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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Policy is to outline the practices and procedures of Crestwood Preparatory College and School (the “School”) to meet its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “AODA”)  and, specifically, the Customer Service Standards. Through this Policy, the  School establishes and implements practices and procedures consistent with its goal of compliance with the AODA and its commitment to excellent customer service experience for all.

2. POLICY

Guiding Principles and Scope  

The School is committed to the principles and goals of the AODA and the Customer Service Standards set out in the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (“Customer Service Standards”). The School is committed to providing excellent customer service. It will make every reasonable effort to ensure that its policies, practices, and procedures are consistent with the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities by:

• Ensuring that the  School’s goods, services, and facilities are provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities;
• Ensuring the provision of the  School School’s goods, services, and facilities to persons with disabilities and others are integrated to the extent possible, unless an alternate measure is necessary, whether temporarily or on a permanent basis, to enable a person with a disability to obtain, use or benefit from the goods, services and facilities;
• Using alternative methods when possible to ensure persons with disabilities are given an opportunity equal to that given to others to obtain, use or benefit from the  School’s goods, services and facilities; 
• Taking into account individual accommodation needs when brought to the  School’s attention when providing goods and services; and
• Communicating with persons with disabilities in a manner that takes into account their disabilities. 

The  School encourages open two-way communication to ensure the best possible customer service. It expects and encourages persons with disabilities to communicate their need for accommodation or assistance and work with the  School to develop accommodations up to the point of undue hardship..

3. PROCEDURES

Communication

The  School is committed to communicating with persons with disabilities in ways that take into account the person’s disability. The  School will work with persons with disabilities to provide alternative communication formats that will meet their needs, to provide information to customers in an alternative format that will meet their needs in a timely manner. Customers requesting alternative formats will receive a response within 5 to 10 business days and will be resolved in a timely manner. If telephone or other used forms of communication are not suitable for a customer’s needs, alternative forms of communication will be provided, to the extent required by law.  

Assistive Devices

Persons with disabilities may use their own personal assistive devices, service animals (as defined by the Customer Service Standards and below in this Policy) or be accompanied by support persons (as defined by the Customer Service Standards and below in this Policy) while obtaining any service provided by the  School. Service animals are permitted on the parts of our premises that are open to the public unless excluded by law.

Support Persons

The  School may require a person with a disability to be accompanied by a support person, but only if, after consulting with the person with a disability and considering the available information, the  School determines that the support person is necessary to protect the health and safety of the person with the disability or of others on the premises and there is no other reasonable way to protect the health or safety of the person with the disability or others on the premises.

Billing 

The  School is committed to providing accessible invoices. For this reason, invoices will be provided in alternative formats, upon request.

Guide Dogs and Service Animals

A student/employee/visitor with a disability who is accompanied by a guide dog or service animal will be allowed access to premises that are open to them unless otherwise excluded by law. “No pet” policies do not apply to guide dogs or service animals.  Employees may respectfully ask if an animal is a service animal and will not ask the nature of the person’s disability or purpose of the animal.

• Exclusion Guidelines

• • If a customer’s guide dog or service animal is excluded by law (see applicable laws below), the  School will offer reasonable alternative methods to enable the person with a disability to access goods and services, when possible. 

• Applicable Laws

• • Dog Owners’ Liability Act, 2005: If there is a conflict between a provision of this legislation or of a regulation under this or any other act relating to banned breeds (such as pit bulls) and a provision of a by-law passed by a municipality relating to these breeds, the provision that is more restrictive in relation to controls or bans on these breeds prevails. Employees will respectfully explain that the service animal must be removed from the public area due to a municipal by-law and make alternate arrangements or provide the service outside the public area.

• Recognizing a Guide Dog or Service Animal

• • If it is not readily apparent that the animal is being used by the customer for reasons relating to their disability, the  School may request verification.

• Care and Control of the Animal

• • The individual who is accompanied by a guide dog or service animal is responsible for maintaining care and control of the animal at all times.

• Allergies and Other Health and Safety Concerns

• • If a health and safety concern presents itself, for example, in the form of a severe allergy to the animal, the  School will make all reasonable efforts to meet the needs of all individuals. Pursuant to the  School’s obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, each individual’s accommodation needs will be considered on a case-by-case basis, up to the point of undue hardship.
  • Due diligence needs to be paid to address health and safety requirements. In very exceptional circumstances where a service animal becomes out of control, causing a clear disruption or a threat to the health and safety of others, and the animal’s behaviour is not corrected by the owner, a person with a disability can be asked to remove their service animal from the premises.
  • As a courtesy, particularly if the person and service animal have been in attendance on the premises for a long time, employees may ask whether the animal requires water, may designate an area in which the service animal can relieve itself, or ask whether the staff can be of assistance pertaining to the service animal.

Training

The  School will ensure that the following persons receive training about the provision of goods, services, and facilities to persons with disabilities: all of the  School’s employees and volunteers, every other person who deals with members of the public or other third parties on behalf of the  School and every person who participates in developing the  School’s policies, practices and procedures governing the provision of goods, services or facilities to members of the public or other third parties including contractors. Training will be provided to  School employees as part of onboarding and will be mandatory. Continuing training and learning will also be provided on an ongoing basis in connection with changes to the policies and procedures governing the provision of goods and services to persons with disabilities. 

The training will include instruction on:

• The purposes of the AODA and the requirements of the Customer Service Standards;
• How to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities;
• How to interact with persons with disabilities who use an assistive device or the assistance of a guide dog or other service animal or the assistance of a support person;
• How to use equipment or devices available on the school premises or otherwise provided by the  School that may help with the provision of the  School’s goods or services to a person with a disability;
• What to do if a person with a particular type of disability is having difficulty accessing the  School’s goods, services, or facilities, inclusive of digital assets; and
• The  School’s current policies, practices, and procedures relating to the Customer Service Standards and providing goods or services to persons with disabilities.

The  School will keep records of the training provided, including dates on which training is provided and the number of individuals in attendance.

Notice of Temporary Disruptions

Service disruptions may occur for reasons that may or may not be within the control or knowledge of the  School. In the event of any temporary disruptions to facilities that impact persons’ with disabilities’ usual access to goods, services, or facilities, reasonable efforts will be made to provide advance notice. In some circumstances, such as in the situation of unplanned temporary disruptions, advance notice may not be possible.

The  School will provide public notice in the event of a planned or unexpected disruption to services for or facilities used by persons with disabilities. Such notices will include information about the reason for the disruption, how long the disruption is expected to last and a description of any alternative services or facilities, if available.

When disruptions occur, the  School will provide notice by:

• Posting notices in conspicuous places, including at the point of disruption, at the main entrance, and the nearest accessible entrance to the service disruption, or on the  School’s website; or
• By any other method that may be reasonable under the circumstances.

Such notice will be placed or available in a location that is appropriate based on the service disruption. For example, if the elevators are out of order, the  School will ensure a notice is posted on or near the elevator doors.

In order to make information accessible, signs and printed notices of sufficient size that are easily readable will be prepared.

The signs and printed notices will be displayed prominently at the entrance to the  School, on notice boards and at service desks.

Feedback Process

The  School welcomes feedback, including feedback about the delivery of services to persons with disabilities. Users can submit feedback to the Principal. Alternatively, users can submit feedback to any member of the school administration, and it will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

Information about the feedback process will be readily available to all customers, and notice of the process will be made available on our external internet site: www.Crestwood.ca. Feedback information, along with alternate methods of providing feedback verbally (in person or by telephone) or written (handwritten, delivered, website, or e-mail), will be available upon request.  Verbal feedback can be received by the Human Resources Department.

Submitting Feedback

Feedback may be submitted to the attention of:

Accessibility Feedback

Crestwood School
Address:  411 Lawrence Ave. E, Toronto, Ontario
Phone:  416 444 5858

Crestwood Valley Day Camp
Address:  411 Lawrence Ave. E, Toronto, Ontario
Phone:  416 444 9595

Crestwood Preparatory College Inc:
Address:  217 Brookbanks Drive, Toronto, Ontario
Phone:  416 391 1441

Email: accessibility@crestwood.on.ca

Customers who provide formal feedback will receive acknowledgment of their feedback, along with any resulting actions based on concerns or complaints that were submitted.

The  School will provide or arrange for accessible formats or communication supports to ensure the feedback process is accessible to persons with disabilities upon request.

Availability of Documents

The  School will notify customers that the documents related to the Customer Service Standards are available upon request and in a format that takes into account the customer’s disability. Notification will be given by posting the information on www.crestwood.on.ca. 

Accessibility Notices

The  School is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and meeting the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Availability of Accessibility Documents

The  School’s Accessibility Policy and Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy (including the  School’s policies on the use of service animals and support persons, temporary disruptions, feedback, and customer service training) are publicly available for review upon request.

Availability and Format of Documents

The  School will, upon request, provide or arrange for accessible formats and communication supports for persons with disabilities in a timely manner that takes into account the person’s accessibility needs due to a disability at a cost that is no more than the regular cost charged to other persons. The  School will consult with a person making such a request to determine their accessibility needs and the appropriate supports or formats.

Review

This policy and its related procedures will be reviewed as regularly as necessary to ensure that it reflects current practices of the  School as well as compliance with legislative requirements.

5. DEFINITIONS 

Assistive Device: Any device used by people with disabilities to help increase, maintain, or improve how a person with a disability can function. Such devices may include but are not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, white canes, oxygen tanks, electronic communication devices, elevators, ramps, and stair lifts.

Customer: Any person who uses the goods and services of the school, including students, parents, and other members of the school community.

Disability: As defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, section 2, means (a) any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation, or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness; (b) a condition of mental impairment or developmental disability; (c) a learning disability or a dysfunction on one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language; (d) a mental disorder, or; (e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997.

Dignity: Refers to service which is provided in a way that allows the person with a disability to maintain self-respect and the respect of others.

Equal Opportunity: Refers to service that is provided in a way that allows the person with a disability access to goods and services at the same level given to others.

Independence: Allows the person with a disability to do things independently without unnecessary interference from others.

Integration: Refers to service that is provided in a way that allows the person with a disability to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in the same or similar manner as other customers, unless an alternate measure is necessary to enable the person with the disability to access the goods or services.

Service Animal: An animal is a service animal for a person with a disability if it is readily apparent that the animal is used by the person for reasons relating to help with their disability; or if the person provides a letter from a doctor or nurse confirming that the person needs the animal to help with their disability.

A service animal for a person with a disability if:

• The animal can be readily identified as one that is being used by the person for reasons relating to the person’s disability, as a result of visual indicators such as the vest or harness worn by the animal; or
• The person provides documentation from a member of one of the following regulated health professional  Schools confirming that the person requires the animal for reasons relating to the disability: 
  •  School of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario;
  •  School of Chiropractors of Ontario;
  •  School of Nurses of Ontario;
  •  School of Occupational Therapists of Ontario;
  •  School of Optometrists of Ontario;
  •  School of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario;
  •  School of Physiotherapists of Ontario;
  •  School of Psychologists of Ontario; or
  •  School of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Mental Health Therapists of Ontario.

Support Person: A person who assists a person with a disability with communication, mobility, personal care, or medical needs as they access the services of the school. A support person is distinct from an employee who supports a student in the system.

The CPC Executive Board is composed of senior staff, current & past parents, alumni, faculty and notable community leaders. The Board’s foremost intention is to ensure that Crestwood Preparatory College continues to inspire excellence in its students and prepare them for future success

The CPC Executive Board meets bi-monthly, augmented by ad hoc sub-committee meetings in the areas of Governance, Policy, Alumni, Parent and Community Relations.

The members of the CPC Executive Board are:
Harold Peerenboom (Chairman)

Robin Peerenboom (Vice Chair)

Dave Hecock (Head of School)

Robert Peerenboom (Vice President Administration)

Andy Krupski (Director)

Lindsay Peerenboom (Director)

Bill Holland (Director)

Gregg Peerenboom (Director)

Ex Officio Members:
Lisa Newton (Assistant Head of School/Director of Athletics)

Phil Santomero (Assistant Head of School)

My wife and I have entrusted the education of our three sons … to you and your competent staff. I would like to sincerely thank you for your ongoing sensitivity, honesty, patience and sincerity. Clearly, Crestwood Prep is providing an indelible positive imprint on our sons. Our boys are thriving in a wonderful learning environment that encompasses the latest in 21st-century technology without having forgotten the classic 3Rs of learning.”-the Michael Family

Crestwood Preparatory College offers a full range of courses at the academic and university preparatory levels that meet and surpass the Ministry of Education guidelines. Organizational keys, study skills, time management and productive work habits are pillars of our educational philosophy.

Student support is available for those who experience difficulty, including extra help. Academic advice and guidance are available for any student seeking additional support.

