Primary & Intermediate Education Program

Summit Schools’ primary and intermediate education programs are designed to develop independence and support success in preparation for the middle school years. Students participate in meaningful learning that builds academic and social skills utilizing critical thinking and collaboration. They build on foundational math knowledge with the Saxon Math series and Dreambox, an award-winning online math curriculum. Building on the work of our early childhood teachers, Summit’s primary teachers also use the Orton-Gillingham Phonics approach to language learning. In addition, comprehension strategies and fluency activities are designed to construct meaning from text. Written language instruction is composed of personalized spelling, sentence structure, and the creative and informational writing processes. Inquiry, research methods, and study skills are taught through science investigations, social studies analyses, and other theme-based learning. Students often meet in small groups to differentiate for individual needs. The program is balanced with complementary curriculum in music, art, physical education, and foreign language.