Academics

Each class begins the day with devotions and a time of prayer. Every Thursday morning students and teachers gather together for a school wide chapel that includes a time of worship, celebration and a message. The Bible Curriculum program is primarily derived from Walking with God and His People - Christian Schools International.

Developing both procedural and conceptual math understanding, the predominant math program at Trinity is JUMP Math used for its strong foundational skills supplemented with a variety of other materials that enrich the program. A typical daily math period is 60 minutes. More information about the Ontario Mathematics curriculum can be found here: New Math Curriculum for Grades 1-8 | ontario.ca

The Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum documents provide the standards and criteria by which we assess our students in Language Arts. 100 minutes of literacy instruction is provided daily in the primary junior division and 80 minutes in the intermediate grades. We are committed to evidence-based reading Instruction; aligning instruction with the Science of Reading using a structured literacy approach. Students’ reading skills are regularly assessed addressing phonemic awareness, phonological skills, reading fluency and comprehension.

6+1 Traits of Writing program provides the framework for our writing program from K-8. The Ontario Writing Assessments (OWA) are used to formally assess our students and guide instruction. The materials for our writing program are obtained from a variety of curriculum resource locations based on the Traits of Writing. During the Primary grades, the focus is on the Writing process, rather than emphasizing the traits. Grammar instruction is incorporated into the literacy program developing both reading and writing skills.

Oral communication skills are taught and developed and students are given ample opportunity to practice oral communication skills on an ongoing basis through presentations, class discussions, Chapel, class meetings, and speeches.

French Language instruction is provided to students K-8. We provide Core French for all grade levels in line with the Ontario Ministry of Education standards. The AIM (Accelerative Integrated Methodology) program is the primary method of French language acquisition for our Core program.

In addition, we have added a French Enriched option for students in grades 1-4. The primary source of instruction is conversational to build up students' vocabulary skills both through listening and speaking the French language. The program is centered around games and hands-on learning to facilitate language acquisition and a love of the French language.

We also provide instruction in Science and Social Studies (History and Geography in Grade 7/8). Most of our science and social studies curriculum is from Edvance (formerly known as the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools or OACS) for Grades 1-6 providing a rich Biblical context from which teachers build upon using resources from:

Canada and Beyond Social Studies inquiry based units from the Learning Tree.

Nelson Geography and History curriculum is used in Grade 7 and 8.

Healthy living is presented as a lifestyle of obedience to God. Physical Education and Health are linked in a holistic approach as we learn about our bodies and develop the skills and attitudes needed to take care of ourselves and each other in a God-honoring manner.

The Healthy Living program, published by Christian Schools International (CSI), provides a comprehensive health education curriculum for grades JK-8. The program is also supplemented with resources from the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA).

The Human Organ Systems curriculum developed by the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) is followed in our junior division (grades 4-6).

Music and Visual Arts are an important part of the curriculum where students are nurtured to explore Art and Music as opportunities to learn and appreciate new skills and glorify God. As His image bearers, students learn to express themselves, build confidence, imagine possibilities, appreciate and create beautiful works.

Students in K-3 receive choir instruction. Ukulele instruction is provided in grades 4-5 as an introduction to instrumental music. Students in grades 6-8 participate in an Instrumental Band program while continuing to improve knowledge of theory and musical abilities. All grades have opportunities to perform throughout the year.

A well rounded co-curricular activities program including Athletics, Arts, Drama, Leadership, Public Speaking and more are also available for student participation.