ADMISSION GUIDE 2015 – 2016

NORTH STAR
ACADEMY LAVAL
ADMISSION GUIDE
2015 – 2016
YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS,
OUR PRIORITY.
NorthStarAcademy.ca
North Star Academy Laval
Admission guide 2015 – 2016
Table of contents
Ethos and Mission .......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
About the NSA Family.................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Why Choose North Star Academy Laval.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Student life . . . . . . . ................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Athletics .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dormitories at North Star Academy Laval .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Scholarships and Financial Assistance .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Procedure for Admission ............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
School Fees . . . . . . ................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
International Student Fees .. ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How to find North Star Academy Laval .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
North Star Online School ..................................................... 20
Benefits of NSOS ..................................................................... 21
NSOS Online Course .............................................................. 22
NSOS On Campus ................................................................... 23
Forms
Application for admission ................................................... A-1
Student profile .......................................................................... A-2
Registration – Sports & Fitness
Concentration Program ........................................................ A-3
Registration – Hockey Program ........................................ A-4
North Star Online School (NSOS)
Application for admission ................................................... A-5
YOUR
CHILD’S SUCCESS,
OUR PRIORITY.
Non scholae, sed vitae disc.
We learn not only for school,
but for life.
Ethos
Fostering Knowledge,
Compassion, Strength
and Integrity.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
North Star Academy Laval’s mission is to ensure that each
student who joins our family becomes an enthusiastic
learner and critical thinker. Our aim is to trigger students’
natural curiosity, with the intent of creating well-rounded
citizens, prominent leaders, and persons with strong values.
In order to achieve this goal, North Star Academy Laval will
provide students with moral guidance and an expanding
set of tools and skills for academic success and personal
development. In addition, ongoing and personalized
collaboration with teachers will help students find and hone
their academic goals. They will take lessons from NSAL
that will transcend the classroom, informing their decisions
and guiding their future endeavors.
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private
About the
NSA
Family
North Star Academy Laval is a private high school located
in the heart of Laval, Quebec – just on the outskirts of
Montreal. We specialize in languages, sciences, and
computer technology, while offering courses in creative
arts, musical instruction, and physical education. We are
extremely proud to be a contemporary school that follows
the most recent academic developments, while still
maintaining traditional values at our core.
At North Star Academy Laval, we are dedicated to
maximizing the academic and creative potential of our
students, while ensuring their well-being. To that end,
we maintain small class sizes and provide our students
with individualized attention every step of the way.
Our teachers employ an interdisciplinary approach,
where reading and writing skills in both English and
French are reinforced in all subject areas.
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Why Choose
North Star Academy Laval
North Star Academy Laval is dedicated to offering cutting-edge educational
programs that distinguish our school from the rest. Our students are no
longer homogeneous in terms of their abilities and the manner in which they
learn; instead, they are exposed to a multitude of information made available
to them from a variety of resources. In turn, students are more likely to
internalize the information being presented to them, as they engage with the
curriculum through various outlets. Technological resources, for example,
are used to help students solve complex, authentic problems that cross
disciplinary boundaries. The academy is committed to use learning tools
that will provide structure and a collaborative learning environment for all
our students.
Students at North Star Academy Laval will acquire:
• A masterful command of the English and French languages
• A firm grasp and practical application of technology; a must
for the 21st century
• Enthusiasm and appreciation for the arts and sciences
• Discernment of global views and ethics
Certificate of eligibility
not required
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success
Cornerstones for success:
• Students experience both studentcentered and teacher-centered
classrooms.
• We aim to equip students with the
necessary skills to pursue postsecondary education.
• Small classroom sizes ensure that
individualized attention is a priority.
• We emphasize respect and lead by
example.
• Students of all academic ability are
given the opportunity to reach their
maximum potential.
• The energy and enthusiasm of the
faculty at NSAL will inspire students’
passion for learning
• To support learning, a safe and healthy
environment is provided.
• Advanced Placement
• Community work is an integral part of
student life for all to participate in.
• Safe and nurturing environment
• To shape well-rounded citizens and
leaders, a strong focus is also placed
on the arts and sports programs.
• 100% success rate
• International and multicultural learning
atmosphere
• Recognized by MEESR. Permit #635501
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Student life
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
AND HOUSES
NSAL recognizes that strong academics are important,
but not the only component of an enriching and memorable
high school experience. Accordingly, to encourage intellectual,
physical, and social development, NSAL requires each
student to participate in at least one extra-curricular activity.
Most activities take place during lunch and are offered once
per cycle. Intra-mural sports take place every day during
lunch.
Additionally, at the beginning of the year, all North Star
Academy Laval students are placed in a HOUSE. Each HOUSE
represents a colour and quality boasted in the school ethos:
Ruby House represents Knowledge, Sapphire House
represents Strength, Amber House represents Integrity,
and Emerald House represents Compassion. The purpose
of having HOUSES is to encourage SCHOOL SPIRIT,
BELONGING, ACADEMIC IMPORTANCE, and BEING A
GOOD SAMARITAN.
