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PROGRAMS

We offer a mix of academic and ABA-based support for students in Grades 9–12.

 

Our small classes and flexible pacing make it easier to meet students where they’re at, while still following the Ontario curriculum and providing credit courses toward graduation. ABA skill building is woven into daily lessons to help students grow their academic skills, independence, and social confidence.

 

All of our programs are overseen and developed with input from our Principal, who is also a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. 

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​Read on to explore the core elements that make up our programming.

ABA Integration

ABA strategies are built directly into our academic programs so students build essential skills while they learn. This approach supports academic growth, independence, and social confidence without adding “extra” work. By blending skill-building into everyday lessons, students can practice and apply what they’re learning in a natural way. It’s part of what makes our classrooms both structured and flexible.

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Community Involvement

Learning goes beyond the school walls. Students take part in community projects, events, and partnerships that connect what they’re learning in class to the real world. This includes building meaningful connections with the local Indigenous community, learning from their knowledge, histories, and experiences. These opportunities help students develop a sense of belonging and pride, while also teaching important life skills like communication, teamwork, and responsibility.

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Hands-On Learning

We believe students learn best when they’re actively engaged. Our lessons often include practical projects, experiments, and real-world problem solving. This approach keeps learning interesting, builds critical thinking skills, and gives students a sense of ownership over their education.

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Individualized Learning Plans

Every student is unique, so their learning plan should be too. We tailor each plan to a student’s strengths, needs, and goals, and adjust it as they grow. This ensures students are both supported and challenged in ways that work for them, leading to real and measurable progress.

Small Class Sizes

With fewer students in each class, teachers can give more one-on-one support and really get to know each learner. This allows for more meaningful connections, quicker identification of needs, and the flexibility to adapt lessons on the spot. Smaller classes also help create a calmer, more focused learning environment.

Safe & Supportive Environment

We create a space where students feel comfortable, respected, and valued. A positive school climate helps reduce stress and anxiety, making it easier for students to focus on learning and personal growth. By fostering trust and understanding, we help students feel confident enough to take risks, try new things, and overcome challenges.

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GET IN TOUCH

245 Garner Road West
Ancaster, Ontario
Tel: 289 339 9316

admin@esschool.org

Entsyoyaneren'ne Secondary School is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, and within the lands protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. This is an agreement between Nations to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes in peace.

We are grateful to the Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial, and we commit to building relationships rooted in respect, reciprocity, and care for the community and the land we share.

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