Parent's Choice

1. For parents wishing for their children to be in a year round action-based school model with extended school day hours of operation, higher motivation and interest, advanced, structured and infused curriculum, greater academic and intellectual achievement, artistic creative, social and cultural advancement, problem-solving ability, athletics, physical and wellness development, languages and communication proficiency, these are all of the excellence-driven characteristics that York Academy & College students will acquire. Characteristics that often are associated with multi-talented and multiple intelligence students and which have profound implications for learning and the development of students.
2. Providing busy parents, having to constantly struggle with numerous schedules daily in order to meet the expectations of engaged “student-athletes”, “student-scientists”, and “student-artists”, the opportunity to maximize their daily busy schedule with work and other obligations, rather than constantly struggling to do schoolwork, in and around training and competition, and artistic involvement; thus enjoying greater quality times with their children to craft stronger relationships and family bonds rather than driving to numerous destinations for after school, evenings and weekend activities which traditionally are not part of most schools curriculum.
3. York Academy & College offers advanced and distinguished academic and life skills learning experiences, through extended school day hours of operation, conveying key components of developing “Renaissance Students” and “Wholesome Individuals” by the implementation and incorporation of a mandatory infusion of Academics, Fine Arts – Performing Arts – STREAM – Athletics and Personal Best, Languages and Communication, Social and Cultural immersion to students while alleviating the challenges for parents to meet unreasonable schedules for extracurricular activities; thus supporting parents to spend better quality times and foster greater relationship with their children.
4. York Academy and College’s value proposition is “Meeting children and students needs by offering year round extended school day hours of operation of an enhanced and innovative mandatory curriculum while allowing for parents’ involvement and supporting parents’ dedications.
5. York Academy & College meets inclusively students, parents, community and society’s needs and expectations by offering and inclusively incorporating wholesome education and highly structured multidiscipline-driven extracurricular activities and programs for the development of “Wholesome Students” and parents peace of mind embedding with a balanced school-life, work-life, and extra-curricular activities; thus promoting and instilling stronger family bonds.

Advantages for Parents

York Academy & College distinct competitive advantages are:

• Year round school
• Extended school day hours of operation
• All-inclusive bundled-tuition fee
• Excellence-driven
• Supportive, creative, friendly, fun, challenging, safe, and dignified environment
• Core value of developing the love of learning
• Teachers instill and foster an intrinsic love of learning
• Inclusive – students taught to think of others
• Open-minded and accepting environment
• Emphasis on the development of wholesome learners
• Individualism encouraged and understood
• Low teacher-student ratio
• High academic achievement and expectations
• Challenging, creative, exciting curriculum
• Positive, compassionate, respectful learning environment
• Hands-on and fun learning experiences
• Cooperative learning experience
• High quality, “self-selected” staff
• Advanced and mandatory infusion of Academics – Fine and Performing Arts – STREAM – Languages – Communication – Sports and Athletics – and Personal Best curriculum-driven
• UNESCO School Model implementation
• IB Programme offering
• Understanding and commitment to students and parents’ needs
• Balanced seven-sphere – “Academics”, “Artistic”, “Cultural”, “Social”, “Athletics”, “Personal Best”, and “Character Building”
• School life/work life/extra-curricular activities balance; thus, promoting and instilling stronger family bonds
• Wholesome Education Integrated Approach
• Community integrated programs and business
• Technology Development and Implementation
• A well balanced seven-sphere – “Academics”, “Artistic”, “Cultural”, “Social”, “Athletics”, “Personal Best”, and “Character Building” curriculum integration for wholesome good character citizens.
• A strategic five-pillar support model “Students – Teachers – Parents – Community – Corporate” dedicated to inspire lasting accomplishments

The development, attainment and mastery of self-confidence, excellence, good character, optimism, perseverance, honesty, courage, inter-dependence, independence, and generosity combined with knowledge take York Academy & College students much farther; thus enable them to do things that are considerably more difficult or virtually impossible. In short, York Academy & College endeavors to:

1. Make the acquisition of knowledge and discovery a life-long pursuit to students
2. Develop and optimize courage, good character and noble citizenship quality that lead to confidence in our students and their purposes in life, family, community and the world.
3. Widen greater ability to achieve students’ multi-talent and multiple intelligence best
4. Assist parents by providing year round extended school day hours of operation through an innovative learning model that infuses academic, social, cultural, emotional, artistic, physical, languages, communication, personal best, sports and wellness as mandatory curriculum learning model that meets each and every child’s needs.

