In the first Mission War of the school year, Summit Academy Middle School – Akron students, school staff members and SAM staff members competed in a nut-stacking contest on August 20. Weekly Mission Wars were conceived by Summit Academy Middle School – Akron Community Culture Coordinator Tom Fausnight last year. Fausnight designed the program to … Continued
If anyone knows how to ease back-to-school jitters, Harper does. The beloved Summit Academy Akron Elementary School facility dog greeted students on their first day back to school Tuesday, August 13. Principal Dawn Presley says Harper loves going to school and making every day a special one for students. The goldendoodle has been a loyal … Continued
When Summit Academy Community School – Parma third-grade student Vivienne Schoger expressed her desire for a slide at her school playground, the school community took note. Vivienne, who made her modest plea by way of a persuasive writing assignment last year, will soon swoop down the slide she inspired. It is part of a brand-new … Continued
With her expertise in high-impact tutoring and how — if facilitated well — it can vastly improve reading skills among K-12 students, Summit Academy Literacy Curriculum Administrator Jessica Hahn served as a guest panelist for an Ohio Department of Education and Workforce workshop. The discussion, “Developing, Implementing, and Sustaining High-Impact Tutoring Programs,” was part of … Continued
When Summit Academy put out a call for special teachers to honor during Teacher Appreciation Week, the floodgates opened. The task to salute one exceptional teacher in each Summit Academy school proved nearly impossible. The truth is, as CEO John Guyer stated in his recent letter of gratitude our amazing educators, they are, “hands down, … Continued
Aspiring writer Bentley Yeagley practices his craft with heart and intention. He uses sophisticated writing techniques such as similes and intriguing plots that draw readers into his stories. It’s no wonder that at age 11, Bentley is already a published author. Bentley’s short story “Avalanche,” which he wrote last year as a fifth-grade student at … Continued
While awareness about autism has developed over time, misconceptions surrounding this common condition still linger. Experts from Summit Academy, an Ohio leader in K-12 special education with an emphasis on autism and ADHD, weigh in with five key, yet relatively unknown, facts about autism. 1. Autism affects girls, too. The proverbial cat may finally be … Continued
Summit Academy Middle School – Akron’s Title 1/Multi-tiered Systems of Supports Teacher Tasha Hunter has been named a contestant for the Reader’s Digest “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest. The nomination comes as no surprise when you enter Hunter’s classroom, which is filled with smiling children. Her creative, easy teaching style inspires students to not only enhance, … Continued
“I think we should get a slide for the playground … a slide is fun,” wrote Summit Academy Community School – Parma student Vivienne Schoger as part of a persuasive letter-writing assignment. The second grader’s narrative conveys a viewpoint shared by many of her fellow school community members. Since last summer, Principal Noriliz Santiago has … Continued
For Social Work Month, we went behind the scenes with Summit Academy’s amazing social workers and counselors. We asked them what they like most about social work and counseling, why they enjoy working for Summit Academy and what attracted them to their profession. We discovered a common theme among them, a desire to help others. … Continued