The
Summit Academy is a program for gifted and talented
students grades 6-8. It is for students who:
- use advanced language and vocabulary
- possess a strong knowledge
base in many areas
- see relationships among seemingly
unrelated things
- have strong reasoning ability
- demonstrate an advanced sense
of humor
- learn quickly
- show specific areas of
strong interest or passion
The curriculum at Summit is based
on the APS adopted curriculum and standards. Additional
curricular materials specifically designed for gifted
learners are utilized. Students learn at an accelerated
pace, go into greater depth, and need fewer repetitions.
Students will be assessed to determine what they
know and can do. Those assessments will be used
to determine each student’s next instructional
steps.
To be admitted to Summit Academy,
students must perform at grade level in all core
content areas (reading, writing, and math); perform
a minimum of one year above grade level in at least
one of the core content areas; be highly motivated;
and have qualified for AGATE (Aurora gifted and
talented) services in the home school. |
c/o Aurora Hills
Middle School
1009 South Uvalda Street
Aurora, Colorado 80012
303-341-7450
"At the Summit Academy
we learn things at a higher level. We're given new
opportunities and challenged to think!"
Allie Cohen, student
"While the Summit Academy
is fun, it is also challenging. The teachers encourage
you to work hard and learn as much as you can. One
part of the program I particularly enjoy are the
debates." - Cassandra Warstler
"I liked building the
kites in independent study. I've learned a lot about
elements, chemicals, and math equations. Summit
makes me put more effort into my work."
- Bradley Bower
"We are involved with
many great activities, such as the science fair,
Future Cities, building bridges, and independent
study." - Pauline Diaz
"This program is a blast.
I learned a lot, had fun, and was challenged."
- Kaleb Jensen |
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