Code of Conduct

At York Academy & College, students are expected to act, behave and conduct in ways that support our philosophy, values and mission at all times. Students’ conduct shall bring the best out of themselves and each other. Through our best practice principles, faculty, adjunct professionals and staff are positive role models to students. Students, with the support of parents or guardians, should observe all school rules and procedures. York Academy & College Comprehensive Code of Conduct Policy is available for parents to review with their children upon admittance to the school. York Academy & College Students should:

• Make an honest, consistent effort to do well in all subjects by utilizing their abilities to the maximum extent possible
• Arrive at school on time and attend all classes
• Prepare and be ready for all classes by bringing all required materials and completing all homework assignments
• Be accountable for any school work missed as a result of absences due to illness or extra-curricular activities
• Display acceptable behaviour in hallways and classrooms
• Be active, positive, proactive and motivate
• Respect the rights and be considerate of the feelings of others
• Be courteous and responsible in words and actions
• Never partake in the humiliation of other students
• Resolve all interpersonal conflicts and difficulties through the use of rational dialogue, teachers’ support, and/or school counselling services
• Care as much about responsibilities as rights
• Do one’s part to improve the school and not expect others to do it alone
• Respect for Self
• Respect for Others
• Respect for Property
• Respect for Community

Respect for Self

Students are expected to show respect for one’s self. Each student will aim for high standards of personal health and social responsibility. If students have issues, they are encouraged to discuss these with their Teachers, Principal, Vice-principal or School Guidance/Counsellor. York Academy & College will work together to resolve any issues that may arise.

Respect for Others

Every student attending York Academy & College has the right to do so in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment. Discrimination, verbal, physical and sexual harassment or bullying of others will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Any activity that has a negative effect on others will be dealt with according to the severity of the situation.

Respect for Property

Students are expected to respect the privacy and property of other students and York Academy & College staff, faculty, and adjunct professionals. All texts, equipment, library books and other materials must be cared for and returned when requested. Students are also expected to treat the school grounds and the school building with respect. Littering is strictly forbidden.

Respect for Community

Our students are York Academy & College’s representatives in the community. They are expected to act respectfully and courteous to everyone in the community.

Severe Violation of School Rules

The following are some behavioural example that are regarded as severe violations of York Academy & College’s rules with consequences range from warnings to removal from York Academy & College in accordance with the severity of the situation:

• Violent or threatening behaviour including bullying, racial harassment or discrimination
• Consuming alcohol and / or illegal drugs
• Setting off a false fire alarm
• Vandalism
• Bringing weapons to school
• Smoking on any part of the school property

School Uniform and Dress Code

Students are required to wear the designated York Academy & College school uniform. The uniform must be worn on school days and on all weekday school-sponsored activities. Student grooming should reflect a business-like manner.

Parent Council

Advocating and supporting an inclusive community is a priority for York Academy & College. Parents and families are welcomed and valued as contributing members of our success. They are valuable sources of wisdom and talent who serve the school in many ways such as event organizers, chaperons, guest speakers, drama performances directors, York Academy Annual Parents Recognition Awards Gala organizers and more.

To ensure York Academy & College Parent Council’s mandate is met with relevance, we have developed a shared vision, understood, and agreed-on purpose in order to retain a healthy culture of engagement and commitment on the part of parents. This includes:

• Landmarking and watermarking the school parent’s involvement vision and expectation broadly by broadening the concept of parent involvement and by developing a variety of parent personal best classes, workshops, seminars and special events.
• Encouraging, promoting and rewarding parents’ contribution and leadership, collaborative “Students – Family–Teacher–School – Community – Stakeholders” relationships that value the expertise and experience of families, which influence more positively our students’ lives and potentials throughout their academic and personal best journey.
• Reaching out to parents who are the least to get involved. Parents who feel wanted, needed, and appreciated tend to become more involved
• Creating a global and welcoming environment and have honest conversations. Parents are more likely to participate when they feel invited and when diversity is acknowledged and viewed as strength.
• Be visible in the community by providing extended services and programs to parents during after school operations hours

York Academy & College Parent Association has an Executive Board that meets monthly. Parent volunteers are needed throughout the year to support various events and activities. Prospective families who are interested in learning more about parent involvement in the school, you’re welcome to visit the Parent Association Bureau on campus.

York Academy & College Parent Council has established a Diversity Parent Collaborative (DPC) to further inclusivity. The DPC addresses issues within a diverse community, establishing greater communication and understanding among our families and the school. One of the special objectives of the DPC is to provide parents of different cultural backgrounds and native languages with a supportive community to help them understand and support their children’s York Academy experience and to engage in school life.