Kuper Academy - Academics
An Academic Journey
Kuper Academy prides itself on providing a challenging and fulfilling bilingual academic program geared to satisfy the growing sense of inquiry and curiosity of all its students. Starting in the three and four year old daycare program, children are exposed to the building blocks of learning through pre-reading, pre-writing and numeracy activities.
With play, students develop both their linguistic skills and experience the magic of numbers. Reading and writing are taught in kindergarten. During the elementary years, the curriculum provides a foundation of competencies that will allow children to generate and communicate ideas. Students appreciate that learning is not limited to the classroom and values of self-discipline and rigor are introduced and nurtured.
The journey continues in high school where students are streamed for excellence in all core subjects, becoming highly proficient and focused learners. As they master the academic disciplines, our students develop the individual qualities that will prepare them for mature and productive citizenship. They graduate as well rounded individuals pursuing their studies in the world’s most prestigious post secondary institutions.
Early Learning Pavilion Curriculum
Preschool and kindergarten children are natural learners. Kuper Academy’s developmental preschool and kindergarten programs are designed to provide a stimulating dual-language environment at the peak of a young child’s learning capacity.
Our teachers encourage each child to develop an active imagination. Social skills evolve through interaction with other children during free play and group activities. Experienced teachers provide rich and varied programs to capitalize on the natural curiosity of all children.
Our cycle one elementary program (grades one and two) offers the core subjects supplemented by an enriched reading program as well as classes in science, music, art, French drama, and iPad technology.
Classes are small to suit the age and grade level of the children. All ELP (Early Learning Pavilion) students have access to their own gymnasium fitted with equipment adapted to their size and age.
Our bilingual early childhood education programs include full-day three-year-old and four-year-old government subsidized programs and a full-day five-year-old kindergarten program featuring an enriched English language arts program based on our unique model. We offer enriched English language arts programming for all ELP grade levels, as well as an intensive French language arts program that encourages true bilingualism.
Kuper Academy - High School Curriculum
At the high school level, our program is anchored on the twin principles of academic achievement and personal development. Students are encouraged to master the academic disciplines as well as the individual qualities that will prepare them for mature and productive citizenship. The focus in the high school is on the importance of nurturing self-discipline, critical thinking skills, problem solving, and teamwork. In order to help students reach this goal as individuals and as a collective, each grade is directed by a level adviser whose primary role is to offer guidance and leadership. Beyond the classroom, a wide variety of co-curricular activities also help students to develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, strong community spirit and lasting friendships.
During the first two years of high school students are encouraged to develop important organizational skills such as: the use of a daily agenda, planning ahead for longer-term homework assignments, test preparation and using appropriate methods of academic discourse. These skills soon become second nature.
Students are expected to work at home on a regular basis through the completion of nightly homework.
Because Kuper values the relationship between home and school, we use Gmail and an interactive portal (COBA) which provides a secure email service that allows parents to monitor their child’s academic progress while providing access to pedagogical material that teachers have posted.
Kuper graduates have established outstanding reputations within colleges and universities across Quebec, Canada, and the United States; and they are out in the world pursuing successful careers in medicine, law, engineering, computer science, business, academia and many other areas.
Teachers of core courses offer extra support on a regular basis. Free math tutorials are available after school from Monday through Thursday.
Kuper is an officially designated Google school using G Suite for Education.
Language, the cornerstone of a Kuper education
While the secondary school curriculum is offered in English, fluency in French remains a priority and the program is tailored to suit a student’s individual proficiency. Secondary IV students who are sufficiently proficient may complete the secondary French requirement one year early and write the DELF exam (Diplôme d'etudes en langue française) in Secondary V. Upon successful completion of this exam they are granted a diploma by the Ministry of Education of France. Spanish is mandatory in grades 7 and 8.
Assessment
The school report card is based on the percentage calculations of the student’s academic achievement. The weighted term average is calculated using the frequency a course is taught and the term result. Consequently, subjects such as math, English, science, and French are more heavily weighted than physical education and art. Students are assessed through tools including, but not limited to: classroom observation, quizzes and tests, essays, projects, assignments, and formal evaluations during January and June of each academic year.
