Chess aficionado and Summit Academy CEO John Guyer passed along a hopeful good-luck charm to the Akron Secondary School Chess Club. Just before the holidays, Mr. Guyer gave the club members the chess board he played on when he was teenager. A longtime avid chess player, Mr. Guyer built the board using his woodworking skills … Continued
The life of a realtor may involve a lot of footwork, paperwork and money-making potential, but not necessarily a college degree. It’s a tip real estate agent Joshua Campbell of Russell Realty passed on to Summit Academy School – Lorain students at a Lunch and Learn session last October. The monthly sessions bring together eight … Continued
Fresh out of his cap and gown, newly minted University of Akron baccalaureate graduate and Summit Academy alumnus Samuel Kerr keeps it real about his college journey. “College isn’t for the faint of heart,” says the 2016 Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron graduate who is also now a two-time UA graduate. Kerr received his … Continued
The magic of holiday spirit is brewing at Summit Academy Community School – Cincinnati. With preparation for the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair well underway, students, staff and community members are expressing their enthusiasm about the December 11 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) event. Hosted by the school’s Parents Teachers Students Together association, the fair … Continued
Two days packed with dynamic presentations and thoughtful questions best describe Summit Academy’s Career/College Readiness event held last month. Summit Academy students in grades 6 to 12 participated in the virtual event to learn about various vocations, employment programs and colleges. Event moderator Renee Opalich, Regional Director of Special Education for Summit Academy, says the … Continued
“You can’t leave the queen for me to take.” “That was nice! Good job!” “Never accept your fate until the last move of the game.” Welcome to chess practice at Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron. In a classroom just outside the school’s main office, students in the first-year Chess Club exchange cheers, friendly critiques … Continued
Holiday spirit will fill the air at the Summit Academy Community School – Cincinnati Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on December 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Decked in cozy scarves, flannel shirts and ugly sweaters, holiday shoppers can expect to snatch up one-of-kind delights at the inaugural Parents Teachers Students Together association event. … Continued
Summit Academy Schools are actively seeking substitute teacher candidates who desire a rewarding career in K-12 education. In addition to educators, Summit Academy Schools are also recruiting candidates with degrees in the liberal arts, hard sciences and social work, and always try to make spots for exceptional, ambitious applicants. Summit Academy science teacher Laurie Coy … Continued
A Bullying Prevention Week Special Feature Shihan Joe Bove, Executive Director of Special Programs/Therapeutic Martial Arts for Summit Academy Schools, remembers all too well his painful bouts of being bullied, of struggling in the classroom, of yearning for acceptance among his childhood peers. In his teen years, he found martial arts as a pathway – … Continued
No child should ever experience bullying. In the spirit of these six simple yet paramount words, Summit Academy Schools will be entrenched in Bullying Prevention Week, Oct. 18-22. Classroom lessons as well as breakfast/lunch/designated free periods led by behavior specialists will immerse students in antibullying activities and discussions. Mid-week, Wednesday, Oct. 20, members of the … Continued