We also strongly encourage students to get involved in our co-curricular programming, both to improve their academic prospects but also to just get out and have fun!

Our best students and are happiest students are the ones who get involved both in and outside of the classroom.

The following are some key parameters of our educational philosophy at Crestwood:

• Enriched Ontario curriculum to enhance learning , student interest, and university prospects.
• Small class sizes to increase student-teacher interaction and academic success
• Focus on:
  • Organizational skills
  • time management
  • note taking
  • computer skills ( laptops optional )
  • and self-discipline are taught and nurtured
• Recognition of differentiated learning styles and approaches to maximize student success
• Resource personnel and assistance are available for all students
• Test and exam reviews, test-taking skills, exposure to different evaluation methods to allow students reach their potential by utilizing their existing strengths and abilities
• Stress on literacy, formal essay writing, exposition and persuasion, review and editing
• Writing Help Centre ( see our MAPP Program ) established to assist in developing strengths in literacy
• Reach ahead credits for all grades
• Advanced Placement courses for senior grades
• Mentoring Programs and meetings
• Four official reporting periods and regular communication with parent
• Social excursions to improve student interaction and  field trips to enhance classroom experiences
• Numerous student leadership initiatives

The Academic Course Calendar is a planning tool designed to assist parents and students understand high school and post-secondary programs and opportunities. It provides information on assessment and evaluation standards at the school,  outlines ways in which ways we assist in maximizing student potential, and highlights strategies used to support children through the various learning processes. Ontario Ministry of Education requirements regarding the granting of secondary school diplomas (OSSD) are also outlined. The Calendar is also complete a comprehensive list of all the academic courses offered by Crestwood Preparatory College.

ADDITIONAL DOWNLOADS:

Course Selection and Diploma Requirements for New Students

Please note that all current Crestwood students will complete their course selections online using XELLO.

Boys and girls volleyball have always been some of our most popular sports at Crestwood, and we’re proud of every single trophy.  Volleyball is offered at all age levels, and offers an opportunity for new players to develop a life-long love of the game.

Crestwood is proud to boast about its swimmers and its coaches both of who have swam at the Provincial Level or went on to swim for an American School.  Swimming is one of the longest seasons at Crestwood, starting in early October and finally wrapping up with OFSAA in the Spring.  Swimming is offered for all grades and abilities.

Curling has become very popular at Crestwood, with our Learn to Curl program starting as early as Grade 7.  From there you can try your skills at one of our Varsity Co-ed programs and even work up to becoming Skip for the team. Curling is a favourite Canadian pastime, and we’re, and we’re happy to start students on that journey.  

Crestwood was proud to bring home the U14 CISAA Division I curling championship last season!

The Crestwood rugby team competes in the CISAA Rugby 7’s league.  Our U14 level play touch rugby which gives players the opportunity to learn this great sport, and get our players prepared the contact version that begins in Grade 9.  Our Junior Boys rugby team won the CISAA Division 1 Championships in the 2019 season!

Head Coach;

Carey Lam – carey.lam@crestwood.on.ca

Assistant Coaches;

Lisa Newton – lisa.newton@crestwood.on.ca

Jenna Kelly – jenna.kelly@crestwood.on.ca

2020-2021 Roster;

Alana Burgess – Forward – 2023

Olivia Chodat – Forward – 2023

Olivia Cormier – Forward – 2024

Karianne Engelbert – Forward – 2023

Karina Filipiuk – Forward 2024

Sadie Hotles – Forward – 2024

Mya Lucifora – Goalie – 2023

Hailey Maguire – Defence – 2023

Ella Newton – Defence – 2023

Kaileigh Patience – Forward – 2023

Abigayle Poitras – Defence – 2024

Jenna Smellie – Forward 2024

Hanna Stefik – Defence – 2023

Kaitlyn Tran – Forward – 2024

Neely Van Volsen – Forward – 2023

Peyton Van Volsen – Defence -2021

2020-2021 Practice Schedule;

TBA

2020-2021 Game Schedule;

TBA

Previous Championships;

2019 – Brother Arthur Memorial Girls Tournament Champions

2019-202 – Senior Girls CISAA DIb Champions

U14 Boys Hockey

Head Coach;

Owen Smith – owen.smith@crestwood.on.ca

Assistant Coaches;

Eric Colwill – eric.colwill@crestwood.on.ca

Robert Rawlins – robert.rawlins@crestwood.on.ca

Senior Boys Hockey;

Head Coach;

Shayne Rover – shayne.rover@crestwood.on.ca

Assistant Coach;

Matt Castator – matt.castator@crestwood.on.ca

2019-2020 – U14 Roster;

TBA

2020-2021 – Junior Roster;

TBA

Championships;

2017-2018 – CISAA DII U14 Boys Hockey Champions

2019-2020 – CISAA DI U14 Boys Hockey Silver Medalist

Head Coach;

Marlo Davis – marlo.davis@crestwood.on.ca

Assistant Coaches;

Maria Gill – maria.gill@crestwood.on.ca

Juavon Herbert – juavon.herbert@crestwood.on.ca

Aisling O’Neil – aisling.oneil@crestwood.on.ca

2020-2021 Roster;

Practice Schedule 2020-2021;

Monday September 28 – Junior Girls

Tuesday September 29 – Senior Girls

Wednesday September 30 – Junior Girls

Thursday October 1 – Junior Girls

Friday October 2 – Senior Girls

Saturday October 3 – Full Team Practice

Previous Championships;

2016 – Senior Girls CISAA DIII Basketball Champions

2016 – Junior Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2016 – U14 Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2017 – Senior Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2017 – Junior Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2018 – Senior Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2018 – Junior Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2018 – U14 Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2018 – Senior Girls Centennial Colts Classic Champions

2018-2019 – Senior Girls OSBA Provincial Champions

2019 – Senior Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2019- U14 Girls CISAA DI Basketball Champions

2019-2020 – Senior Girls OSBA Provincial Champions

NCAA / OUA Committments;

Areej Burgonio – 2019 – Concordia University

Sophia Zulich – 2019 – University of Denver

Aaliyah Edwards – 2020 – University of Connecticut

Kayla Drummond – 2020 – Lafayette University

Rebecca Demeke – 2020 – New York State University

Tianna Bailey – 2020 – York University

Zakayla Day-Burell – Johnson C. Smith University

Faith Joseph – 2020 – University of Toronto

Jadaia Reid – 2020 – University of Delaware

Shayeann Day-Wilson – 2021 – Syracuse University

Latasha Lattimore – 2021 – Syracuse University

Director of Basketball;

Marlo Davis – marlo.davis@crestwood.on.ca

Head Coach;

Tyrone Bramble -tyronebramble@gmail.com

Assistant Coach;

Mike Fraser – mike.fraser@crestwood.on.ca

Previous Championships;

2015-2016 – Junior Boys CISAA DII Champions

2017-2018 – Senior Boys CISAA DI Champions

2017-2018 – Junior Boys CISAA DI Champions

2017-2018 – U14 Boys CISAA DI Champions

2018 – Junior Boys Kawartha Classic Champions

2018 – Senior Boys Memphis Hoops Christmas Classic Champions

2018-2019 – Senior Boys CISAA DI Champions

2018-2019 – Junior Boys CISAA DI Champions

2018-2019 – U14 Boys CISAA DI Champions

2018-2019 – Senior Boys NPA National Champions

2019 – Junior Boys Kawartha Classic Champions

2019-2020 – Senior Boys CISAA DI Champions

2019-2020 – Junior Boys CISAA DI Champions

2020 – Senior Boys OFSAA AAA Provincial Champions

NCAA / OUA Commitments;

Franco Miller – 2017 – University of Mississippi

Dusan Prelo -2017

Alexander Comanita – 2017 –

Jahcobi Neath – 2019 – Wake Forest University

Luis Pacheco Jr. – 2019 – Eastern Michigan

Kobe Antwi – 2020 – Columbia University

Steven Lazar – 2020 – Siena College

Treyvon Thomas – 2020 – Vanderbilt University

Crestwood has had many successful soccer teams in both the boys and the girls categories.  We offer soccer at three levels, Grade 7-8, Junior (grades 9-10) and Senior (grades 11-12), with boys soccer running in the Fall and girls competing in the Spring. Crestwood is happy to boast that we have had some players go on to Division 1 soccer leagues in the USA, and have played on prestigious Canadian university teams as well.

Crestwood has had many successful soccer teams in both the boys and the girls categories.  We offer soccer at three levels, Grade 7-8, Junior (grades 9-10) and Senior (grades 11-12).  Boys soccer runs in the fall and girls compete in the Spring. Crestwood is happy to boast that we have had some players go on to Division 1 soccer leagues in the USA or onto great Canadian Universities to show their skills.

Soccer skills training will begin on September 14th and take place on the field.  Training sessions will run for 1 hour and focus on skill development and small-sided games.  For a full calendar of training sessions please visit the sports calendar on the main page of the Crestwood website.

Your application has been received.  You will be contacted by the Admissions Office regarding the submitted application if there are any questions.

**DO NOT RELOAD THIS PAGE**

Refreshing this page will cause your payment to be resubmitted. 

If you have an issue please contact crestwood.cash@crestwood.on.ca for assistance

The Headmaster’s Scholarship

The Headmaster’s Scholarship is offered to a select group of students who embody both a commitment to learning, and to the community at large.   Applicants who demonstrate the School’s values and community commitments will be ideal candidates.

To apply for this scholarship, please complete the application form found at the Apple Financial website (www.applefinancialservices.ca).

All Applicants must register with Apple Financial and provide a personal letter to the Headmaster explaining their unique contribution to the Crestwood Community.

The Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship Foundation

Registered Name: Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship Foundation

Business Number: 823355219RR0001

Established in 2007, The Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship Foundation helps assist deserving students who could not otherwise afford to come to Crestwood.

The Foundation allows students to enjoy the Crestwood difference and the wide variety of opportunities at the school. At the same time, Crestwood is enriched by the presence of energetic and dynamic students who contribute to the Crestwood community.

Our goal is to continue to help as many students and families experience the Crestwood difference each year. However, we could not do this without your support.

Our families who so generously support the foundation are offering others the same incredible opportunities that their children have received.

Donating is perhaps the most meaningful way that any member of the Crestwood community can contribute to the school and enrich our entire community.

How to Help

To make a secure online donation to the Crestwood Scholarship Foundation, Click the Donate Now button below:

Apple Financial

All applicants seeking financial assistance must register and submit with Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS) online through Apple Financial.

The analysis service provides an arm’s length evaluation of financial aid applications and provides an unbiased evaluation of the applicant’s financial resources and ability to fund their private education.

The FACS provides a confidential recommendation to the committee of officers at Crestwood Preparatory College.  All applicants are required to apply a new application each year. To contact Apple, please visit their website at www.applefinancialservices.ca.

All applicants must make their submissions by December 12th.

PO Box 23140 Fairlawn Plaza PO
Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 4E2

Phone: (613) 395-9300
(866) 437-7795
Fax: (613) 395-9100
Email: analysis@afsfacs.ca

The Roy Pejcinovski Scholarship Fund 

Roy Pejcinovski was a student at Crestwood when he and his family were tragically killed in 2018. Roy was a bright light around our halls, and made significant contributions in the classroom, on the ice, and most importantly in his circles of friends. He will not soon be forgotten. 

In memory of Roy Pejcinovski, the Crestwood Preparatory Scholarship and Foundation operates a designated Fund to provide a Scholarship/Bursary to a student with high academic achievement and excellence in their athletic ability in hockey. 

2023 OSBA, NPA, CISAA Champions!  

Crestwood Preparatory College  Basketball 

Crestwood Preparatory College

Crestwood Preparatory College is pleased to have Marlo Davis with us as the Head Coach of our women’s basketball team. Davis also serves as the Program Director and Assistant Coach with the men’s program. During his time at Crestwood, Davis has led the women to 3 provincial championships and he has guided over 20 student-athletes to achieve their dreams of playing NCAA basketball.

Internationally, Davis has been an Assistant Coach with the Canadian U19 Junior National Team for 4 years, where he most recently helped the team to a bronze medal at the 2023 U19 Women’s World Cup. Davis has also been an Assistant Coach with the Niagara River Lions of the Canadian Elite Basketball League for 2 seasons, where he helped the team finish with the best overall record in 2023.

Davis has his Master of Education and enjoys teaching and mentoring students at Crestwood Preparatory College.

Crestwood School, established in 1980, is a co-educational, non-denominational, private day school providing quality education to students in Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 6.

The school is located in the Bayview/Lawrence/Post Road area. The property, nestled in a picturesque wooded valley in the heart of the city, consists of several buildings spread over 3 1/2 acres of land.

