Welcome to the Summit Middle School Program! Summit is a nontraditional middle school for 7th and 8th grade students within Academy District 20.
Summit's Mission Statement: "Summit Middle School Program, a nontraditional middle school environment, educates every student through stimulating and engaging instruction. We strive to create positive relationships within an individualized, nurturing, safe and small environment. By honoring each individual's goals and dreams, student are challenged to grow academically and socially, as well as contribute productively in a diverse society."
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Summit provides the following practices to better serve the nontraditional learner:
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Small setting
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60 students
in the program
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Building Success
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Daily literacy class that fosters a love of reading
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Individual goals and portfolios
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Organizational skills
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Short grading window
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Making connections
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Better parent communication
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Pen pals
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Weekly After School Club
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Active Learning
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Full-time Art Teacher
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High-interest enrichment activities: technology skills, outdoor activities, and art projects
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Service projects, such as Care and Share and Make a Difference Day
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Frequent field trips
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Frequent assemblies and guest speakers
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Technology-rich instructional practices
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Virtual Learning Environment
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Nearly 1:1 ratio of students to computers
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Web 2.0 activities
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Positive Behavior Support
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Reward day every two weeks
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Are you interested in applying? Talk to the school counselor at your District 20 middle school.
