The Summit School

My two kids attended to school for about four years! They’re reading and writing is so under developed due to the lack of teaching. I can’t believe half of the stuff I’ve seen in the school. There is a parent that drops off their kid at seven in the morning every single day while teachers walk by him and do absolutely nothing while he sits outside for two hours, I’ve seen teachers laugh at children when they have a little bit of a meltdown. I’ve seen teachers in hallways while I pick up my kids talking about how horrible their classes are as the kids stand there next to them hearing all of this, and the two principles are the worst human beings of all my son was attacked by two girls proceeded to get suspension and then threatened by one of the fathers during a school activity night. This school does not care about any students worst mistake coming to the school and I regret not pulling out my kids earlier.

My son goes here and he absolutely loves it the teacher he has and has had are always so nice I have messaged them with concerns about homework, recess time or info and they always respond within that day as well as when my son has missed school they contact me to make sure everything is okay , the principal depaolo is super welcoming and very communicative, I am ready glad with the staff and all they do for the kids

Lummis Elementary school is a place where students are provided with experiences to enrich their minds, social skills and learn to be outstanding citizens in the community. Students are surrounded by faculty who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their profession. Community outreach experiences provide Lummis Lasers with an opportunity to look past themselves and find joy in caring for others. The PTA is a wonderful bridge between school and home- always organizing activities to engage families in their students education. The administration is passionate about what’s best for kids. They set high expectations for behavior, which has unfortunately become lax in other schools. This allows for maximized learning time with minimized interruptions. If you are looking for a place to be an equal partner in your child’s education and part of a community with a shared focus on creating life long learners, Lummis is the place for you.

It is very unfortunate that my children are zoned for this school. I have had nothing but issues with the principal, Mrs Mora. She has been extremely difficult to work with in situations where my child's safety has been compromised, and were her mental well-being and happiness have been compromised as well. I have had to call the school district on several occasions just to get a simple resolution.I have spoken with several teachers that have also left the school due to her failure as an administrator. She is known for being unaccommodating and unsupportive. Unfortunately, my family has been victim this behavior as well Classroom sizes are also expected to be beyond 40 students per class, which I also find ridiculous, considering perfectly qualified and excellent teachers have left the school due to this poor administration. If your child is not already enrolled in the school, look for another please! My family has a very long road ahead of them looking for another school that will support their mental health, happiness, educational needs, and safety.

I hate leaving bad reviews because I never want it to feel like I have a vendetta. That is not my intention. I am writing this in the hope that the school reflects on the disconnect between the values it teaches and how those values are sometimes demonstrated. As a Jewish school, I would hope that empathy, compassion, personal responsibility, and dignity are not only taught to students but also modeled by the adults.Our first year was difficult. We were paying a substantial amount for private school, yet I often felt uncomfortable from the beginning. My son's teacher frequently shared personal struggles involving her own son with other parents, and I couldn't help feeling that this affected her ability to be fully present for my son. The online portal was also challenging, making an already difficult transition even harder.The second year was better. My son found his place, made friends, and developed a love for robotics. There was one bullying situation, but because my husband was very sick, we chose not to pursue it.Then my husband passed away.What hurt most was the lack of outreach or empathy from the school during such a devastating time. I also felt my son was treated unfairly by the vice principal. There were situations where rules seemed inconsistently applied. For example, my son was told that if he returned a missing tool, he would not be punished. He did as instructed, only to later face consequences anyway. This was confusing and frustrating for him. And what after was angry messages and calls. Disregarding my husbands passing and constant bullying him on a daily biases when passing him in the hallway. What torture!That was the last straw.My son is now in a private online school because the experience became too traumatic. Children need more than academics, they need to feel safe, supported, understood, and cared for especially after losing a parent. Especially at a Jewish school.I did appreciate the DECA program, the excellent security, friendly faces and the friendships my son made. I don't write this out of anger or spite. I hope the school will reflect on whether the values it teaches are truly being modeled by the adults who represent it.My son is now on a new path, and I am hopeful for his future. With good grades, homeschooling, tutoring, and a lot of love, I am working toward getting him into a charter school next year.Wish us luck!