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Barnard Academy is one of six elementary schools within the Windsor Central Supervisory Union.

A typical day at Barnard Academy begins with singing in the Multi-purpose room. The children raise the flag in the front of the school and help with the daily chores of cleaning and caring for the building. In this way, each day is a chance to practice the social skills that strengthen community. Barnard parents are involved in the daily activities of their children and are welcome to volunteer their time to help with class activities or to join the BEES (Barnard Education Endeavor Society) in planning yearly events for the school and the community.

The curriculum used at Barnard Academy is based on inquiry and conceptual teaching, using the  Core Knowledge program as a solid foundation. Factual knowledge is placed in a context and is enhanced by conceptual knowledge. Conceptual knowledge is clarified as it is used to help organize the important details. This ensures high academic achievement using cumulative teaching techniques and content-specific strategies that match content with student. With teachers and parents involved in the small classroom setting, Barnard Academy students do not “fall through the cracks” that larger classroom settings are more prone to. Guidance professionals and in-class teaching aides support the learning process by providing positive adult interaction for the students who need it.