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The Study Academy - Case Study by MySchool
CASE STUDY

From Administrative Chaos to School Management Excellence

The Study Academy, an independent Toronto school for twice-exceptional (2E) students, transformed its daily operations with MySchool. Within weeks, the school cut administrative time by more than 200%, improved communication with families, and simplified scheduling and reporting.

“Smoother than any previous SIS transition – results were visible within weeks.” — Bradley Gunter, Lower School Principal

Case Study Overview – A Smooth Transition to Unified School Management

The Study Academy specializes in inclusive, personalized education for gifted students with learning differences. But behind the scenes, staff were struggling with outdated systems and scattered tools. Spreadsheets, folders, and legacy software caused inefficiencies and confusion.

The turning point came when the school chose MySchool – a flexible school management ecosystem designed for Canadian independent schools for its ease of onboarding, dedicated support, and secure IEP tools tailored for 2E students.

The Study Academy
Challenge of Fragmented Tools

The Challenge – Fragmented, Inflexible Tools and Limited Support

  • Outdated SIS (Maplewood’s connectEd used only for provincial reporting)
  • Reliance on spreadsheets, folders, and Google Drive for everything else
  • Failed past SIS implementations due to high costs, lack of customer support, and hidden fees
  • No secure or customizable IEP tools for 2E students
“Everything else had to be done in spreadsheets and Google Drive. It was a nightmare.” — Bradley Gunter, Lower School Principal

The Outcome – Efficiency and Clarity Across the School

Improved Communication Efficiency

  • Announcements school-wide in seconds (vs. 15–20 minutes)
  • 4+ hours saved weekly

Real-Time Scheduling

  • Build a full-year schedule in about an hour
  • Teachers view live schedules instantly

Attendance Follow-Up

  • From 90–120 minutes each morning to just a few minutes

Digital Forms & Permissions

  • Seamless consents and reminders — no paper trails

Behavior Tracking

  • Centralized,  consistent logging aligned with school values

Data & Reporting

  • Side-by-side view of grades, attendance, and behavior
  • Unlocks insights for targeted student support
Efficiency and Clarity for The Study Academy
“Their attention to detail, their care, and their understanding of our particular needs are really amazing.” — Bradley Gunter, Lower School Principal

The MySchool Difference – Built for Canadian Independent Schools

MySchool is a highly customisable, unified school management system, offering a comprehensive suite of modules for independent K-12 schools. All modules are built on a single data repository, ensuring data accuracy and providing a comprehensive 360-degree perspective on school operations.

MySchool stands out because it is specifically designed to meet the needs of Canadian independent schools. That means local servers for data hosting, invoicing in CAD, and full compliance with provincial reporting requirements. Schools are also supported by a dedicated success manager and a proven onboarding process tailored to limited-resources environments.

This Canada-first approach eliminates concerns over data privacy and currency fluctuations while providing flexibility for schools to configure workflows and modules to their own needs.

The MySchool Difference
MySchool Is Your Trusted School Management Partner

MySchool – Your Trusted Partner in School Management

The Study Academy’s journey highlights the power of choosing the right school management system.

By replacing spreadsheets, shared drives, and outdated systems with MySchool, the academy gained time, clarity, and stronger family connections. What began as a search for efficiency became a time-saving, parent-engaging, teacher-triumphing experience.

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Repeat The Study Academy’s Success!

For Canadian independent schools facing similar challenges, The Study Academy offers a clear example of what’s possible with MySchool: streamlined processes, real-time insight, and stronger connections with the community.

See how MySchool can streamline your school’s daily operations.