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About Sycamore

For over a century the staff at Sycamore have embraced the vision that learning is a lifelong process and that all students need to be accountable for their learning, actions, and choices. That is why at Sycamore we challenge our students to be cooperative learners, we help them to realize that there are multiple solutions to all problems and we encourage them to reflect upon, understand and evaluate their own learning and thought process.


Sycamore Elementary Website
Browse the Official Sycamore Website for an overview of Sycamore's Philosophy and Traditions website

Absence & Late Arrival Communication
Absence message line (4:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.): (909) 398-0325
Office line (7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.): (909) 398-0324

After School Enrichment Program
After school enrichment classes provide opportunities for students enrolled at Sycamore to continue their learning after the official school day ends. The enrichment classes are offered by local community members and parents in such areas as ceramics, art, dance, movement, photography, foreign languages, chess and music. Class offerings vary from session to session. Although the program is coordinated by volunteers, the teachers are paid for their time and expertise. Incidentally, we are always looking for more people to teach these classes and for new subjects not currently offered. Students pay a nominal fee for the classes, which help to pay the teacher of the class, obtain materials, as well as provide scholarships for the program. There are typically three sessions per year?Fall, Winter, and Spring. Registration forms are sent home with children and need to be turned in to the office with a check for the class fee as soon as possible. Enrollment is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Enrichment class participant lists are posted after the enrollment process outside the Office.

Claremont School District Website
Feel free to visit the Claremont school district website to obtain the latest information on what the district has to say.

Classroom
The staff at Sycamore have developed programs to expand the opportunities for students to participate in practical experiences which allow them to connect with the larger community. Involvement in Community Service Learning projects with The Claremont Manor, Montgomery Gallery, UCC Child Center, and AbilityFirst have allowed upper grade students to build a strong correlation between service and learning. Check out the Classrooms page to view the progress and achievements of our students in every classroom.

Classroom Hours
This is a table of classroom hours divided by each grade level. Provided information is subjected to change on holiday events.


Contact Sycamore Elementary School

Tom Cooper, Principal
225 W 8th Street
Claremont, CA 91711

Diane Boutney, Office Manager
Telephone (909) 398-0324
FAX (909) 625-6004
Extended Day Care (909) 625-7218


Extended Day Care
Extended Day Care is available on site for students enrolled at Sycamore School from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. excluding school hours. Sign-ups usually start on March 15th, and spaces fill in quickly so make prompt actions. Extended Day Care #: (909) 625-7218.

Forum
For information, activities, events, and updates regarding Sycamore Elementary check out the Forum where you can engage in an interactive discussion board. The Forum has several different areas of discussion and has been implemented to help the communication between the faculty, staff, parents, students, and community of Sycamore Elementary.

Governance Council
Sycamore operates within the guidelines of a unified governance council, which involves staff, parents, and students in the decision-making process for the school. The six councils are: Communications, Curriculum and Assessment, Safety/Facilities Use, Spirit, Volunteer/Personnel, Ways and Means.

Handbook
This is a scanned Handbook of Sycamore Elementary in a PDF format. Click here. Within handbook, you will find all kinds of most detailed information on Sycamore Elementary.

Leaf Newsletter
Provided is a copy of Leaf newsletter in a PDF format. Click here. Newsletter provides latest information of Sycamore Elementary schooland as well as what the Principal has to say.

Lunch Menu
Lunch menu is available in monthly calendar sent home as well as the CSUD website here.

Parents/Volunteers
Parent involvement is an integral aspect of Sycamore's philosophy. By volunteering in the classroom, coordinating schoolwide events, participating in curriculum development and assuming leadership positions in the shared decision making process, parents have an important voice and role in the successes at Sycamore Elementary School. Please feel free to visit the school at any time or you can check out our Volunteers page for further information. Monthly tours occur on the third Thursday of each month or call the office (398-0324) to set up an appointment.

School Map
Here is a scanned map of school in PDF file format for your convenience. Please visit Adobe.com for Acrobat plugins that are necessary to read all PDF documents.


Survey Form
Sycamore School's Family Survey is used to record your impressions of our school. This survey will help assess our accomplishments this year and assist in planning for continuous improvement.
Your response is essential in identifying the educational priorities that are most meaningful to our entire school community. This survey also provides valuable information that will help guide the school's program on a yearly basis.


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