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Synapse Publications

Welcome to our Synapse Publications page! Here, you'll discover our latest publications and articles. At the top, you'll find our most recent editions of The Optimist, a publication dedicated to highlighting the amazing people and programs of Synapse School. Keep an eye out for the upcoming Synapse Optimist 2024 Fall Edition.

2024 Fall Edition

Our newly published Synapse School magazine, The Optimist, highlights our 2023-24 school year theme of Iteration and our Change Maker Dr. Eugenie Clark! Other articles include an in-depth story about our incredible parent-teacher band, The Constructivists, an article about how collaboration and iteration are at the core of our Brainwave Learning Center's success, and the iteration of our amazing After Care program.

2024 Spring Edition

Inside, you will learn about a core value that has made Synapse the incredible school it is today: the power of ambitious commitments. We shine a light on the inspiring individuals who joined Synapse over a decade ago and have been instrumental in shaping our school's journey. Their dedication and hard work have built a thriving community of Change Makers.

 

2023 Fall Edition 

Inside, you will learn about our Change Maker process and get highlights from our most important exposition of learning. In this edition, we also go in depth about our students incredible Middle School experiences — including students reflecting on their Expedition trips to National Parks last spring, our 8th Grade Exit Ticket projects and graduation speeches. We hope the stories and photos about some of our incredible teachers and programs inspire you.

2023 Spring Edition 

A big thank you to our inspiring Synapse community of students, alumni, teachers, families and staff for helping make the idea of a school publication a reality. There were so many people who contributed to the magazine. Whether they took time out of their busy days to be interviewed, wrote an article, edited the magazine, helped with photos, or encouraged the process along the way, we are so grateful for each and every person who helped. 

 

2023-24 Synapse Annual Report

Get a glimpse into our school's previous year. Learn about our programs, priorities, admissions, financials, and more!

Our Synapse SEl Book

SEL is the foundation of Synapse. It's the thread that weaves a vibrant tapestry of learning, a language that defines our culture, and the glue that bonds our incredible community.

Take a deep dive into what Social-Emotional Learning looks like at Synapse:

  • Intentional, Integrative, and Immersive
  • Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, Give Yourself
  • Synapse Change Makers
  • SEL in Parent Education
  • Explicit Instruction of SEL
  • SEL through Middle School Expeditions

 

Featured Optimist Article