Facilities include: smart boards in all classrooms; an art studio; two music rooms; a gymnasium; a library; a full-colour, state-of-the-art networked Macintosh computer lab, as well as a computer in every classroom starting in Kindergarten; two fully equipped playgrounds; and plenty of outdoor recreational space.

At Crestwood, we take a traditional approach to teaching. We challenge young minds to learn, and we structure experiences that make learning possible.

At the same time, we are concerned with the “whole child.” We strive to maintain a balance of a child’s physical, social, and emotional development.

We are committed to maintaining small class sizes, which allow for individual attention and the fostering of effective communication between students and teachers in a friendly, caring and nurturing environment.

Our expectations are high, and we firmly believe this produces higher achievement from our students.

We offer a structured program, stressing basic skills.

We meet students where they are at. If a student is excelling beyond the curriculum in a certain area, our faculty are trained to develop individualized programs to keep that student engaged. Conversely, if a student is struggling in one area, our teachers address those difficulties with them directly so that they do not become frustrated and disengaged.

Homework is considered an integral part of the students’ program, beginning in the early grades.

Organizational skills and the development of good work/study habits are stressed beginning in the early grades.

Crestwood strongly promotes cooperative attitudes and behaviour, and is committed to the preparation of self-confident, self-disciplined individuals who respect the feelings and rights of others.

Our teachers are the ‘secret sauce’ in our overall success. They form a strong rapport with each student, plan programs thoughtfully, and offer a through line of communication between home and school. Their commitment and dedication is what ensures that our ambitious goals are met.

Crestwood Preparatory College is an independent, co-ed, non-denominational university preparatory school. The school and its staff are dedicated to providing quality education to students in grades seven to twelve. Our academic and co-curricular programs are second to none. A fine and professional group of teachers daily offer the encouragement, nurturing and monitoring that produces proud, happy and successful students. An overwhelming number of our graduates have gone on to university – most to their first choices.

Crestwood offers a wide variety of courses – including full music, art, drama and computer programs. All these courses both meet and surpass Ministry of Education guidelines. Our Ministry inspections have always had highly successful and complimentary outcomes.

At Crestwood Preparatory College, students are encouraged to achieve to their highest potential, balancing academic, physical and social pursuits within a structured and disciplined environment. We are committed to academic excellence, while fostering integrity, creativity and responsibility to self and community.

We educate adolescents to develop positive personal relationships, to embrace differences of appearance and opinion, to underline daily the importance of civility and the sensitivities required to achieve it, and to grasp the necessity of diligence in realizing one’s goals.

Please click here to see a virtual walkthrough of Crestwood Preparatory College.

Crestwood Preparatory College is pleased to offer several Ontario high school credit courses for those students looking to accelerate their academic calendar. Courses are designed to provide students with an exceptional academic experience in the early summer. This schedule allows course completion by mid-July allowing students time during their summer months to work, attend camp, or a vacation with family. We understand that these teenage years are precious, and activities outside the classroom each summer may be as important as those that occur within it during the school year. CPC’s School’s Summer  Program is a “reach ahead” rather than a remedial program. Take advantage of this opportunity to accelerate your learning or to lighten next year’s course load.

2025 Summer School Course Offerings:

• Advanced Functions 12 (MHF4U)
• BAF3M – Financial Accounting Fundamentals 11  
• Functions 11 (MCR3U
• Civics and Citizenship, Grade 10 (CHV2O) & Career Studies 10 (GLC2O)  
  •  NOTE: These are two-half courses and students may enroll in only one-half.

• Mathematics 9 (MTH1W) 
• Issues in Canadian Geography 9 (CGC1W)

Program Information

2025 Time and Dates

Monday, June 23rdto Friday, July 18th, 2025.

Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 4:00  p.m. daily.

A 40-minute lunch break is provided.

Note: there are no courses held on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, for Canada Day.

Fees and Registration Dates:

Course Fees:  $1575.00

Registration Fee: $95.00 for all non-Crestwood Students

Registration Dates: Registration is to be completed online and is now open. Initial deposits need to be paid with registration and are due by May 15th, 2025.

All fees will be refunded if a course is not offered due to insufficient enrolment.

Please click this link to register for a Summer School Course 

For additional information about the program please contact us by phone at 416-391-1441 or email  at cpc.summer@crestwood.on.ca

Crestwood Preparatory College Documents for 2024-25:

2024-2025 School Dates of Importance

2024-2025 School Calendar

2024-2025 Book List

2024 Summer Reading List

Crestwood Preparatory College “How To” Documents :

How to add the school calendar to your calendar

How to use Edsby

How to use Crestwood Cash

How to connect a laptop, phone or tablet to the school WiFi

How to connect a Chromebook or other device to the school WiFi

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Holiday gift shopping starts here at Crestwood!

The Crestwood Parents’ Association is selling student art note cards. Get a mix of 8 student-designed cards for just $15. All proceeds go directly to CPCPA for student initiatives.

Please contact Heather Hobart at hhobart2@gmail.com

Art cards will also be sold on Music Night, Thursday December 5th.

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How to Add the School Calendar to your Personal Calendar

How to Connect to FirstClass and The Cloud

How to Register for Cashless Schools

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Welcome to the Crestword, Crestwood’s student-produced newspaper. Published since 2001, the Crestword allows our students an opportunity to try their hand at journalism by reporting on events around the school, school sports activities, and also accepts short-form contributions from students seeking a publication venue.

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Every year students from around the world choose Crestwood because of its reputation for educational excellence and commitment to helping students reach their personal and academic goals.

凯斯伍德学校每年都会迎接来自世界各地的学生，他们之所以选择我们凯斯伍德学校不仅因为我们享有极高声誉，更因为我们卓越的教育质量，以及帮助每一个学生实现他们人生和学术目标的认真承诺。

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Over the past three years we have held “Swing Into Summer”, a golf tournament and silent auction event.  The event was a great success and rose over $75, 000 for the Crestwood Preparatory College Bursary & Scholarship Foundation. The event brought together current students, parents, friends, alumni and supporters of Crestwood in a day of fun. Last year’s Newsletter can be found in the upcoming Weekly Newsletters.

Based on feedback from the community we wanted to offer an event that may bring even more of the community together and we are proud to announce that we are organizing  “Roll into Summer”, a charity casino event. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, June 16^th, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at Montecassino Hotel & Events Centre. Once again the event will provide a great opportunity for all members of the Crestwood Community to socialize, enjoy some great food, a silent and live auction and support the Foundation and the Crestwood community.

We are hoping that everyone will be able to either join us at the event or assist us in a donation or sponsorship. Details regarding these possibilities are enclosed.

For more information about Roll Into Summer you can contact Dave Hecock, Lisa Newton, Phil Santomero or Peter Tanev by email at roll@crestwood.on.ca

Roll Into Summer Entry & Info 2016           

2015 EVENT RAISES OVER $20,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 over 60 students, parents, alumni, staff and friends of Crestwood Preparatory College hit the links for Swing Into Summer III at Richmond Hill Golf Club in support of the Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship Foundation . An additional 40 people joined them for a wonderful dinner, silent auction and an entertaining live auction. Thanks to the generosity of all of our sponsors and those in attendance at the auction we were able to raise over $20, 000 for the Scholarship Fund. To read more about the fantastic event click here.

Art Club (Visual & Mural)

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Nicole Todd
• Description: Art club aims to provide a space for exploration of new ideas, creativity and to help students de-stress. Our focus is dictated by the interests of the members, from life drawing practice and sketching to creating large murals that cover the CPC hallways. 
• We have some gifted artists in our midst, and we aim to do all that we can to nurture their talents.

Athletic Council

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Lisa Newton, Kim Williams, Shane Rover, Mark Pagano
• Description: The Athletic Council is a group of student-athletes with a shared passion for school spirit and athletic endeavors. They ensure that each athletic game is properly staffed through volunteering their time and supporting their peers. They are also responsible for the planning and execution of your favourite school events, like the Athletic Banquet Boat Cruise and Spirit Week!

 Book Club

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Elena Young (Senior: 9-12)
• Our book club runs much like most other book clubs, where we brainstorm lists of books that may be a good fit, and select a book before each meeting to then read collectively and discuss. It is a perfect fit for students who already have a lifelong love of leading and are hungry for an audience as engaged in literature as they are

Chess Club

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Chris Jull
• Description: The Chess Club is a large intramural group that meets once a week to play rated games on our own ladder system.  The top individual players are also invited to represent the school in individual and team competitions in the GTA and beyond.  The culmination of our season is the Ontario High School Chess Competition in April.  We meet on Tuesdays at lunch in Room 205.

Crestword Newspaper

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Elena Young, Leah Good
• Description: The Crestword is the College’s student newspaper. As a publication, we aim to give the Crestwood student body a space to write about the issues that  ignite their passion. Each issue features a blend of investigative journalism, opinion writing and creative writing. We publish 2-3 issues per year and all copy is curated by our student writers and editors.

Crestwood Voices

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Chris Jull
• Description: Crestwood Voices is our staff-student chamber choir.  We practise on Thursday mornings from 7:30-8:15 in the Music Room.  We sing a wide variety of classical and contemporary works and perform at Music Nights, assemblies and other school events.  No audition is required, but an ability to read music is helpful.

Digital Art & Yearbook Club

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Jackie Stendel
• Description: The Digital Art/Yearbook is a student-focused publication club where members work together to collaboratively build the CPC yearbook each year (sort pictures, organize page development, and monitor yearbook progress). The yearbook is essentially an exercise in project management – students learn the various steps and schedules that go into a large-scale project and are then able to see that project come to fruition.

Business Competition Club

• Grade: 10-12
• Staff Moderators: Bryan Tran, Sue Lyons, Eleni Gicas
• Description: The Business Competition Club is a student driven initiative. The student leadership organizes and practices for competitions.  Many members take part in the Financial Literacy and DECA competitions.

Drama Production

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Emilio Colalillo, Shannon Hancocks
• Description: The play is open to anyone in grades seven to twelve who are looking for experience in front of or behind the curtain. Auditions will commence at the beginning of November for any actors, and the backstage crew begins working on staging on staging in April.  We typically rehearse twice a week until winter, and then four days a week in the new year.  The play is at the end of April and each year’s show will be announced in the Fall.

Fashion Club

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Lisa Belanger
• Description: Fashion club is for any student interested in modeling, fashion design, set design, clothing and careers in the fashion industry.  Our goal is to promote school spirit while encouraging students to engage in their fashion forward creativity. We’ve seen some impressive talent from our students, and we’re proud to offer this structured outlet to learn more about this important industry.

Female Peer Leadership

• Grade: 11-12
• Staff Moderators: Lisa Newton, Kathryn Appleby, Christine Somerville, Claudia Guarrasi, Jenna Kelly
• Description: The mission of this program is to empower girls and young women to believe in themselves and to help them reach their full potential by providing a mentoring relationship between younger and older students.  Grade 11-12 female students are given a wonderful leadership opportunity while providing answers and reassurance to younger grade 7-8 female students.

Game Design Club

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Nicole Todd
• Description: The Game Design Club is focused on exploring different game-making techniques with a focus on designing a finished game. Our goal is to develop a sense of what makes successful games, both analog and digital.

Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Elena Young, Emilio Colalillo, Maxie Richman, Sue Lyons
• Description: The GSA is actively committed to ensuring that Crestwood Preparatory College is an inclusive environment for members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and their friends and allies, while also creating a space for issues pertaining to the 2SLGBTQI+ community to be discussed in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

Glee Club

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Juavon Herbert
• Description: The Glee Club hopes to empower its members to sing loud, with the hope that the whole world will hear. Through a deep dive of pop culture, The Glee Club (NOT connected to the similarly-named TV show) focuses on recreating past and present musical hits while exploring a student’s vocal expressions both as a soloist and within smaller ensembles.  

Green Team

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Sue Lyons, Lisa Belanger, Claudia Guarrasi
• Description: The Green Team is an open club with the aim of reducing Crestwood’s negative environmental impact. The mission is to create awareness and influence policy to help the entire Crestwood community make better environmental decisions.

History Club!

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Scott Masters
• Description: History Club! is devoted to giving Crestwood students an opportunity to grow and share their love of all things historical. In addition to participating in interviews with interesting individuals, club members also help to acknowledge and celebrate important events at the school, including Orange Shirt Day, Black History month, and Person’s Day.

Jazz Band

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Anthony Mariano
• Description: Jazz band rehearses every Thursday after school, playing styles ranging from Rock to Pop to Swing and Bebop.  This is open to anyone in Gr. 7-12 that plays either a wind instrument and/or rhythmic instruments (i.e., piano, guitar, bass, drums) and can sight read sheet music.  We perform at various school events throughout the year, including both our Winter and Spring Festival of the Arts and Technology.

