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This is an excellent school and both my wife and I are delighted at the progress that our daughter has made here in the last year. We moved to Springfield this past summer. Since we value the education that an independent school can provide our move was predicated on whether or not we could find an acceptable private school. Although there are some excellent choices available in Springfield, it was difficult to find a school that met both our academic and personal requirements. When we found the Summit, there was no question that this was to be the school. There really is not, as someone else has pointed out, anything like the summit in Springfield. The teachers are excellent and our daughter is encouraged to advance and develop as fast as and as thoroughly as she can. In her previous school the education was excellent but pursuing high grades and honors distinctions were emphasized. Although the Summit offers an excellent, rigorous and advanced curriculum, the philosophy stresses individual development, intellectual curiosity and community. Our daughter can t wait to go to school each day and she is discussing concepts in reading, science and social studies that are way beyond her years and most of all she is truly part of a learning community---just as is advertised!
The Summit has a wonderful, supportive learning environment. Students are encouraged to excel at every level with learning that requiries critical thinking. Class sizes are small ensuring that all students get personal attention througout the day. My daughter has risen to levels that I did not achieve until my college years with global thinking and international knowledge. She has excelled in conversational Spanish as well as mathematics. I appreciate the path of independent thinking and self-learning that is encouraged on a daily basis. The Summit has offered Springfield a learning community that is supported by committed parents and vibrant innovative teachers. We could not be more pleased to be a part of such a fine institution.
Wonderful atmosphere for learning. Very friendly, educated staff that go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure the children enjoy learning while attaining the knowledge needed to be successful in life.
I love teaching at The Summit! The parents are amazing and so supportive of the school as a whole. They participate in the classroom, in the fundraising, in school events and so much more! I have taught several years and have never had the support elsewhere like I have at The Summit. Parents invest in their child's education outside of the classroom; they believe in what we are doing at the school. It is hard to imagine teaching anywhere else after being here!
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