Sycamore School

1750 West 64th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46260

17 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on October 02, 2022

We had high hopes Sycamore could provide our son with a quality education, and we’re sold on the promise of expertise with handling 2e kids. That expertise was simply not there. They had done only the minimum to implement the accommodation plans we discussed each Fall, but we are aware our child can be trying. We were disappointed, but not every school can serve every child. That was good enough for us until they thought to mail us a yearbook recently for last year. Our son was excited to open the package and see all his former classmates, only to be crestfallen to see that he has been unceremoniously expunged from history. WHY MAIL THE DAMNED BOOK TO US? WHY DO THAT TO A CHILD? It was a totally classless move by a school that thinks far too highly of itself.
Submitted by student on March 04, 2019

AMAZING! I have gone here my whole life, and I am more than satisfied.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2018

Disappointing, as I expected the administration to be better. Very unhelpful...
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2018

We have had a great experience at Sycamore School!
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2014

We have one child at Sycamore starting from Kindergarten, and is now in Middle School. Overall, our experience at Sycamore has been very good. As a "twice exceptional" student, our oldest child required a small class size, personal attention from dedicated teachers, and a challenging curriculum. To date, Sycamore has meet most of his needs. He is growing in all areas (academically, socially, and emotionally) and has excelled within Sycamore's curriculum. I would say that the biggest weakness of Sycamore has been its lack of support services and awareness of the needs of the twice exceptional student, especially at the Lower School level. However, the school has addressed these issues with a Learning Resource Specialist and has worked with our family and our child's psychologist to address social/behavioral needs and issues. Also, the Head of Middle School has been a wonderful addition to the faculty and we've been very pleased with her enthusiasm and eye toward making the school experience an outstanding one. If a family is looking for a challenging curriculum and a positive environment for their academically gifted child, Sycamore is an excellent choice.
Submitted by parent on November 24, 2013

We are so glad that we found Sycamore School. We started there in pre-K. Each year we say to ourselves - 'Wow! It cant get better than this.' And every year we are wrong. ALL of the teachers are amazing. The experiences associated with the school are fantastic. Sometimes I have to email other parents to corroborate that yes indeed our daughter held a nonpoisionous tarantula, bats were in the class room, or she drank whale milk. The kids are challenged at their indivudal level - differentiated instruction. It means my kid is not bored nor discourage but that she is on her academic tippy toes trying new skills, making some mistakes, learning from them, and learning about herself. Sycamore is about setting up each child to succed and reach their maximum potential. Kids shione in their respective strong suits be it math or science, or art, or social studies, maybe reading, maybe spelling, music, - the list goes on. When ever we have had concerns the teachers and staff have been available and willing to work with us. Check this awesome school out. BEST money I have ever spent. BEST investment in my childs future that will hopefully impact yours too when she grows up.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2013

This is our third year at Sycamore. My son is currently in Kindergarten and it's been absolutely wonderful. Prior to attending Sycamore, my son was in a typical daycare environment and was literally bored to tears. It was a tough financial decision for us to send him to Sycamore as the tuition is quite high (but comparable to other private schools in the area), but it is absolutely worth every penny. I am especially impressed now that academics are playing a more significant role (KG vs. preschool). My son is thriving and surrounded by kids like him. I would be very worried about sending him to a public school - I don't think he would do well there at all (what would they do with a child 2 to 3 grade levels ahead?). This school is probably one of the biggest reasons our family is staying in Indy. It's just that good. I wish that every gifted child could be in such an environment. The volunteering opportunities are great as well. We can sign up to volunteer to be a "math helper" (during my lunch hour!) or an "art helper" on Fridays. This is a great opportunity to see how great the teachers are.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2012

I have 3 step kids who all graduated from Sycamore, and now have a 4 year old in their preschool class. The school is amazing. The teachers are caring, and really challenge our kids. In my son's preschool class, there's a teacher along with 2 teacher aide for 17 students. The teachers along with the parents are very involved in the growth and education of the kids. I can't say enough nice things about this school. Would definitely enroll my future child (in my belly now) to this school. :-)
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2012

I can't say enough about the support my kids have received from teachers and administrators. Every highly-gifted child should have an environment like this where they are truly educated with their peers. and not forced to stay in a classroom where the pace is boring to them.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2012

Our child has been at Sycamore since kindergarten. The school has exceeded our expectations both in academics and other areas. There is opportunity for all students to participate in a wide variety of activities. Our child is very happy here!
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2012