Junior Prefects

• Grade: 7-8
• Staff Moderators: Christine Somerville, Nicole Todd, Amy Woodruff
• Description: Members of the Junior Prefects act as representatives for Crestwood’s Grade 7 and Grade 8 student body. The focus of this club is to develop effective leadership skills through the planning and implementation of school initiatives and events. 

Junior Robotics (Lego)

• Grade: 7-8
• Staff Moderators: Nicole Todd, Ron English
• Description: Students in the LEGO robotics program learn the fundamentals of the EV3 LEGO Technic platform and use a variety of sensors and motors to solve a series of challenges. In addition to learning technical skills, they are also put through a series of interviews with judges to demonstrate their presentation and communication skills!

Male Mentorship

• Grade: 11-12
• Staff Moderators: Shane Rover, Anthony Mariano, Mark Pagano, Curtis Tindale
• Description: The male mentorship program is for grade 11 and 12’s who identify as male and wish to be involved in mentoring and building community at Crestwood. Mentors meet monthly with male junior students to be their support and go to while developing positive masculinity and Crestwood ideals. 

MAPP

• Grade: 7-9
• Staff Moderators: David Rachlis, Curtis Tindale
• Description: MAPP (Maximizing Academic Performance Program) provides extra support to students 7-9, who need a structured and quiet place to complete homework and while receiving support with organization.

Model UN

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Jesse Scott, Scott Masters
• Description: Crestwood’s MUN club has been sending students to the University of Toronto Model United Nations Assembly (UTMUN) for a number of years now.  UTMUN is typically held each February on the campus of the University of Toronto.  Student delegates represent many interesting countries and diplomats, as students role-play their way through a series of crises and resolutions.  Over the three day conference, the students have the chance to participate in the various committees of UTMUN, including the Security Council, UNEP, UNCPD and so on.  On these committees, the students debate current international issues, so they have to be well-versed in the foreign policies of their respective countries, as well as the operations of the UN in general. 

Peer Tutoring

• Grade: 10-12
• Staff Moderators: Nasser Koaich
• Description: The Peer Tutoring club provides academic support to students.  Peer tutors meet one-on-one and assist students with homework, test preparation, and peer editing.

Photography Team

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Emilio Colalillo
• Description: The purpose of the photography team is to document the daily activities and events at Crestwood. Images captured are extensively used in the school’s publications, social media outlets and weekly newsletters.

Problem Solving Club

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Scott Walker
• Description: The Problem Solving Club meets every Friday after school to prepare for math contests. Students learn and discuss problem solving techniques and then have an opportunity to apply them to challenging contest questions. Students are better prepared for future math contests and many develop a keen interest in pursuing mathematics programs after graduation.

Purdue University Science Lecture Series

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Dave Rachlis, Rob Karisch
• Description: The Science Lecture Series is an open club, designed for students (Grades 9-12) who are curious about scientific research and want to know more about it and how to get involved. This club gives high school students access to Purdue University graduate students, who will share their areas of interest and study and discuss the paths that led to their current positions via Zoom. The students will also learn about postsecondary and career alternatives in scientific research.

Reach for the Top (Senior)

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Scott Masters, Chris Jull
• Description: Reach for the Top is our intramural trivia competition for Grades 9-12 students.  Students sign up in teams of 4-6 and answer questions about everything under the sun . . . with buzzers!

Reach for the Top (Junior)

• Grade: 7-8
• Staff Moderators: Dave Rachlis, Matthew David
• Description: Junior Reach for the Top is a trivia competition designed for students in Grades 7-8. In this club, they will be given the opportunity to test their knowledge of trivia, and compete with their peers, individually or in teams. 

Rock Band

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Juavon Herbert, Anthony Mariano
• Description: Crestwood’s Rock Band is a club open to anyone at school who can sing, play guitar, drums, bass, or just loves rock’n’roll music. The Rock Band learns a new set of cover songs every year, ranging from the White Stripes and The Beatles, to Nirvana. For those about to rock . . . we salute you!

Senior Prefects

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Tracy Santomero, Aisling O’Neill, Mark Pagano, Amy Woodruff
• Description: The Prefect Council is an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills, with an emphasis on members’ roles as school ambassadors and role models. The Prefect Council is chosen from grades 9-12 at the school, and will also include the Past Head Prefect (if possible). The first and primary responsibility for members of the Prefect Council will be to develop and nurture a positive and inclusive school culture. Prefects must be mature students willing to lead by example, who are committed to improving the quality of life at CPC. Members of the Prefect Council will be called upon at times throughout the year to represent the school at various functions.  Members of the Prefect Council roles and responsibilities may include:
  • Attending meetings during lunch hours and committing time inside and outside of school to planning and carrying out events and initiatives.
  • Organizing and promoting 2-3 major events throughout the year.
  • Responsible for organizing/promoting charitable events and other community initiatives
  • The committee will seek to develop meaningful links between Crestwood students and the broader community, as well as to raise social awareness/sensitivity at CPC.
  • Promoting and building school spirit, and fostering an environment of collegiality among students at the school.
  • Organizing day-to-day initiatives for Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Town Hall, lunch-time, etc.
  • Provide supplemental support for larger school events such as Spirit Week, Chinese New Year’s Celebration, etc.

Senior Robotics (First Tech Challenge)

• Grade: 9-12 (Experience)
• Staff Moderators: Ron English, Chris Jull
• Description: FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics team for students in grades 9–12 to compete head to head, by designing, building, and programming a robot to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Teams are also put through a rigorous interview process so they can showcase their presentation and communication skills.

Strings Club

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Anthony Mariano
• Description: The Strings club is open to anyone that plays violin, cello and other string family members.  We rehearse every Monday after school and play various styles from rock/pop to classical to traditional music.  We perform at various events, including Crestwood Prep’s annual Winter and Spring Festival of the Arts and Technology.  Some of our selected works include Beatles’ classics Lady Madonna and Come Together, Rolling Stones’ You Can’t Always Get What You Want, and holiday favourites like Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.  

Table Tennis Club

• Grade: 7-12
• Staff Moderators: Jesse Scott
• Description: Crestwood’s table tennis club is open to everyone, experienced and new players alike. Students improve  hand-eye coordination, balance and reflexes all while having fun.

YARRD (Youth Against Racial and Religious Discrimination)

• Grade: 9-12
• Staff Moderators: Scott Masters, Chris Jull
• Description: YARRD is our student-driven social justice club at the school.  Members take a leading role in interviews for the Oral History Project, and other speakers are brought in to match student interests. 

Welcome Back for Another Great Year!

Please view the weekly newsletter to see what’s on the menu this week!

ARAMARK Canada continues to focus on offering a variety of fresh, whole, simple foods served with a focus on sustainability, and in an engaging dining atmosphere for our students.

We offer a range of food choices, including at least one daily vegetarian option, regular local and seasonal features, full meals, snacks and beverages created especially for the students’ tastes at Crestwood Preparatory College.

We take great pride in creating menus that are not only appealing for the student community at Crestwood Preparatory School, but that also feature key messages from Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide including:

• An emphasis on colourful (dark green, orange, red) vegetables & fruit prepared with little or no added fat, sugar, or salt

• At least half of grain products featured are whole grains, highlighting grain products that are lower in fat, sugar, or salt

• A priority placed on lower fat milk and milk alternatives for adequate calcium and vitamin D intake

• A variety of lean meat and meat alternatives prepared with little or no added fat or salt, with the inclusion of meat alternatives such as beans, lentils, and tofu as often as possible

• Fish, prepared with little or no added fat, sugar, or salt, offered as a regular menu feature

• The addition of a small amount of unsaturated fats by using only heart healthy oils (ie. olive, canola) in our recipes

We are happy to accommodate any food related concerns to ensure an exceptional dining experience for each and every student at Crestwood Preparatory College. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (416) 391-1441 X4346.

Sincerely,

Beata, Food Service Manager

Crestwood Preparatory College.

A full range of counselling services is available to Crestwood students. These services form an essential part of the school’s academic mandate. Students are expected to visit their counsellor regularly. Counsellors will visit classrooms to instruct students in areas related to career planning, time management and study skills. Parents may make appointments to discuss their child’s academic performance, subject selection or career choices with the guidance teachers. University and college academic calendars are readily available and important sources of information. University/college officials will be invited to speak to students about post-secondary programs and career opportunities. A considerable effort will be made by this department as well as all other staff to ensure that our students are well prepared to achieve their academic and career goals.

Kathryn Appleby
Head of Guidance
Grade 7-12
kathryn.appleby@crestwood.on.ca
416-391-1441 ext. 4329

Christine Somerville
Guidance Counsellor
Grade 7-10
christine.somerville@crestwood.on.ca
416-391-1441 ext. 4345

Additional Downloads
Proof of Community Involvement
Request for Course Selection Changes
Night, Online and Summer School Request Form (Outside Courses)
Graduate Transcript Request Form

Crestwood is one of the few private schools that offers a co-ed environment. We have made this decision because mixed gender education reflects the real world and the natural order of things. Our safe, nurturing environment helps students learn how to be themselves and remain true to themselves while relating to members of the opposite sex. Mutual respect, understanding and appreciation become a natural part of everyday life, and are to be expected both at Crestwood and well into their academic and professional careers. 

In a private school, school uniforms truly act as ‘the great equalizer’. They reduce label and style competitions and peer pressure that can undermine a student’s sense of belonging or fitting in and protect the sensitivities of students who can’t afford to keep up with the latest fashion trends. Students can focus more on learning versus who is wearing the latest fad.

Uniforms simplify. Most mornings, Crestwood students know exactly what they’ll be wearing to school. Parents tell us their children take three times longer to get ready for school on “grub days”, when they are allowed to wear their out-of-school clothing.

Crestwood Preparatory College is situated on 7 acres of land. The school building is approximately 75,000 square feet and features:

• • A full gymnasium with change rooms and showers

• • A playing field, football field and regulation-size running track

• • Four computer labs

• • Science labs

• • Instrumental music rooms

• • Art rooms

• • A drama room

• • A large media/resource centre

• • A central courtyard

Crestwood offers a variety of mentoring opportunities for all students.  Our three formal mentoring programs include the House Mentoring System, the Female Peer Mentorship Program and the Academic Mentorship Program.  The House Mentor System offers some excellent opportunities to connect Senior and Junior students at the College by grouping all students with a teacher mentor. Several times throughout the year the mixed grade groups meet to participate in special activities and build the school community. The Female Peer Mentorship empowers girls and young women to believe in themselves and to help them reach their full potential by providing a mentoring relationship between younger and older students.  Grade 11-12 female students are given a wonderful leadership opportunity while providing answers and reassurance to younger grade 7-8 female students.  Our Academic Mentoring program helps students struggling with academic issues by pairing them off with a teacher and meeting on a regular basis.

The best mentoring occurs on an ad-hoc basis when a teacher approaches a student in need of extra support and encouragement or when a student seeks out a good word from someone that they respect. True mentorship  is an ongoing conversation, and not the result of proscribed meetings, and are staff are trained to offer that mentorship whenever they feel it necessary. Our formal mentoring programs were put into place to assist students reluctant to approach anyone. These sessions merely provide opportunities for conversation, and do not have the same remedial impact or psychological benefit. As such, they are less productive. Parents whose children are shy and withdrawn are more likely to ask about mentoring programs.

As far as the benefits of mentoring as a whole are concerned, it addresses the necessary human connections that are absolutely imperative  prerequisite for any academic success.

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Gr.3 Clay Creations

  The Grade 3’s visited the Gardiner Ceramic Museum this week.  We started off with a tour of the beautiful galleries where the students looked at various art pieces and discussed their components.  We played a game of “Eye Spy” as we tried to spot as many animals as we could on ceramic bowls, cups, […]

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Grade 3 Scientists

  The Grade 3’s built their knowledge of structural strength as junior engineers during a visit from Scientists in the School this week. We discovered how to design a structure to withstand both tension and compression. The students also tested different materials for strength, and investigated how the strength of a material can be altered […]

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Crestwood Preparatory College is the proud former home for hundreds of alumni over the past two decades. Some of our graduates have gone onto amazing accomplishments both professional and personal, taking the skills that they learned at Crestwood into their various pursuits. 

One of the best ways to stay in touch as an alumnus is to attend a Crestwood Preparatory College alumni event. Events offer a chance to reconnect with old friends and teachers and to celebrate your Crestwood experience. We always love to hear about everything that you’ve accomplished. Please check this page often to be informed of future Alumni events.

BRANCHING OUT – ALUMNI NEWSLETTER

Second Edition

The Crestwood community reaches far beyond the walls of the school and this publication is a special way of keeping in touch with those that have moved on to begin their lives beyond the walls of Crestwood Preparatory College.

