Summit Academy Transition High School – Cincinnati
Public Notice – Local Professional Development Committee Meeting – May 6
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
School Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:35 am – 3:23 pm
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Dear Parent/Caregiver of Students on IEPs,
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) would like to invite you to participate in a short, 25 question survey about your involvement in your student’s education. Research suggests that parental involvement is a key predictor of positive educational outcomes. You may be eligible to participate if your child has an IEP and receives special education services. The purpose of collecting this information is to improve services for students with disabilities across Ohio. If you are eligible to participate and you enroll in the study, you will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card. Your chance of winning a gift card is approximately 2.0%. Please click on this link or use the QR (Quick Response) code (see below) to find out more about the survey and if you are eligible.
Sincerely,
David Julian, Ph.D.
Special Education Family Survey Director
(Collecting surveys on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education)
Important Dates
April 18, 2024 – Field Trip to Dayton Air Force Museum
April 25, 2024 – 4th Quarter Midterms
April 25, 2024 – Spirit Day – Class Wars
Thursday, April 25, 2024 – Spirit Day – Class Wars
Thursday, May 2, 2024 – Spirit Day – Star Wars
Monday, May 6, 2024 – All School Trip to the Zoo
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – Senior Pictures (during school)
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – Senior Math Trip to Home Depot
Monday, May 13, 2024 – Senior Finals and last day to turn in work.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – Senior Trip
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – Graduation Rehearsal
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – Graduation – St. Clare Parish – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Awards Ceremony – In the Gym – 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 22, 2024 – End of the Year Picnic – In the Gym – 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
It is already time to share graduation information! Your seniors last days of high school are coming close and although we are very proud of their accomplishments, we will miss them greatly. The following are some details to make note of.
- Senior Pictures will be on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
- Caps and Gowns are provided by Summit Academy and will be sent home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
- Senior Math Trip to Home Depot, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
- Final exams are May 13, 2024 (Seniors must still attend school)
- Last day for seniors to turn in all work is May 13, 2024.
- Senior Trip May 14, 2024, Scene 75, Milford Ohio.
- Seniors will have graduation rehearsal May 15, 2024, please meet at the Summit Academy High School at 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Graduation Details:
When: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 6pm – Graduates need to arrive at 5:30pm and go to the school. All guests will go to the church.
Where: St. Clare Parish 1443 Cedar Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
Senior Pictures: May 7, 2024, during school hours. Seniors will be called to put on their caps and gowns and get individual and group pictures done.
Caps and Gowns: May 7, 2024. Caps, gowns, and tassels will be sent home with students. Hang gowns up and let the steam from the shower unwrinkle them. DO NOT IRON they will melt.
Home Depot Trip: May 8, 2024, Math trip to Home Depot.
Final Exams: May 13, 2024, all seniors must come to school to take any final tests and turn in all finished assignments.
Senior Trip: May 14, 2024, Seniors will not report to school they will be transported by their parent or guardian to This trip is a privilege for seniors who have shown consistent positive behavior throughout the school year and up to the date of the trip. Mr. Geresy and the administration team will notify students prior to the trip if they will be able to attend.
Graduation Rehearsal: All graduating seniors must be at school at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for a graduation rehearsal. Seniors will not be permitted to hang out at the school.
Graduation: May 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm. All graduating seniors must be at the school at 5:30 pm in their cap and gown. Please leave all personal belongings with your guardian. All guests go to the St. Claire Parish. The ceremony will start promptly at 6:00 pm don’t be late.
Please check us out on Facebook for up to date school information as well as our website.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SA.CincinnatiHighSchool/
Attendance Policy
Full School Day – 7:40 am – 3:23 pm
In order to be credited with a full school day, students must arrive on time and be present until 3:23 pm.
Tardiness
Students arriving between 7:40 am – 8:10 am will be marked tardy.
Partial School Day
Students arriving after 8:10 am
Truancy
| Consecutive Hours | Hours per month | Hours per year | |
| Habitual Truancy | 30 without legitimate excuse / AIT | 42 without legitimate excuse / AIT | 72 without legitimate excuse / AIT |
| Excessive Absences | 38 with or without legitimate excuse | 65 with or without legitimate excuse | |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10% with or without legitimate excuse |
Summit Academy Schools are tuition-free, non-profit community schools for alternative learners. They are specifically designed for students with AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and related challenges.
Summit Academy’s proven therapeutic academic program is designed to fulfill the academic, social, emotional, and physical requirements of students with special needs. The school is committed to providing an extraordinary, safe, and nurturing learning environment where students will reach their full potential.
Summit Academy Transitional High School serves children in 9th grade through 12th grade. We have small class sizes with a maximum of 18 students per classroom. Each classroom is staffed with a Highly Qualified Teacher and an Intervention Specialist
Staff Emails
Staff Position Emails
Stephen Geresy Principal stephen.geresy@summitacademies.org
Amie Burgess Admin Assistant / School Nurse amie.burgess@summitacademies.org
Ashley Harley Behavior Specialist ashley.harley@summitacademies.org
Carly McGee IEP Coordinator carly.mcgee@summitacademies.org
Michelle Carlsen SPED Assistant michelle.carlsen@summitacademies.org
Cameron Cheevers English Teacher cameron.cheevers@summitacademies.org
Zachary Robinson History Teacher zachary.robinson@summitacademies.org
Tre Davis Science Teacher / Intervention Specialist tre.davis@summitacademies.org
James Smith Math Teacher james.smith@summitacademies.org
Jeffery Elam Humanities Teacher jeffery.elam@summitacadmies.org
Eric Pedersen Gym/ Health Teacher eric.pedersen@summitacademies.org
Sahara Walton Art Teacher sahara.walton@summitacademies.org
Mrs. Riley Instructional Aide christina.riley@summitacademies.org
Board Meetings 2021 -2022
MEETING DATE MEETING LOCATION TIME
| MEETING DATE | LOCATION | TIME |
| July 18, 2023 | 1660 Sternblock Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45237 | 4:00PM |
| September 5, 2023 | 5800 Salvia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224 | 4:00PM |
| November 7, 2023 | 1660 Sternblock Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45237 | 4:00PM |
| January 23, 2024 | 5800 Salvia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224 | 4:00PM |
| March 5, 2024 | 1660 Sternblock Ln., Cincinnati, OH 45237 | 4:00PM |
| May 7, 2024 | 5800 Salvia Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224 | 4:00PM |