The Honour Society
The Honour Society consists of students who maintain an average of 80% or better. The society is divided into three categories, Distinction 80 to 84.9%, Honours 85 to 89.9% and High Honours 90% or better. Approximately 40% of the school will obtain a term weighted average of 80% or better of which 25% receive Distinction, 15% receive Honours and 5 % receive High Honours.
Our elementary curriculum seeks to develop a foundation of competencies that will allow children to generate and communicate ideas, offering a challenging program of studies through the final cycle of elementary education.
Our students are encouraged to reach high levels of success in the core subjects of English, French, mathematics, and science. An advanced math course is offered to grade six students.
An international class is provided for students new to Quebec so that they can develop their English language skills and learn to speak French in a nurturing environment.
We realize that it is increasingly important to implement technology in the classroom as well as within the overall curriculum. Our students have access to learning labs, iPad technology, and robotics courses with all students in grades five and six using personal iPads daily.
Most grade levels have three classes with an average size of 18 students and a maximum of 25 students at the upper elementary levels.
Each week students visit the well-stocked library under the supervision of a qualified librarian for reading, author studies, and the acquisition of research skills.
A happy child is a healthy child and we realize the importance of nurturing individuals who are not only successful in school, but who grow up to be confident and self-assured contributors to society.
At the high school level, our program is anchored on the twin principles of academic achievement and personal development. Students are encouraged to master the academic disciplines as well as the individual qualities that will prepare them for mature and productive citizenship. The focus in the high school is on the importance of nurturing self-discipline, critical thinking skills, problem solving, and teamwork. In order to help students reach this goal as individuals and as a collective, each grade is directed by a level adviser whose primary role is to offer guidance and leadership. Beyond the classroom, a wide variety of co-curricular activities also help students to develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, strong community spirit and lasting friendships.
During the first two years of high school students are encouraged to develop important organizational skills such as: the use of a daily agenda, planning ahead for longer-term homework assignments, test preparation and using appropriate methods of academic discourse. These skills soon become second nature.
Students are expected to work at home on a regular basis through the completion of nightly homework.
Because Kuper values the relationship between home and school, we use Gmail and an interactive portal (COBA) which provides a secure email service that allows parents to monitor their child’s academic progress while providing access to pedagogical material that teachers have posted.
Kuper graduates have established outstanding reputations within colleges and universities across Quebec, Canada, and the United States; and they are out in the world pursuing successful careers in medicine, law, engineering, computer science, business, academia and many other areas.
Teachers of core courses offer extra support on a regular basis. Free math tutorials are available after school from Monday through Thursday.
Kuper is an officially designated Google school using G Suite for Education.
Language, the cornerstone of a Kuper education
While the secondary school curriculum is offered in English, fluency in French remains a priority and the program is tailored to suit a student’s individual proficiency. Secondary IV students who are sufficiently proficient may complete the secondary French requirement one year early and write the DELF exam (Diplôme d'etudes en langue française) in Secondary V. Upon successful completion of this exam they are granted a diploma by the Ministry of Education of France. Spanish is mandatory in grades 7 and 8.
Assessment
The school report card is based on the percentage calculations of the student’s academic achievement. The weighted term average is calculated using the frequency a course is taught and the term result. Consequently, subjects such as math, English, science, and French are more heavily weighted than physical education and art. Students are assessed through tools including, but not limited to: classroom observation, quizzes and tests, essays, projects, assignments, and formal evaluations during January and June of each academic year.
The Honour Society
The Honour Society consists of students who maintain an average of 80% or better. The society is divided into three categories, Distinction 80 to 84.9%, Honours 85 to 89.9% and High Honours 90% or better. Approximately 40% of the school will obtain a term weighted average of 80% or better of which 25% receive Distinction, 15% receive Honours and 5 % receive High Honours.