Synnovation Lab
Coming 2018-2019 to Sycamore High School
What Is The Synnovation Lab?
We Believe...
- Every child deserves a personalized learning path that supports their individuality and fosters meaningful relationships.
- Motivation and engagement are the cornerstones of personalized learning. Staff and students will share an ignited passion for the learning they are leading.
- Authentic learning is a gateway to real-world experiences which deepen understanding; encouraging students to create tangible, useful products to answer real-world problems.
- Design thinking is an innovative strategy to approach learning and problem-solving to move staff and students towards an action-oriented mindset.
How Is The Synnovation Lab Different Than Traditional School?
- More flexible daily and long-term schedule
- Greater freedom of choice
- Greater ownership of learning
- No bell schedule
- Mastery-based grading system where students will be assessed on mastery of content/standards
- Students will earn an A, B, or Incomplete (which we refer to as "Not Quite There Yet")
- Project-Based Learning course required
- Teachers will no longer be the center of instruction
- Teachers serve as activators, mentors, motivators, and experts
- Students will be required to frequently check-in with Synnovation Lab teachers to monitor progress and achievement.
Day In The Life of a Synnovation Student
Personalized Learning
This is not online learning. The same curriculum will be given to students as in the
traditional setting, the only differences are the delivery method of the learning and the
flexibility to work on a content area for a longer or shorter amount of time-based on the student's needs. Intervention is built into the curriculum.
Project-Based Learning
Students will be automatically enrolled in a Project-Based Learning elective course when accepted into the Synnovation Lab.
Examples:
- Synthesizing a bio-fuel from Bamboo
- Publishing global language intervention materials for high school students
- Creating and prototyping materials to assist those experiences PTSD
What About My Friends?
The Synnovation team believes in relationships first! Students are encouraged to work together and learn collaboratively. Students will still go to lunch with other Sycamore High School Aviators.
Can Students Take Electives?
Yes! Electives in music and global language will require students to leave the Synnovation Lab.
Electives in Art, Business/Computer Science, and PE have expressed interest in Blending their courses for students to remain in the Synnovation Lab.
Synnovation Lab Teaching Team
- English - Breen Reardon
- Social Studies - Greg Cole
- Math - Greg Ulland
- Science - Tim Arnold/Amanda Vilardo
- Special Education - Jen Walsh
Sound Like A Good Fit? Apply Now!
Have Questions?
We understand this is a new cutting-edge concept and you may have questions. Click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Parent Information Night
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2017, 06:30 PM
Sycamore Junior High School, Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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