AN OUR KIDS REPORT:The Sycamore School vs. Blyth Academy Online School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

    Distance From

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    Address

    Address

    615 Wellington Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3R6, Canada

    160 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2H8, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    2012

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    Enrolment

    30

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    Grades

    8 to 12

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    Gender

    Coed

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    Living arrangements

    Day

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    Language of instruction

    English

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    Faith Based

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    School focus

    Academic

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    Developmental Priorities

    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
    Emotional
    The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."

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    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

    Liberal Arts

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    Curriculum pace

    Student-paced
    The main curriculum pace is non-standardized and is HIGHLY responsive to the pacing of individual students, (via differentiated instruction, differentiated assessment, etc). In theory, some students outpace the default/normalized curriculum, while others spend periods "behind schedule" if they need the extra time.

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    Academic culture

    Supportive
    A school with a “supportive” academic culture focuses more on process than short-term outcomes: academic performance is a welcomed side-benefit, but not the driving focus. This does not mean the school lacks standards, or has low expectations for its students: a school can have a supportive academic culture and still light the fire of ambition in its students. It does mean, however, the school provides a less intensive culture than schools with a “rigorous” academic classification, and is focused more simply on instilling a love of learning and life-long curiosity.

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    Avg. Class Size

    6

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    Special needs support

    Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

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    Gifted learner support

    In-class adaptations

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    Preschool/K curriculum

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    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

    $20,200

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    Boarding Tuition

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    Financial aid (FA)

    No

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    Students on FA

    0%

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    Eligible grades for FA

    None

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    Median FA package size

    $0

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    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    6

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    Percent in boarding

    0%

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    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

    94%

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    Day entry years

    7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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    Boarding entry years

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    Day admissions deadline

    Rolling

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    Boarding admissions deadline

    Not available

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    Interview required?

    Yes: grades 8 - 12

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    SSAT required

    No

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  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

    "The Sycamore School offers personalized, alternative education recognizing that today’s learners must be capable of independent, flexible thinking in times of continuous change. The school has developed a unique approach in educating students who struggle with personal anxiety and stress. High school courses are offered within a multidisciplinary framework enabling positive learning experiences. Collaborative, welcoming classes are taught by subject specialists whose enthusiasm may further spark student engagement."

    • All assignments are guided during the class; homework is limited to reading or viewing assignments.
    • Students are immersed in one course/semester, 8-10 semesters/year.
    • Class size is always less than 10 students.
    • Choose in-person or online, live-streamed classes & 2 online credit grad requirement onsite.
    • Live-streaming means that absences do not mean missing out on course concepts.
    • Families can choose vacations that enable students to sign in remotely
    • Support videos, information and assignments are posted online and accessible any time.
    • Assessment & Evaluation strategies can be tailored to student learning styles.
    • Guidance enables students to choose courses that fit their life plan but allow for changes.
    • Choices within courses, including compulsories, that honour student interests.

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

    "Our students work best in the small community atmosphere that they have chosen to guide their path to high school graduation. Students are supported by their teachers and other staff who adapt the learning opportunity to reflect student learning preferences, ambitions and life goals."

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    What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

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    What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

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    What type of student is a good fit for your school?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

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    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

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    To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

    "Our students and their families have chosen The Sycamore School for the low student: teacher ratio that is, on average 1:6. Our micro school population ensures a less stressful environment for students and a more co-operative and inclusive atmosphere for those who wish to focus on completing their high school education."

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    How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

    "Since The Sycamore School has worked hard to avoid the traditional school-like setting, students and their parents learn to appreciate the home like surroundings; homeschooling parents refer to TSS as the homeschool away from home. We are proud of that difference."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

    "Students and their families often comment on the atmosphere of caring that they feel in the entire school population … students and staff. There is an easy integration among students and staff of differing grades, ages, genders and cultures that creates a community of learners. Completing assignments at school with teacher assistance enables families to participate more fully in after school activities."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    THE SYCAMORE SCHOOL

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