IS SUMMIT RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
Summit Makes Sense for Students who:
FAST FACTS
Our faculty is trained in a variety of specialized methods to address difficulties in reading, math and written language: The PhonoGraphix®, Lindamood-Bell®, Orton-Gillingham®, Wilson®, EmPOWER® and a standards-based problem-solving approach to math.
Research-based methodologies are used to teach all subjects. Students learn organizational strategies and self-advocacy skill to develop ownership of their own learning. We pride ourselves on strong home-school communication and attention to every detail of learning.
Technology instruction is integrated across the curriculum with specific skill competencies assigned to each grade level. Personal and school laptops are used in many classes for group and individual projects. A 1:1 iPad program is in place for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
New students are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. Applications can be submitted throughout the year. Making the decision to apply to The Summit School is an important step in helping your child achieve academic success. Here are a few steps to follow once you’re ready to begin your journey with The Summit School.
SECURE AN APPLICATION. You can now complete and submit an application online. To access the online application, CLICK HERE.
LEARN ABOUT OUR SCHOOL. Both virtual and in-person options are currently available. Virtual Open House events are scheduled throughout the school year and open to interested families. Individualized on-campus tours, adhering to CDC guidelines and The Summit School protocols, are offered as well. In all instances, you will learn about our program, tour our campus and get answers to your specific questions.
Virtual Open House Dates and RSVP Information:
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION. Upload a recent photo of your child and submit the $100 non-refundable application fee. The required documents should then be emailed directly to the Director of Admissions, Nancy Rhodes, for review. If required testing is pending, please indicate when testing is scheduled. Referrals for testing are available upon request. The Director of Admissions will carefully review all of your child’s documentation. If our program is not an appropriate match for your child, every effort will be made to give you guidance about alternatives to Summit.
BRING YOUR CHILD FOR A SCHEDULED VISIT. The Director of Admissions will schedule an admissions screening for your child. Your child will visit with the Director of Admissions and The Executive Director. The visit provides further diagnostic information to help determine Summit’s ability to meet all the educational needs of your child. The visit will take approximately one and one half hours.
Full day visits for applicants have been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. When requested, students may be invited to virtually shadow in a class with their grade group to provide them an opportunity to experience Summit as a potential student.
ADMISSIONS DECISIONS. The Director of Admissions will contact you to discuss the decision regarding enrollment.
REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. Once your child has been determined to be an appropriate candidate for admissions and you are interested in financial assistance, please contact the Director of Admissions for instructions and information about important deadlines.
UPON RECEIPT OF CONTRACT. All responsible parties should review, sign and return the contract with the required deposit.
If you have trouble with the online application please contact the Director of Admissions at 410-798-0005.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY – The Summit School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational, admissions, or hiring practices.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT – At The Summit School we are committed to accepting one another. Acceptance includes sensitivity to differences in learning, and to the many ways in which children and families are unique. The Summit School is founded upon the core values of dignity, respect and trust. We accept and respect differences in economic resources, culture and race, ethnicity, faith and belief, gender and age, and sexual orientation.
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
NON-PUBLIC PLACEMENT REFERRAL PROCESS
The referral process is initiated on behalf of the student’s parent/guardian by the IEP teams of public school districts. Information sent by the referring school district office is reviewed to determine if basic admissions criteria are met. The information sent typically includes psychological and educational assessments, the student’s IEP, school transcripts and parent contact information.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ANALYST
“Without question I attribute my academic and professional success so far on two things—My loving parents and The Summit School. A strong foundation is the key to building your future.”
All tuition contracts require an initial deposit which is applied toward the current year tuition balance. The semi-annual and monthly payment options require enrollment in FACTS Tuition Management System.
MEET OUR ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR - VISIT OUR CAMPUS/VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Nancy Rhodes has recently moved to the Director of Admissions position at The Summit School. For the past ten years, Nancy served as the Coordinator of the Summit Resource Center. In this role, Nancy worked to increase services offered to the community and to build partnerships and relationships with specialists. Prior, Nancy worked as a Director of College Advising for a magnet high school and a School Counselor for a nonpublic school serving students with learning differences. Nancy received her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from C.W. Post, Long Island University and her Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Long Island University. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Rhodes at Nancy.Rhodes@thesummitschool.org or 410-798-0005 ext. 147.
The Summit School is hosting a series of Open Houses. If these dates and times do not work, please contact Mrs. Rhodes and she would be happy to schedule a 1:1 tour.
Virtual Open House Dates and RSVP Information: