Archer Education Group

Learn. Experience. Succeed!

Mission

Archer Preparatory College is a place where the individual student is a highly valued part of the school community and is encouraged to share his/her talents and ideas to enhance the spirit of diversified learning. Teacher mentors guide students along individualized learning paths which highlight academic and social strengths and encourage the development of the mind, body and spirit. Graduates of Archer Preparatory College continue on their life journey with a deep awareness of the self and the confidence to continue towards future successes.

Philosophy of Education

Our philosophy of education is founded on the concept of Balanced Learning and incorporates education through lived experience, technology, individualization and communication.

Individualization is the key to success. Students are encouraged to follow unique learning paths by combining different methods of learning to satisfy their individual curiosities and to become involved in their education.

Teaching through lived experience challenges students to discover learning through meaningful tasks. This is achieved through a project oriented curriculum, educational field trips, a range of co-curricular activities and a co-operative program.

Technology has become an integral part of daily life and our classrooms are no exception. Our curriculum is enriched by the use of film, music, art, computer programs and internet technology.

Communication is the foundation to building a secure, respectful and inclusive community of learners. Administration, teachers, students and parents are constantly involved in a strong network of communication to ensure that the needs of all its members are being met accordingly.

Facilities

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Student Services

Student services include career counseling, homestay/residence placement and health insurance for international students, post-secondary application process and access to wireless internet.

Testimonials

"I've studied at Archer Preparatory College for four years and I've met some great people. The teachers are great and they are very helpful."

Day School Program

Students from grades 7-12 are scheduled into courses based on the Individualized Learning Path created at the beginning of each school year. Students have the opportunity to take courses in the Arts, Sciences, Maths, Technology, Business Studies, Foreign Languages, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences, Humanities, English, Canadian and World Studies and Guidance and Career Education. Small class sizes ensure that all students are awarded the individual attention they require to achieve mastery of the Ontario curriculum.

Our newly renovated facilities are wheelchair accessible and include well-lit, air-conditioned classrooms, quiet study areas, media lab, art lab, science lab, resource center, full-service cafeteria and fitness centre.

Student services include career counseling, homestay/residence placement and health insurance for international students, post-secondary application process and access to wireless internet.

Continuing Education Program

Students from other high schools, as well as our own have the opportunity to earn credits outside of the regular school day. Students have the opportunity to learn in a classroom setting or may follow a self-directed study option. Courses are taught throughout the regular school year in the evenings or during the summer semester in the daytime. In addition, students can arrange to have private tutoring.

Self-Directed Study Program

Self-directed study is available to our current students, home-schooled students and students from other schools who are interested in participating in online or correspondence courses. Both the correspondence and the online courses have been a successful choice for students wishing to supplement their regular learning with additional courses. Additionally, the self-directed study allows for students to diversify their daily schedule by taking one or two credits in this manner, rather than in a traditional classroom setting. Students have access to the computer lab, resource center and quiet study areas to work on their courses during allotted hours in their daily schedule. Teacher mentors will be assigned to every student who is attempting a self-directed study course for guidance, support and evaluation of completed assignments.

Technology Program

Technology is an important part of our curriculum, and therefore we offer students the opportunity to purchase their own laptops for educational use. This is the beginning phase of a project that will soon have all students and teachers using computer technology to communicate, conduct research, produce assignments, write exams and discover the endless possibilities that start with their personal laptops. The laptops will have access to Archer's wireless network and internet services. An information package will be provided to each student at registration.

International Student Program

Since 1997, Archer Preparatory College has educated international students from all over the world. Our administrators and educators are experienced in welcoming students from many cultural backgrounds, and rise to the challenge of making the adjustment to Canadian life a smooth transition for our students. Our guidance department will assist students in choosing the best possible course of study to achieve their goals of studying at North American Post-secondary institutions. We offer ESL credit courses and can arrange for one-to-one tutoring services for students who need more assistance in their second language studies.

Extra-Curricular Program

We encourage students to pursue extra-curricular activities to enrich their learning experience. Students have the opportunity to participate in the Media Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Fitness Club, Chess Club, Student Council and Social Action committee. We support students who show an interest in forming new student associations based on their diverse interests.