An excelling middle school prepares students for success in high school and college. One component: high skill levels in technology

May 11, 2015 | News, Uncategorized

For the past three years, Summit has had a 1:1 iPad program, asking students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades to obtain an iPad for use in classes. The goal is to expand the use of technology by students, and to provide opportunities to enhance collaboration,...

The depth and joy of learning in elementary specials classes at Summit School

May 3, 2015 | News, Uncategorized

There is nothing ELEMENTARY about Learning in Art, Music, Science, Spanish and Technology in kindergarten – fourth Grades  April 2015 ART ~ Kathleen Kupper & Selene Kupper Kindergarten Transportation designs evolved from sketches to final models as students...

Mighty Hearts – A Mighty Impact

May 28, 2014 | News

Homeward Bound announced that Summit School wins this year’s “Mighty Heart Award” for collecting the most diapers per student of all participating schools in Arizona! Homeward Bound, Arizona’s largest provider of transitional housing, is expressing its gratitude by...

Four Summit School Alumni Qualify as 2013 National Merit Semifinalist

Dec 9, 2013 | News, Uncategorized

Summit School congratulates 2010 graduates Marissa Patel, Kelsey Harrison, Nora Mencinger, and Bomi Johnson who are now part of the prestigious and elite group of 2013 National Merit Semifinalists. “Often high schools of 2,000 to 3,000 students have at most only a...

Summit School’s 10th annual Thanksgiving Drive

Nov 25, 2013 | 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, News, Student Council, Student Life

Summit School Student Council leads school’s 10th annual Thanksgiving drive to help Homeward Bound After each feather was plucked from the paper turkey, grocery items were purchased, baskets were arranged, letters were written and games and books were added, the...

Summit School math teachers Christy Menard and Molly Danforth honored as finalists for the Private School Teacher of the Year Award

Oct 3, 2013 | News

Arizona Council for American Private Education (AZCAPE) has announced the finalists for this year’s Arizona Private Education Excellence Awards, dubbed the “Private School Teacher of the Year” awards. Two Summit School teachers, Christy Menard and Molly Danforth, have...

Summit School Student Council fosters leadership, responsibility, school spirit and promotes community service!

Sep 20, 2013 | News

Summit School has had an active Student Council since 2001 led by Advisor, Melissa France.  Each August, students are encouraged to run for elected office. Students in fifth through eighth grades are elected through a process outlined by the Student Council bylaws,...

Kindergarten – 5th Science: Look what they are learning now!

May 6, 2013 | News

by Elementary Science Teacher: Lori Phillips   Kindergarten Scientists have continued their exploration of trees.  They reviewed the term property by going on a tree hunt.  They were given a variety of photos that were taken from our school yard trees.  Each pair...

Summit School PE Teacher Honored – running club ranks among top 35 in nation

Apr 26, 2013 | News, PE

Why sit still when you can walk or run. It’s a theme that Kathy Dean has followed throughout her C.A.R.E.er, and one she is routinely instilling in the lives of her students at Summit School, home for a growing number of Tempe and west Chandler students. Dean, the...

Summit School middle school teachers receive “Excellence in Teaching Award”

Apr 18, 2013 | News

Summit School middle school teachers, Andrea Yocum, Christy Menard and Amy Lecky, are recipients of this year’s Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award for Excellence in Teaching. Xavier high school recognizes junior high teachers who have been inspirational to...