The Admissions Committee is charged with ensuring that your child will be a good fit with our current student population. Part of the admissions criteria is our belief that applicants must be able to attend college or university. A psychoeducational assessment completed within the last two years is a requirement of acceptance and may be completed by the psychologist of your choice.
Just as every student is unique, Chisholm Academy takes a personal and individual approach with each family to ensure that everyone has the information they need to make the right decision for your child.
Admission Process at Chisholm Academy
The following steps are a general overview of the process:
1.
Initial Contact
Our admissions process begins with an initial conversation with our Admissions Officer, Lorna Hughes, to guide you through our process and answer any initial questions you may have. After the call, Mrs. Hughes will email additional information to you and forward an Application Form.
2.
Parent Interview
We will then book an appointment for parents to meet with both our Associate Director, Adam Bernstein and our Admissions Officer, Lorna Hughes and to tour the school. This initial parent meeting is designed to investigate fit from both perspectives; Is Chisholm able to provide the support and environment that fits the needs of your child to achieve academic and personal success? Will your child contribute in a positive way to the Chisholm family and their fellow students?
3.
Documentation
Parents will also provide Chisholm with supporting documentation. This will include an up to date psychoeducational assessment, recent report cards, previous IEP’s and any other documentation that provides information on your child’s needs.
4.
Student interview
The admissions staff will spend an informal 20-30 minutes getting to know your child and will also offer them a tour of the school. We may also offer for your child to meet with some fellow students or to spend a half or full day in the classroom. This may not be the case for every child.
5.
Previous School Contact
We will ask you to give us permission to contact your child’s previous school in order to gather further information that will help us understand how best to meet your child’s needs and write an accurate IEP for them.
6.
Admissions Committee
Mr. Bernstein and Mrs. Hughes will present all of the information they have gathered to the admissions committee to make an offer decision. Offers of admission are based on our ability to provide your child with the support and environment that they need to be successful, both academically and socially.
Why Choose the Chisholm Academy?
Fees & Considerations
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available based on financial need.
Tax Deductions
Canada Revenue Agency credits/deductions may be applied to several services provided at Chisholm. Tuition may qualify as a medical tax or for a Health Spending Account if the student has a learning disability, neurological impairment or psychological disorder. Chisholm will make every effort to assist you with tax credits and scholarships.
