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Summit Schools, located at 1010 Regent St. NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an accredited, private, independent, non-parochial educational institution serving students from PreKindergarten through 8th grade. Established in 1998, Summit Schools has been dedicated to providing a nurturing and personalized learning environment for over 25 years.

The school's mission is to empower each student to exceed their academic, social, and emotional goals, ensuring a lifetime of success and personal fulfillment. Summit Schools aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, both independently and collaboratively.

This prepares students to succeed in the global community.

Summit Schools offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by Spanish, art, and physical education/health/wellness programs. A distinctive feature is the use of the Orton-Gillingham multisensory phonics-based reading method, which benefits students with dyslexia.

Educational Stages

• Primary (PreK-1st Grade): Focuses on developing independence and preparing students for intermediate years through meaningful learning experiences that build academic and social skills.
• Intermediate (2nd-4th Grade): Emphasizes language development by exploring the origins of language and enhancing written language skills, alongside inquiry-based science and social studies investigations.
• Middle School (5th-8th Grade): Centers on individualized learning, project-based instruction, and community engagement, preparing students for future success in high school and beyond.

Additional Programs

Beyond the regular academic year, Summit Schools provides additional programs such as one-on-one personal tutoring services for Kindergarten through 12th grades and a popular summer camp program featuring weekly themed camps to keep children active and engaged.

Locations

• Cedar Rapids, IA, USA