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"The hall is a gathering space where
large assemblies and daily community
lunches are held," says Pat Dawson,
head of school, adding they also opened
a new senior school Ÿym and •tness
centre. "We made a commitment this
year to have our students take 20 min-
utes every day to engage in meaningful
conversation without any technoloŸy."
At Fraser Academy, its mission
is to help its 230 students, most
of whom have failed to prosper in
regular schools, thrive and prosper.
As a non-pro•t, co-ed, secular day
school it teaches children from Grades
1 to 12 with language-based learning
disabilities.
"We oer very individualized one-
on-one or small group learning, as well
as classrooms with a maximum of 10
students," says head of school
Maureen Steltman.
Its success also lies in the fact that
Fraser Academy can oer more than
public and most other independent
schools can.
"We train our teachers extensively
with one of the most eective research-
based methods available in order to
achieve personalized learning and
cognitive development," says Steltman,
adding proudly that her students are
very capable and very bright.
That model has resulted in 90 per
cent of its Fraser Academy's graduates
being accepted into post-secondary
institutions.
For parents who need •nancial assis-
tance, the Fraser Academy oers bursa-
ries to 34 students each year, covering
up to 50 per cent of the tuition costs.
"We also help parents apply for
grants from a number of non-pro•t
organizations," says Steltman. "We truly
believe that all students, regardless of
economic situation, deserve an educa-
tion in a setting where they can learn
and succeed."
Like other independent schools,
Alexander Academy oers a challenging
curriculum for its 98 students in Grades
10 through 12 preparing for a college or
university education. What makes this
school stand out is its location, says its
head teacher Berenice Lewis.
