What makes Summit School Different?
Summit School is a choice school Serving K-8 students in Central Valley School District.
Check out our brochure to learn more. Summit School Brochure.pdf
Check out our brochure to learn more. Summit School Brochure.pdf
Learning at Summit
Our curriculum is organized into three to four interdisciplinary units per year which are growing into expeditions. EL expeditions have case studies, real- world, authentic learning experiences, and projects that lead to high-quality products. In our curriculum design, we value stewardship of the earth and protecting human rights.
Fieldwork
Students conduct field work. Field work (different than field trips) is embedded with purpose in the curriculum and takes students out of the classroom to interact with real-world professionals and people in our community.
Students conduct field work. Field work (different than field trips) is embedded with purpose in the curriculum and takes students out of the classroom to interact with real-world professionals and people in our community.
Crew
Students, teachers and parents are members of a CREW at Summit. CREW is symbolic of everyone working together to meet common goals. It also stands for our four character traits: Compassion, Responsibility, Enthusiasm, and Wonder. Through portfolios, crew meetings, and lesson debriefs, students focus and reflect on the impact their character has on their work and collaboration.
Adventure
Our Adventure Program intentionally builds as students grow older; from Kindergarten Day Camp to multiple overnight experiences for our older students. This program facilitates culture in student groups, creates collaboration, and plays a role in our rites of passage for students.
Our Adventure Program intentionally builds as students grow older; from Kindergarten Day Camp to multiple overnight experiences for our older students. This program facilitates culture in student groups, creates collaboration, and plays a role in our rites of passage for students.