Sycamore truly provides everything we were looking for in a school. We took a thorough approach when selecting a school. We sent our oldest to summer camps at the schools we were considering to get a first hand account of the students, faculty, staff and families in the different school communities. Sycamore is a warm, enviting, supportive and happy place. It was important for us to find a well balanced environment that went beyond academics, supporting art and music and also be competitive in sports. The curriculum provides regular field trips but also regularly brings in outside subject matter experts to help apply what they are learning to real world experience. After school activites also enable the students to either further their own interests or explore new ones. We feel very lucky to have found Sycamore.
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2012

We are in our 4th year at Sycamore, with 2 very different children as students. Both of our children, 1 with exceptional twice-gifted needs and 1 "textbook gifted" child, are thriving at Sycamore. We've received support from the Head of School, from both Staff Psychologists, and from every teacher. The Staff at Sycamore know and love every hair on every child's head. They teach to every child differently, and ability grouping has allowed our twice-gifted child to thrive in her favorite subjects while receiving assistance with others. We've received stellar referrals to the correct therapists, and sometimes I wonder where we'd be without the experienced teachers who could see through our child's frustration, and bring out her abilities. "Enriched" is such a small word to describe Sycamore's curriculum. It's engaging and exciting. I am constantly amazed at not only what my children are learning, but in their ability to apply it to their lives. They teach children to be lifelong learners, to be responsible citizens, and to respect the novel ideas of others. It's an enlightened education and a wonderful community of parents, teachers, and administrators.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2011

Our child is in her second year in lower school at Sycamore and is thriving. She was previously at a public school which had wonderful teachers but extremely large class sizes, thus she was not able to get the accelerated curriculum that she needed. At Sycamore, she is challenged yet not stressed. She has peers who she can relate to academically as well as socially. The class size is 20 with a full-time aide, which offers much individual attention and differentiation. There is ample opportunity for the children to use creativity and problem-solving. Sycamore is a warm, welcoming environment. We are so fortunate to have this school in our community.
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2011

We have had our kids at Sycamore for 5 years now and had a wonderful educational experience. Sycamore is the perfect place for my kids - who just love learning. The advanced and enriched academic program here is impressive - and it crosses the entire curriculum from math to science, art to music, etc. We feel like the teachers know our children extremely well and work with them to develop their individual potential. You can't beat the student-teacher ratio which we think is important. This is a great school - where kids go running into the doors each morning excited to learn.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2011

Our daughter is in her 5th year at Sycamore and we continue to be impressed with the quality of education she is receiving! The teachers are extremely dedicated and engage the students in exciting, challenging curriculum. There is a humanities approach to teaching so they study a topic in language arts, history and art classes to fully learn many aspects of the subject matter. The teachers get to know each student and strive to offer differentiated learning so each child can learn in the way that is best for them. There is a strong emphasis on the whole child and wanting them to be well rounded. There are fabulous art and music classes along with a variety of extra curricular activities. The administration is extremely devoted to ensuring Sycamore has the best learning enviroment to guarantee each child's success. We are thankful Sycamore exists to helpf fulfill the needs of our daughter. I see evidence of happy kids every day I am at school!
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2011

We have just completed our 2nd year at Sycamore and my son will be entering Kindergarten in the fall. Sycamore is a tremendous blessing to us. Our son is rated as "very superior" on IQ tests and he is a very well-rounded and happy child. He has loved every minute of school and our only regret is that school is not year-round! The teachers are dedicated and highly trained to be able to keep up with the pace of these hungry-to-learn kids. The school community is globally and culturally diverse. I have observed that children with behavior problems might struggle with the school's culture. This is a school for kids who are eager to learn and want to be in school. Parental involvement is crucial to keep up the pace and take full advantage of the opportunities that the school offers. In addition to academics, the school offers a tremendous fine arts program and excellent language instruction. In pre-kindergarten my son was learning both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. I highly recommend this school for children and families who place a strong importance on academic success and educational attainment.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2011

My daughter has been at Sycamore for three years now and I can not think of how her experience could have been any better. Her teachers have all been amazing individuals who truly seem to care about the students, their needs and development. I have been fortunate enough to be highly involved in a number activities in her classroom (the teachers are always more than happy to have me stop in!) and its amazing to see these brilliant children grow and shine. When I have observed these children, I see well adjusted children who seem happy and excited about learning. Its such a pleasure interacting with my daughter's friends and the older students. I'm also very happy to have my daughter in a place where, for the most part, people (children and adults alike) are polite and friendly! I truly feel my daughter is in good hands here!