“School is not just about getting a letter grade, but more about enjoying and being excited about learning new things. We need more schools like The Summit who teach with this philosophy.”

“Looking back, I think The Summit is strongest at simulating the college environment, where the student ultimately has responsibility for the quality of their work. In that way, there's less safety net than a more traditional middle/high school experience, which allows more room to experiment and the student is able to mature on their own by independently making better choices.”

“The Summit has prepared me in many ways for my time in college. Thanks to The Summit, I am very confident during public speaking and presentations. The Summit also prepared me for working with other people on group projects... I was involved in several dual enrollment/dual credit classes at The Summit, and I felt like they were incredibly helpful. They helped give me a better idea of both the workload and expectations of a college course. I also really appreciate The Summit’s flexibility, which allowed me to take a few college classes at Drury University. I would highly recommend that high school students take full advantage of dual enrollment/dual credit opportunities. I was very grateful to enter college with some credits already completed."

“The Summit has provided a lot of areas of growth for me. I have improved myself academically and I feel a lot more confident in my writing abilities. I have also learned to enjoy class and be invested in it; when I was younger, I thought class was just to get a better grade or to move on ot the next subject. In reality, it can be very interesting and just something you want to explore further on your own."

“The diverse array of projects that we did at The Summit definitely helped me come up with creative solutions to problems in college. Whether it be developing study strategies or completing open-ended assignments, I feel that I was well-equipped from my Summit education.”