High Five Academy Private School: At A Glance

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Half Day Extended Kindergarten

Full Day Kindergarten to Grade 8

SCHOOL YEAR
September 5, 2023 to June 28, 2024

ACADEMIC DAY
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Half Day Kindergarten
9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Full Day School

TWO SEMESTERS

Progress Report: November 2023

First Semester Report Cards: January 2024 Final Report Cards: June 2024

High Five Academy offers an after school program to assist parents whose work day extends beyond routine school hours. Additional fees required.

3:15 – 6:00 p.m.

High Five Academy will be closed during the following holidays, which coincide with the statutory holidays.

Labour Day                                                                                         Thanksgiving Day
Holiday Break (2 weeks in late December/ early January)              Family Day
March Break (1 week in mid March)
Easter (Friday and Monday)
Victoria Day
Summer (10 weeks)
PA Days (7 days divided throughout the semesters)

Each child must have a doctor’s certificate of good health. A form is supplied upon enrollment and must be completed by the family doctor prior to starting school. All children must be immunized according to the Ontario Ministry of Health regulations. Immunization records are checked by the Public Health Department.

No child may leave the property without permission. To ensure a safe, comfortable environment, access to the Academy during the day is via the main entrance only. All doors are locked during the school day. Formal permission from a parent or guardian is required when someone else is picking up a student. They must be able to identify themselves if they intend to pick up a student.

Parents are asked to notify the school if their child is absent.

All faculty members are fully qualified in their areas of expertise and hold a current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate or an Early Childhood Education Diploma. As well, faculty, staff and anyone working with students will have a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check on file.

We select teachers based upon their experience, credentials and commitment.

Students wishing to study at High Five Academy are asked to submit a completed application form, along with a copy of their birth certificate, immunization records, a photo, and a non-refundable registration fee. The Academy is available to answer your questions, provide you with more information, and arrange for you to visit the school. For more information contact highfiveacademyforlearning@gmail.com or 905.840.4252

Families interested in pursuing enrollment are encouraged to forward the completed application to our Academy.

A student enrolled in the junior kindergarten program must be 4 years of age or turning 4 the year of.

A student enrolled in the senior kindergarten program must be 5 years of age or turning 5 the year of.

Tuition Fees are non-refundable. Parents will need to inform the Academy of any bank account changes at least 10 days in advance of the next automatic withdrawal payment date. In order to avoid incurring any extra charge, payments must be received and negotiable on or before the last banking day of each month for automatic withdrawal the following month. Parents will need to provide a VOID cheque and complete and sign a PAD authorization form upon acceptance.

Tuition fees are non-refundable. There is a $50 fee applied to NSF cheques. This will be strictly enforced. Interest will be charged at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) on all items remaining unpaid 30 days past the due date. Any parent intending to withdraw a student from the Academy must provide two months’ advance notice in writing. No withdrawals and/or partial refunds on other fees will be accepted after December 1st of any school year. The signee will be responsible for the full annual tuition and other fees as space has been reserved for the entire year once a student has been accepted at the Academy. In the event that a student is asked to leave the school due to unacceptable behaviour and/or academic performance there will be no refund given. The Tuition Deposit is also non-refundable. *Tuition fees do not include field trips, special events, co-curricular activities, certain transportation costs & supplies, after-school care, etc. This amount is calculated annually and receipts are issued upon request.