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Grades 9-12 - Launches Fall 2026
 

We believe in educational practices and pedagogy rooted in science, not tradition. At Magnificent Minds, we are committed to empowering middle school students to push past perceived limits and strive for true excellence. Our approach is progressive and ambitious, coaching our students toward persistence, stamina, and resilience as they stretch themselves to reach incredible heights—even when it challenges them.

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Our Life Skills High School Program is designed around scientifically-validated teaching approaches that emphasize relationship development and build academic fluency through experiential, hands-on learning. With self-guided study,  collaborative learning and project-based learning we curate learning opportunities that build more than just content-based knowledge. By nurturing self-regulation, self-awareness, and self-advocacy, we prepare students to overcome obstacles with confidence and determination as they problem-solve and think critically about the world around them.​

"Middle School is a critical time of development, and the stakes are high. As kids age, their needs change; that is just basic developmental theory. As kids age, the gap between them and their peers can narrow or widen, and just like in early intervention, the level of support received can make all the difference."

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-Alley Dezenhouse, CEO / Psychotherapist

Key Elements of our Middle School Program

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  • essential and practical skill building using evidence-based, scientifically-validated pedagogical approaches

  • emphasis on mental health and wellness through evidence-based therapeutic modalities 

  • development of leisure, life and social skills to facilitate community integration

  • self-advocacy, healthy relationships, understanding diversity, consent, and the realities of maturing in today's world.

  • vocational and educational goals which reflect the needs of the student, an his or her long term plan

  • low ratio classroom (1:4 student to teacher ratio) 

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Other noteworthy elements of our program:​

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  • Before Care

  • After-School Interest-Based Social Club

  • Global Heritage Expo

  • Science Fair 

  • Art Expo

  • Classroom Updates via Virtual Classroom

  • House League Sports / Track & Field

  • Lunch Clubs (Drama, Yearbook, Team Games and more)

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Wellness: Body and Mind

Gym class is always a fan-favourite, and we think Middle School is the time to take it up a notch! We focus on sports skills, good sportsmanship and teach the rules of fair play. We explore solitary sports, and whole-body fitness programming.

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Exercise is not just a way to keep our bodies moving and build stamina, it's also a way to build leisure skills, and lean into student strengths and interests; and for those who struggle to stay motivated to get moving, it's a good reminder that perseverance pays off.  Physical activity is a proactive way to decrease stress, and increase self-confidence. ​Skills training culminates in school-wide special-days, like our annual Track and Field competition. ​

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Through workshops and hands-on learning we explore:

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  • Yoga and breath work 

  • Neuroscience

  • Nutrition science

  • Mindfulness and meditation 

  • Sports drills and skills

Add-On Services for Students

[On-site]

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  • Psychotherapy / Mental Health Supports

  • Speech Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Remedial Tutoring

  • Focused ABA Therapy

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