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INCLUDED BELOW IS A LIST
OF THE EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES BEING OFFERED IN
THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR:
1. Student Council
2. Music Club
3. Art Club
4. Dance Club
5. Wildlife Environmental Group
6. Variety/Fashion Show
7. School Newspaper
8. Running club/Track & Field
9. Cosom Hockey Team
10.Intramural Sports
11. Grad committee
(exclusive to sec.5)
12. Yearbook/Photo club
13. Cooking Club
14.Math Club
15. Science club
16.Book club
17. Varsity Girls Jr. Team
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PARTNERS WITH TENNIS 13
1013, Autoroute 13
Laval (Québec) H7W 4V3
Tel.: 450-687-9913
Athletics
SPORTS & FITNESS
CONCENTRATION PROGRAM
Students in this program enjoy the same
timetable and academic advantages as those
students in recognized sports. Students
enrolled in the concentration component
must also meet criteria respecting level of
ability and level of training.
2 SESSIONS PER YEAR
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Fall 2015 session (10 weeks)
Winter 2016 session (10 weeks)
One hour workout per week
Minimum group of 10 students and
a maximum of 17
• Activities: Fitness, spinning, multifunctional
training and badminton supervised by
a kinesiologist coach
FOR SUBSCRIPTION :
450-973-9797
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HOCKEY PROGRAM
North Star Academy Laval offers a hockey program that will provide
student athletes to reach their maximum potential in both the athletic and
academic domains. The program provides weekly on-ice practices, training
sessions, physical evaluation, personalized nutritional and work out program with
an experienced physical trainer and coach.
GOALS: LEARNING | DEVELOPMENT | PLEASURE
A — PLAN OBJECTIVES AND PACKAGES:
• Year 2015-2016: September 16th, 2015 to April 30th, 2016:
• 25 weeks of training off and on ice.
• 2 off-ice workouts per week of one hour each - physical preparation at Tennis 13 Fitness.
(transportation costs paid by North Star Academy). Schedule:
Monday and Friday: 7.00 am to 8.00 am
• 1 on ice development training per week at the arena (location to be determined)
of one hour each. Schedule: Wednesday : 7.00 am to 8.00 am.
• Access to Tennis 13 Fitness facilities from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm from Monday to Friday.
* 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm : court fees not included for tennis, badminton, racquetball and squash. Saturday
and Sunday with NSA hockey program cards. 14 years and under: no access to the gym
B — PROGRAM OFF ICE (HOCKEY): (3 TIMES A WEEK OF 1 HOUR)
• Re balanced body | Plyometrics | Muscle Mass | Stretching | Activation | Core training (stabilizing)
• Introduction to weightlifting | Muscle Relaxation | Visualization
C — ON ICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
• Balance | Explosive departures | Skate forward | Skate backward | Pivots | Sudden turns | Passes
• Handling | Crossings | Shots | Understanding the game | 1 vs 1, 2 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 3 vs 2 | Game situations
FOR SUBSCRIPTION : 450-973-9797
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PARTNERS WITH COSMODOME
2150, autoroute des Laurentides
Laval (Québec) H7T 2T8
+1 450-978-3600
Dormitories
at North Star
Academy Laval
North Star Academy Laval offers student dormitories
in the heart of Laval at the prestigious Cosmodome.
The dormitory has a four star rating, and transportation
is also available for students to and from the academy.
Life in the dormitory helps foster a sense of community
amongst the students sharing their living space; students
develop essential skills like team-work and sharing, but
also independence and self-sufficiency. The dormitory
experience is conducive to personal and educational
growth, and helps build respect for oneself and others.
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Scholarships
Financial
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and
Assistance
North Star Academy Laval believes in offering all deserving
students access to the educational program of their choice.
NSAL, accordingly, is pleased to work with programs that
offer merit-based awards to recognize student achievements
in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, and citizenship.
Financial assistance is available to students in need through
a variety of programs such as FAST (Financial Aid for Student
Tuition) and The Polaris Foundation. These associations
depend on private donations to offer their generous
services. Applicants undergo a confidential process to
analyze their financial situation. If selected to receive
assistance, the monetary amount received by the applicant
to contributeto their tuition fees is treated as a grant and
not a loan.
education
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Procedure for Admission
All candidates are required to complete the
“Application for Admission”.
Applicants for Secondary 1 must write an entrance
exam (applicants will be advised of the examination date
and time in advance). If required, an interview will be
scheduled following the exam. A letter of acceptance/
refusal will then be mailed within two weeks.
The application must include the following:
• Admission Form.
• An original copy of their Civil Birth Certificate, which
will be returned.
• A recent wallet-size picture of the applicant.
• A legible photocopy of the applicant’s most recent
report card.
