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The Sycamore School is an independent non-profit secondary school serving middle and high school students.
We follow a mastery-based learning model that integrates academic development, social and emotional growth, and civic engagement. We create a meaningful learning process, whereby teachers personalize instruction according to students` interests, needs, and aptitudes. Teaching focuses on cultivating transferable skills in students that apply to various jobs or tasks across settings, such as effective communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.
We`re intentionally small, maintaining a 1:6 teacher to student ratio.
We can accommodate students who have a specific learning disability, anxiety, ADHD, and/or social skills deficits. However, we are not a school specifically for students with learning struggles.
We want to attract a cross section of students who reflect the diversity that is present in our larger population. Our target student is curious, wants to learn, and is looking for a more progressive learning environment.
Club or Organization: Anime Club, Art Club, Book Club, Coding, Cooking, Dungeons & Dragons, Forensics, Math, Philosophy, Photography, Running Club, Sports, Theatre, Trivia, Ultimate Frisbee, Video Game Club, World Cultures
School Notes
We offer middle and high school students a different type of
learning community that actively engages students through
providing:
Small classes in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive
community
Self-paced competency-based learning
Engaging "hands on" and cooperative learning opportunities
Curricula that incorporates student interests and connects to
life outside school
Student choices of how they engage with the curriculum and
display mastery
Tools to increase self-awareness, self-monitoring and
mindfulnessReal world learning experiences
The Sycamore School a mastery-based school that integrates academic
development, social and emotional learning, and civic
engagement. We create a meaningful learning process, whereby
teachers personalize instruction according to students` interests,
needs, and aptitudes. Teaching focuses on cultivating transferable
skills in students that apply to various jobs or tasks across
settings, such as effective communication, collaboration, critical
thinking, and creativity. We want to partner with parents and the
community to design experiences in and outside the classroom.
The Sycamore School's tuition is approximately $35,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Sycamore School?
The acceptance rate of The Sycamore School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. The Sycamore School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Virginia with low acceptance rates.
What sports does The Sycamore School offer?
The Sycamore School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Ultimate Frisbee.
Grades: 9-12 | 465 students5 miles 1200 North Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 933-4062
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
55/25/2021
My son is in his second year at TSS. The environment has been perfect for his learning and social-emotional needs. When he was in public ES our son routinely was unsure of what was going on in class as he is very inattentive. At TSS, having two teachers in a classroom of 12 means he is kept on track and on task. He is also learning executive functioning skills such as timers and lists which will help him further manage his ADHD as he gets older. The mastery-based learning and no grades mean he has developed a sense of pride in his work that he never had when he was losing points for pointless errors that were unrelated to how much he knew about the topic. The school is located in Ballston, just off Route 66 with easy access to both the metro and local parks and trails. The physical space is very bright and airy and a happy learning environment.
- Posted by Parent - Matt
58/26/2019
The Sycamore School is a godsend. It has helped my child enjoy school again and find her curiosity. The school offers student choice and self-paced learning that allows my child to thrive. They have field trips connected to student learning that bring the real world into the classroom. The teachers are dynamic and friendly. They work with you to help your child thrive. The administration is extremely responsive to parents and students. I`ve had an amazing experience.
- Posted by Parent - Chris
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