Alumni have shared their experiences with post secondary education, careers and exciting experiences, as well as announcements of engagements and weddings.

This publication is a great way for alumni to catch up and for our current Crestwood families to see the wonderful things our present student’s have to look forward to.

First Edition

I am very proud to present to our community our first alumni newsletter, appropriately dubbed “Branching Out”.

Future additions will only be distributed to alumni, although options will be made available to others. It is an excellent publication,and represents an important part of the school mandate. A big thank you to Ms. Lisa Newton and all the contributors to this wonderful, and historic, publication.

Best wishes to all,
Vince Pagano
 

Sarah Bresler 2006

Sarah Bresler graduated from Crestwood Preparatory College in 2006. She went on to get her undergraduate degree at New York University with a double major in Journalism and Art History.

During her time in New York, Sarah realized her passion for the fashion and luxury sector. She held a variety of internships during her schooling, including a sales internship at Esquire Magazine, and retail internship at Diane von Furstenberg.

Immediately after graduating from NYU in the spring of 2010, Sarah moved to London, England and began her career in public relations, working for luxury travel PR agency, PRCo. Sarah worked on a variety of accounts including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Porto Montenegro and Sandy Lane, Barbados.

After two years in London, Sarah moved back to her hometown of Toronto to continue her PR career working for Siren Communications as an Account Manager. At this agency, Sarah managed luxury travel accounts including Silversea Cruises, Exclusive Resorts, Barbados tourism board, Auberge Saint-Antoine, and more.

In March 2015, Sarah began as Public Relations Manager at Toronto-based start-up Far & Wide Collective (FWC). Dealing in fair trade goods from artisans in developing countries, FWC is a socially conscious company with the goal of helping with development around the world. FWC works with artisans in countries including Afghanistan, Kenya and Pakistan, to name a few, and sells beautifully crafted fashion and home décor goods to the international marketplace.
 

Stacey Campbell 2007

After graduating from Crestwood, Stacey went to the University of Guelph. After a year and a half she decided to make a change.She came home to Toronto and enrolled in an Advertising and Media Sales program at Humber College. While at Humber, Stacey worked part time as a nanny.

As soon as she finished at Humber she was hired at Zenith Optimedia as an Account Assistant. She worked on a broadcast team that was responsible for negotiating rates for TV and Radio advertising across all markets in Canada.

Stacey has worked on several different clients, from automotive to retail to packaged goods and has applied so much of what she learned into practical experiences.  After a year Stacey was promoted to an Account Executive and was recently moved on to a digital media team where she is looking forward to a new adventure!
 

Jillian Katz 2010

Jillian Katz graduated from Crestwood Preparatory College in 2010. Creative from a young age and always passionate about the arts, she continued on to study at OCAD University in Toronto. Initially an illustration major, Jillian quickly shifted her focus to graphic design. This enabled her to more deeply explore the possibilities within design: learning about both traditional and innovative design processes, theory and thinking. In June 2014, Jillian acquired her bachelor of design with a specialization in graphic design.

Throughout her post secondary education, Jillian held internships in advertising, branding, editorial, systems and interface design. Her involvement in such a range of spaces led her to realize a fascination with user experience, design research and strategy. Jillian is currently a member of the design team at Idea Couture, a global strategic innovation agency based out of Toronto. Here, she works with a broad spectrum of media and fortune 500 clients to conceptualize and produce meaningful, beautiful, forward-thinking experiences.

Matthew Fleischmann  2008

Matthew was born and raised in Toronto, where he grew up with his parents and two sisters. Matthew attended Crestwood from grades 7-12 and graduated in 2008, after which he moved to Halifax to attend Dalhousie University where he graduated in 2012 with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Law and Society. From there, Matthew attended Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, graduating in 2013 with an Honors Certificate in Psychology. After taking a year off to prepare for graduate school, he moved to Bristol, Rhode Island where he is currently completing a Masters in Forensic Psychology. Matthew hopes to pursue doctoral work in clinical psychology, with a forensic specialization. His goal is to teach at the university level, consult, and conduct research along with some counselling.

Matthew described how attending Crestwood was one of the best educational decisions he made, “My time spent there helped me to become a well-rounded student, shaped by the dedicated teachers, administrators, and friends I met along the way. Eight years later, I am still close friends with some of my classmates and keep in touch with teachers.” He believed that junior high and high school can be a place of learning, excitement, and uncertainty. “It is a time to grow, learn who you are, and foster your strengths while acknowledging areas that need improvement.”

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The Crestwood Preparatory College community would like to congratulate our graduating classes on their remarkable achievements. Each of our students have made a significant contribution to enrich the atmosphere of our school whether it be through academics, athletics, art or through community service and leadership. Their faces will be missed in our hallways, but we are proud and excited for them as they go forward with confidence and make their mark in the world.

The Crestwood Foundation was established in 2007 to give students who could not otherwise afford it the opportunity to become part of the Crestwood community.

The gifts of the Foundation run both ways. The Foundation allows students to enjoy the Crestwood difference , while at the same time, Crestwood is enriched by the presence of energetic and dynamic students who contribute to the Crestwood community.

Roy Pejcinoski – In memory of Roy Pejcinovski, the Crestwood Preparatory Scholarship and Foundation will have a designated Fund to provide a Scholarship/Bursary to a student with high academic achievement and excellence in their athletic ability in hockey.

We cannot, of course, do this alone. Please consider helping others receive the same opportunity at Crestwood that your family has enjoyed, by donating to the Crestwood Foundation.

Donating is perhaps the most meaningful way that any member of the Crestwood community can contribute to the school and enrich our entire community.

Gifts of over $500.00 will be recognized on the Crestwood Giving Tree located in the main lobby of the school.

How to Help

To make a secure on-line donation to the Crestwood Scholarship Foundation, Click the Donate Now button below:

Donations are eligible for a tax receipt.

Of course, you can always mail a cheque to help the Foundation do its good work. Please make cheques payable to:

 Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship Foundation

217 Brookbanks Drive

Toronto, ON M3A 2T7

BN/Registration Number: 823355219RR0001

 Transparent, Accountable, Responsible

The Foundation is a registered educational charity and operates independently from Crestwood Preparatory College. Because it is a registered educational charity, it can provide tax receipts for donations.

Our Board

Nick Homniak – Chai.  Nick has 15 years of experience within the insurance industry.

Rick Bhim – Treasurer.  Rick is a Finance and Accounting expert over 13 years of experience in Risk Management and Compliance with Tier-one organizations.

Luba Krekhovetsky – Member.  Luba is a marketer and brand builder with over 15 years of experience within the financial and telecommunications industries.

Todd Davidson – Member. Todd is a lawyer with over 25 years of Corporate & Commercial experience, focusing on Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Leasing.

Back in June of 2003, 18 students walked across the stage and became our very first graduating class of Crestwood Preparatory College.Today over 1,000 students have followed in those same footsteps, and gone on to amazing scholastic, professional, and personal accomplishments all over the world.

We are proud of  each and every one of our graduates. As a group they have made their mark in academic and business fields, charity and leadership, as well as entertainment and the arts.

Graduation does not mean goodbye! Our doors are always open to our alumni, and we encourage you to visit often. You will always be a part of our school community – a place where you will always feel welcome.

Please connect with our on-line Alumni community by joining our Facebook and LinkedIn pages. This is a great way to keep track of your fellow classmates and be informed of upcoming, exclusive Crestwood Alumni events, news, and celebrations. You’re doing amazing things, and we want to be there cheering you on at every turn.

If you have any questions regarding the Alumni events or activities please drop us an email cpcalumni@crestwood.on.ca.

On behalf of the Crestwood Parents’ Association, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2024/25 school year. We also extend a very special welcome to our new families joining the Crestwood community – a community of parents, students, faculty and staff. Our primary goal of the Parents’ Association is to strengthen our community and school spirit and enhance the sense of involvement and belonging for all families.

We encourage you to get involved in the Crestwood Parents’ Association  in whatever capacity may be available to you. Volunteering is a great way to meet parents, enhance and enrich the school environment, share resources and contribute to the community. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities and we hope you find one that interests you and fits your schedule.

You may view Parent Association news and events that are specific to your child’s grade. If your child is in JK to grade 6, please enter the Lower School page and if your child is in grades 7 to 12, please enter the Upper School page.

Looking forward to sharing a great school year together!

Our goal at Crestwood is to provide a wealth of information not just for our students, but for our parents and families as well.

This page is designed to assist you with access to our internal sites that have information customized to your needs.

On the Parents’ Association Page you will find news, events and information from both the Lower and Upper School association.

The Parent login will allow access to the Student Directory, Teacher Contact information and more.

Our newly launched Alumni page contains information for our graduates and their families, upcoming alumni events, and other information that may be of interest to you.

The Alumni login will also provide access to our evolving Alumni Directory.

Crestwood Lower School
(grades JK-6)

To book a private tour, please contact:

Dalia Eisen

dalia.eisen@crestwood.on.ca

Lower School Director at 416-444-5858

411 Lawrence Avenue East,

Toronto, Ontario M3C1N9

Crestwood Preparatory College
(grades 7-12)

In-Person Open House

Saturday, October 25, 10:30-12:00

Click here to register for the Open House

Click here to apply to Crestwood Preparatory College

Upper School Mini-Open House Dates:

November 12th, December 10th, January 14th &February 4th

Please call 416 391 1441 to secure your spot.

To book a private meeting, please contact:

Christienne Pajarillo 416 391 1441 ext 4328

christienne.pajarillo@crestwood.on.ca

217 Brookbanks Drive,

Toronto, Ontario M3A 2T7

Application Deadline: December 16^th

Entrance Assessments:

Students applying for grades 7, 8, and 9 must write an entrance assessment in English and Math. Once a student has applied, Crestwood will contact the applicants to book an assessment date.

Upper School Dates of Importance:

September 8th, 2025 New application window opens

December 12, 2025 Apple Financial Deadline for Applications

December 16th, 2025: New application deadline

February 20th, 2026: Offer date

March 6th, 2026: Offer acceptance deadline

Homestay Plus

The decision to send your son or daughter to Crestwood represents a significant investment. The work and effort that the school and its staff will devote to your children’s success, and the sound management of all our resources by experienced administrators, will ensure a positive learning environment as well as the prospect of continued success for the young men and women that become members of our community.

Tuition fees are payable in six installments.  Fees can be paid by credit card, digital cheque, or international payments by Flywire.

* Sibling Tuition Policy: Crestwood is pleased to waive the new family fee for additional family members and to offer a 5% discount.

Additional costs include the Crestwood uniform, books, and school trips.

Optional costs include meals, co-curricular fees, and the shuttle bus.

Online Application:

Just submit this application online and we will be in contact with you regarding the next steps.

Crestwood School: Online Application: JK, SK, and Grade 1 – Grade 6

Crestwood Preparatory College: Online Application: Grade 7 – Grade 12

Click Here To Download The Brochure

If you perfer to have the Brochure mailed to you please complete the form below.

Crestwood Lower School (grades JK-6)

Oct.23 from 9:30-11:30am

Nov.15 from 9:30-11:30am

411 Lawrence Avenue East

Toronto, Ontario M3C1N9

416 444 5858

For more information and interview opportunities, please contact

Dalia Eisen

dalia.eisen@crestwood.on.ca,

Lower School Director at 416-444-5858.

Crestwood Preparatory College (grades 7-12)

Mini Open Houses:

Jan. 17th 9:00 a.m.

Jan. 29th 9:00 a.m.

Do to limited space please RSVP to attend a mini open house 416.391.1441

217 Brookbanks Drive

Toronto, Ontario M3A 2T7

416 391 1441

Application Deadline for new students:

Feb 4th 2013

For more information and interview opportunities,

please contact Nanci Steinberg 416.418.1441(Ext. 21).

Tours are available by appointment. Please contact the office to set up an appointment.

The staff and administration at Crestwood continue to provide quality educational experiences for all our students. We look forward to discussing the possibility of your child being part of our community in the next school year.

Crestwood Lower School

Applications are received by the Lower School throughout the year. The admissions office will contact parents to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview and tour of the school. For further information, please contact Dalia Eisen, Director of Crestwood School, at (416) 444-5858

Entrance Procedures for Crestwood Lower School:

• After the submission of an application and a parent interview/tour, a student visit will be arranged.
• A Junior Kindergarten or Senior Kindergarten applicant will spend approximately thirty minutes with the head of our primary division, during which time they will be informally assessed.
• A Grade 1 applicant will spend a morning in our Senior Kindergarten class, and they will also be informally assessed by the head of our primary division.
• A Grade 2-6 applicant will spend a full day in one of our classes (corresponding to the applicant’s present grade). At some point during the day, they will be formally assessed in the areas of reading, written expression, and mathematics.