• A non-refundable cheque of $50 made to the order
of North Star Academy Laval dated the day of the
application.
Upon receiving a letter of acceptance, a non-refundable
enrolment fee of $200 is immediately required.
Please take note that a certificate of eligibility for English
instruction is not required.
School Fees
TUITION FEE
$9,200
Supplementary fees
(these fees cover the following range
of services amongst others)
$2,800
PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
– Post-dated Cheques
– Credit/Debit Card
• One payment of $12,000 dated September 1st
•Tutorials
•In-school extracurricular activities
•Laboratory fee
•Supervision
(7:30-8:05 am & 3:00-5:00 pm)
• Two interest free payments of $6,000 dated
September 1st and January 1st
• Four interest free payments of $3,000 dated
September 1st, December 1st, February 1st and May 1st
$1,750
• Ten interest free payments of $1,200 dated from
September 1st to June 1st
$13,750
The aforementioned prices are subject to change.
Building fund
Total cost for first year only
$12,000
Total cost for the following years
A $200 non-refundable registration fee is due upon signing the contract.
There is a 10% discount for siblings.
Transportation (available at extra cost)
International Student Fees
Please find the complete list of academic fees for International students below.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOOL FEES
Sec 1 – 5
Grade 12 only
Annual tuition fees
$15,000
$19,500
Dormitory fees
$12,000
$12,000
$2,500
$2,500
$485
$485
$29,985
$34,485
Administrative fees
Health Insurance
Total
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How
to find
North Star
Academy Laval
North Star Academy Laval
950, rue Élodie-Boucher
Laval (Québec) H7W 0C6
© Copyright Google map 2015
Via Highway 20
Via Highway 40
• Get on Highway 20 W
• Take exit 15 North (Decarie Expressway)
• Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 60
for Highway 13 N toward Mirabel
International Airport / Laval
• Take Highway 40 W to Chomedey Highway /
Autoroute 13 N in Laval
• Continue onto Highway 13 N
• Continue onto Highway 13 N
• Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 12
toward QC-148 / Samson Boulevard /
Notre-Dame Boulevard / Saint-Martin Boulevard
• Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 12
toward QC-148 / Samson Boulevard /
Notre-Dame Boulevard / Saint-Martin Boulevard
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for
Notre-Dame Boulevard / Saint-Martin Boulevard /
148 road
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for
Notre-Dame Boulevard / Saint-Martin Boulevard /
148 road
• Turn right onto Élodie-Boucher street
• Turn right onto Élodie-Boucher street
• Take exit 12 from Highway 13 N
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PARTNERS WITH NSOS
northstaronlineschool.com
NORTH STAR
ONLINE SCHOOL
Why Choose
North Star Online School
North Star Online School is a virtual school for students to
complete a Grade 12 program instead of going to CEGEP.
After this program students would receive an Ontario
High School diploma, recognized by the Ontario Ministry
of Education, making them eligible for admission to not
only Québec universities but also all universities across
North America.
The student would be taught as if in a conventional school
and would receive a full range of courses and services
on-line, given in real time by a certified teacher.
Students following such programs are recognized on
par with students registered in regular schools. They
can be geographically located anywhere and receive
this service in the comfort and security of their own
home. As well, students can be on Campus in a safe and
nurturing environment.
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BENEFITS OF AN ONLINE GRADE 12:
• All classes are recorded and can be used by the student
to review the information presented
• Full use of the white board along with other technical
applications (power points, videos, other media…)
• Direct individual support of student by a team of
teachers in a confidential and secure manner
• Assignments sent and returned electronically
• Students can progress at their own pace
• Grade 12 is recognized by Quebec universities for
admission (1 year instead of 2 years CEGEP)
• Grade 12 is accepted officially across North America
for university acceptance as well as in Europe
• No transportation costs
• No weather concerns
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NORTH STAR
ONLINE SCHOOL
Tuition
TUITION FEES
NSOS Online Course –
$6,000
Includes:
•Books
•Labs
• OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test)
• Final Exams
Please take note both choices also include
Academic Advising
Academic Advising is an information service designed to
help all NSOS students with educational decision-making.
Advisers will help you set an educational plan for both
NSOS and for university. We will provide you with
information on your graduation requirements, program
transfers, applying to university and much more.
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TUITION FEES
NSOS On Campus –
$12,000
Includes:
•Books
•Labs
• OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test)
• Final Exams
On Campus students experience student Life by
participating in the Athletic and Artistic departments.
As well as all tutorials offered. Furthermore they are
mentored throughout their semester by receiving a
structured schedule, which is monitored by obligatory
classroom time. A progression report is presented to
ensure the students success.
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NORTH STAR
ACADEMY LAVAL
Your Child’s Success,
Our Priority.
950, rue Élodie-Boucher
Laval (Québec) H7W 0C6
T 450 973-9797
F 450 973-4463
NorthStarAcademy.ca
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