When Summit Academy Community School – Parma ninth grader Emmaleigh Diamond heard the news that she would become a published author, gratitude overcame her. “I’m forever thankful for this,” says Diamond, describing how a “normal day” became one she will never forget when her ELA teacher, Katie Desch, told her that Young Authors USA selected … Continued
Summit Academy Community School – Parma high school science teacher Ryan Flanagan is in the running for America’s Favorite Teacher, and your vote can help bring him to the finish line. It could also help bring Bill Nye the Science Guy to Flanagan’s classroom! Flanagan says he became a teacher out of enjoyment in helping … Continued
Summit Academy’s therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremonies mark a time of celebration. Students showcase their katas, board-breaking skills and, above all, their dedication and drive to succeed. “These are my favorite events of the year,” says Shihan Chuck Rickard, 5th Dan, who leads Summit Academy’s Therapeutic Martial Arts program. “The senseis’ dedication to improving our … Continued
On a Thursday afternoon, students take turns pulling blocks from a Jenga tower in one classroom while those in another practice their Japanese language skills. These are two of the nine new student clubs booming in popularity at Summit Academy – Parma. The new offerings were introduced as a response to student interest. “We used … Continued
Kindergarten is a major milestone in a child’s life, a time to begin a rich and exciting journey of learning and growth. It also is a time of curiosity, jitters, heightened independence and expectations, joy and lightbulb moments. “Taking the right preparation steps can help a child transition to kindergarten by easing anxieties, building confidence … Continued
Soon-to-be kindergarteners and their families will have a chance to experience school firsthand at a Mock Kindergarten Day, Monday, March 17, 9-11 a.m. at Summit Academy Community School – Parma, 5868 Stumph Road, Parma. Attendees of the free event will tour the school, meet teachers and other staff members, munch on snacks and take home … Continued
A fresh fruit-and-vegetable program was introduced to students in grades K-6 this month. The federally funded program provides a healthy snack for students, outside of the free breakfast and lunch. The children not only enjoy nibbling on nutritious nosh every Monday and Wednesday, but they also receive some fun and interesting facts about it. Think: … Continued
Summit Academy – Parma’s January 30 therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremony for first- through sixth-grade students was not just a show of skill and hard work, but one of diligence, focus, courage and respect. “Our students have overcome many challenges and really persevered this year,” says Sensei Carolyn Berkheimer. “They have been working extremely hard … Continued
During what mirrored a martial arts master class, Shihan Dave Chance, Ph.D., led Summit Academy – Parma seventh and eighth graders through a series of self-defense, judo, bokken (Japanese wooden sword) and board breaking demonstrations at their December 19 therapeutic martial arts promotion ceremony. Onlooking family, staff and board members watched in quiet awe as … Continued
Summit Academy – Parma’s new Student Council operates with a spirit of openness, diplomacy and altruism. In the same breath, the council is remarkably pragmatic and productive. Already, the council has raised $600 alone through its Munch Mobile school snack cart, enough to fund transportation for a near-future field trip. Upon hearing this news at … Continued