Summit School of Ahwatukee

Excellence

The depth, breadth and joy of learning are evident when meeting Summit students, teachers and parents. Experienced and dedicated teachers ignite a passion for learning, providing students an engaging, advanced, experiential curriculum.

Character

Students develop self-discipline, honor, integrity, ethical reasoning, confidence, and pride in themselves through the CARE @ Summit character education program.

Technology

Students leverage the latest technology to enhance learning, problem solving, creativity, and collaboration.

Critical Thinking

Students cultivate their enthusiasm and love for learning through thematic learning adventures that cross into all areas of the curriculum.

Problem Solving

Advanced concepts are reinforced through a significant amount of hands-on, interactive learning, with themes integrated into all subjects. Students go far beyond basic skills, as they learn how to question, analyze, investigate, and problem solve.

Collaborative Thinking

Students develop critical teamwork skills through group projects, presentations, and problem solving exercises.

Community

Students learn respect and acceptance of differing viewpoints from a close-knit group of professional educators and support staff who establish meaningful relationships with our students and their families.

Summit School of Ahwatukee, a nationally accredited, private, independent school in Phoenix, Arizona, is home for the active and developing minds of preschool through eighth grade students.

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You Have to See It to Believe It!

Summit School of Ahwatukee’s Preschool is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our preschool curriculum is research-based, developmentally appropriate, and taught by educated and experienced teachers.

Chosen by Ahwatukee Foothills News voters as one of the best preschools 5 years in a row!

Each day, children are given the opportunity to participate in large and small group settings, dramatic play, and choice time, and play on a beautiful and engaging playground designed just for preschoolers. The curriculum fosters growth in social/emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, math, science & technology, social studies, and language acquisition. Classes in art, music, Spanish, library and tumbling are woven into the learning experience.

Learning is fun with hands-on, experiential, play-based activities. Children gain skills above and beyond those needed to thrive in kindergarten. They also develop a joy of learning and inquiry. As a result Ahwatukee Foothills News voters named Summit School of Ahwatukee as one of the Best Preschools in Ahwatukee in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012!

From a parent:
Our son could not be happier at Summit. He is a shy, quiet boy so to see him so enthusiastic about going to preschool is very exciting for us. We truly value and appreciate all of the feedback and open communication that his teachers provide . As a new family, we are looking forward to getting involved and being a part of the Summit community.
Candice, mother of preschooler, 2012
Elementary is the bridge between the outstanding preschool program and the exceptional Arizona Middle School experience at Summit. Summit’s integrated curriculum provides the foundation for understanding concepts and their practical applications. Students learn best by doing, discovering and working with others to solve problems.

From a parent:
“I’ve been in tears since picking my son up from school today. He shared his geography certificate and said “I’m so proud of myself for earning this”. We’ll be framing that certificate. On Wednesday after we got home he said “I had so much fun at school today”. You can’t know how much this all means to me. You have ignited that spark of wanting to learn in him and he’s continued to fan its flames on his own! Malena, Parent of a 2nd grade student, 2012-13
Summit School of Ahwatukee offers your student an outstanding, nationally accredited, award winning, middle school experience. Summit’s Middle School provides students the skills and confidence to attend any public, private or charter high school to experience continued success and achievement.

In the last three years 100% of our graduates have been accepted in their first choice for high school, with a 97% acceptance rate for all graduating classes. Overall 90% of Summit graduates enroll in high school honors or gifted classes.

Summit graduates have earned distinction as a National Merit Finalist, and been named to the dean’s list at prestigious schools such as Duke University and Loyola Marymount. Other colleges at which Summit graduates are enrolled include Georgetown, Stanford, The American College in Washington D.C. and more.

From a parent:
Our daughter just completed her third year at Summit School of Ahwatukee, after transferring from another school. She is absolutely thriving. She is excited about telling me about her day when she jumps in the car at pick up. She blows kisses at the school when we drive by. She is deeply engaged in her homework and project assignments – many of which require her focus, creativity and humor.

She has been getting straight A’s along with several A+’s since she began attending Summit. As one of her teachers noted, she is one of the most driven students she has ever worked with. Our daughter is now in an environment that is able to foster her intelligence, creativity and drive.

During her time at Summit our daughter has regained her confidence, her excitement toward learning, and her drive to excel. Summit has given us back our child.
Mother of a middle school student, 2012

You Have to See It to Believe It!

Chosen by Ahwatukee Foothills News voters as one of the best preschools 5 years in a row!

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**Chosen by Ahwatukee Foothills News voters as one of the best preschools 5 years in a row!**