Herbert Patton, circa 1910
Herbert Patton, circa 1910
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Sycamore Elementary School first opened as Claremont Grammar School in 1890. The school's first principal was Bessie Palmer. One year later, Herbert Patton became principal and served in this position for over twenty years. In 1938, seven classrooms were built that formed a horseshoe around the courtyard. In 1950, the north wing was constructed and the school was renamed Sycamore, after the now 100 year old trees that grace the courtyard. |
May Pole Celebrations, 1935
SYCAMORE'S FUTURE DIRECTIONS
The Information Age has changed how curriculum is presented. At Sycamore, staff recognizes that to participate as informed citizens in a democratic society, students need to be involved in the decision-making process, be prepared to become contributing members of a cooperative competitive society and be able to access available technological resources. Success in the 21st century will demand that all individuals have ample opportunity to apply these skills in powerful and practical learning situations.
Our charge in meeting these challenges will be a strong commitment to a thinking meaning-centered curriculum and to the belief that all children will learn.
Off-campus learning will provide occasions for community members to support Sycamore's program as well as letting students experience work settings and learn more about their community.
Working in the Mural Garden, 1998
With a eye on the future, the community at Sycamore recognizes it's rich past. A few years ago, the community replaced an asphalt area of the school with a rich, native garden framed by a student designed and painted mural immortalizing the orange grove era. This picture, done by resident artist Dorothy Wallace, pays tribute to our past . . . . and our future.
