- Compilation of resources from the National Association for Gifted Children for coping during COVID-19
- Tips for talking to kids about COVID-19
- Keeping kids engaged at home
- Managing emotions during uncertain times
- Free toolkit for managing anxiety about Coronavirus
VIDEO - We Are Sycamore
CONNECT WITH ADMISSIONS
We encourage you to learn more about Sycamore, the admissions process, visiting our school, and more by exploring the admissions section of our site or by contacting our Enrollment Management team.
Duane Emery, Director of Enrollment Management
317-202-2510 / emery.duane@sycamoreschool.org
Erica Harrison, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
317-202-2544 / harrison.erica@sycamoreschool.org
We are currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year as well as the 2021-2022 school year, and we would be happy to speak with you!
Duane Emery, Director of Enrollment Management
317-202-2510 / emery.duane@sycamoreschool.org
Erica Harrison, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
317-202-2544 / harrison.erica@sycamoreschool.org
We are currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year as well as the 2021-2022 school year, and we would be happy to speak with you!
12 SIGNS: Can I Tell If My Child Is Gifted?
Parents are among the best identifiers of gifted children. You clearly know your child better than anyone, and your input should be welcomed and valued by any school you are considering for your child.
Typically, parents of gifted kids will notice characteristics of giftedness in their child at an early age. At Sycamore, we call these the “Twelve Signs” of a gifted child.
Read the 12 Signs.
Read the 12 Signs.
PARENTING RESOURCES
Parenting Resources Regarding COVID-19
Supporting the social and emotional wellness of gifted children is more important now than ever. Here are some resources that may help you talk with your child about COVID-19 from Sycamore's Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Samantha Outcalt.
SYCAMORE NEWS
List of 4 news stories.
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Sycamore Moving to Distance Learning November 19
At Sycamore, we are planning to move to our Distance Learning Plan with Kindergarten through 8th Grade on November 19. Mayor Joe Hogsett and Dr. Virginia Caine held a press conference to communicate Marion County decisions about restrictions to try to mitigate the current surge in prevalence and positivity rates of COVID-19. Although we have not experienced this at Sycamore, the number of infections in school children has also risen significantly. Dr. Caine has issued Public Health Order #35, effective as of November 16, 2020. In the order, all Marion County K-12 schools must transition to total virtual learning no later than November 30. We have prepared well for this moment, and I believe it will be much smoother and stronger than it was last spring. We plan to continue to have Preschool, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten in school in person. The order does not prohibit in-person learning at those ages, and we believe it is extremely difficult and disruptive to try to have effective distance learning with very young children. We will offer Quest for only these classes and only after school, not before school. -
Two Sycamore Students Earn National Caroline D. Bradley High School Scholarship
Sycamore School has learned two of their eighth-grade students, Nate Liang and Emily Hackwelder, have been named national award recipients of the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship for the class of 2025 from the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA). They are two of only 28 national winners of a four-year high school scholarship for gifted learners to attend an optimally matched high school program. -
A Parent's Story: How A Sycamore Parent Saw Distance Learning Work
“Teachers were my heroes through the whole process. It was obviously a tough situation that everyone was thrown into unexpectedly, but the teachers were great about soliciting feedback and making changes as needed until they found methods that worked.”For the mom of two Sycamore students, Sumi Maun was confronted with the challenges that many families were faced with in mid-March when schools closed their buildings and went to a distance learning model for the rest of the school year: suddenly, the kids were at home, doing their school work, while the parents were also working from home and having to figure out where everyone will do their work, how they will get fed, take breaks, and not feel like it was all too much. -
A Teacher's Story: How Middle School Teacher Beth Simpson Adapted Her Teaching for Distance Learning
“Distance learning is really a complete reconfiguration of how you teach, but not necessarily what you teach. While it is different, in no way does it have to be lesser than. Going through something like this together is something we'll never forget, and the kids' resilience, positivity, and perspectives will stay with me forever.”In the past couple of weeks, we have highlighted a few of our Early Childhood and Lower School teachers. Today, we talk one of our Middle School teachers, Beth Simpson, who teaches Language Arts, about how she was able to incorporate group discussions of books, one-on-one time, and teach the writing of allegories from afar.
High Ability and Enrichment Remote Learning Resources / Read more
Is your young child curious and talkative? Does he or she have a good sense of humor, learn quickly? Does he or she remember everything that you ever promised? You may have a gifted child.
WE ARE SYCAMORE.
There will always be students who need schools like Sycamore, to stimulate, educate, and motivate our best and brightest. We are educating kids, teaching them to think, both critically and creatively, and teaching them to love learning.
Today's students will be the leaders that will solve the problems of today and tomorrow. Sycamore is a prime example of institutional evolution and a story of response to a need. Our work will never be complete.
Today's students will be the leaders that will solve the problems of today and tomorrow. Sycamore is a prime example of institutional evolution and a story of response to a need. Our work will never be complete.
GIVE TO THE SYCAMORE FUND
The Sycamore Fund is the school’s highest fundraising priority. As with all independent schools, Sycamore relies on our community to give annually to help us fund projects and programs that make us the unique school we are. Your tax-deductible donation goes to work immediately, benefiting students in this school year. Your gift affects their daily experience and is a direct investment in:
- Professional development for our talented and dedicated faculty
- The latest advances in technology
- A vibrant art and music program
- An encouraging and competitive athletics program
Weather Announcements
If Sycamore School is to be closed due to extreme weather conditions, announcements to parents will be sent to home and cell phones via the school’s automated alert system. Announcements will also be made on local TV and radio stations and their websites. Closings will also be posted on the Sycamore School social media (Facebook and Twitter) feeds. We will also post information on this sycamoreschool.org
SYCAMORE SCHOOL EVENTS
List of 4 events.
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Virtual Parent Engagement Series
Game Recommendations with David Schuth
Indiana’s Only Accredited, Private, Independent Preschool - 8th Grade School for Gifted Students
