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“The beat goes on.” Even without the lyrics as a clue, Cher look-alike Sierra Sheets, a kindergarten teacher’s aide at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton, nailed it with her costume commemorating Celebrity Day, yesterday. In a fun twist, student Kristen dressed like Miss Sheets. The day kicked off National School Choice … Continued

Curriculum Administrator Jessica Hahn and her colleagues want to transform Summit Academy into a school district of literacy excellence. The ambitious goal applies to both literacy instruction from staff members and literacy achievement by students. The goal is most certainly within reach, says Hahn, explaining that Summit Academy’s Reading Framework has already laid the groundwork … Continued

Today is National Dog Day! Summit Academy is lucky to have four Service/Therapy Dogs in our buildings!   Mr. Miyagi, a young 16-year-old Shibu Inu, graces the hallways of the administration office in Akron. Mr. Miyagi enjoys naps, treats, and the occasional pat on the head. Barkley is 3 1/2 years old with the personality … Continued

6 tips for easing into the new school year A few years ago, we published a story on back-to-school tips. Families and students found it helpful, so we refreshed our story and are pleased to share it once again … As summer slips by and back-to-school ads bombard in full force, anxiety tends to sneak … Continued

Summit Academy Canton Schools received the Exceptional Merit award from this year’s Canton Repository Grand Pro Football Hall of Fame parade float judges. Beaming with pride and joy, school staff, students and family members participated in the HOF parade for the first time ever. Even Glider, the schools’ therapy dog, showed his school spirit as … Continued

Jessica Hahn and Sara Schmidt have been promoted as Curriculum Administrators for Summit Academy. Schmidt most recently served as an instructional coach for Summit Academy Community School – Dayton and Hahn as a literacy coach for Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Middletown. Jessica Hahn With a focus on reading, Hahn will work … Continued

Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learners – Canton and Summit Academy Secondary School – Canton are preparing to make a grand greeting to the public this coming weekend. Ready to represent Summit Academy with bells on, students and staff from both schools and administration will ride a festive green-and-gold float by Creative Floats of … Continued

High school students, do you want to learn about Ohio state law and government? Juniors and seniors interested in learning more about state law and government may apply for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Teen Ambassador Board program, which has extended its application deadline to Thursday, July 21. Selected students serve one year. To apply, … Continued

Summit Academy Schools will not be offering the summer food program to the following cities: Akron Canton Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Lorain Middletown Painesville Parma Toledo Xenia   Warren and Youngstown will offer the summer food program.  

Graduating from high school can be an inspiring yet daunting rite of passage for most teens, particularly those with autism. Determining which post-graduation option is the best fit should be a step-by-step process for young adults with autism, say Summit Academy Schools educators, dedicated to teaching students who learn differently. They share their top seven … Continued