The Summit School Foundation
Empowering neurodivergent learners since 1963.

 

OUR MISSION

We dedicate ourselves to providing a supportive environment that meets each student’s needs and fosters learning, personal growth, well-being and independence. In this way, we can ensure that our students begin their adult journey as engaged members of their community, equipped with the confidence and skills they need to lead a fulfilling life. 

WHY SUMMIT SCHOOL?

Summit School’s Key Transformative Practices:

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Low ratios, high impact

Summit's 1 to 6 student to teaching staff ratio allows for significant individual attention. This ratio leads to a teacher-led, flexible, student-centric operating structure that can quickly and effectively implement new educational strategies. 

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A true interdisciplinary approach

A fully integrated interdisciplinary team can efficiently solve problems and troubleshoot from a myriad of different perspectives, ensuring every potential for positive development is explored throughout each child’s educational journey. 

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A culture of actual innovation

From its renowned creative arts program to its ground-breaking job training initiatives, innovation is encouraged in Summit's teaching culture, giving neurodiverse students as many experiences as possible to foster their confidence and sense of identity.