Summit Charter Academy

Good high school!!! I am a student and this school is awesome! Better than my former high school

My child is in a fourth/fifth combo class with 50 % of the day in Spanish. The kids in her class are having a difficult time understanding the accent of the teacher from Spain. Students and teachers constantly argue over accent pronunciations in Spanish. It feels as if she wants to teach them another language. The difference between spanish from Mexico and spanish from Spain is huge! The acquisition of the Spanish teachers is decelerating the students' progress. Very sad!
--Submitted by a parent

I currently have a son at Summit Charter Collegiate Academy (7-12 campus), and next year my daughter will be attending. I have been VERY impressed with the administration and staff at this school. My son has been able to be involved in the Odyssey of the Mind program, and has loved his teachers. No school is perfect, but this school comes as close as possible! The previous parent who commented on the lack of performing arts was speaking about the elementary school. My son has decided he might want to be a Music Teacher because of his teacher. The school is in the process of building a new gym with the performing arts program in mind. They currently offer Guitar, Band, Orchestra, and Drama, Choir and Music Appreciation in the area of performing arts. My daughter is very interested in the Fine Arts program offered at SCCA. The principal goes out of his way to make each student feel like they have a place at SCCA. There are so many different ways to get involved, even for such a small school, that each student can find his or her own niche there.
--Submitted by a parent

Perhaps I am biased due to the fact that I work at the Summit Charter 7-12 campus, SCCA, but I was a little surprised by the most recent review. The parent doesn t address which campus they are referring to, but I assume they are referring to the junior high/high school campus due to their mention of secondary school programs like choir, drama, and dance. The parent says that "there is no choir, drama, dance, etc" and that is mostly untrue. There is a drama program (and they have a big show coming up in May) and a choir. Currently, there are no dance classes offered, but as the school expands and enrollment grows there will definitely be a place for dance classes. Being a teacher is stressful, and combination classes have been a challenge. However, combination classes allow the school to offer honors classes to our students. This is just another example of Summit Charter Collegiate Academy s focus on putting its students first. Also, the administration is always open to suggestions, and any questions or concerns would be happily addressed.
--Submitted by a teacher

Unfortunatly this school is going down hill fast. This charter school is suppose to have an emphasis on the arts, it does not. There is no choir, drama, dance ect. They are expanding the sports program but that is not was promised when this school was created. The principal is not open to ideas that are not hers. The PTO has a very strong hand in this school and is not open to outside ideas. Whith the addition of combo classes this year the teachers are very stressed and being involved has become more difficult.
--Submitted by a parent

It will be fun to watch this school unfold this year. The student leadership program under Dave Huchingson will explode! I like the fact that the school is getting the high school sports program started. This will now be a huge draw. The district will be bringing $30 million in facilities in to this district. $16 million to the high school for the gym, track, and the balance of the classrooms. This is a very safe and controlled setting for the serrious student.. If you want your kid in college then go here. You must keep a C average just to stay in the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school with a great dual immersion program. High quality teachers and a strong PTO, sometimes too strong with even more power than the principal herself.
--Submitted by a parent

Wow SCA is getting Dave Hutchingson back from Exeter High School! This school will take off. I love the small controlled setting. SCA is the best option here in the Porterville to get kids ready for college and life. Very safe. Go Bears!
--Submitted by a parent

Top quality education. Nothing like it here in this part of the valley. They are on the cutting edge. No gangs, No drugs, No problems! This a school to watch. About a close as you can get to private education in a free public school setting. Do not miss out. No other High school like it!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a proud Summit parent with 5 kids at the school. I am very impressed with the program and the teachers and it just keeps getting better each year! There is a 2nd campus for the Junior High and High School.
--Submitted by a parent