Parents will receive our admission decision by a phone call and a follow-up letter within a three week period.

Crestwood Preparatory College

The applications process takes place between September and March.  The admissions office will contact parents to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview and tour of the school. For further information, please contact Christienne Pajarillo, at 416-391-1441.

After our application process window, spaces are limited and applicants may be placed on a waiting list. To inquire about availability outside of our regular application process, please contact Admissions at (416) 391-1441.

Entrance Procedures for Crestwood Preparatory College:

Entrance Assessments:

Students applying for grades 7, 8, and 9 will be required to write an entrance assessment in English and Math. Once a student has applied, Crestwood will contact the applicants to book an assessment date.

• Students seeking entry to Grades 10, 11, or 12 will be required to submit their transcripts and most recent report cards with their applications. Interviews will be arranged with the administration as soon as possible after the necessary documentation has been forwarded. Space in the Grades 10, 11, and 12 will be based on classroom space and curriculum choices.
• International students not currently attending an English programme school will be required to submit a language assessment. Please get in touch with the office for greater details on this requirement.
• International applicants will be notified by the end of February.

Upper School Dates of Importance:

September 12th, new application window opens

December 12, Apple Financial Deadline for Applications

November 2nd, In-person open house 10:30

December 16th, New application deadline

February 28th, offer date

March 6th, offer acceptance deadline

“I am a grade-ten student that just switched to Crestwood this year. From the minute I started, I have never met such great staff and students that are so welcoming. This year has been amazing already, and I love to come to school each day. Thank you for making learning so much fun!

—S. Mincer”

Your child’s future is no small matter, and choosing the right school for them needs to be a family decision. No one else can tell you what to do.

Our role is to provide you with the necessary information, answer any questions, and ultimately to help you decide if Crestwood is the right place for you.

We expect you to do your homework when you get to Crestwood, and you should be equally diligent when making your decision about attending our school. Please visit us at one of our Open Houses. Meet our faculty and administration and see for yourself how they relate to students and how students relate to them. Explore our facilities. Experience our community.

Please send us your questions, either through our office administrators, to our Head of School, or feel free to connect directly with any of the faculty or staff listed on our website. We’re also happy to arrange for you to meet some of the parents whose children already attend Crestwood.

The Crestwood Checklist:

• • Happy students who enjoy learning and pursuing their goals
  • Dedicated teachers with advanced degrees who love what they do and appreciate their students
  • First-rate academic standards:
    • Advanced Placement
    • 90% placement in first-choice universities
    • Customized learning
  • • Excellent learning environment
      • Smaller class sizes to facilitate more individual attention
      • High standards for discipline and respect
      • Strong sense of community
    • Excellent facilities
      • Lower School: 3.5 acres of land in a picturesque wooded valley, gymnasium, library, state-of-the-art Apple computer lab, a computer in every classroom starting in Kindergarten, SMART boards in every classroom.
      • Upper School: 7 acres of land, courtyard, full gymnasium with change rooms and showers, science labs, 2 computer labs, instrumental music rooms, art rooms, drama room, large media/resource centre, playing field, football field, regulation size running track
    • Co-curricular Programs
      • Sports (intramural and varsity), clubs, and activities
    • Parental involvement
    • Supportive community environment
    • Shared educational philosophy

“The Ford Family has been extremely impressed with every aspect of Austin’s few years at Crestwood. In fact, it is their hope to have Austin’s sister, Jasmine, join Crestwood in Grade 7 next year. I personally welcome any prospective parent to contact me directly should a ‘live testimonial’ be requested.” —S. Ford

Thank you for your interest in Crestwood. We recognize the potential of each of our students, which is why our Admissions Team goes to great lengths to ensure that our school is the right “fit” for prospective students and their families. At Crestwood, we strive to bring out the best in our students and have been doing so since our founding in 1980.

Together, our staff and faculty represent decades of experience in education. Our experience gives us a deep understanding of your child’s needs from Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 12 and beyond.

After reading through our brochure, we encourage you to contact our admissions department by calling or emailing us with any questions you may have. We also invite you to take a tour of our campuses, where you will have the opportunity to meet our wonderful staff and students and see our extensive facilities. It is only by visiting our schools that you will be able to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for all that Crestwood has to offer your child.

Again, we thank you for your interest and encourage you to discover what attending Crestwood can mean for your child’s personal and academic growth.

We look forward to meeting you and to introducing you to the Crestwood community.

The Crestwood Preparatory College community would like to congratulate our graduating classes on their remarkable achievements. Each of our students have made a significant contribution to enrich the atmosphere of our school whether it be through academics, athletics, art or through community service and leadership. Their faces will be missed in our hallways, but we are proud and excited for them as they go forward with confidence and make their mark in the world.

Each year the Crestwood Foundation helps assist deserving students who could not otherwise afford to come to Crestwood.

The Foundation allows students to enjoy the Crestwood difference and the rich variety of opportunities at the school. At the same time, Crestwood is enriched by the presence of energetic and dynamic students who contribute to the Crestwood community.

Since its inception in 2007, the Crestwood Foundation has helped an average of 10 students per year be part of the Crestwood Community.

Our goal is to continue to help as many students and families experience the Crestwood difference each year. However to do so, we need your help.

Please consider helping others receive the same opportunity at Crestwood that your family has enjoyed, by donating to the Crestwood Foundation.

Donating is perhaps the most meaningful way that any member of the Crestwood community can contribute to the school and enrich our entire community.

Gifts will be recognized on the Crestwood Giving Tree located in the main lobby of the school for all donations over $500.00.

How to Help

To make a secure on-line donation to the

Crestwood Scholarship Foundation, Click the Donate Now button below:

Donations are eligible for a tax receipt.

Of course, you can always mail a cheque to help the Foundation do its good work. Please make cheques payable to:

 Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship Foundation

217 Brookbanks Drive

Toronto, ON M3A 2T7

BN/Registration Number: 823355219RR0001

 Transparent, Accountable, Responsible

The Foundation is a registered educational charity and is independent from Crestwood Preparatory College. Because it is a registered educational charity, it can provide tax receipts for donations.

Our Board

George Cooke is the president and CEO of The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company. He sits on a number of corporate, not-for-profit and government boards.

Jill McCutcheon is a partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP. She has over 20 years experience in providing legal counsel to Canada’s financial services industry.

Max Ciccolini is an expert in the insurance industry. He has been deeply committed to educational charities for much of his life.

Deborah Scott is the founding principal of Scott Morris Architects Inc. This award-winning firm specializes in environmentally responsive designs in healthcare, laboratory, and educational settings, as well as retail and office projects.

“I would like to thank you for the care and consideration you have taken in the running of our school. My son has just flourished under your care and the care of the school.” —L. Kates

Daily Life at Crestwood Preparatory College

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Crestwood offers students routines to develop good study and work habits and an environment that enhances learning and growth. Each student has his or her own schedule of classes, study periods and co-curricular activities. We provide a safe environment that helps students develop positive personal relationships and enjoy a level of security that enables them to focus on excelling in their studies and co-curricular activities. Our co-ed, multicultural atmosphere helps students learn more about each other, and about a world outside of their own experiences. We always stress the importance of civility and encourage the sensitivities that create an environment of mutual respect and understanding.

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Crestwood is dedicated to providing students with a variety of opportunities to experience team and individual after school activities in both athletic and non-athletic areas. In the following pages will find a list of the many teams (our Varsity teams play in the CISAA ) and clubs your child can enjoy.

These programs contribute to success both outside and inside of the classroom, and are an integral part of student life. Experience has taught us that academic performance improves when a student participates in these programs on a regular basis. We will all do what we can to see that students engage in this very important part of a total high school experience.

“…it is your world and your future that are at stake. By volunteering, young people can take an active part in working towards a sustainable future.” – David Suzuki

All secondary school students in Ontario are required to contribute a minimum of 40 hours of community service work  in order to graduate. Students are not given monetary compensation for their volunteer activities; rather, this time provides students with the opportunity to develop themselves as well-rounded individuals who actively contribute to the places where they  live, work, and play. These opportunities allow students to make new friends, gain self confidence, network and explore prospective career options, and discover their strengths and talents, all while servicing the needs of their community. This community service shows students that the efforts of even a single individual can make a difference on the community at large, and both the students and the world they live in benefit as a result.

Acceptable activities may range from shoveling an elderly neighbour’s driveway, tutoring a younger student, volunteering for a political campaign, or helping to organize local community events. Students may also choose to volunteer their time at a local animal shelter, assist with literacy initiatives at the Toronto Public Library, or help in coaching a sports team at school.

Our hope is to instill a lifelong love of volunteering well above and beyond the required 40 hours. Aside from their professional successes, our graduates have gone on to make meaningful contributions to the world at large through their philanthropy, their community initiatives, and their work towards improving quality of life both here and abroad. We could not be prouder of their continued commitment to service.

Maximizing Academic Performance Program (M.A.P Program)

At Crestwood Preparatory College we understand that every student learns differently, and we have worked to normalize students requiring additional support to reach their full potential. We have built our Maximizing Academic Performance Program with a view towards normalizing that additional support, both as part of in-class learning and through supplemental initiatives. This allows us to gauge how each student learns, and provide them with the tools necessary and unique for them to reach their full potential in their secondary and post-secondary education.

There are several components involved in the MAP Program;

• Grade 7, 8 and 9 MAP Centres: daily after school homework and academic centres in which teachers assist students in homework, organizational and study related areas.
• Grade 7 “Integrated Study Skills” Course – part of the regular program and schedule for all grade 7 students.
• Math Tutoring Centre – teacher and peer assistance for all grade levels.
• English Writing Centre- opportunities for students with writing challenges or inquiries to get assistance from English teachers.
• Reach Ahead Credits – Grade 7 & 8 students have the opportunity to reach ahead in subjects such as Geography, Computers, Mathematics and French allowing them to earn up to 4 high school credits prior to the start of Grade 9.
• Mentoring Programs- regularly scheduled meetings with teachers and mentor groups- more individualized program for students with greater need.
• Optional GLS/GLE Study Skills Course in Grade 9.

The Crestwood Preparatory College MAP Program, your road to success at high school and beyond.

The ROOTS Program

Crestwood’s ROOTS Program provides a smaller class setting for students from grades 3 through 8 who benefit from a more intensive, support-based learning environment. While following the Ministry of Education guidelines mandated for each grade level, ROOTS is differentiated by pace and volume.

The goal of the program is to foster a positive work ethic and provide a learning community that challenges all students to realize their greatest potential. Ultimately, this will provide students with the skills necessary for eventual integration into the mainstream classroom. The program focuses on providing students with a foundation in basic skills through a structured environment, with an intensive process-based approach to learning. ROOTS addresses the academic, social and emotional needs of children with a variety of ability levels and learning styles. Differentiated instruction and individualized student support is based on the needs of each student. We actively involve parents and the community in supporting student learning and development. It provides the student with the tools and skill set necessary for success in the 21st Century.

Guidance

Crestwood is proud to provide a full range of guidance services to its students as an essential part of the school’s academic mandate. Students are expected to visit their counsellor regularly. Counsellors will also visit classrooms to instruct students in areas related to career planning, time management and study skills.

Parents may make appointments to discuss their child’s academic performance, subject selection or career choices with the guidance teachers. University and college academic calendars are readily available and important sources of information. University/college officials will be invited to speak to students about post-secondary programs and career opportunities.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Guidance Department:

Kathryn Appleby
Head of Guidance
Grade 7-12
kathryn.appleby@crestwood.on.ca
416-391-1441 ext. 4329

Christine Somerville
Guidance Counsellor
Grade 7-10
christine.somerville@crestwood.on.ca
416-391-1441 ext. 4345

Organizational keys, study skills, time management and productive work habits all considered key hallmarks of student success.Additional student support is available for those who experience difficulty.

Extra help, academic advice and guidance and  a positive disposition from our teachers are some of the many reasons for our continued success. We also strongly encourage students to get involved in our co-curricular program as a way not only to have fun and develop new associations and skills but also as a way of improving their academic prospects.

