Summit Academy High School is the only accredited independent high school in the Louisville area that works exclusively with students with learning differences.
The High School is an extension of the longstanding nurturing environment that characterizes Summit Academy, but as it has developed, it has distinguished itself by establishing traditions and activities of its own. Some of these traditions include free dress, Student ID’s, Jr. Ring Ceremony, Prom, Talent Showcase, monthly social activities, graduation, and establishing a coffee shop where students can work and socialize, in addition to the School to Work program.
Belief Statement
At Summit Academy High School it is our belief that students perform best in a positive, caring climate, where individual needs are consistently respected. As an independent, non-profit school, Summit has the flexibility to make the plan fit the student, rather than the student fit the plan. As students follow their unique developmental path, the result is improved performance and increased self-confidence.
School Community
Responding to community demand, Summit Academy opened its doors to its first class of 9th graders in the fall of 2015, as the only independent high school in the Louisville area to work with students with learning differences. Over the course of the next four years, each high school class helped establish traditions of a typical high school experience, while staying true to Summit’s core values. These traditions include events such as Freshman retreat, school dances, a talent and awards show, monthly social events, service projects, clubs, Junior Ring Ceremony, Prom, Sr. Experience Day and, of course, graduation.
Academics
Summit Academy High School is fully accredited and all students who graduate receive a diploma. Our curriculum model is student-centered, meaning we believe in competency-based learning and meeting students where they are. Classes are differentiated for students requiring essential academic skills, as well as students requiring average and advanced skills classes. Students can move fluidly between these options. Current electives include Practical Living, Media Production, Drivers Ed preparation, Food Hygiene Certification, Forensic Science, Coding, Spanish and Quest. Freshman electives are currently PE, Technology and Art. Every student is provided with a personal Chromebook for their use.
School-to-Work Program
