation and basic skills – every
lesson and interaction focus on developing key
traits
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High expectations – we raise the bar for
students and teachers alike
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Match traditional learning approaches with
modern tools and techniques
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learning
you can only help
him find it within
Our Program
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An ounce of
practice is worth
Sessions over weekend for entire academic
session
• In addition to building academics, our sessions
focus on key learning skills
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Effective Studying Techniques
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Yoga for Students
Time Management for Students
Art Classes
French and Other International Languages
Career Counseling for High School
Students
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more than tons of
preaching.
Our Program
• Classes will also focus on building academic
basics by building Numeracy, Problem Solving,
and Language skills
• Sessions will have quizzes, tests and prizes
• Students will be encourages to participate in
various competitions like Math Kangaroo and
University of Waterloo Math Contests.
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A lot of us would like
to move mountains,
but few of us are
willing to practice on
small hills.
While most are
dreaming of success,
Please Support this
cause for our students
and be part of the
success story.
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winners wake-up and
work hard to achieve it.