The following are some key parameters of teaching and teachers at Crestwood:

• Enriched Ontario curriculum to enhance learning, student interest, and university prospects.
• Small class sizes to increase student-teacher interaction and academic success
• Organizational skills, time management, note taking, computer skills ( laptops optional ) and self-discipline are taught and nurtured
• Differentiated learning styles and approaches to maximize student success
• Resource personnel and assistance for all students
• Test and exam reviews, test-taking skills, exposure to different evaluation methods to allow students reach their potential by utilizing their existing strengths and abilities
• Stress on literacy, formal essay writing, exposition and persuasion, review and editing
• Writing Help Centre ( see our MAPP Program ) established to assist in developing strengths in literacy
• Reach ahead credits for all grades
• Advanced Placement courses for senior grades
• Mentoring Programs and meetings
• Four official reporting periods and regular communication with parent
• Social excursions to improve student interaction and  field trips to enhance classroom experiences
• Numerous student leadership initiatives

The Academic Course Calendar is a planning tool designed to help parents and students understand high school and post-secondary programs and opportunities. The calendar contains a comprehensive list of all the academic courses offered by Crestwood Preparatory College. It provides information on assessment and evaluation standards at the school and illustrates the ways we maximize student potential. Ontario Ministry of Education requirements regarding the granting of secondary school diplomas (OSSD) are also outlined. Finally, you will find a comprehensive list of all the academic courses offered by Crestwood Preparatory College.

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Course Selection and Diploma Requirements for New Students

Please note that all current Crestwood students will complete their course selections online using XELLO.

On behalf of everyone at Crestwood Preparatory College, I would like to extend a warm welcome and thank you for taking the time to research our school.

At Crestwood, we believe in creating a school culture where our students and parents know us and, most importantly, trust us. Our teachers know their students well and encourage each of them to aspire to reach their full potential. We know that learning can be challenging and frustrating, but also full of personal rewards. The positive relationships we build with our students are vital to creating an environment where the students are willing to take risks. Even if they do not find success initially, they will be comfortable enough to persevere until they can achieve their goals. Ultimately the personal ownership of their success will lay the foundation of future endeavors beyond their time at Crestwood.

We are very proud of our school and especially our outstanding students. Please visit us anytime, experience the community yourself, and see how we strive to inspire excellence and nurture individuality.

Regards,
Dave Hecock
Head of School

Crestwood’s House system fosters a sense of camaraderie, encourages healthy competition, and develops school spirit. There are six houses (teams) named appropriately after trees indigenous to the school’s location (e.g., Maple House, Oak House, etc.). With the guidance of staff advisors, a Grade 6 House Head and a Grade 5 Assistant (both elected) lead each House.

Crestwood assigns each new student to a House when they first arrive, and they remain with that house throughout their years here. This fosters a sense of camaraderie and loyalty between the youngest Kindergarten students and the older students, who have the responsibility of serving as

Each House accumulates points throughout the year based on student participation in all aspects of student life—not just in the area of athletics. The House that accumulates the most points by the end of the year receives the prestigious Laidlaw Cup in a school-wide awards assembly. Members of the victorious House each receive an individual trophy to take home.

Crestwood School is located in the Bayview and Lawrence/Post Road area. The property, nestled in a picturesque wooded valley, is comprised of several buildings spread over 3.5 acres of land.

Facilities include:

• A gymnasium
• A library
• State-of-the-art Apple computer lab (in addition to a computer in every classroom starting in Kindergarten)
• SMART boards in every classroom
• Two music rooms
• An art studio
• Two fully equipped playgrounds
• Plenty of outdoor recreational space

Crestwood School is a Gold Certified Eco School. Through the Ontario Eco Schools program students learn the importance of energy conservation, waste diversion, gardening and biodiversity. The school community works together to perform energy and waste audits, greening projects and composting.

Crestwood School has a dedicated Eco Team made up of over 74 members between Grades 3 and 6. These students meet every Monday to discuss ways to “green” our school, go on environmentally-focused field trips, work towards educating our community. The Eco Team has implemented several campaigns including No Idling, Battery and Cell Phone recycling receptacles and Litterless Lunch.

As a community, we work together to improve the school’s naturally beautiful environment. All students are required to pack a litterless lunch using reusable containers, cloth napkins and metal cutlery. Lunch waste is taken back home as part of our Boomerang Lunch program. Food waste is composted and added to our Learning Garden. Students and parents assist in the maintenance of our garden. Parents are asked to turn off car engines when stopped for more than 10 seconds. Plastic water bottles are a thing of the past at Crestwood as we have installed filtered tankless water systems thanks to the efforts of our Parents’ Association.

At Crestwood School we are proud of our green initiatives and aim to educate our community on ways of protecting our environment. We all believe it’s easy being green!

The ROOTS Program at Crestwood

Crestwood’s ROOTS Program provides a smaller class setting for students who benefit from a more intensive support based learning environment. While following the Ministry of Education guidelines mandated for each grade level, ROOTS is differentiated by pace and volume. This program is available to students with learning difficulties from Grades 3-8. The goal of the program is to foster a positive work ethic and provide a learning community that challenges all students to realize their greatest potential. Ultimately, this will provide students with the skills necessary for eventual integration into the mainstream classroom. The program focuses on providing students with a foundation in basic skills through a structured environment, with an intensive process-based approach to learning. ROOTS addresses the academic, social and emotional needs of children with a variety of ability levels and learning styles. Differentiated instruction and individualized student support is based on the needs of each student. We actively involve parents and the community in supporting student learning and development. It provides the student with the tools and skill set necessary for success in the 21st Century.

Resource Program

The Resource program at Crestwood School provides students with the opportunity for additional teacher support  alongside the curriculum content taught in the classroom. Curriculum is reviewed and presented in a step-by-step manner within a small group setting to support students in meeting curriculum expectations. This unique forum allows students additional time with a teacher and enhances academic success.  The program also promotes independent application of the skills and strategies taught, which are acquired and reinforced through the small group presentation of the curriculum material.

Crestwood School offers students support across a number of curricular areas…Students who are struggling in decoding/reading skills are provided with assistance by the Reading Strategies support teacher who uses a developmentally-appropriate reading approach that addresses students with diverse learning needs. Reading fluency and decoding strategies are applied in a systematic way that builds over time. This systematic approach serves as the foundational program for students having difficulties acquiring basic decoding and blending/fluency skills.

The intervention consists of teaching students basic phonemic skills. The Reading Strategy support provides students with the skills to become more successful readers, writers, and spellers and thus become more confident and creative in their approach and application in terms of reading and writing. Using a small group approach, our students demonstrate improved/ higher levels of self esteem and risk taking behaviours across all subject areas due to their improved level of reading and writing.

The Resource teacher focuses on reading comprehension and written language strategies, which are also taught within the context of the program and applied throughout the curriculum. Students are supported in terms of concepts and skills, taught efficient, appropriate strategies, encouraged to develop and demonstrate a greater in depth understanding in terms of performance and achievement. The students are encouraged to use critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.

The Resource teacher and Reading Strategy teacher convenes frequently with teachers, therapists, administrators and parents for the purpose of shared communication while advocating for the student. Students work through the application of the learning objectives introduced in class. Individual needs are met by providing students with additional reinforcement to enhance student application and the understanding of concepts and skills. Short and long term goals/action plans are set including accommodations and modifications to the curriculum. Teachers communicate on a regular basis to review student progress and to identify the types of support required. Differential instructional learning strategies, individualized learning plans and adaptations to address varied learning needs are implemented/put in place to meet the needs of students’ individual abilities and to support them in meeting the expectations of the curriculum.

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At Crestwood, our Physical Education program strives to encourage students in all the areas that make up a healthy individual both mentally and physically. Through various individual and group activities, our students are exposed to a variety of learning situations, such as problem solving, cooperation, fitness, skill development and competition .

The curriculum includes a compulsory physical education program for all students beginning in Junior Kindergarten. In addition, intramural and extramural team sports are offered as an option to all students beginning in Grade 4. We offer intramural sports such as soccer, beachball volleyball, basketball, broomball, floor hockey and baseball, all of which are scheduled during the lunch hour.

Team sports afford the students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular sport as well as develop the skills of cooperation and competition. Extramural teams compete against other schools in cross-country running, floor hockey, ice hockey, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, and badminton.

Most importantly, we encourage our students to have “organized fun” and develop to the best of their ability.

Theatre Arts is an integral part of the curriculum at Crestwood School. We believe that communication through self-expression is essential to the creative development of each student, and that theatre unlocks bravery and creativity in ways that other pursuits cannot. Through classroom exercises, students are encouraged to explore their own dramatic abilities and to interact with others in group situations. Emphasis is placed not only upon creativity and spontaneity, but upon discipline and responsibility in performing.

One of the highlights of each year at Crestwood is the production of a major musical. All students in grades 4-6 are encouraged to participate in the play in some capacity and to share in the learning experience. Musicals that Crestwood students have performed include: The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Oliver, My Fair Lady, Grease, Les Miserables, The Lion King, The Prince and The Pauper, Bye Bye Birdie, and Fiddler on the Roof. Each new play has brought with it a new challenge, and each year, through the devotion, hard work, and talent of the students and staff have resulted in superior quality productions.

The reviews speak for themselves!

“The show was terrific; I was in tears with the wonder of it all.”

     – Elizabeth Jacobs

“Crestwood is not only an academically superior school but is obviously just as dedicated to the arts as well.”

     – Carol Zaza

“On Thursday evening, we sat through the most enjoyable performance of the Wizard Of Oz. Not only do you people follow rainbows, you make them.”

     – Carolyn & John Brennan

“We enjoyed Crestwood’s performance of GREASE very much. The confidence and enthusiasm we saw coming from the stage is a reflection of what you have given the children all year.”

     – The Feldmans

“Not only was the show fantastic; you managed to bring out the best in every child there.”

     – Marianne Eaves

JK – Grade 3

Music at Crestwood School emphasizes learning through the joy of music-making. Young children are natural musicians, and Kindergarten and Primary music classes enable the children to express themselves through singing, playing instruments, musical games, dancing and dramatic musical play. Musical concepts are first introduced, preparing the children for music literacy at the Junior level. Theory and reading of music, music history and listening skills are developed progressively.

Grade 4

In the Junior division, students enjoy a full instrumental music program, beginning with recorders in Grade 4. By December, students are able to read music and to play a wide variety of songs. The first term finishes with a Holiday Concert at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Throughout the remainder of the year, students continue to expand their repertoire on the recorder, listen to music and learn about the instruments of the orchestra. The school year ends with a performance in Crestwood’s Spring Concert.

Grades 5-6

Students begin learning to play band instruments. With the help of the music teacher, they each choose a suitable band instrument to play for two years. Throughout the year, students learn to play music in a variety of styles, developing their technique, reading and ensemble skills. Each grade forms a band and performs in the Holiday and Spring Concerts.

Choirs

Crestwood also features a Primary Choir (Grades 1-3) and a Junior Choir (Grades 4-6) as extra-curricular activities for students who wish to enrich their music experience with choral singing. The choirs perform in the annual Holiday and Spring Concerts at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. The Junior Choir also gives community service concerts and takes part in various annual festivals such as the Ontario Vocal Festival, MusicFest Canada and the Conference of Independent School’s Music Festival at Roy Thompson Hall.

Information and Creative Technologies

Technology is changing rapidly, and at Crestwood, we believe in equipping students to function in this age of information. We are raising a generation of digital natives, who will have technology impact every single aspect of their lives from the moment they are born, and we want to prepare them to keep up with a rapidly changing world. Technologies for gathering, storing, processing and communicating information are taught to our students with the goal of preparing each child for these and other skills. To that end, the Crestwood program focuses on ten major areas of computer application skills:

• • Basic Computer Skills

• • Keyboarding Skills

• • Google Docs, Slides. Sheets, Drawing etc.

• • Communications

• • Research

• • Multimedia

Program Features:

• • Timetabled instruction for all students JK through 6

• • Curriculum enhancement in science, math, social studies, and language arts

• • Computer clubs * JK – Gr. 2 / *Gr.3 – 6

• • SMART Boards in all classrooms

“Gary and I would like to thank you for five outstanding years at Crestwood. Lindsey’s years here have given her a foundation that will stay with her the rest of her academic life, and Daniel’s year here helped prepare him to meet future challenges.”

—Rhonda Sheff

From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6, Crestwood students receive preparation for high school, university and life beyond the classroom. Our structured program teaches the basic academic skills that create a strong and essential foundation for the years and decades to come. In addition to this, Crestwood teaches students how to be organized and develop good study and work habits.

In the Classroom

• • Differentiated learning that accommodates the learning styles and capabilities of each student

• • Ontario Curriculum enriched to enhance learning and student interest

• • Organizational skills, time management, note-taking, computer skills, self-discipline, strategies for self-assessment

• • Test-taking skills development—exposure to different forms of testing in a safe environment and opportunities to practice study-skill strategies best suited to individual learning styles

• • Formal essay writing, including exposition and persuasion, and encouragement to write and research outside the box

• • Enriched French

• • Cross-curricular integration

• • Rotary class schedule in Grade 6 to help students get used to class rotations and working with different teachers for different subjects

• • Instrumental music (Grades 4 to 6)

Beyond the Classroom:

• • Annual Science Fair

• • Grade 6 science overnight stay at an outdoor education centre

• • Science Olympics

• • Scientists in the Classroom

• • Crestwood’s award-winning Eco Team

• • Public speaking

• • Field trips

• • Lunch time and after school interest clubs

• • Annual musical production (Grade 4-6)

• • Primary and Junior Choirs

• • Annual Art Show exhibiting every student’s work

• • Art Committee

• • Artist of the Month

• • School-wide Sports Day (Fall and Spring)

• • Family Days

• • House competitions

• • Intramural and Extramural Sports

• • Community service activities

• • Special guests (e.g., Wildlife Society, Mariposa in the Schools, members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, authors, etc.)

