Special Programs at Summit

The Spanish Program

La oficina del Se��?��?or Eyster?��????, ?��????El Ba��?��?o?��???? are among the signs that adorn the doorways throughout Summit's mansion, all part of our approach to learning Spanish. Our Spanish program continues to expand; students begin studying Spanish language and culture in Kindergarten and continue through Grade Six. Classes combine a variety of lessons, as well as activities, such as games, skits, songs, poems, and projects for all students. The oral approach, emphasizing speaking and listening, is complemented by the written word from the very beginning. In Grades Four through Six, writing and grammar are added to the conversation elements of the curriculum. The entire school shares in the Spanish Phrase of the month which is displayed and spoken throughout the school.

The Art Program

The Music Program

The sound of children singing and playing instruments resounds throughout the school. Our music program serves all levels. The community is treated to performance throughout the year.

The Children's House music classes are activity and performance based using folk and traditional songs and rhymes to teach melodic expressiveness and the natural flow of language. Props and
movement activities are included in most lessons. Our young students participate in pitch exploration and movement exploration. Within the class setting they perform and improvise with the voice and simple instruments.

The Elementary classes are based in the National Standards for Music Education. Students participate in vocal exercises and learn songs to strengthen and explore their singing voice. They also learn basic music literacy (notes, time signatures, pitch) through hands-on movement, performance based activities and music composition activities.

All levels explore the history of music and composer's lives. These tie in with the yearly theme of the social studies curriculum. African, European and American music are examples.

Explorations

After*School has never been so fun and enriching. From animation to games from around the world, Summit teachers are offering a new line-up of experientially based classes each season. Classes are open to all students from kindergarten and up and provide another opportunity for children to learn with their fellow students at different levels.

Past classes include:

2-D and 3-D Arts for All!!!
It's no secret that our own Edith Loring-Thomas has a creative magic touch. In this course, kids will be able to explore two, three, and (knowing Edith) even four, five, and six dimensions of art!!!

Summit Stars of Stage and Screen!!!
Featuring an imperturbable troupe of rising stars through a play about an after-hours zoo... and more!!!


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Our Program Montessori Philosophy Children's House Lower Elementary Upper Elementary Search Site	Special Programs at Summit The Spanish Program La oficina del Se��?��?or Eyster?��????, ?��????El Ba��?��?o?��???? are among the signs that adorn the doorways throughout Summit's mansion, all part of our approach to learning Spanish. Our Spanish program continues to expand; students begin studying Spanish language and culture in Kindergarten and continue through Grade Six. Classes combine a variety of lessons, as well as activities, such as games, skits, songs, poems, and projects for all students. The oral approach, emphasizing speaking and listening, is complemented by the written word from the very beginning. In Grades Four through Six, writing and grammar are added to the conversation elements of the curriculum. The entire school shares in the Spanish Phrase of the month which is displayed and spoken throughout the school. The Art Program The Music Program The sound of children singing and playing instruments resounds throughout the school. Our music program serves all levels. The community is treated to performance throughout the year. The Children's House music classes are activity and performance based using folk and traditional songs and rhymes to teach melodic expressiveness and the natural flow of language. Props and movement activities are included in most lessons. Our young students participate in pitch exploration and movement exploration. Within the class setting they perform and improvise with the voice and simple instruments. The Elementary classes are based in the National Standards for Music Education. Students participate in vocal exercises and learn songs to strengthen and explore their singing voice. They also learn basic music literacy (notes, time signatures, pitch) through hands-on movement, performance based activities and music composition activities. All levels explore the history of music and composer's lives. These tie in with the yearly theme of the social studies curriculum. African, European and American music are examples. Explorations AfterSchool has never been so fun and enriching. From animation to games from around the world, Summit teachers are offering a new line-up of experientially based classes each season. Classes are open to all students from kindergarten and up and provide another opportunity for children to learn with their fellow students at different levels. Past classes include:* 2-D and 3-D Arts for All!!! It's no secret that our own Edith Loring-Thomas has a creative magic touch. In this course, kids will be able to explore two, three, and (knowing Edith) even four, five, and six dimensions of art!!! Summit Stars of Stage and Screen!!! Featuring an imperturbable troupe of rising stars through a play about an after-hours zoo... and more!!!