Summit's teachers and entire staff have helped extend the love for learning in my daughter! The teachers love teaching, and the students love learning! I could not choose a specific teacher, I love them all! We switched schools the day after my daughter did her trial day! My daughter fit in on day
... Read more 1 as if she had been there forever! The low ratios are unmatched in Ahwatukee! Mrs. Klein is incredible for K, and Mrs. Angelakis the literacy teacher is fabulous. My daughter loves ALL of her teachers. The ongoing versatility she receives in art, music, science, and technology along with the personalized intensive level of reading, math, and creative writing instruction makes Summit have the full package! The parent involvement and volunteering is incredible. Principal O'Brien is caring, listens and is very active daily at the school! Kathy Covert gave us an incredible welcome and truthful representation! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
I love this school! I don't think there is anything comparable in the east valley/ahwatukee area. The academic curriculum is outstanding--challenging, interesting and dynamic. The classes are small. The staff and teachers are highly qualified, experience and receptive. While the students perform
... Read more amazingly well on standardized tests, the education and opportunities for students goes far beyond those tests in developing engaged learners and thinkers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/08
We have been a part of the Summit community for 5 years. We have three children at Summit and I feel like I found a little piece of heaven. My children are socially well adjusted, academically challenged and creatively inspired. Our specials programs include Spanish that is culturally stimulating,
... Read more Science that is engaging and an Art program that is incredible! The student/teacher ratio is exceptionally low and the staff is second to none. We have some of the most caring and inspirational teachers that make my children want to learn. One of the most important aspects is the community itself. There are caring individuals that are involved and concerned about the education that their children are receiving. When you have teachers that love your children and parents that care, you have a combination that can't be beat! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
My family has been part of the Summit School of Ahwatukee since 2000-2001. My oldest son started Summit School as a preschooler. From the first day walking into Summit School, even as preschool parents, I knew we found the school for our children through middle school. It was a delight to know that
... Read more our children could start as preschoolers and graduate as well rounded eight graders. Both of our boys attend Summit School and love it. The community of staff, teachers and parents is the best in all of Arizona. The academic programs are rigorous and well rounded. If you are looking for a school that will prepare your children for high school and college success, Summit School is the school for you. The science and art programs of Summit School equal that of the local high schools. Summit School of Ahwatukee builds academic excellence and lifetime success. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/08
When it was time for Kindergarten we read reviews on this website and we visited over 10 private schools in Phoenix (from Rancho Solano, PCDS, Tesseract, et al.). Summit stole the show. Two things got our attention. The kids were happy and the parents were visibly involved. The mood of the school
... Read more was night and day from some of the others that we visited. Summit is governed by a non-profit board that consists entirely of parents and staff (quite a few staff have their own kids attending Summit as well). The school library is entirely run by parents and volunteers. Parents are even invited to volunteer within the classrooms. Our son is now in 2nd grade and fits in comfortable with his peers and feels love and respect from his teachers. Exactly the outcome we were looking for. If you are considering private, take a tour and you will see the difference immediately. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
The Arizona Republic reported that Summit is one of the top schools in the state for AIMS testing, Arizona state standards tests. The advanced curriculum is supported by very low student teacher ratios. A master's degreed reading specialist works in every class K-5th, along with the two classroom
... Read more teachers, providing reading groups of 3 - 5 students with one teacher. Pre-school through 8th grade have full curriculums, including art classes based on architecture and design principals, music - insturmentation, vocals & theory and a full Spanish language classes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
I am a seventh grade student here at summit school and I have been attending this school since first grade. I Love this school and I believe it has helped me to excell in all areas of learning. The art program is amazing and the music program is Phenomanal! The only downside id that there are really
... Read more high expectations at this school, and if you don't meet them, then you are not good enough. I personally struggle with the math here at this school and think that the school should have more than two math classes for eighth grade. I have loved this school for a long time, But due to overwhelmingly high math expectations, i am leaving for 8th grade. Summit Rules though! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/14/08
My son is in 2nd grade and absolutely loves Summit! We couldn't be more pleased with the school, the teachers, and the Summit community.
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Posted by a parent on 12/06/07
Class sizes of 13 - 16 students and incredible, highly trained teachers are paired with an advanced, hands on based curriculum, making this an educational gift to children and parents who attend. Summit provides exceptional programs in Spanish, art & music for pre-school - 8th grade. Grade school science
... Read more is taught by hands-on, lab experience that our generation didn't see until high school. Language arts and literature studies classes are 1 - 2 years ahead of my experience with local public schools, giving children incredible comprehension, analytical and writing skills. Social studies & math classes also focus on hands on learning which enable children to truly learn and understand subject matter versus temporarily memorizing information. Parental involvement is extraordinary. The school also focuses strongly on students' positive character development. Library studies, comprehensive technology classes & PE for all grades round out students physical, social and educational development. Summit is exceptional! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/10/07
From day one, we were convinced that Summit provided the academic environment, social opportunities, and varied experiences in which we wanted our children to be involved. But we had to sell the kids. We came for the trial day and the kids were eagerly welcomed by name and enthusiastically assimilated
... Read more into their particular classes. Expectations and guidelines for the events of the day were well explained and very organized. There was an air of organized busyness about the building. The classrooms were full of happy kids and happy staff. There was no idle chit chat or aimless wanderings. Everyone was engaged. I felt as light as feather as I left them there to play. When I came to get them I was greeted by 2 happy kids eager to tell me about the day. Summit's level of professionalism, personal commitment, knowledge base, and creativity is to be commended. Read less
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Phoenix schools — Summit School - Ahwatukee is located at 4515 E Muirwood Dr, Phoenix AZ 85048. 4515 E Muirwood Dr is in the Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood and 85048 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ Summit School - Ahwatukee is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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