Co-curricular Clubs

• • Chess

• • Tae Kwon Do

• • Dance

• • Mad Science

• • Scrapbooking

• • Babysitting

• • Art

A school is only as good as its teachers and Crestwood’s excellent reputation is a direct result of its superior staff. They are the primary reason for our students’ success.

The staff at Crestwood consists of professionals who are committed to enriching the learning experiences of their students. Teachers are carefully selected not only for their academic qualifications and experience, but as importantly for their dynamic abilities to relate to each individual student in a patient, sensitive and understanding manner.

Our teachers bring a wealth of diverse experience and knowledge, feel passionate about what they do, are determined to help students achieve to their potential. Teaching practices always involve accommodating the different learning styles of each child, and our teachers contribute far beyond the in-class instruction. They teach, coach, moderate activities, skillfully supervise in formal and informal settings and advise young people always in need of positive and encouraging adult role models

Parents who want their children to receive a “good education” must  focus on laying the groundwork for the fundamentals that will help children excel scholastically in the years ahead. Naturally, children should be competent in the 3R’s (reading, writing, and arithmetic), but  the basis for a lifetime of learning begins in these earliest years.

One of the most important goals of education is to teach children how to learn. Children must be able to think critically in order to evaluate what they see, hear, and read. This is a skill which is paramount, not only to structured education, but to life in general. Children must also develop the necessary traits of a healthy personality. Self-assurance, self-respect, trust in others, and respect for others are also critical to any future success.

Next, we want the children to work well with others. Sharing with others, understanding the needs of others, and assuming responsibility for the well-being of others are important qualities one must have in our world today.

Finally, we want the children to work creatively in order to fully express themselves as the unique individuals they are.

I feel that when children are provided with a stimulating and nurturing environment, it results in a positive attitude to education and to those around them.

At Crestwood, our goal is to provide students with sound academic skills, while at the same time providing them with the framework from which they can develop the necessary lifelong skills which I feel encompass a “good education.”

Dalia Eisen,
Head of School,
Crestwood School

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for providing such a warm, nurturing and successful learning environment. Not only did our sons receive an excellent education, but they were happy at school as well. They also learned what it’s like to have wonderful teachers and to be surrounded by a caring school community.” —Jenny Gold

In 1979, after ten years of teaching in public and private schools, Dalia Eisen decided to start her own school. “I knew I could do better and offer students more than existing schools would let me,” she explains. “Children needed a school that could address their diverse needs through differentiated teaching. I also wanted to stick to the tried and true methods of teaching the basics (phonics, grammar, spelling, etc.) because public schools were moving away from these, and it didn’t feel right to me.”

So, in September 1980, Crestwood opened its doors with seven students in 800 square feet of office space at Eglinton and Bathurst. “I considered building slowly and waiting until I had enough students, but in the end, I just went for it.”

Five years later, Crestwood and its 70 students moved into a Victorian house on Prince Arthur Avenue. In 1990, ten short years after starting, Crestwood had 360 students (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6) and moved to its current location at Bayview and Lawrence.

People loved the school. Teachers took the time to get to know their students and really figure out what each individual needed in order to excel. Students felt confident about learning and couldn’t wait to get to school. Parents admired Crestwood’s ability to balance innovative and traditional teaching methods and provide an environment that provided safety and a sense of adventure at the same time. These qualities have not changed over the years.

Parents clamored for an upper school, and Dalia finally said yes. In the spring of 2001, Vince Pagano agreed to become Headmaster of Crestwood Preparatory College (Grades 7 to 12) and help Dalia get it started. He oversaw the physical expansion of the newly acquired building less than ten minutes away near York Mills and the Don Valley Parkway and helped get everything else into place in time to begin its inaugural year that September. Crestwood Preparatory College now has 550 students.

Dear Parents:

Welcome to Crestwood ! We are delighted that your search for the right school has brought you to our website. Few decisions you make regarding your child’s future will have such far-reaching effects as choosing where to attend school.

Crestwood, a member of the Conference of Independent Schools, provides a vibrant educational environment that fosters a passion for learning. We are committed to providing an excellent education that meets students’ interests, abilities and needs as well as inviting and encouraging work and participation in activities and areas previously overlooked. Not only do we challenge each student to develop intellectually, creatively, socially and emotionally, but just as important, we cultivate values of respect, integrity, diligence and compassion. We view these as crucial factors in the personal growth of children and in their ability to embrace good citizenship and community responsibility.

While navigating through our website, we’ll provide an introduction to who we are and what we do. We encourage parents and students to visit the school, tour our facilities, meet the faculty, and by doing so, get a real sense of the “pulse” of the Crestwood community. We are very proud of our educational programs, our faculty and our students.

Please accept our personal invitation to call and make an appointment for a meeting or a tour. You may also wish to attend one of our Open Houses scheduled throughout the year.

Sincerely

Dalia Eisen

Director: Crestwood School (Lower School)

Dave Hecock

Head of School: Crestwood Preparatory College (Upper School)

Students may take an AP course in conjunction with their regular high school courses and commit additional time to the necessary AP workload. Students also write their AP exam at an earlier date in May, and regular exams are in June. In July, these results are reported to the candidates, Crestwood and designated universities. Although these results do not affect admission to university, once registered, many universities in Canada, and most in the United States, grant transfer credits based on successful AP results. Students wishing to take an AP course MUST register with the subject teacher of the prerequisite course before commencing an AP course at Crestwood.

Grade 11/12 AP courses are offered at Crestwood Preparatory College in the following subjects:

• Physics
• Computer Science
• French
• Spanish
• Biology
• English Language
• American History – Grade 11
• World History
• Visual Arts
• English Literature
• Chemistry
• Economics

NOTE: Students must have the recommendation of the teacher of the previously completed prerequisite course in order to register for an AP course.

Crestwood structures its art program to let students grow in their artistic abilities while learning to express themselves. We learn concepts by experimenting, using different materials and techniques such as pencil, ink, pastel, paint and clay. Through creating art, in any media, children learn to accept themselves as individuals and to accept the differences in others, as no two products in art are ever identical. Our goal is that, through art, children learn to think and imagine, learn to express their thoughts and moods in their creations and learn to see, not just to look.

Children in the Junior Division are entering the important transition years between childhood and preadolescence. Academically, they are consolidating skills acquired at the primary level, while at the same time learning and developing new academic skills and concepts that will prepare them for what lies ahead in junior high/high school.

The program closely follows the Ministry of Education guidelines. In addition to the core subjects of reading, writing and arithmetic, the curriculum also includes: science, social studies, French, art, drama, music, and physical education. A strong emphasis is placed upon organizational skills, research skills, and the development of good work/study habits. Computers are used as an educational resource, and special events, field trips, and extra-curricular activities round out the program. The structured program and small class sizes ensure that every student receives the attention that they need and deserve.

As in the Pre-Primary Division, the experiences children have in the early primary years continue to mould their attitudes towards learning by providing basic skills and instilling a drive for acquiring knowledge.

The program in the primary grades combines a creative and stimulating, yet structured and disciplined environment, allowing students to grow and develop at their own pace. We strive to provide students with successful experiences which are intended to bolster their self-confidence and self-esteem, and to motivate them to achieve to the best of their abilities.

The curriculum closely follows the Ministry of Education guidelines, and stresses the educational basics, building strong foundations in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Using a variety of resources and approaches, the curriculum also includes environmental studies, art, drama, music, physical education and French. In all subject areas there is a strong emphasis on creating practical and hands-on activities which enhance the theoretical aspects of the subject. Computers are used as an educational resource, and special events, field trips, and extra-curricular activities round out the program.

The limiting of class size to a maximum of 18 students allows for recognition of each student’s unique abilities.

Junior and Senior Kindergarten are often a child’s first introduction to “formal education.” Therefore, they are the foundation upon which attitudes towards all subsequent education are built.

We believe that within the mind of every child lies the potential for greatness. Finding the keys to unleashing those abilities is one of our fundamental goals. It is thus imperative to provide a program which fosters a sense of enthusiasm towards learning, as well as one which facilitates the development of each individual to his/her fullest potential.

Because each child is unique, we recognize that they learn at their own pace and in their own way. Every child’s style of learning is identified through close observation, attention to the child’s needs, and most importantly, individual time with the teacher.

With supportive guidance, the children are encouraged to experiment, explore, create and problem solve as they play. All activities are designed to intrigue and excite the early learners and allow them to question, investigate and reach conclusions.

Our early learning curriculum involves mathematics, reading, written and oral expression, environmental studies and an introduction to French. It also includes activities that develop social, physical, and creative skills.

The classroom environment is positive and stimulating, and whether the children are learning to count, read or paint a “masterpiece,” they recognize that learning is fun! The children soon develop a sense of confidence in their abilities and are ready to take on new challenges. They learn to make decisions and to accept responsibilities.

We set the groundwork by helping children build an eagerness to learn and grow in all areas. Our kindergarten graduates are successfully prepared to take the next step in their education.

We believe that:

“You have a tremendous program that has given each of our three children the necessary tools to achieve success in their own way. They now have the confidence to strive for more success across a range of disciplines whether it be in academics, music, sports or drama.” —Scott Northey

• A quality education develops intellectual, emotional, physical and social skills in order to produce life-long learners who are happy, successful, responsible and contributing members of society
• A positive attitude towards learning and safe social interaction are essential ingredients for academic accomplishment and healthy personal development
• We must foster a love of learning and emphasize the importance of doing one’s best
• Teaching to the individual needs of each child is essential because children learn at different rates and at different levels that have nothing to do with intelligence or prospects
• All children are special and talented and should be challenged to achieve their maximum potential
• High expectations produce higher achievement
• We must help students develop responsibility for their behaviour and academic growth
• Everyone deserves to be treated with patience, consistency, fairness, dignity and respect
• Healthy, civil relationships are an important precondition to virtually all meaningful interactions
• Regular parental support and involvement are essential for success
• Teachers, students and parents need to be aware of and share realistic goals

The Crestwood Mission:

Crestwood encourages students to achieve their highest potential, balancing academic, physical, and social pursuits within an enriched, structured, and disciplined environment. We are committed to academic excellence while fostering integrity, creativity, and responsibility to self and community. We educate adolescents to develop positive personal relationships, embrace differences of appearance and opinion, underline daily the importance of civility and the sensitivities required to achieve it and grasp the necessity of diligence in realizing one’s goals. Students will have guidance, nurturing, and adult role models to inspire daily work and efforts.

Objectives:

• Help children become excited learners, critical thinkers and problem-solvers
• Provide a safe, caring, nurturing environment that promotes self-esteem, creative thinking, love of learning and respect for self and others
• Allow for further opportunity by maximizing university entrance prospects
• Provide learning opportunities that respond to the different learning styles of our students
• Recognize and acknowledge the strengths of each and every student
• Build ability through confidence
• Teach and counsel young people on positive relationships and the importance of respect for differences of all kinds
• Help students develop a sense of community and understand the importance of community service and giving back
• Maintain an extensive co-curricular program to assist in the development of the all-round person
• Offer a range of activities that are athletic and arts-based
• Suggest extracurricular activities that offer individual students opportunities to shine, support their interests or open new avenues of inspiration
• Recommend literature to enhance the individual interests and facilitate a love of reading

“Crestwood changed my daughter from an apathetic B student to a solid A student who is now an academically and socially engaged young woman. She is excited and confident about her future and the things she will achieve.” —T. Van Andel

Crestwood students and alumni approach life with confidence and a sense of adventure. Opportunities and success abound in an atmosphere dedicated to effective teachers and teaching practices, a safe, disciplined and nurturing environment, and a superbly enriched academic and co-curricular program.

Teachers invite and encourage student participation at all levels, communicate with parents regularly, and assist in remedying any issue with a positive and professional attitude.

Our academic program is process oriented. Learning skills, study habits, time management and organizational keys are always front and centre in every classroom and lesson.  Students are encouraged to do their best and to get involved in the daily life of the school. Critical, independent thinking and analysis is always encouraged. The confidence and self-esteem programs of this nature engender the positive personal relationships students form in and out of school.