Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain received a 2024-2025 Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) Bronze Recognition Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The ODEW presents bronze, silver and gold awards to schools and districts for their quality and fidelity of PBIS implementation. “This award has been a huge reward … Continued
World-renowned martial artist Kim Jeong Seong brought star quality to Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain during his cultural and martial arts sessions with students on October 24. Grandmaster Kim invented a two-sword martial arts technique (Jin Young SSang Kum Ryu) that combines skill, philosophy and healing. He traveled from Busan, Korea … Continued
With its community partners, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Lorain will roll out the red carpet for school families at its November 13 community resource fair. Agencies and organizations from Lorain and beyond will participate in the Connecting Family – Building Community – Sharing Resources event. Designed to serve the varying needs … Continued
Summit Academy – Lorain will host a national martial arts seminar with Kim, Jeong Seong, founder of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo and a global ambassador of traditional Korean sword martial arts. The event will take place October 24–26 at the school, 346 Illinois Ave., Lorain. Kim will be traveling from Busan, Korea to lead … Continued
Students in Summit Academy Community School – Lorain’s summer Therapeutic Martial Arts and Literacy Mini Camp experienced a once-in-a-lifetime virtual martial arts class in real-time on June 16. The class was led by Grandmaster Kim Jeong Seong, founder of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo. His lesson was part of the school’s summer camp, instructed by … Continued
Summit Academy – Lorain officially started a new chapter on Saturday, May 10, as it welcomed the public to celebrate its newly renovated building at 346 Illinois Ave. The event began with remarks by Summit Academy Management CEO John Guyer and ribbon cutting by Principal Jasmine Rengh. “It’s a real honor to welcome you to … Continued
Festivities will be in full swing for the grand reopening celebration of Summit Academy – Lorain on Saturday, May 10, noon-2 p.m. at 346 Illinois Ave. The event is free and open to the public. The building, which has undergone various stages of renovation since September 2023, serves students in grades K-8. Beginning with the … Continued
When 65 Summit Academy Community School – Lorain students gathered in the school dojo to show staff and family members what they learned during the past three months, the audience was blown away. The November 13 Therapeutic Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony was a celebration of hard work and dedication. Not only did the K-8 students … Continued
Ready to contribute his expertise to a collaborative environment of growth, best practices and student success in the classroom, Richard Leone swapped his retirement plans for his new post as a Curriculum Administrator with Summit Academy Schools. “After a couple months out of education, I realized how much I miss working with staff and students,” … Continued
“I believe.” Students at Summit Academy – Lorain embraced those two words as they enjoyed a magical Polar Express Day filled with holiday delight. The surprise December 19 event was the last of 11 themed special days the school hosted between Thanksgiving and winter break. The students, many dressed in pajamas, shared a school-wide lunch … Continued