WELCOME TO RIVER STONE ACADEMY
A PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP-BASED, MICRO-SCHOOL
A micro-school is an in-between of private schooling and homeschooling.
Micro-schools offer a highly personalized curriculum for children at a lower cost than
traditional private schools.
Through creativity and enthusiasm, learning naturally happens.
River Stone Academy is a private micro-school, situated on 7 acres of open field and forest in
Oro-Medonte. River Stone has direct access to the Copeland Forest, one of the loveliest forests in southern Ontario with 4,400 acres.
Families seeking alternatives to large public and charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling will find River Stone Academy to be the perfect fit.
We are a micro-school, homeschool co-operative for Grades 1-8.
BENEFITS OF A MICRO-SCHOOL
1. Personalization – In small classes, students receive the individualized attention that is needed for them to grasp the material and engage in learning activities.
2. Small Classes – 8:1 ratio. Teachers with smaller classes get to know each student and can adjust learning to match up with your child’s style with fewer distractions.
3. Use of Technology – Micro-schools have the unique advantage of being able to incorporate technology without it taking over the whole learning process. They teach kids how to balance their lives and use technology responsibly for research and meaningful connections.
4. Research Based – Micro-schools offer a research-based approach to learning to cultivate a growth mindset in their students. They may also base their model on neuroscience and other methods they know work in the classroom.
5. Community – Just by the nature of being small, micro-schools are naturally adept at building a close student body. They also engage the whole family in the school’s culture, mission, and values.
6. Broad Experiences – Micro-schools are in a unique position to offer retreats, outdoor education and field trips.
7. Peer Mentorship – Older students helping younger students, not only accelerates and supports learning but also leads to character development, compassion, and respect.
8. Impact – A micro-school can build the kind of confidence and self-esteem that can lead to a sense of purpose, lifelong friendships, serving others, as well as career interests.
WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS SAYING
River Stone Academy is an amazing place. The teachers and micro-school community are fantastic. My daughter is learning a lot and she looks forward to going to program each day. We are so grateful to be here.
- PARENT
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